cigar and a drink?

[buzz]

I love Ardbeg, Caol Ila and I managed to get my hands on a bottle of Port Ellen which is FANTASTIC! My favorite (and most the most ridiculously expensive bottle in my collection) is Ardbeg "Lord of the Isles" which is almost impossible to get these days. I also have a 30yo Bowmore kicking around here. A less peaty Islay is Bunnahabhain and I have a bottle of that as well. It's much lighter than the regular big-name Islays like Lagavulin and Laphroaig.

Earlier this evening, I had a few fingers of Ardbeg Uigeadial. At 108 proof, I can't drink it neat, I have to drop in an ice cube or two.

I had a couple fingers of Ardbeg 10 year last night with a cigar. Not bad, very peaty with maybe some lemon taste. Got a good deal on it at totalwine too - $50

-Buzz

[ggiese]

I had a couple fingers of Ardbeg 10 year last night with a cigar. Not bad, very peaty with maybe some lemon taste. Got a good deal on it at totalwine too - $50

-Buzz

Ardbeg - good stuff!

One you may wish to consider that has some of the Ardbeg characteristics, but is not so "in your face" (with the peaty-ness) is Oban. It's produced between the West Highlands and the Islands - so it has (I think) some of the best characteristics of both. I've quite enjoyed pairing Oban with a good cigar.

I personally like the Speyside Scotches. Craggenmore and Dailuaine are two of my favorites. Much lighter than the Islay's - citrusy, is the best way I can describe them.

...and Highlands Scotch - Dalmore. Momma was good to me and picked me up a bottle of the Dalmore King Alexander III last Xmas. I haven't opened it yet, but the samples I've had have blown me away...

[buzz]

I have almost picked up a bottle of Oban twice now - I'll have to grab it on the third look. I think I have only seen the 14 year - should I seek out a different age?

-Buzz

[Cigarbear]

The 14 yr is the youngest as far as I know but the 18 yr is well worth the coin if you can spare it. Oban has been my single malt of choice since visiting Scotland in college. I completely agree with George about it being a good balance between the Highlands & Islands. It's peaty but not so strong as Talisker and its ilk.

[Eville]

Hopefully I will be able to pair this with a cigar tomorrow, because I think it would do extremely well. I am drinking a Goose Island Bourbon County stout. Simply amazing.

[ggiese]

The 14 yr is the youngest as far as I know but the 18 yr is well worth the coin if you can spare it. Oban has been my single malt of choice since visiting Scotland in college. I completely agree with George about it being a good balance between the Highlands & Islands. It's peaty but not so strong as Talisker and its ilk.

Have you tried the Dalmore Gran Reserva (formerly their "Cigar Malt")? It's a Highlands Scotch. To me - just a wee bit different, but it has many of the same rich, earthy kinds of characteristics (including the peaty-ness) I like in Oban. And - it also pairs very well with a cigar.

[Paddy]

You lads have so much to learn.
If it ain't made in Ireland, It's crap !
Red Breast Pot stilled. LOL !

[Cigarbear]

Have you tried the Dalmore Gran Reserva (formerly their "Cigar Malt")? It's a Highlands Scotch. To me - just a wee bit different, but it has many of the same rich, earthy kinds of characteristics (including the peaty-ness) I like in Oban. And - it also pairs very well with a cigar.

I love a good full bodied smoke with a tall Oban and a splash of water I haven't tried Dalmore, at least not that I remember. There were a few hazy days in Edinburgh...I'll definitely have to pick up a bottle.

You lads have so much to learn.
If it ain't made in Ireland, It's crap !
Red Breast Pot stilled. LOL !

I've never enjoyed Irish whisky as much as single malts but I'll keep an open mind if I can ever find a bottle on this side of the pond.

[mrtr33]

Have you tried the Dalmore Gran Reserva (formerly their "Cigar Malt")? It's a Highlands Scotch. To me - just a wee bit different, but it has many of the same rich, earthy kinds of characteristics (including the peaty-ness) I like in Oban. And - it also pairs very well with a cigar.

I've tried the Dalmore on several different occasions - can't do it. Maybe the Gran Reserva is different. Maybe.

I'm a big fan of the Oban as well. It's my second favorite.

Picked up a bottle of Old New Orleans Rum - Cajun Spice and drank the better part of the bottle while throwing darts with the father-in-law a few weeks back. Don't know if ya'll can find it where you are at, but it's really tasty!