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  • Whisky galore

    If I was a Ph D I certainly would choose this subject, but being a mere amateur, I will claim the following :

    Isle of Islay produces the best single malts. Laproaigh is the rough one you either detest or love. Caol Ila is the smooth one that you just drink and drink. BruichLaddich, while smooth and drinkable, is way too high priced.

    Glenfiddich : If someone offers me a std such, I wouldn't say no, but buy it ? Drop dead ! Though, I have got upon a Glenfiddich Caoran reserve and I like it ! It actually have the quality "hey, this tastes good, I want more".

    Isle of Skye : Tallisker - not as distinct as an Islay, but still very good.

    Speyside : Cragganmore - who cares if it is used in irish coffe ?

    Highland : Dalwhinnie - something like the glenfiddich - smooth enjoyable and certainly drinkable.

    No doubt, there must be several both amateurs and professionals on poly on this subject, so pop your opinions/experiences.
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    Krivens! It lukes like we'll sune be havvin' one druunken poosie kat heer.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Zkribbler
      Krivens! It lukes like we'll sune be havvin' one druunken poosie kat heer.
      That depends seriously upon your answers - if you recomend too many good wiskeys I might get drunk
      With or without religion, you would have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things. But for good people to do evil things, that takes religion.

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      • #4
        You forgot the best whisky ever, Highland Park. Especially the 18 year old. It's liquid gold I tell you!

        Another favourite is Glenmorangie, smooth yet forceful!

        I've had a long lasting love affair with Islay whisky, but we've grown apart or something. I no longer get the same kick out of licking the freshly tarred burning bridge that is Laphroaig. Bowmore, Lagavulin and Ardbeg also leaves me somewhat cold these days...
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        • #5
          Re: Whisky galore

          Originally posted by BlackCat
          Isle of Skye : Tallisker - not as distinct as an Islay, but still very good.
          Really? Talisker I tend to think of as the most distinctive flavour of any malt. It's in it's own category for a reason!

          Originally posted by BlackCat
          No doubt, there must be several both amateurs and professionals on poly on this subject, so pop your opinions/experiences.
          The main thing is which one from each distillery you drink.

          I'm a huge fan of lowland malts, especially Rosebank (sadly no-longer running). Beautifully smooth and a fabulous fruityness. I'm also a fan of most Highland ones, with Glenfarclas, Glenmorangie and The Glenlivet being particular favourites. Balwinnie's Doublewood is also one I'm very fond of.

          As for Islays, I tend to be an anything-but-Laphroig, although I'm no Lagavulin fan either. Bruchladdich is lovely (at least the Infinity I tried was) and Caol Ila is definitely a favourite.
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          • #6
            Originally posted by Zoid
            You forgot the best whisky ever, Highland Park. Especially the 18 year old. It's liquid gold I tell you!
            Nope, haven't forgot it - just didn't know about it - sounds like worth of a try

            Another favourite is Glenmorangie, smooth yet forceful!
            The real purpose of this thread - recommendig good wiskeys


            I've had a long lasting love affair with Islay whisky, but we've grown apart or something. I no longer get the same kick out of licking the freshly tarred burning bridge that is Laphroaig. Bowmore, Lagavulin and Ardbeg also leaves me somewhat cold these days...
            You are right, the Islay whiskeys are special. Most people will probably connect them with the sea, but I have had a distorted childhood with a father collecting railroad steam engines and wagons, so my thoughts are a bit different
            With or without religion, you would have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things. But for good people to do evil things, that takes religion.

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            • #7
              Re: Re: Whisky galore

              Originally posted by Drogue

              Really? Talisker I tend to think of as the most distinctive flavour of any malt. It's in it's own category for a reason!
              Well, my experience is an 10 year old such and maybe not a good choice.

              The main thing is which one from each distillery you drink.
              QFT Though, personal taste can have an impact.

