Scotch

**sammis** · 02-16-2008, 12:52 AM

Just finished my bottle of 18 year Glenfiddich.

Going to the store tomorrow to pickup either the Lagavulin or the Laphroaig.

sammis

**rsanz** · 02-17-2008, 03:37 AM

Originally Posted by sammis

Just finished my bottle of 18 year Glenfiddich.

Going to the store tomorrow to pickup either the Lagavulin or the Laphroaig.

sammis

I picked up another 4 bottles of Laphroaig yesterday. Not quite as nice as the Lagavulin but a local store had a great deal on it.

**sammis** · 02-23-2008, 10:24 PM

Made it by the shop today and they were out of both the Laphroaig and the Lagavulin

But I did find a nice bottle of The Macallan Cask Strength.

Wow what a great taste!! Seems to be fuller in taste than the Glenfiddich 18 year I had last.

sammis

**mrtr33** · 03-30-2008, 07:37 PM

I enjoy these neat when I'm out for a drink:

Lagavulin
Oban
Auchentoshan

But the go-to is Laphroaig

I also enjoy Glenlivet French Oak is nice as well.

**DeeDubya** · 03-31-2008, 02:53 PM

Originally Posted by sammis

Made it by the shop today and they were out of both the Laphroaig and the Lagavulin

But I did find a nice bottle of The Macallan Cask Strength.

Wow what a great taste!! Seems to be fuller in taste than the Glenfiddich 18 year I had last.

sammis

I enjoy The MaCallan 12yr but have not seen the "Cask Strength" Is it higher proof, less?

**sammis** · 03-31-2008, 07:02 PM

hi DeeDubya

the 12 year MacAllan is 86 proof

the cask strength is 116 proof, straight from the cask, non filtered and non-diluted

It packs quite a bit more punch and flavor, especially if you add a splash of water to open it up a bit

if you drink it neat, a little bit goes quite a long way!

sammis

**OLBG464** · 04-01-2008, 11:39 AM

Picked up a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label yesterday. Can't wait to try this with a cigar this evening.

Should be very tasty.

**DeeDubya** · 04-01-2008, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by sammis

hi DeeDubya

the 12 year MacAllan is 86 proof

the cask strength is 116 proof, straight from the cask, non filtered and non-diluted

It packs quite a bit more punch and flavor, especially if you add a splash of water to open it up a bit

if you drink it neat, a little bit goes quite a long way!

sammis

Thanks,
I'll have to try it. Instead of water, I prefer to just pour it over the rocks and then let it sit and dilute just a little. Turkey 101 has always been a favorite of mine on the rocks.

**ggiese** · 04-02-2008, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by OLBG464

Picked up a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label yesterday. Can't wait to try this with a cigar this evening.

Should be very tasty.

It's okay, but not a big fan of blended scotches...

Spend a little more and pick up the Craggenmore 12 yr - much nicer in my book!!!

**badwhale** · 01-16-2015, 11:50 PM

Super Necro bump.

I have been dabbling in Scotch in this new year.

Tonight I had some The Balvenie. Very good.

**ggiese** · 01-17-2015, 11:30 PM

I have found a very cheap, very good single malt Highland Scotch at Trader Joe's. It's a 10 yr old under their own label, but for about $20 - one of the best deals I've found. Very pleasant Scotch - I highly recommend it!

I'm really hooked on Dalmore. I have a bottle of King Alexander I occasionally dip into, but generally enjoy their 18 yr. Also picked up a couple of bottles of Dalwhinnie - also a bit of a favorite of mine.

**buzz** · 01-21-2015, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by badwhale

Tonight I had some The Balvenie. Very good.

DoubleWood? Jamie would approve.

**badwhale** · 01-21-2015, 06:11 PM

Originally Posted by buzz

DoubleWood? Jamie would approve.

Yes, the Doublewood. Funny you mention Jamie's approval!

**Mizicke5273** · 01-22-2015, 07:39 AM

Monkey Shoulder is an excellent blended Scotch that is now available over here stateside. It is $35 a bottle here in PA and I highly recommend it.

**badwhale** · 01-30-2015, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Mizicke5273

Monkey Shoulder is an excellent blended Scotch that is now available over here stateside. It is $35 a bottle here in PA and I highly recommend it.

I picked up a bottle of this today. I'm excited to try a splash later.

ETA: This was pretty tasty!

**Mizicke5273** · 02-02-2015, 08:51 AM

Yep, can't go wrong with Monkey Shoulder. AVB on CP highly recommended it and quite a few guys over there really enjoyed it. I got it once before in one of the Scotch buys, this was before it was released stateside, and was glad when they brought it over here.

Glad you enjoyed it!

**badwhale** · 02-02-2015, 11:21 PM

Sipping just a little laphroaig tonight. Mmmmm burning hospital with sardine and a dash of termite dust!

**badwhale** · 02-04-2015, 08:55 PM

Laphroaig quarter cask. This is really tasty.

**badwhale** · 02-13-2015, 10:31 PM

Picked up a bottle of Laphroaig 18yr and Highland Park 12 and had a splash or two of both.

Wow. Wow. I'm really enjoying this peaty side of the spectrum.