What's your favorite single malt Scotch Whisky?

**Deasan** · 10th December 06, 06:00 PM

Some of my favorites are:
Glenfarclas (try the cask strength - lovely stuff)
Bunnahabhain
Ardbeg
Isle of Jura
Talisker (R. L. Stevenson's favorite too)
Oban
Highland Park
Makes me thirsty just thinking about them- only one cure for it. Slainte!

**Pour1Malt** · 11th December 06, 01:03 AM

Originally Posted by mbhandy

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P1M What are the lids for on the glass? I am not going to let it sit around...:confused:

MrBill

ahhhh... the auld Glenmorangie glass...

Ardbeg uses them tae...

the wee lid is tae keep the whisky frae evaporatin'...

weel... at least the alcohol...

the lid is intended tae hold the alcohol an' the assorted aromas in...

sae ya get a maire "full" nosing experience o' your whisky...

really useful if ya arr drinkin' many whiskies and the glass is sittin' fur several hours...

no useful fur maist people an' maist whisky drinkin'...

hope that helps

**Colin** · 11th December 06, 10:57 AM

P1M, a bit off topic, but do you suggest a nosing glass for whisky? I have a decanter and the typical crystal glasses. I do wonder if I shouldn't pick up a few nice nosing glasses though. What do you think?

As for the topic, I am adding the Highland Park 18 and the Lagavulin 16 to my list of favourites.

**Retro Red** · 11th December 06, 06:21 PM

Originally Posted by Colin

do you suggest a nosing glass for whisky? I have a decanter and the typical crystal glasses. I do wonder if I shouldn't pick up a few nice nosing glasses though. What do you think?

To quote from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society -
"The glass should be tulip-shaped, with a narrow opening. The Society nosing glass is best, then the sherry copita, brandy snifter and wine glass in descending order of desirability. The open-mouthed cut glass article that is traditionally called a whisky tumbler is not suitable at all. The mouth is for pouring the whisky into for the purpose of tasting. The tongue and palate, both of which are located within the mouth, detect the primary tastes: sweet, sour or acidic, salty, bitter or dry. The size and shape of the mouth are irrelevant, but prior to tasting they should not be encumbered by other flavours such as lozenges, tobacco, etc.

The nose is far and away the most important bit of kit when you are evaluating malt whiskies. Our most sensitive organ-there are a mere 4 primary tastes and 3 primary colours, but there are 23 primary aromas-it can pick up scents diluted to one part in a million."

Since the "nose" of the whisky is such an important part of enjoying & tasting a good single-malt Scotch, I'd recommed getting a good tulip shaped whisky nosing glass that'll help concentrate the aroma. Here's some websites with good examples.

http://www.royalmilewhiskies.com/cat...?cat_id=S_GLAS
http://www.thewhiskysociety.com/view...6&product=2305
http://www.thewhiskysociety.com/view...6&product=2306
http://www.dcs.ed.ac.uk/home/jhb/whisky/noseglas.html

Hope that helps - enjoy!
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**Andrew Green** · 11th December 06, 07:28 PM

"Glenfidditch 15 Solera"

Does anyone have tasting notes on the Solera?

I picked up a bottle of Glenfiddich 12 year for an upcoming birthday celebration with a couple of friends who happen to have very close birthdays. So in short, were gonna sit down, and enjoy ourselves a bit.

O'neille:
I typically drink whisky after eating something, or in the evening...typically with a pipeful of toasted Cavendish.

**Kilted Stuart** · 12th December 06, 10:09 PM

I'm still a student of the single malt, haven't tried them all but will gladly die trying.

Still have Lagavulin 18 y/o
Oban

as favorites so far.

Kilted Stuart

**Pour1Malt** · 13th December 06, 01:36 AM

Originally Posted by Colin

P1M, a bit off topic, but do you suggest a nosing glass for whisky? I have a decanter and the typical crystal glasses. I do wonder if I shouldn't pick up a few nice nosing glasses though. What do you think?

As for the topic, I am adding the Highland Park 18 and the Lagavulin 16 to my list of favourites.

RRed nailed it pretty guid!

a brandy glass has the richt shape an many o' us malt snobbies used it until a' the new "malt" glasses were invented....

the best is the yin in my avatar... made by Glencairn.... used by Distilleries an malt snobbies a' o'er the world....

**Pour1Malt** · 13th December 06, 01:40 AM

Originally Posted by Andrew Green

"Glenfidditch 15 Solera"

Does anyone have tasting notes on the Solera?

I picked up a bottle of Glenfiddich 12 year for an upcoming birthday celebration with a couple of friends who happen to have very close birthdays. So in short, were gonna sit down, and enjoy ourselves a bit.

O'neille:
I typically drink whisky after eating something, or in the evening...typically with a pipeful of toasted Cavendish.

frae Glenfiddich's wab sicht...

Glenfiddich Solera Reserve 15 Year Old

Matured in three casks: sherry, bourbon and new oak

Silver medal winner at the International Wine & Spirit Competition and International Spirits Challenge 2005.

The Glenfiddich Solera system is unique amongst Scotch whisky distillers. Fifteen-year-old Glenfiddich from three types of casks (traditional American bourbon, Portuguese sherry and new oak) is married in a large Solera vat, made of Oregon pine. The vat is always kept at least half full, ensuring a consistent quality of whisky is maintained whenever it is topped up. Then this beautifully balanced single malt is left to settle in a small Solera tun before bottling. The result? A full and fruity nose, with delicate honey and vanilla notes. The taste is elegantly smooth, with a deep flavour that reveals fruit, gentle spice and a touch of oak. The finish is long and satisfying.

ai agree wi' "delicate honey and vanilla notes..., gentle spice and a touch of oak." is is a nice yin.

**Andrew Green** · 14th December 06, 09:13 PM

Ok, so I suppose the Solera is the next one on the to try list. Just grabbed a bottle of Bowmore 12yr. What can I say? I like Islay malts from what I have had, with Highland being more or less a tie. I like the stronger, more prominent characteristics of the regions.

Although I will add that Auchentoshen is a decent budget Lowland malt (my buddy had some, and preferred it to the more robust regions...to each their own).
Heh... enjoy!