              I'm a huge fan of lowland malts, especially Rosebank (sadly no-longer running). Beautifully smooth and a fabulous fruityness. I'm also a fan of most Highland ones, with Glenfarclas, Glenmorangie and The Glenlivet being particular favourites. Balwinnie's Doublewood is also one I'm very fond of.
              BC makes notes

              As for Islays, I tend to be an anything-but-Laphroig, although I'm no Lagavulin fan either. Bruchladdich is lovely (at least the Infinity I tried was) and Caol Ila is definitely a favourite.
              Well, laproaig is probably a hate/love whisky, so I agree to disagree I'm not that fond of BruichLaddich after trying the Moine Mhor - I found it a bit, how do you say it - common.

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              • #8
                Yes, I like Talisker as well The one you should get is the Distiller's Edition, it is awesome.

                Right now, we have a bottle of Lowlands in-house, a three wood Auchentoshan triple-distilled

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Zopperoni
                  a three wood Auchentoshan triple-distilled
                  That's not a cheap whisky
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                  For though he was master of the world, he was not quite sure what to do next
                  But he would think of something

                  "Hm. I suppose I should get my waffle a santa hat." - Kuciwalker

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Zopperoni
                    Yes, I like Talisker as well The one you should get is the Distiller's Edition, it is awesome.

                    Right now, we have a bottle of Lowlands in-house, a three wood Auchentoshan triple-distilled
                    Living in the country of Aquavit, special whiskeys isn't that easy to find, but I will remember to look out for this one
                    With or without religion, you would have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things. But for good people to do evil things, that takes religion.

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                    • #11
                      If you're flying, you should be able to get it at airports, duty-free

                      Originally posted by Drogue
                      That's not a cheap whisky
                      My flatmate bought it when he was in Glasgow last summer. I think it was worth it

                      Come to think of it. One of my managers recommended Johnnie Walker Blue Label. Anyone have experience with that?

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Zopperoni
                        If you're flying, you should be able to get it at airports, duty-free
                        Duty-free my ass (excuse my bad french ) I mainly fly in the euro zone, so no duty free.

                        Though, having some 900 £ excess each month, that is not my main issue
                        Last edited by BlackCat; February 3, 2007, 23:08.
                        With or without religion, you would have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things. But for good people to do evil things, that takes religion.

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                        • #13
                          **** me, you know you're in trouble when you start agreeing with Blackcat...

                          Islay Whisky

                          Though my favourites are the S. Islay ones, particularly Lagavulin and Ardbeg. If I want something a little less robust then I'll reach for a Bowmore...

                          Next: Talisker. Another taste explosion from the Inner Hebrides!

                          After that I haven't yet found a mainland whiskey that's lived up to the above mentioned labels...

                          Maybe Glenfarclas is interesting because it's 60% vol...

                          Before I knew about Whisky, I thought it was **** because as a teenager I'd only drunk the crap stuff (interesting CG thread about this phenomenon...) and didn't appreciate the quality available, like Johnnie Walker Red, Bells and Teachers. One day I had Johnnie Walker black and realised that there was a whole world out there I hadn't tried...!

                          Of course, now that 'Aur Cymru', Penderyn is on the scene, I have to close patriotic ranks these days...
                          Is it me, or is MOBIUS a horrible person?

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                          • #14
                            I love my Talisker.

                            My general drinking whiskey's are:
                            Crown Royal
                            Knob Creek
                            Jameson
                            Johnny Walker (Black)
                            Maker's Mark

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Zopperoni
                              Come to think of it. One of my managers recommended Johnnie Walker Blue Label. Anyone have experience with that?
                              Not worth it. Johnnie Walker is reasonable stuff, but overpriced. For that much money, go for a vintage single malt. Has more character and better quality. Or even just a Glenfarclas 21yo or somesuch.
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                              But he would think of something

                              "Hm. I suppose I should get my waffle a santa hat." - Kuciwalker

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