What's your favorite single malt Scotch Whisky?

**Pour1Malt** · 15th December 06, 01:15 AM

Originally Posted by Beuth Sim

LOCH DHU!

int:

auld Loch Dhu eh?

sorry, but ya have been tak'en in by clever marketin'...

it is really malt frae Mannochmore Distillery...

but they filled it sae full o' chemical carmel colorin' that it is black...

look fur the real thing.... Mannochmore....

BTW if ya have an unopened bottle o' Loch Dhu- SAVE IT!

they arr worth money... Loch Dhu wuz sae rejected by the whisky world that it has become a collectors item...

**Bill** · 15th December 06, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by Retro Red

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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May I humbly add www.fantasyglassworks.com . I recently ordered an engraved wine glass for my sister from them and found than they carry the Glencairn glass which I promptly ordered for nyself. Thay also have in stock a classic nosing glass for single malt whisky.

In keeping with the thread subject, my admittedly neophyte palatte is partial to The Glenlivet. I just came by a bottle of The Dalmore 12 year old Scotch but haven't had a chance to savor it as of yet --hope it's good.

Slainte Lads 'N Lassies

Bill

**TimC** · 15th December 06, 02:04 PM

I may not have the deep pool of knowledge that some have, but I know what I like - MACALLAN 12 year.

-Tim

**Rampant Lion** · 17th December 06, 07:02 PM

Well, I just finished my bottle of Glenfiddich 15 yo Solara Reserve the other day and decided that more was indeed needed. Went to the liquor store and they were sold out!!! Said they wouldn't be getting anymore for 3 or 4 days. So I decided I'd wait.

Yesterday my wife and I were out doin' some shopping and she mentioned a store that her dad goes to, so we decided to stop by there to see if they had what I wanted... they were sold out too! But! They had the 18 yo Ancient Reserve, but it was priced at $95 and with just finishing my Christmas shopping that seemed a bit much for me to spend on something frivolous, but then my wife comes up to me and says something to the effect of: If I can spend $250 on new clothes(for an upcoming job interview you can spend $100 on a bottle of scotch. So I bought it, and I must say it's my new favourite, go figure. I could actually make out and enjoyed the flavours the bottle mentions. I think my grandpa and pa will be proud.

So out of the 3 scotches (I'm just learning) I have tried I'd rate them as such:

Glenfiddich 12 yo - This I would give an "OK" rating to, but this is because I wasn't overly fond of the peatiness of the taste.

Glenfiddich 15 yo - This I think will be my standard-always kept in stock scotch. I really like the taste and it's not overly priced.

Glenfiddich 18 yo - This I love, but as it is quite expensive, it's something that I will try to make last and will probably only buy for special occasions.

As to why I've only tried Glenfiddich so far, well, it's due to a couple of things. The first is my budget so I can only try so many. The second is silly, but hey, I had to start somewhere. Glenfiddich is made my William Grant and Sons' distillery and my name just happens to be William Grant.

**Kilted KT** · 17th December 06, 08:03 PM

I need to update my previous answer...

it is now Laphroaig Cask Strength with a touch of water...sooo good!!!

**Pour1Malt** · 19th December 06, 01:25 AM

Originally Posted by Kilted KT

I need to update my previous answer...

it is now Laphroaig Cask Strength with a touch of water...sooo good!!!

an' ai update my previous answer....

the best glass fur malt is the Ferintosh glass!

**Steeplechase** · 19th December 06, 05:09 AM

I just picked up a bottle of Scapa 14. It is my first Orkney, I find it to be quite good. Several of you recommend Highland Park, any of you had both? Which did you prefer?

**Eujeankilt** · 19th December 06, 10:01 AM

Originally Posted by Pour1Malt

an' ai update my previous answer....

the best glass fur malt is the Ferintosh glass!

Are these glasses available? I don't fancy advertising a particular Scotch, but I'd get a kick out of a couple of Ferintosh nosing glasses.

Dale

**Andrew Green** · 19th December 06, 06:55 PM

Hey, can you add some tasting notes for Scapa? I've been interested in giving an Orkney malt a shot... they're just harder to come by at my shops...so having some feedback before plopping down a handful of cash would be helpful for when I do run across some (it does seem to be a bit on the pricier side in my area when I DO see an Orkney).

**Pour1Malt** · 8th March 07, 05:42 AM

Originally Posted by Andrew Green

Hey, can you add some tasting notes for Scapa? I've been interested in giving an Orkney malt a shot... they're just harder to come by at my shops...so having some feedback before plopping down a handful of cash would be helpful for when I do run across some (it does seem to be a bit on the pricier side in my area when I DO see an Orkney).

Scapa

frae the Isle o' Orkney

the standard bottlin' was 8 yr auld... then 12... noo it is 14 yr auld...

an a guid thing tae... the 8 wuz tae raw... 12 wuz nice... but 14 is guid!

the 14 yr auld won Loch Fyne Whiskies bottlin' o' the year 2005!

tastin' notes...

nose o' tropical fruits, toffee, bananas an marmalade...wee straw note ...

taste is subtle... burnt toffee sweet- but subtle... wee bit sour an salty- ya can taste the sea... subtly... the overa' taste is o' vanilla and a wee bit o' hay arr straw....

nice mellow dram... lang finish in your mooth...