Scotch Whiskies to Avoid!

[Charlie Mc.]

A few months ago, I would have put Laphroig my "just say nae" list, but I've found that paired with the right meal (in my case, a succulent filet mignon), it actually can be quite enjoyable. I wouldn't drink it by itself, though... only with steak.

I typically find Laphroig overpowering, however I discovered it went perfectly when a friend broke out a bottle on a camping trip while sitting around the fire on a chilly night. I have always said that if you think that you don't like Scotch Whisky you haven't tried enough of them. I guess i could expand that to say if you think you don't like a single malt, it may be because you simply haven't found the proper situation to drink it in. That being said, despite its popularity i still avoid Macallan (especially their cask strength). They all seem to have a latex taste to me which I do not find pleasant.

[English Bloke]

This thread could easily get turned on its head, couldn't it?...

Hem-hem...


Chapter 6 (Unpeated)


Chapter 9 (Peated)

... I'm starting to sound like a salesman aren't I?

These English Whiskies are quite drinkable now but I think they will get better, they are still only 3y/o. The Chapter 6 unpeated is nice and mellow but the peated is pretty heavy in a Laphroigie sort of way. You have to really enjoy the smokier malts to get on with Chapter 9.

I seem to recall so time ago hearing that Japanese distillers were trying to clone the single malt. Anyone every experience such a thing? Live to tell about it?

Japanese Whisky?

I've tried this Yamazaki 12 (or it might have been a 10) and thought it was was very drinkable... Bit pricey though.

[Drac]

Haven't got the courage up to try it but something tells me these might be a good couple to avoid -



Jim

[artificer]

Haven't got the courage up to try it but something tells me these might be a good couple to avoid -



Jim

Aye, right down on the bottom shelf with Clan MacGregor (which I'll admit to buying more than one bottle of in college when cash was tight- ie nearly always)
ith:

[DrumMayer]

I had the distinct pleasure of sampling a 30 year old Macallan for my birthday last week. It was worth every sip.

Lucky man!

[DrumMayer]

Jock Scot, CDNSushi & English Bloke,

Thanks very much for the insight regarding the Japanese single malt. Any recommedations for labels other than Yamazaki? Anything to particularly avoid?

[CDNSushi]

Any recommedations for labels other than Yamazaki? Anything to particularly avoid?

Now THAT, my friend, will require a bit of research... ith: I shall get back to you as soon as I am capable of typing out my findings.

[Piper]

I picked up a bottle of the Yamazaki 12yr old a couple of months ago. Not a bad dram, but there's others that rank higher on my list. When I've shared it, I always pour the drams out of sight of my friends. They've all been surprized when I show them what they've had.

[Arlen]

I shall be shot for saying it, but avoid Ben Nevis at all costs.

Yeah, I have to agree there, Jock. I had been told it was wonderful and bought a small bottle of it to celebrate after I climbed Ben Nevis a couple of years ago. I drank like 2 glasses and gave the rest away to an insane friend who mixes his Whisky with coke. (Yes, his Whisky, not bourbon.)

[azwildcat96]

...to an insane friend who mixes his Whisky with coke. (Yes, his Whisky, not bourbon.)

Yuck! Whisky and Bourbon are both best enjoyed straight. (IMHO). I won't get into the issue of adding ice or water, or drinking it neat...to each their own.

Save the cola for a scoop of vanilla ice cream!