Question for the single malt gurus

[Nick]

I like Glenlivet 12. In fact, I like the 12 better than I like the 18.

I had been a scotch drinker for a bit before I got a bottle of Laphroaig. Before that, it was Glenlivet and Highland Park. And I am a definite Laphroaig man. I've liked all the single malts I've had, and most of the blends. I love scotch! But I only drink it occassionally. Besides not imbibing very often, I can't afford to buy a new bottle when the current ones run out.

[BEEDEE]

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

Brian

[beowulf67]

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'

[Cawdorian]

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]

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.

[Pour1Malt]

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.

just finished a malt tastin wi' Balvenie's Master Blender last weekend...

the winners o' the nicht were the Dooble Wood 12 yr auld an the New Wood 17 yr auld....


an Mortlach?

in the younger years (12-15) it is very guid... after 25 years it is amazin'!

slainte

[Macman]

There is GOOD Scotch and BAD scotch.

MrBill

MrBill, that reminds me of something I read somewhere:
"There's whisky, and there's guid whisky, but there's nae bad whisky!"
I don't know that I agree with it, but there it is.

[thescot]

. . .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]

Oh,yeah, I forgot.

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

[Dirka Skene]

Oh,yeah, I forgot.

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

That' sounds very, very interesting. I love Port, especially during the winter.