Single Malt Scotch.

[char]

Father in Law likes Dewars Black Label.

What else might be good for him?

[scotia]

This isn't single malt, but really enjoyed this with some haggis on Burns night:

[stfu&gbtw]

Over the weekend, I ended up drinking some JW Red mixed with Cutty Sark, 50/50. I was thinking about how I really disliked both individually - the JW is a little peaty, but no bite. The Cutty is a little spicy, but thin. Dumped a shot of each on top of an ice cube and while the result wasn't exactly magic, it was better that drinking either alone.

[Benny Profane]

How can there be a wrong way to drink Scotch? I mean fuck, you're drinking Scotch, right? I like 2 fingers in a bucket glass with 1 ice cube.
Edit: sounds good. Getting up to have some Highland Park 18 year old.

On my bucket list is a trip to Edinburgh. I'll get back about the proper way to consume fine scotch (do I detect a hint of condescension about this fine spirit?), but, I know of one bar that will not serve a good single malt on ice. They'll put it on the side, and then shield their eyes. Cutty and JW, sure, but not the good stuff.

[Tippster]

Working my way through a bottle of this:

[Dee Hubbs]

i just had this beauty.

Super smooth for a cask strength.

[Tippster]

So this is happening: http://www.iflscience.com/space/spac...y-return-earth

[liv2ski]

On my bucket list is a trip to Edinburgh. I'll get back about the proper way to consume fine scotch (do I detect a hint of condescension about this fine spirit?), but, I know of one bar that will not serve a good single malt on ice. They'll put it on the side, and then shield their eyes. Cutty and JW, sure, but not the good stuff.

Benny, everyone has their believes and great scotch over an ice cube is not a major foba for this jong. On our first trip to Edinburgh, I ordered the seafood linguini and asked for some grated parmesan cheese to put on it. This old Scott server went apoplectic, saying I couldn't put cheese on seafood. I reminded him who was paying the bill. Just do what makes you happy and shrug off the noise is my philosophy.
I was taking with my step dad the other day and we were both reminiscing how good the bottle of Caol Ila 18 year old Scotch tasted on an afternoon in Oban. If anyone knows were I can buy a few bottles, let me know.

[Buster Highmen]

Just got a bottle of the Bruichladdich Islay Barley. Peatless. Odd combo of the classic Islay bite but very slightly sweet. Different from the Caol Ila, Lagavulin.

One relative in Paisley with whom I stayed had an entire cabinet of different scotches and he always mixed in either a splash of water or a single ice cube, fwiw.

[Meadow Skipper]

Thanks for the bump, Buster. I've been thinking about this thread as I'm launching myself on an education effort. I'm pretty good on bourbons and ryes, which are what I prefer, but I'm gonna learn more about single malts. This thread has been of some help.

The mountain shop that I used to work at had a bottle of the Glenrothes 1991 in the office that I liked, but can't find now. After reading up, I've grabbed these three figuring they're likely both representative of regions and interesting:

Islay, Ardbeg Corryvreckan:


Highlands, Aberlouer A'bunadh:


Speyside, The Dalmore 12:


Just getting started, but the Dalmore is the most straightforward. The Ardbeg and Aberlouer are more complex and will take more time to understand. I can report back. In the name of learning...cheers!

[TBS]

^^^consider adding a Glenmorangie to your highlands testing materials

[Meadow Skipper]

^Noted.

[Kopi_Red]

I'm a big fan of the Glenmorangie Extremely Rare 18 year old. It's a fantastic whisky with an amazing finish. I'd recommend it to anyone who is looking for a quality whisky.

[gonzo_lives]

Thanks for the bump, Buster. I've been thinking about this thread as I'm launching myself on an education effort. I'm pretty good on bourbons and ryes, which are what I prefer, but I'm gonna learn more about single malts. This thread has been of some help.

The mountain shop that I used to work at had a bottle of the Glenrothes 1991 in the office that I liked, but can't find now. After reading up, I've grabbed these three figuring they're likely both representative of regions and interesting:

Islay, Ardbeg Corryvreckan:


Highlands, Aberlouer A'bunadh:


Speyside, The Dalmore 12:


Just getting started, but the Dalmore is the most straightforward. The Ardbeg and Aberlouer are more complex and will take more time to understand. I can report back. In the name of learning...cheers!

