What dram is in your quaich?

**Couper** · 11th October 13, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by TheOfficialBren

It was Jameson the last go-around. A tried-and-true classic.

Just had a wee bit of that, myself - about 15 minutes ago.

**ASinclair** · 12th October 13, 07:05 PM

The Islay whisky discussion ("turpentine, medicinal, rubber tire") made me curious (having never tasted any), so this evening I bought a bottle of McClelland's Islay. It has a beautiful, light golden color. It has a rich, earthy smell (which does remind me of the showroom at my local tire and auto store, but I like the smell of new tires). I am on my third wee dram and still can't quite describe the taste, but I like it!

**mookien** · 12th October 13, 08:43 PM

Allen: I have not tried McClelland's Islay for the obvious reasons, so I cannot comment on it directly. For those peated scotches I have tried I both smell and taste the rubber. But, I'm guessing that you'll turn out to be one of those tipplers who appreciates a good peaty malt.

It usually takes about five drams of malt before I "can't quite describe the taste", but that has more to do with inability to formulate thought and slurring the words.

John

**JSFMACLJR** · 13th October 13, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by ThistleDown

Good choice, chainsaw:

Drank some Monkey Shoulder several weeks ago...excellent! It's hard to find right now in Kentucky, though.

**JSFMACLJR** · 13th October 13, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by Scout

I guess I'm in the minority here but I actually prefer the "rubber tire" Islay malts. I'm especially a fan of Laphroaig Quarter Cask.

I am, too. Laphroaig is always present in my liquor cabinet.

**Chainsaw02** · 13th October 13, 05:25 PM

I will have a fifth of Monkey Shoulder under the table at the Clan Maclaine of Lochbuie clan
tent at the Stone Mountain Highland Games this coming weekend if your in the area.

Larry Dirr aka Lord Chainsaw of Maclaineshire

**ohiopiper** · 16th October 13, 12:53 AM

I bought a bottle of Laphroaig for a Burns supper once and liked it right off. Have kept it in stock since. Don't drink often, so it's usually the only bottle around. Goes down very smooth with a slight smoky flavor.

**Yukon_Gunn** · 16th October 13, 08:37 AM

I tried Lagavulin 16YO on the weekend and quite enjoyed it. I will try the Laphroaig Cairdeas when it's released in Ontario next month, I've heard some good things about it. According to one reviewer "There's only the slightest hint of the carbolic notes you find in the ten year old expression."

**ASinclair** · 17th October 13, 07:08 PM

This evening, I'm sipping McClelland's Lowland.

**Yukon_Gunn** · 19th October 13, 03:27 PM

After a earlier meal of oktoberfest sausage with sauerkraut, I'm just kicking back with a Bunnahabhain 18 Year Old. A nice sweet Islay malt with a mild smokiness.