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post #31 of 110
4/11/06 at 1:18pm
Middletons is very good stuff. But, in my experience, it ha been very hard to obtain in the USA. Maybe that is changing.

I know the Glenlivet doesn't compare in arcane whatever to some of the suggestions above, but I've got a taste for it, and it is easy to come by just about anywhere.
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post #32 of 110
4/11/06 at 1:37pm
Glenlivet is the bench mark. If it is not at least that good, it's cr@p.
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post #33 of 110
4/11/06 at 7:58pm
I am not at all a single malt drinker, but my husband is, and I can think of two that even I am willing to drink. The Glenrothes 1973 (which I bought for him as a gift at duty free in Heathrow on the recommendation of the shopkeeper, having no idea what a good thing I was buying). The Aultmore 15 yo Sherry Cask matured. I think both of them are sherry cask matured, as I tend to like the sherry flavors--toffee and fruit--if I am to like a Scotch at all. Mmmmmm.

If you're looking for good deals on the good stuff and live in a state that accepts liquor shipments, then hunt no more. Get thee to: http://www.dandm.com/
and sign up for their Single Malt Afficianados Club or their Single Malt Conoisseurs Club.

We used to live down the street from this place in SF, and they are able to get their hands on some amazing things in the worlds of scotch and champagne. Really unusual vintages, and very good prices (relatively speaking) in the clubs. Lots of cask strength and other things you typically don't see as much of in the States. And lots of proprietary bottlings, where they buy a whole batch of something they really like. My husband belonged to the Conoisseurs Club for several years, until we had nowhere to store all of the bottles he was sipping all by himself. He's *on break* for a while.
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post #34 of 110
4/11/06 at 9:15pm
The Glenlivet and Glenfiddich. Neat. But getting even more serious . . .

Bushmills 10 yo and up. Neat. Thank you, thank you, WTFH.

Jack Daniels. Neat. mmmm, mmm, good.
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post #35 of 110
4/12/06 at 1:07am
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Originally Posted by oboe
Bushmills 10 yo and up. Neat. Thank you, thank you, WTFH.
Why can I feel my carry-on luggage already getting heavier for the next Eastern ESA?
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post #36 of 110
4/12/06 at 6:55am
since a bunch of y'all brought that simply Irish into this lovely thread I will say I am excited to pickup a bottle of Tyrconnel (sp?) on my way back through NH this weekend.
Its become very hard to find in the US too.

Had some paddy @ a local bar the other night but it was not allowed?!?
He couldna sell it, just give it to regulars.

Irish wiskey seems to have a lot of rules in the states.
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post #37 of 110
4/12/06 at 7:09am
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Originally Posted by matt_davis
Irish wiskey seems to have a lot of rules in the states.
There's a fight in every bottle!
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post #38 of 110
4/12/06 at 12:20pm
How did Marvin Gaye die? 2 shots of Old Grand Dad
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post #39 of 110
4/13/06 at 1:32pm
Laphroaig: each shot tastes like it's been wrung out of a handful of peat moss

ambrosia of the gods
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post #40 of 110
4/13/06 at 7:49pm
Mollmeister--

Why don't you bring your husband to the Academy or the Gathering next year? He can put on a single malt tasting, this group can take of his oversupply problem, and he'll be back to clubbin' in no time.
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post #41 of 110
4/13/06 at 8:00pm
Never really been into Scotch, seems, thin. When a certain duPont left us a grog cabinet full of bottles, no one seemed to know what to do with the Glenlivet. So I tried it out as ice cream sauce, but it wasn't much good at that. In milk it was drinkable.
(he left me a huge bottle of Bombay Sapphire).

However, here in the US, I've found some Canadian stuff called Crown Royal which is excellent, very full-tasting, not thin.
I know it's not scotch, not quite sure what it is, but it is nice and makes EXCELLENT ice cream sauce (ducks hail of shoes and things).
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post #42 of 110
4/13/06 at 10:03pm
Highland Park. In blends, Famous Grouse.
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post #43 of 110
4/14/06 at 7:10am
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Originally Posted by sno'more
Mollmeister--

Why don't you bring your husband to the Academy or the Gathering next year? He can put on a single malt tasting, this group can take of his oversupply problem, and he'll be back to clubbin' in no time.
Well, he's been *on break* long enough that the supply has, er, *naturally* dwindled, I am afraid. The club was also getting a little rich for our blood, I must admit, what with the career shift from the big city ad agency business to the ski business.

