Gruumash . |
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Anyone else out there have a love for scotch like myself? If so mention some brands which make you smile and lift the stresses of the day when you smell and have that first wonder sip.
Also how do you take your scotch?
I take mine with one large ice cube. Favorite brands: Glenmorangie, Edradour, Abelour and I actually like the Glenlivet on occasion as well I have had the Japanese scotch which right now is escaping my memory.
But stop in an tell me and others what sort of scotch you like and why and how you take your scotch.
Jiggy RPG Superstar 2015 Top 32, RPG Superstar 2012 Top 32 |
aeglos |
depending on the mood and situation:
Talisker or Laphroaigh for smokier stuff
Bruchladdich or Aberlour for more subtle pleasure
Glenfarclas 105 is my favourite Cask strength
Strathmill is a great Speyside Scotch with almost choclaty notes. it's hard to get, if you get a chance, try it
my favorite bottle I have at home is a Tamdhu, single cask, unfiltered, 13 years old
(I hope I did not misspell to mutch of the names
John Benbo RPG Superstar 2011 Top 8 |
aeglos |
Scotch really is the nectar of the gods. Macallan, any year, is my favorite. Runners up would be Craggonmore and Glenmorangie. Usually on the rocks.
Glenmorangie has some mighty fine stuff
whisky always pure, nosing glass, with a glass of water as side-drink
my routine:
-sip of water
-smell the whisky
-look at the whisky running down the side of glass
-first sip of whisky
-sip of water
-second sip of whisky
estergum |
John Benbo wrote:Scotch really is the nectar of the gods. Macallan, any year, is my favorite. Runners up would be Craggonmore and Glenmorangie. Usually on the rocks.Glenmorangie has some mighty fine stuff
whisky always pure, nosing glass, with a glass of water as side-drink
my routine:
-sip of water
-smell the whisky
-look at the whisky running down the side of glass
-first sip of whisky
-sip of water
-second sip of whisky
Yeah, a side glass of water is always a good idea, to pace ones self.
Black Dow |
Balvenie is a tasty drop [according to my missus :)]
Single Malt [12 year old] matured in three different types of casks;
Sherry first for fruit/spicy flavour, then first fill bourbon for honey/vanilla, then refill bourbon that adds a smoothness...
Very nice... Here's their site if you fancy a tincture for your tonsils lol.
aeglos |
I learned of this trend yesterday, in case you need something to go with the whisky.
never thought of that but i can actually see that work
peaty Isla Whisky with dark choclate is also quite nice
Kajehase |
I learned of this trend yesterday, in case you need something to go with the whisky.
I still prefer the ones where they actually put whisky in the cheese (or whatever it is they do to mix the tastes).
KaeYoss |
Gruumash . wrote:"Tesa" and "Scotch" are the two main brands of duct tape here in Germany :-)KaeYoss wrote:More of a Tesa man myself.Tesa? Is that a cigar? I am not familiar with the drink TESA. Enlighten a lost soul.
Exactly.
We once had a teacher tell this guy to go to the secretary so they give him some scotch. He was beaming until the teacher clarified and said he wanted him to get some adhesive tape.
Irontruth |
Laphroaig here as well.
The quarter cask is like someone took an old wooden boat, buried it in bog, then partially burned and are now politely trying to jam as much of it in your mouth as they can. In a good way.
With a little bit of water. The human tongue has difficulty with flavors when alcohol content is 40% or higher, a little water to cut it to around 30-35% is ideal.
I like scotch/whiskey/etc, but good stuff is expensive. I've been trending towards gin lately, because for $30 a bottle I can get exceptionally good gin. Where as $50 gets me a pleasant scotch.
Kirth Gersen |
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I love a good whisky -- Lagavulin is my personal favorite, but too costly for general consumption. Lismore is quite nice, and inexpensive enough that you can occasionally make a scotch-and-soda out of it without hating yourself for it.
But I like good Bourbon whiskey as well, and you can get very, very good bourbons here in the U.S. for a fraction of the cost of a comparable scotch. As far as other bourbon-like products go, George Dickel's #12 brand is a nice Tennessee whiskey.
And of course I very much enjoy a good rye or Canadian whiskey as well.
psionichamster |
Scotch: Ardberg & The Glenlivet are both fantastic tasty beverages. Both are a bit pricy for me on the regular (but The Glenlivet 15yr sherry reserve is soooooo gooooood).
I tend to enjoy Jameson's and recently Bushmills for my "normal" drink.
For those bourbon lovers out there: Jack Daniels & Wild Turkey both have a honey-infused bourbon...Wild Turkey Gold, and Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey. Both are FANTASTIC, especially with just a little chill to em (like from Whisky Stones or just a chilled heavy glass)
Kirth Gersen |
I don't groove on the sweet honey taste at all.
For bourbon, I used to drink Elijah Craig or Knob Creek, but recently switched to W.L. Weller 12-year old black label (with the winter wheat in the recipe).
I never did like Jack Daniel's, for some reason -- not even the Gentleman Jack. Dickels #12 just has a nicer taste, to me.
zagnabbit |
I've recently got on to the Glenlivet (15yr?) in the French Oak Barrel, that's just good. Aberlour is tasty as well.
I tend to drink more when Out rather than In so Chivas hits the spot as I'm really a fan of the Rusty Nail when drinking on the tour of the town.
Sadly economics dictate that when I drink at home I reign in my tastes to a more rational beverage or failing that some god awful Rum that can double as lawnmower fuel.
brock |
I've recently got on to the Glenlivet (15yr?) in the French Oak Barrel, that's just good. Aberlour is tasty as well.
Both in my cupboard at this very moment and both wonderful.
My current favourite is Bruichladdich First Growth Cuvée D: Pessac Leognan (Chateau Haut-Brion) 16 Year Old. Bruichladdich had always been a favourite, and I was sad when the distillery closed. The new owners are doing some very interesting things, and the missus spotted this on a business trip.
Their St Andrews Links was probably the nicest whisky I've ever tasted - from a miniature, sadly.
The Mad Badger |
Glenmorangie is a good stand by for me in the port cask though I can't seem to find that very easily.
Funny I also like rum though when I drink it I do so with tonic and lime or ginger beer as a dark and stormy. I prefer the Mount Gay Rum and Kraken for the dark and stormy though I like Goslings too.
Charlie Bell RPG Superstar 2015 Top 16, RPG Superstar 2013 Top 16 |
25 yr. Macallan is to die for. Lagavulin and its Islay ilk are an acquired taste--that I've acquired.
Straight up always. Ice, soda, water... why ruin a good thing?
When I'm feeling rocks, I'll drink Jamesons. Which is perfectly respectable. But it isn't in the same league at all with any Macallan.
Charlie Bell RPG Superstar 2015 Top 16, RPG Superstar 2013 Top 16 |
Kirth Gersen |
When I don't have my Bourbon, I'm happy with a Johnnie Black on the rocks with a dash of diet coke.
(throws up in mouth at the thought of scotch and coke, and leaves the thread gagging).
Dude, seriously, with ice and diet cola, there's no need to be brand-specific, much less label-specific. You'll never know the difference.