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Glenfiddich 21. It's very oakey.
Not sure the difference between Scotch/Bourbon/Whiskey. Nor do I really give a s hi t. That being said, I like
Johnny Walker Black/Blue
Makers
Knob Creek
All on the rocks. With a lime.
It's pretty straight forward to anyone who is interested.
Bourbon; Must be made in the state of Kentuky (Jack Daniels is NOT Bourbon). Must be minimum of 50% corn based and aged a minimum of 2 years in a BRAND NEW white oak charred barrel.
Scotch; as it's name implies, it must be made in Scotland. Scotches are HIGHLY variable, unlike Bourbons where the differences are a bit more subtle. This variability comes from a variety of factors;
Some Scotches are aged in USED BOURBON barrels, and others in a combo of used bourbon barrels AND USED SHERRY barrels (from Spain and Portugal usually), and the length of time aged, where they age (by the sea), if they "smoke" the barley with peat smoke before brewing, and which types of used barrels and for how long, are all factors that make Scotches so damn different from one to another.
Tennessee whiskey (i.e. Jack Daniels): pretty similar to the way Bourbon is made, but they "filter" is through a special charcoal/wood, which is supposed to mellow it out and give it a unique flavor.
That was eloquently put, my friend.
So, in the end,
ITS ALL KINDA THE SAME S H IT...ALBEIT WITH DIFFERENT QUALIFIERS.
And that is said as respectful as I can put it.
Keep in mind,
I went to THE U.
If you're drinking JW Blue on the rocks with a lime you're probably wasting your hard earned dough. Just get the 80/ bottle stuff and drink 2-3 times as much.Not sure the difference between Scotch/Bourbon/Whiskey. Nor do I really give a s hi t. That being said, I like
Johnny Walker Black/Blue
Makers
Knob Creek
All on the rocks. With a lime.
That was eloquently put, my friend.
So, in the end,
ITS ALL KINDA THE SAME S H IT...ALBEIT WITH DIFFERENT QUALIFIERS.
And that is said as respectful as I can put it.
Keep in mind,
I went to THE U.
Have missed you on the site.
Drinkin some Aberlour 12 yr in the lobby of my hotel after a hot and humid day snorkelin in Tulum area.
Now my favorite "cheap and sweet" scotch.
Just bought 16 yr Glenlivet nadurra in the airport. Very oakey. Not sure if I am a fan.
I like the sherry finished scotches a lot.
Noy, I am drinking some Macallan for you tonight too.
Have missed you on the site.
Drinkin some Aberlour 12 yr in the lobby of my hotel after a hot and humid day snorkelin in Tulum area.
Now my favorite "cheap and sweet" scotch.
Just bought 16 yr Glenlivet nadurra in the airport. Very oakey. Not sure if I am a fan.
I like the sherry finished scotches a lot.
Noy, I am drinking some Macallan for you tonight too.
Not sure the difference between Scotch/Bourbon/Whiskey. Nor do I really give a s hi t. That being said, I like
Johnny Walker Black/Blue
Makers
Knob Creek
All on the rocks. With a lime.
JW Black or Blue? Bit of a difference there!
And you'd put lime in blue????? Should I ever be able to afford ONE drink of blue I think I'd rather taste it, not additives.
To each his own, Ay Mate?
Jet,
Licorice stick is actually a girl ( I think).
An Australian chick who knows a thing or two about Scotch which I find charming.
I must confess, Plank is right...Jet,
Licorice stick is actually a girl ( I think).
"AY MATETTE?"
There WAS a little attitude in his/her post, wouldntcha say?
Stick to mate!
More astonishment than attitude....but maybe Blue is cheaper in the US than it is here.
Agree with Jet,
JW Blue is over rated and way over priced.
Makers Mark sold a limited quantity of basically their standard product but with a BLACK wax coat and black label. It was stricly for the Japanese import market.
Not sure what the Japanese were paying for a bottle, but it's so "rare" today, that ONE OUNCE goes for $100.00 Talk about a gimmick.