He's started making noises about joining up again, though, so we'll see. Maybe by the time next year's events roll around, we'll have another *overstock* problem. I am certain I would not have trouble finding Bears who could help with this. . .

I still highly recommend D & M (www.dandm.com) to all the people on this thread, though, for one bottle or for many. They're a really terrific bunch of guys, and they really do love their Scotch (and champagne and wine). They know of many good bottles in price ranges from reasonable to appalling, and are happy to ship. I always wanted to be in the Champagne club, but *somehow* we were only Scotch club members. . . :
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post #44 of 110
4/14/06 at 7:55am
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Originally Posted by BigE
Glenlivet is the bench mark. If it is not at least that good, it's cr@p.
True as regards the name. Lots of whiskies use glenlivet as a suffix. However, I have always found The Glenlivet to be a disappointment when I taste it. I think it is a name from the past.

I have visited The Glenlivet distillery, as well as Glenfarclas, Glenfiddich and Mortlach. The whisky trail is well worth doing, if you are in Scotland. You get a similar talk at each establishment (often from a lass in a plaid skirt) and a free dram at the end. Single malts from all above - apart from Mortlach who handed out Buchanan blend.

I also own a cask of Isle of Arran which is still in the distillery. I will have to stump up a few thou for duty bottling etc. In hindsight, I wish I had a cask of Springbank instead.
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post #45 of 110
4/14/06 at 11:50am
A wee dram is pretty stingy.
8 of them and you have an ounce!
24 of 'em and you have a drink of Scotch.
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post #46 of 110
4/14/06 at 5:06pm
I just opened a 10 y/old 1L Glenorangie that Even Silver gave me last year. LOL, I just found it in my cabinet.
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post #47 of 110
4/14/06 at 8:39pm
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Originally Posted by Wear The Fox Hat
Why can I feel my carry-on luggage already getting heavier for the next Eastern ESA?
Not heavy enough just yet. Check out the post by irul&ublo.

P.S. Have been sking Utah six of the last seven days. I haven't left yet, but I'm ready to come back.
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post #48 of 110
4/15/06 at 9:08am
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Originally Posted by marc gledhill
Cragganmore is a superb speyside malt.
One of my favorites. I also enjoyed Glen Keith a while back...
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post #49 of 110
9/19/06 at 1:31am
BigE - where in Ontario?

Our Pronvicially controlled liquor stores has a flagship store in my city -
and there is a daily tasting section, usually some cheaper wines - because those move - and 1 or 2 spirits. It's not uncommon to sample $200-$300 scotches for $2 a serving!
The grand marnier 150yr commerative (about $220) is excellent, and Kentucky rare breed bourbon (50) is very nice, and cask strength.

There was one scotch - I forget the name - a cigar malt that was excellent. Maybe someone can help me out?
It wasn't Dalmore....

I am a fan of Clynelish though. I have only had the 14yr old, $40 in the US, but looking forward totry the 17yr old.
^^I believe it is the core of Johnnie Walker Gold label, though not sure what year.
It tastes fresh every time, even after 3 servings!
Blue Label is very good too, but pricey. I've had Oban 14yo, which was Ok,

As for other must trys, I can't say enoguh Mandarine Napoleon - tangerine cognac. A little sweet and syrupy vs
Marnier, but excellent and rewarding on its own, a perfect match in cocoa or coffee.
And rum has to be St. James.
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post #50 of 110
9/19/06 at 2:48am
Highland Park 18 Year.

Oh so good.
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post #51 of 110
9/19/06 at 3:31am
Depends on the mood of the moment
Isle of Jura
Strathisla
Laphroaig
Oban (if I had to choose one, that would be it, as it is a good "in-between". Always suitable, but not always the one I want to drink at the moment)
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post #52 of 110
9/19/06 at 7:40am
CanadaSteep, those prices were from the LCBO website. Are you talking about the Queens Quay store/Summerhill or other?

