Thread: Whisky

Nice to hear - some others I enjoy that are in the not too expensive isle but carry their weight when it comes to flavor are the Single 4 Roses and Bulleit.

I think I pretty much stick to those 3 when it comes to the KY bourbon.

Originally Posted by Dr. Handsome

Obviously he would know a LOT more than I would, but I've only noticed that the older a scotch gets (especially above 18 years), the smoother it gets - the flavors don't change a whole lot in my mind. This could also be different for certain types/regions, as I haven't had a ton of 25 or 30-years.

Originally Posted by AMGfan

I can't say I am an expert and that my palate is very accurate. I do know that the longer a scotch/whiskey is aged in the barrel the more it will pick up from the barrel...also the the taste/character mellows out. I would say similar to the aging of a cigar except that aging of a whiskey stops once it comes out of the barrel...with my cigars they just age and "mellow" out in my humidors.

I have the 30yr Fine Oak and now the 30yr Sherry Oak (which is from what I have read is more traditional...whatever that means). I know that the 30yr Fine Oak was fantastic in nose and flavor...if it was $200-$300 better in flavor/character than the 25 is debatable and depends on the person and their palate.

The Glenfarcas which is a 40yr is almost 1/3 the price of the 30yr Macallan and gives it a run for its money.

I prefer the Highlands and Speyside single malts and have acquired the tasted of the peaty single malts like Laphroaig and Ardbeg. The two I have pictured above are like kerosene to the uninitiated...I started out my buddies with the fruity and aromatic Glenmorangies I have and as a punk I set them up with a shot of the Ardbeg and Laphroaig...I thought I saw flames coming from both ends when they took a sip. Personally...If I'm in the mood...the Ardbeg hits the spot.

Jon

Rock on - that sounds similar to what I envisioned. I think I was describing something similar, the smokey, vanilla taste increases from the barrel, then mellows out after that.

I'm still working on getting used to the peat flavor, the stronger ones are still too much for me. I have a nicer Islay (Bowmore) that was too much of it, but I have liked a few of the Dalwhinnie and Dalmore's I've tried from the Highlands. My wife spent a few days in Scotland and brought me back a bottle of Auchentoshan out of the lowlands that I've really enjoyed as well.

I'm slowly bringing myself over from the Bourbons and other whiskey's of the world into more of a Scotch whisky fan. And even if I don't like a bottle, it's still a ton of fun to try the different types and discover the differences in taste profiles.

About to try this tonight. My buddy bought it for me, I've never heard of it and usually don't drink 12 years but I'm excited to try it!

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I love bourbon. I always keep a bottle of rock hill farms, blantons, and pappys on hand

Originally Posted by Dr. Handsome

About to try this tonight. My buddy bought it for me, I've never heard of it and usually don't drink 12 years but I'm excited to try it!

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Heard its excellent. Very smooth. On my list on ones to try.

Originally Posted by SpecB

Heard its excellent. Very smooth. On my list on ones to try.

It was actually quite good. I would have thought it was much more expensive/old had I not known what it was going in. Definitely recommend it.

Incoming...post pics when they arrive...

Hibiki 21 yr
Hibiki 30 yr
Glenlivet 1980 Cellar Collection
Jameson 2007 Rarest Vintage Reserve

I'm a poor college student, but when I want Whiskey

Yamazaki 12yr or 18yr

Mmm, I forgot about this thread. The holidays did a number on my liquor cabinet, I'll need to stock up soon.

just got back into The Glenlivet Nadurra