I really love Ardberg,but if you are just starting out,I would begin with the 10yo,then Uigeadail, then Corryvreckan

[Meadow Skipper]

I really love Ardberg,but if you are just starting out,I would begin with the 10yo,then Uigeadail, then Corryvreckan

Already got the Corryvreckan, but I know where you're coming from. I have a, um, strong background in 'Merican whiskey, so I wanted to kind of jump into single malts tits deep from the beginning. And I think the Corryvreckan is fascinating - very, very interesting.

That Glenmorangie 10 looks pretty good though, and not too spendy. At this point I'm looking for interesting stuff with a good bang for the buck. I read reviews, mostly on whiskyadvocate.com, to scan for what looks interesting. And of course the quality recommendations here on TGR.

ETA: I guess I'm not a complete scotch jong, I know I pretty much like things like The Macallen and some Glenrothes, and that I'm not crazy about heavy smoke and peat. But I like complexity.

[Tippster]

That Glenmorangie 10 looks pretty good though, and not too spendy. At this point I'm looking for interesting stuff with a good bang for the buck. I read reviews, mostly on whiskyadvocate.com, to scan for what looks interesting. And of course the quality recommendations here on TGR...

I went to a whisky tasting that featured the Glenmorangie "Core Range" - all based on the 10yo "Original." They then spend extra time in Sherry pipes (Lasanta,) Ruby Port casks (Quinta Ruban,) or Sauternes casks (Nectar d'Or.) All were fantastic, but my personal favorite was the Sauternes finished one - just a unique flavor.

Unfortunately those bottles cost $70-$90 around here.

[riser4]

The Dalmore 12 is a good choice at a decent price, especially if you can find it on special. A staple.

[Sparky]

It's all good, and most people this side of the pond (the right side, closest to the Alps, proper knarly mountains !) Wouldn't give a shit if you wanted an ice in your dram, and many people put a splash of water in.

Meadow Skipper, you've got some great bottles there.

Drink on

[Buster Highmen]

After an adolescence and early adulthood of Jack Daniels, Wild Turkeys, Jim Beams, among others (what's so comforting about that southern shit?) I gradimicated to Bushmills and Dewars and finally to single malts.
I think my current fav is Lagavulin but it's gotten so spendy I don't buy the bottles around here anymore.

The current cache includes: Oban, Caol Ila, Bruichladdish Islay Barley, Glenrothies 2001, Springbank 10, Glenfarclas 12, Dalwhinnie 15, MacCallan 12, Balvenie Doublewood 12, Glenmorangie Original 10. Dalwhinnie is the lightest, the Oban is probably the heaviest and the Caol Ila a current fav with a lighter Lagavulin whing.

(edit) Talisker's another peaty monster but is from my clan isle, Skye.

[Meadow Skipper]

Well, what's going on with me is that I'm just trying to learn single malt appreciation, and have a little in the cabinet for friends. I lean heavily towards American whiskey.

One cool thing about scotch is that it doesn't seem unusual for people to maintain a few bottles, or a quiver if you will. You don't see that as much with American whiskey.

[riser4]

You definitely need a quiver.

[gonzo_lives]

The other peat monster is Laphroig cask strength around 114 proof.It is expensive,but a fifth lasts a long time

[liv2ski]

The current cache includes: Oban, Caol Ila, Bruichladdish Islay Barley, Glenrothies 2001, Springbank 10, Glenfarclas 12, Dalwhinnie 15, MacCallan 12, Balvenie Doublewood 12, Glenmorangie Original 10. Dalwhinnie is the lightest, the Oban is probably the heaviest and the Caol Ila a current fav with a lighter Lagavulin whing.

(edit) Talisker's another peaty monster but is from my clan isle, Skye.

Buster, are you drinking the 18 yr old Caol Ila or the 12? I ask as I love the 18, but it is really hard to find these days and there is a big difference between the 18 and 12 year old versions. I just buy Highland Park 18 year old as it is my present favorite that I can find.

[Buster Highmen]

That Laphroig cask stuff gives me a headache.
And I'm just tippling the 12 y.o Caol Ila since it's less $ than Lagavulin and reminds me of a detuned version of that.

[liv2ski]

If you can ever find the 18 yr old Caol Ila, you will be pleasantly surprised. I don't know what happened to it, but it has been years since I found a bottle.