Question for the single malt gurus

**BEEDEE** · 7th February 07, 08:41 AM

And then there is the absolute (IMHO) king of Islay Single Malts - BUNNAHABHAIN

Brian

**beowulf67** · 7th February 07, 09:06 AM

And let's not forget 100 Pipers. Now there's a fine scotch.

It may be sold in your area under the name 'diesel fuel'

**Dreadbelly** · 7th February 07, 09:10 AM

Originally Posted by Pour1Malt

Peat monsters like Laphroaig, Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Caol Ila- arr usually no liked by non-malt drinkers an non-matured palate malt drinkers.... they arr intensely flavoured.... flavours in these micht run frae-- burnt treacle, plasticine, bandaids, turpentine, auld fish boxes, rubber bands, smoked fish, salted herring, mushrooms, root cellar, antiseptic, iodine, phenolic, arr seaweedy....

I dunno about you fellas, but my mouth is just watering! Iodine and auld fishie boxes!

And bandaids..!

That's not a drink, it's a dare!

**Cawdorian** · 7th February 07, 10:07 AM

I have been a blended Scotch drinker for years, I really didn't get into the single malts until recently, (mostly because of this bunch around here). I like the Glenlivet 12, Highland Park and my new discovery Blavenie Double Wood, which I think is the best I have tried.

Jameson's Irish Whisky and Dewar's 12 are both good, of course neither are single malts, Famous Grouse is still a good everyday drink.

**mang1974** · 7th February 07, 10:40 AM

I'm not much of Scotch drinker either, but I gave a bottle of the Balvenie Double Wood 12 year to a friend for his wedding, and we shared a dram or two. I thought it was pretty good.

My parents brought back a bottle of Mortlach when they visited Scotland in 1995. My brother and I tried it with a little water at Christmas that year, and it was very good.

**thescot** · 7th February 07, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Warhoover

. . .Why would I then not take a liking to the Glen but immediatley enjoy Laphroaig? Is my palate that much out of whack?

Brad

Because your mother raised you right!

Fact is, de gustubus non disputandum. Funny, I always think of the Glen as being pretty tame compared to the Islay malts, but you find it smoother. The peaty flavor is too much for some, but I love it myself. Who can say?

Anyway, a friend of mine once said that if you will buy a bottle of scotch and drink the whole bottle (not at one time, mind you), you'll be a scotch drinker when it's gone.

And one other thing, every malt if different from the rest. They are each unique due to the difference in peats, processing, local waters, etc. You're about 2 brands into a life time of adventure if you decide to give 'em all a whirl.

What a way to spend one's life!

About a 9.9 on the 10-oint fun meter.

**thescot** · 7th February 07, 10:48 AM

Oh,yeah, I forgot.

Try the Glenmorangie finished in a port barrel sometime. Completely changes the subtle flavors!

**Dirka Skene** · 7th February 07, 10:50 AM

I've always been a rum-girl. I tried my first Irish whisky a couple weeks ago thanks to Beuth Sim. I've still got more taste-testing to do. I would like to try a good scotch.