baph Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) On 11/3/2011 at 12:22 AM, kokoon said: Allright, since the beer-drinkers totally gayed up the "now drinking" thread, i want to bump this one instead. I have grown to LOVE Ardbeg recently. After emptying a bottle of ten year old, I told all my friends how much I enjoyed it. Later I got a bottle of Ardbeg Uigeadail and for my birthday I got a bottle of Ardbeg Corryvreckan and Ardbeg 10YO. So right now, I have 3 different Ardbegs to taste and compare. Heaven. Ardbeg is wonderful. I'm nursing a Laphroaig Quarter Cask now. It's wonderful, too. I want to snort some wet Islay soil. Edited November 3, 2011 by baph Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1685146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest A/D Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 On 11/3/2011 at 12:29 AM, baph said: On 11/3/2011 at 12:22 AM, kokoon said: Allright, since the beer-drinkers totally gayed up the "now drinking" thread, i want to bump this one instead. I have grown to LOVE Ardbeg recently. After emptying a bottle of ten year old, I told all my friends how much I enjoyed it. Later I got a bottle of Ardbeg Uigeadail and for my birthday I got a bottle of Ardbeg Corryvreckan and Ardbeg 10YO. So right now, I have 3 different Ardbegs to taste and compare. Heaven. Ardbeg is wonderful. I'm nursing a Laphroaig Quarter Cask now. It's wonderful, too. I want to snort some wet Islay soil. Fackin ell. You mind if I aks . . what did that run you. Had a sip in a bar and just about relaxed my bowels. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1685164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
baph Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 The QC runs about $50 around here. The standard, non-cask strength 10 yo runs about $20 cheeper, but I like the QC a good bit more. I haven't tried cask strength yet. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1685166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoon Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I've only tried the 10yo Laphroaig, but I can't say I liked it very much... it's probably its "saltiness" that brings the taste of fish in mind - doesn't bother me in Ardbeg though. Will definitely get a bottle someday, but I'm not in a hurry at the moment, given the amount of peated scotch in house. I currently also have a bottle of 10yo Springbank, which I like very much. And a 10yo Jura, which I'm not that fond of. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1685173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest A/D Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I love the 10yo Laphroig, though it's usually about 50-60 here in NY. The QC is probably 100, knowing these bastids. Oh well! Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1685190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Dylan Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 after a large (and expensive) Scotch period, I'm now discovering Bourbon. Bitches, it's as good. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Bob Dylan's signature Hide all signatures *** This announcement is brought to you by the Shimago-Dominguez Corporation *** helping America into the New World... Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1685267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
essines Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 On 11/3/2011 at 1:31 AM, kokoon said: And a 10yo Jura, which I'm not that fond of. i have a 12 year old but i just never really gave a shit about it. apparently it wasn't very cheap and it's not horrible but the amount i enjoy it seems to underweigh the price paid. can't complain but compared to some of my favorites i'm glad i got it as a gift! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide essines's signature Hide all signatures On 8/19/2011 at 11:51 PM, Luke Fucking Hazard said: Essines has, and always will remind me of MacReady. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1685283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
baph Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 On 11/3/2011 at 4:18 AM, Philip Glass said: after a large (and expensive) Scotch period, I'm now discovering Bourbon. Bitches, it's as good. Get some ryes too! Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1685304 Share on other sites More sharing options...
essines Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Don't even start with ryes. i know the best shittiest, the best mid range and the best best ryes. that shit was like water to me for a while. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide essines's signature Hide all signatures On 8/19/2011 at 11:51 PM, Luke Fucking Hazard said: Essines has, and always will remind me of MacReady. Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1685306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meadows and Labyrinths Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 i don't know a fuckin' thing about scotch but a few years ago this ex-military captain that i had just met took me cross country on a spontaneous road trip to California and the only thing he would drink was Glenlivet Single Malt Scotch. a bartender in San Francisco said they were out of Glenlivet and offered Glenfiddich and i thought he was gonna shoot the dude for even making a comparison. to this day, whenever i want to treat myself a little, i spend 50 bucks on a bottle of the 12 year. i've tried the 18 year and was disappointed. the 12 is where it's at, personally. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Meadows and Labyrinths's signature Hide all signatures plantre.bandcamp.com Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1685350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Iain C Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 When it comes to rye, I like the sazerac. Jim Beam rye is surprisingly tasty for the price too - way better than their bourbon. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1685370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidphakist Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I'm saving for this: http://www.ardbeg.com/shop/product/whisky/ardbeg-double-barrel.html Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide acidphakist's signature Hide all signatures music Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1685507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR4 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 god i cant wait to afford scotch....i used to buy a glass of glenfiddy when i could...but a bottle was out of the question. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide SR4's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1685570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
