Laphroaig

[GeezerSteve]

My experience with Sheep Dip happened in Dornoch, Scotland, at a local place that featured the "Malt of the Month." The "month" ended when the bottle emptied, so we started to call it the "Malt of the Moment."

[tex1230]

if you are a fan of Peat... try Loch Dhu

[Tippster]

Worst single malt I ever tasted: Sheep Dip

Agreed, although it's a blend. Then again no Scotch should come from the lowlands. Funny story behind the name, tho.

[summit]

Wasn't impressed by Doublewood... prefer Glenlivet 15 French Oak

Good one. When I was in Scotland, the locals usually splashed a drop or two of water, claiming that it "opened up" the whiskey. Me? I prefer the 10-year neat. The 110 proof Cask Strength begs to be cut just a wee bit -- great for weight conscience alpinists.

berko, most people to whom I've introduced Laphroaig love it. It has become our tradition to have a nip just before the last run on a ski tour.

We need to ski tour.

[Tye 1on]

How do you regift an open bottle of booze?

If you mean you just gave it away, I get that. Me, not so big on the peat. I don't know what it is exactly, but it sticks with me somehow and sorta permeates. I get that it's good, I just can't drink much of it, or often.

You regift it to your favorite bartenders at a Thanksgiving bash.

Then find yourself, sitting next to the hottest server [and her bf], who asks the bartender/bud-"are you sure you aren't chewing"??? And realized it's the aroma of the Laphroig that smells, to her, like chew. heh.

[Jay P]

if you are a fan of Peat... try Loch Dhu

Unfortunately my local shops , even the high end ones tend to only carry the mainstream single malts. If I see it I will be sure to check it out though

[Diamond Joe]

Just never could get into the taste of single-malt. Peat. gross.

Like single barrel a lot more.. Whats wrong with bourbon?? Flavors of toffee and caramel, vanilla and spices?!? mmmm bourbon

My favorites (also love each makers regular stuff..)

[bagtagley]

I just recently discovered that peat has been the reason I've disliked Scotch. God bless the Speyside Scots and their smooth spirits.

I've got the Balvenie DoubleWood at home, and have recently sampled the old man's Balvenie 15 and Macallan Fine Oak 15. The Bal 15 has been the standout. It's funny that you mention the DoubleWood hangover, Steve. More than a glass, and the stuff gives me a stomach ache.

I find myself reaching for Armagnac/Cognac lately, though.

[GeezerSteve]

Just never could get into the taste of single-malt. Peat. gross.
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Whats wrong with bourbon??

Different palettes. On our annual high route, half the guys bring peaty single malt Scotch (LaPhroaig and Lagavulin, usually) and have bring bourbon. Bourbons -- I've tried lots of them -- are too sweet and caramelly for my palette. Peat. mmmmmm

[Meadow Skipper]

...God bless the Speyside Scots and their smooth spirits. ...

^ This. The Macallen and the Glenrothes are my favorites, but I'm generally a bourbon drinker when it comes to brown liquor.