As far as rum goes, these dark rums were by far the best:

http://www.matusalem.com/home.html#home

Sadly discontinued.
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post #53 of 110
9/28/06 at 1:13pm
I'm slightly disappointed - a quick check of my cabinet reveals only:

Caol Ila (18yrs- like angels crying on your tongue)
Chivas Regal (best of the blends)
Famous Grouse (not quite a cooking whisky, but damn close)

I've somehow managed to run out of the Macallan, Laphroig and Bunnahabhain.

Scotch should only ever be drunk with a splash of water. It releases the oils and aroma, and cuts the alcohol. Ice kills it.

Other bottles in the cabinet are Wild Turkey, Jack Daniels, and Jameson.
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post #54 of 110
9/28/06 at 1:51pm
I'm not surprised that this thread came back up again just going into the fall.
I am surprised that it wasn't Phil who brought it up.

Phil, isn't it time for you to switch from gin to scotch?

Sandgroper, I think you found your forum home
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post #55 of 110
9/28/06 at 2:48pm
Thread Starter 
Caol Ila just started producing again after a few years off. SOOO good, hmmmm. As in my first post, try the Ledaig 20 year and, by all means, go out right now and get some Laphroig, or even better, Lagavulin.
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post #56 of 110
9/28/06 at 10:26pm
I like several of the Glenmorangies, Balvene, Oban, and an occasional python boot.
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post #57 of 110
9/29/06 at 4:02am
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Originally Posted by trekchick View Post
I'm not surprised that this thread came back up again just going into the fall.
I am surprised that it wasn't Phil who brought it up.

Phil, isn't it time for you to switch from gin to scotch?

Sandgroper, I think you found your forum home
Trekkie: I do occasionally like to talk about skiing, too ...

Bumpdad: I love Islay malts generally, and both Laphroig and Laguvalin have featured regularly in my collection. But I'm a broad church; started with Glenfiddich when I was about 18 (and still regard it as a solid, nostalgic dram), and am perfectly happy to conduct tastebud tours of the Highlands and islands.

Ardmore is another I like, and if told I could only drink the Macallan in future I wouldn't cry too much.
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post #58 of 110
9/29/06 at 5:49am
Decades ago (Bolton, Lancs) I drank Glenfiddich & Glenlivet neat, of course. I downed countless odd (you can't pronounce the name after a few) singlemalts in pubs across the midlands.

Currently at the bar:

El cheapo "peaty" blend, Claymore
High roller blend, Chivas
El cheapo singlemalt, Lismore
High roller singlemalt, Glenmorangie.

I cut the whisky with NC mountain cold spring water only. Fireplace has real wood!
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post #59 of 110
9/29/06 at 4:17pm
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Originally Posted by Mainiac View Post
El cheapo "peaty" blend, Claymore

Agreed. Claymore used to be the great inexpensive brand in the UK a few years ago, before supermarket own name labels got established.

It was not noticeably peaty though. The history was Johnnie Walker Red Label got wiped off the UK market because the Distillers company wanted to enforce price control but would not sacrifice the international market.

As it was the biggest seller at the time, the market opened up and Claymore was a few shillings cheaper than Bells, Teachers, Grouse etc. A very nice drop though. Decant it into a different bottle if you are ashamed of the label.

A good cheap American whiskey is Four Roses. It was always the cheapest in Duty Free shops and was nice and light. Your mother could drink it with a little water. Jim Beam is always soapy by comparison.
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post #60 of 110
9/30/06 at 7:34am
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Originally Posted by Latchigo View Post
Agreed. Claymore used to be the great inexpensive brand in the UK a few years ago, before supermarket own name labels got established.

It was not noticeably peaty though. The history was Johnnie Walker Red Label got wiped off the UK market because the Distillers company wanted to enforce price control but would not sacrifice the international market.

As it was the biggest seller at the time, the market opened up and Claymore was a few shillings cheaper than Bells, Teachers, Grouse etc. A very nice drop though. Decant it into a different bottle if you are ashamed of the label.

A good cheap American whiskey is Four Roses. It was always the cheapest in Duty Free shops and was nice and light. Your mother could drink it with a little water. Jim Beam is always soapy by comparison.
Latchigo thanks for the interesting background on Claymore. Most folks here who have never heard of it, and drink it with a splash of hill water are surprised at the flavor....
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