That's just completely unreasonable.
Today I am off post call and I decided to try Aberlour for the first time, I have to say I am very pleased, this stuff is very good!
Thank you guys!
I'm drinking a custom blend of single malts tonight. Smokey, smooth, floral, a little sweet. Very nice!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpf-era7sh0
This review pretty much sums up the Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Literally.
Just finished a glass while watching the review, and I totally agree. Heavy stuff, to be sure, but if you like peat and smoke flavors (as I do), you'll like this one for sure.
Still interested in what you gents think, if you've tried it. I'm a fan.
cf
In order of increasing smoke and complexity, and possible offense.Is there something very similar to this you would recommend? I am literally a first bottle n00b. Maybe something a little more mellow? Like you I really dig the smoky peaty taste.
In order of increasing smoke and complexity, and possible offense.
Highland Park 12 or 18
Ardmore Traditional Cask
Ardbeg 10 or Uigeadail
Lagavulin 16
Laphroaig 18
And finally, the most peated whisky in the world... Bruichladdich Octomore.
Try them all! HP 18 is an absolute gem, and the 12 is a great all around scotch for a newbie on a budget, and a great place to start. Salivating now...
There are loads of good peated single malts. You might like Johnnie Walker Green, it's a nice blend of single malts (a malt blend as opposed to a blended whisky which contains grain alcohol). It's smokey and mostly Talisker and Caol Ila. You might like them as well! You're starting a great adventure! Enjoy the ride!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpf-era7sh0
This review pretty much sums up the Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Literally.
Just finished a glass while watching the review, and I totally agree. Heavy stuff, to be sure, but if you like peat and smoke flavors (as I do), you'll like this one for sure.
Still interested in what you gents think, if you've tried it. I'm a fan.
cf
Is there something very similar to this you would recommend? I am literally a first bottle n00b. Maybe something a little more mellow? Like you I really dig the smoky peaty taste.
CF,
I've tried it, and the 10 and 18, love them all. Acquired taste for sure, but I like this stuff much better than everything else I've tried. I guess I have to try this Bruichladdich Octomore now, never heard of it. I can't imagine anything more peaty than the Laphroaig which is like drinking the earth from under a wet rock. Yet it works.
D712
In order of increasing smoke and complexity, and possible offense.
Highland Park 12 or 18
Ardmore Traditional Cask
Ardbeg 10 or Uigeadail
Lagavulin 16
Laphroaig 18
And finally, the most peated whisky in the world... Bruichladdich Octomore.
Try them all! HP 18 is an absolute gem, and the 12 is a great all around scotch for a newbie on a budget, and a great place to start. Salivating now...
There are loads of good peated single malts. You might like Johnnie Walker Green, it's a nice blend of single malts (a malt blend as opposed to a blended whisky which contains grain alcohol). It's smokey and mostly Talisker and Caol Ila. You might like them as well! You're starting a great adventure! Enjoy the ride!
Glad you brought this up. I can not remember the name of the outfit, but a really knowledgeable dude (owns the store) told me about a blended Islay (may have been a blend of single malts if I recall correctly) that was a GREAT bang for the buck (I think it was like $27) and he raved about it. Next time I get over there (perhaps not anytime soon as things are ramping up quickly here...) I'll for sure report back.
cf
How did you like the 18 compared to the 10?? Just curious. Never had it. Just the 10 and Quarter Cask.
Interestingly, the damn quarter cask was so friggin smokey that I was tasting it all the next day. Perhaps not so good, but it was tasty. I actually added a little H20 which for me is not at all the norm. I think the 10 is more smooth (even with a dash of water in the quarter cask), though it's been a while and a side by side comparison would be the only way to really be sure.......
cf
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpf-era7sh0
This review pretty much sums up the Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Literally.
Just finished a glass while watching the review, and I totally agree. Heavy stuff, to be sure, but if you like peat and smoke flavors (as I do), you'll like this one for sure.
Still interested in what you gents think, if you've tried it. I'm a fan.
cf