Damn, I like scotch.

[scotia]

and


for me at the moment

[jonzo]

First thread on here I've felt compelled to make a username and comment on:

Lagavulin is my go to for sure as my pallet trends toward extreme smoke, with much of the Ardbeg line in a close second. I tried Ardbeg's Alligator at a tasting a few months back and like it about as much as the Laga if you can afford to swing the price (~$100).

For those of you who enjoy Islay but not necesarilly the Islay prices; look for a bottle of Islay Mist. Pretty good taste for $20ish. I was pretty shocked at how good it was for a pricepoint scotch.

[bagtagley]

Had some Balvenie 15 this weekend and it was stellar. Anybody got suggestions for something similar, but much less expensive? I'm not expecting equal quality, but something similarly un-peaty and smooth would be nice.

[SterlingSpikeDancer]

Had some Balvenie 15 this weekend and it was stellar. Anybody got suggestions for something similar, but much less expensive? I'm not expecting equal quality, but something similarly un-peaty and smooth would be nice.

Most of the Highland Whiskys are like that. Balvenie 15yo is one of my favorites, and along with Edradour 10yo is always in my cabinet. A similar Highland flavor, and personally, my favorite Single Malt.

[summit]

Oban 1996 Distiller Edition... holy shit... my favorite ever... tops my usual favorites Oban 14 and Glenlivet French Oak 15

Glenlivet Nadurra is quite awesome.

Decided I liked the Ardbeg more than the Lagavulin and Laphroig for an Islay bottle

Aberlour Abunda completely underwhelmed me; I didn't like it at all.

[Ski to Be]

My dad's 70th Birthday is in a few weeks and I wanted to get him a really nice bottle of scotch. He drinks expensive single malts regularly is there anything that is blow your mind good that I can get him. My budget is around $300

[old goat]

What will blow his mind is you drinking it with him.

[MJbumper1121]

For a lower priced decent bottle, I typically go for Bowmore Legend or Laphroaig. I also love Ardbeg and Lagavulin when the funds are in line. The peater the better in my mind.

[couloirman]

I can't stop buying Laphroaig quarter cask. The stuff is so good. I really want to try the 18 year next

[drdevon]

Dalmore 12 and 18 here. I think you're missing out if you haven't tried it.

[Egreenaw]

Second on Dalmore, 15 is where I like it.

Been trying to get my lips on the abunda, what underwhelmed you?

[Black]

This



Pronounced "TEA BAG"

Smooth with a stuble finish..

[liv2ski]

My dad's 70th Birthday is in a few weeks and I wanted to get him a really nice bottle of scotch. He drinks expensive single malts regularly is there anything that is blow your mind good that I can get him. My budget is around $300

A bottle of 25+ year old Highland Park would be a great gift for a person that really appreciates great single malt scotch.

[Slow 'n Steady]

Cadenhead's...


from my portable electric typewriter

[Slaag Master]

not just an ancestor...

[Slow 'n Steady]

certainly not. uisge beatha.

[f2f]

best image to see on a tuesday morning:

[Bird Blaster]

Oh so glad I found this thread.

Just started getting into scotch recently. Haven't really bought many bottles except JW double black, glenfidich 15, Chivas Regal 25 and JW blue.

Thread has given me lots more to try already. So awesome. Keep the stoke going!

[neck beard]

I never could stand the smell or taste, without having really ever tried it properly.

Then a skiing buddy who lived at my house for 6 week this season bought us a bottle for by the fire after each day on snow. I expressed my doubt. He said try it.

I swore the bottle would last a year and be wasted in my house. That bottle of Macallan 12 year old is now gone. By chance another friend came around with a half bottle of the same. We drank that in one evening.

Suddenly I liked this stuff.

So I bought a small bottle of Suntory Old Whisky in a small round bottle. A bit sweet but nice. Gone.

Then a nice person gave me a bottle of The Yamazaki because I lent her a split board. Another Japanese Whisky. Half gone.

Now when I'm out touring I savor being back at the fire side drinking whisky with my dog. I'm hooked and thought it was worthy of a blog post.

[Angle Parking]

Mmmmmmmmm...delicious brown water.

Delicious brown water indeed. Lagavulin, Oban, Highland Park.

[ianjk]

Fell asleep with a glass of cheap ass McClelland islay scotch last night. Dumped over on my bed. Now it smells like peat... Guess it could have been worse and been a glass of goo scotch!

[userA]

My dad's 70th Birthday is in a few weeks and I wanted to get him a really nice bottle of scotch. He drinks expensive single malts regularly is there anything that is blow your mind good that I can get him. My budget is around $300

which did you choose? same this year?
drank some local spirits distilled at the pass, very good juice indeed.
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[Lasersocks]

Ardbeg, Glenmorangie or Highland Park. Depends on my mood

[UrMomsKneePads]

Glenfarclas 25.

[Njord]

Just sitting here drinking some Scotch and thinking about how good it tastes even in 90 degree weather...