baph Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Glenfiddich Solera Reserve 15 is the best thing in the Glenfiddich line by a huge margin, for the price. Everyone hates on Glenfiddich but the Solera is fucking good. EVEN RALFY AGREES Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1685589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamos scorcho Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 i need to get my dad some scotch or bourbon for his birthday today. what's the best?!!?!?! recs forget it. i;ll just read the thread Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1685598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SR4 Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 im a fan of Wild Turkey for the price. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide SR4's signature Hide all signatures Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1685757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoon Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I like 12yo Glenfiddich. A nice everyday dram. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1685770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhonny Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 On 11/3/2011 at 9:38 PM, kokoon said: I like 12yo Glenfiddich. A nice everyday dram. me too. I was pretty much raised on it. Currently I've got: Malts:- Auchentoshan 12y Glenfiddich 12y Oban 14y Laphroaig (Quarter Cask - the daddy!) Blends:- Jamies Bushmills black Johnny Walker black Teachers - definitely the best 'value' whisky for every day boozing Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1685790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoon Posted November 8, 2011 Report Share Posted November 8, 2011 On 11/3/2011 at 10:19 PM, jhonny said: On 11/3/2011 at 9:38 PM, kokoon said: I like 12yo Glenfiddich. A nice everyday dram. me too. I was pretty much raised on it. Currently I've got: Malts:- Auchentoshan 12y Glenfiddich 12y Oban 14y Laphroaig (Quarter Cask - the daddy!) Blends:- Jamies Bushmills black Johnny Walker black Teachers - definitely the best 'value' whisky for every day boozing Recently finished a bottle of Teachers (after a long period of just single-malts) and while I was really disappointed with it at first, it kinda grew on me later. Still, I'd go for one of the good supermarket lower-price 10/12yo single-malts over a good blend. Glenlivet 12, Glenfiddich 12, Glenmorangie 10, even Talisker 10 are all under 2 times price of Teacher's/JW Black/Famous Grouse... Damn, now I wanna buy a bottle of Glenmorangie :/ Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1688708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Iain C Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 On 11/3/2011 at 9:20 PM, Smettingham Rutherford IV said: im a fan of Wild Turkey for the price. I do like the bird. It's pricey over here though, and you can get a nicer bourbon for the same cost. But buying a bottle of Turkey is more of a statement of intent than anything else - "tonight I am going to take my trousers off outside," it says. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1689381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloman Tump Posted November 9, 2011 Report Share Posted November 9, 2011 http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-7352.aspx This is the best whisky I have ever tasted, and not too bad on the price either. Its quite delicate, and leaves a nice warming feeling afterwards without being too overpowering. It was crowned whisky of the festival when I went to an event around this time last year, and there were over 300 drinks on offer. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Hide Soloman Tump's signature Hide all signatures https://intrusivesignals.blogspot.com/ Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1689384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamos scorcho Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 I got my dad some 10 or 15 year Laphroaig for his birthday. He tried some tonight and said, 'Something is wrong with this. It's contaminated or something. It tastes like cleaning fluid.' So he brought it over to me and I tasted it - it certainly smelled like poison. So I tasted it - it was simultaneously disgusting to the point where my brain was saying 'this is not meant to be drank' - but also quite interesting. That was my first taste of any whisky other than Jim Beam or Jack Daniels. I was very impressed, the flavor was interesting. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1690546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boo Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 On 11/3/2011 at 1:31 AM, kokoon said: I've only tried the 10yo Laphroaig, but I can't say I liked it very much... it's probably its "saltiness" that brings the taste of fish in mind - doesn't bother me in Ardbeg though. Will definitely get a bottle someday, but I'm not in a hurry at the moment, given the amount of peated scotch in house. I currently also have a bottle of 10yo Springbank, which I like very much. And a 10yo Jura, which I'm not that fond of. same. these aren't really good ones right? that's what people tell me but i never remember the names of the proper ones because people tell me when i'm pissed. is that ralfy guy a comedy thing? he says that glenfiddich 15 tastes like everything.. someone gave me a bottle of that for my birthday, it didn't taste like all that stuff.. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1690559 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boo Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 i should read the thread. Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1690572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokoon Posted November 11, 2011 Report Share Posted November 11, 2011 Actually, I think Laphroaig has a very rich and lovely aroma, it's just that I can't help but associate it with fish. It's been a year since I've last tasted it, so that might have changed - I've drank quite a bit of Ardbeg 10 since, and that one's very salty as well. I think I just have to try and keep my mind open, in order to appreciate flavors as complex as that. Also, if it tastes like fish, so what - does that has to be a bad thing? Lagavulin tastes like smoked bacon - and I love it for that! Regarding ralfy and other people's tasting notes - they usually (probably) jot that stuff down and don't really taste all that in a single sip. Also, it obviously takes a huge amount of practice to be able to take the complex aromas apart. I'm just starting to, but on a very basic level. And it helps to have others' notes, just try to find some of those tastes. Thanks Haha Confused Sad Facepalm Burger Farnsworth Big Brain Like × Quote Link to comment https://forum.watmm.com/topic/31561-scotch/page/6/#findComment-1690634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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