Canada declares war on Scotland

[Bugs ****ing Bunny]

That's like saying "I took prawn cocktail, sirloin steak and fries, and chocolate ice cream and mixed them all together in a blender. I discovered that I liked the resulting blended slop more than I liked a cheese and pickle sandwich".

What qualities do you like in whisky?

[Uncle Sparky]

It's somewhat sweet, and not overly smoky or peaty. I like maltiness, and the somewhat sweet/smoky aftertaste. I can (at least used to) drink large quantities (my ex and I would split a bottle over a nice evening) without deleterious after effects.

[Bugs ****ing Bunny]

Try the 15-year old Glenfarclas or the 16-year-old Aberlour. They're about a third of the price of Blue Label and easily match it for those qualities.

[Elok]

I hate that I can't get Irn-Bru here. I found a British imports shop in Boston that sells it, but of course it's crazy expensive. Also, I'm not Bostonian.

[The Mad Monk]

I received a JW sampler years ago; I don't recall the precise order, but I did prefer gold over blue.

[pchang]

I have a bottle of Glenfarclas 21 year old and a bottle of Yamazaki 12 year old. But first, I should finish the Blue Label and a Dalwhinnie 15 year old.

[Uncle Sparky]

Nothing wrong with Dalwhinnie. That's next Sunday's bottle. I still would like to hear from our resident physicians on how to reconcile my occasional drinking with my heart meds. My family physician is an absolutist, and a non-drinker, so really not helpful.

[Asher]

BTW, turns out this guy is full of ****.

[Asher]

As for Scotch... My current inventory in various stages of empty...

Tomintoul 12 Oloroso Sherry Cask
Glenfarclas 17
Bruichladdich 2003 Organic
Highland Park 12
Aberlour A'bunadh
Oban 14
Whyte and Mackay 30
Glenfiddich 18
Glenlivet 12
Highland Queen Majesty 16
JW Green
Dalmore 12
Bowmore 12

[Bugs ****ing Bunny]

Two of my favourites there in Glenfarclas 17 and Aberlour A'bunadh. You're a little light on peaty monsters.

[Dinner]

I think I'm going to start trying some high end Japanese whiskeys.

[Bugs ****ing Bunny]

The only one I'm familiar with is Nikka. I was surprised by it- it's got complex mineral notes that I've never tasted in any Scottish single malt. It's got a real personality of its own.

[MikeH]

I got a 500ml barrel strength bottle of Nikka for Xmas. It's excellent. Needs water obviously. Minerality is a tiny bit like Sicilian volcanic white wine. Also quite sweet and fruity.

The Aberlour A'bunadh is excellent, I've got Batch 45.