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**turpin** · 12th February 10, 09:03 PM

Try the HP12 with just a rouch of water. It really opens up the flavors.

**Merlin** · 13th February 10, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by turpin

Try the HP12 with just a rouch of water. It really opens up the flavors.

That's how I like it

**gordontaos** · 14th February 10, 11:29 PM

For some reason Highland Park has never been on my radar.

Looks like i now have to try to find it in this town, or else the next time that i drive down to Santa Fe.

Thanks for the tip!

**Klobbermeister** · 22nd February 10, 03:45 PM

I find myself echoing a few already mentioned, and adding one to the list:

Echoing DetroitPete -

Oban 14
Balvenie 15

But my first love was the Tormore 12 year. I first found her in Edinburgh when we visited the Whisky Heritage Center. I've since been able to find it locally. W00t! It is right around the same price (I can't remember exactly) as the Oban and Balvenie.

If you like Oban and Balvenie, I'd suggest giving the Tormore a try as well. YMMV.

**ForresterModern** · 23rd February 10, 06:59 AM

Tobermory or Auchentoshan for some wonderfully soft flavors and no real afterbite.

**Jock Scot** · 23rd February 10, 07:24 AM

Well alright if you really want me to climb off the fence and commit myself my three would be:
1. Talisker.
2. Talisker.
3. Talisker.

Subtle sea type tastes with a huge after taste.Definitely one to sip and savour.

**lethearen** · 23rd February 10, 08:04 AM

Glenmorangie makes two of my faves... Nectar d'Or for around 70$, and Signet for around 250$. My third fav is a recent aquisition. I know it's Auchentoshan, but as for what it costs or even which specific "model" it is, I couldn't say. But it has about the perfect balance of peat for me.

For some reason I now have a hankering to try to find Talisker, though...

Merlin, if you haven't been to the Trinity at Mockingbird & 75, obey Cynthia and get your kilted butt down there. And be sure to post in the Texas forum when you're going so maybe we can get a few other of the local rabble there!

**Jack Daw** · 25th February 10, 08:49 AM

I like Highland Park 12. I have an opened bottle at home. For trying new scotches at the pub, I recommend the use of a taster or sampler glass so that you can make it home relatively undamaged.

**Jack Daw** · 25th February 10, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Well alright if you really want me to climb off the fence and commit myself my three would be:
1. Talisker.
2. Talisker.
3. Talisker.

Subtle sea type tastes with a huge after taste.Definitely one to sip and savour.

I was decrying the lack of Talisker 18 at the package stores right after Christmas. I finally found a bottle recently. It's labeled, 'Talisker 1992', and it's delicious. I also have a bottle of the 10.

**Merlin** · 4th March 10, 12:38 PM

I'm sure this has been talked about somewhere but can someone please explain in "Scotch for Dummies" terms what it means to be "original cask" or "quarter cask"?