Lusty Posted December 6, 2009 Report Share Posted December 6, 2009 As I've got older I have developed a taste for decent single malt Whiskeys and have started a collection. Any recomendations for what I should add to my collection and before any of our American cousins from across the pond mention Bourbon's,this stuffs all well and good but has to be mixed with Coke! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robaus Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Not being pedantic just helpful I hope: "Today, the spelling whisky (plural whiskies) is generally used for whiskies distilled in Scotland, Wales, Canada, Australia, and Japan, while whiskey is used for the spirits distilled in Ireland and the United States." Spelling whiskey whisky Now, getting down to the nitty gritty My top malts are: Ardbeg Lagavulin Laphroaig (all 3 from the island of Islay - beautiful spot well worth visiting) All very smoky peaty seaweedy flavours... as Laphroaig's motto says "Love it or hate it" I did a grand tour of Scottish distilleries 12 years ago and bought a bottle from each. Did a blind tasting later.. over several days and was surprised to find my favourite after the Islay whiskies was Glenfiddich. They have about 24 stills there and I thought to myself "Oh mass produced crap" but my taste buds found it very smooth and palatable. YMMV... that's the beauty of Scotch. Slainte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Cuz, you've obviously never tried this one: Blanton's Single barrel bourbon reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian2 Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 The only part of not drinking I still miss is a nip of good malt or a glass of quality red wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALHOLK Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 My top malts are: Ardbeg Lagavulin Laphroaig (all 3 from the island of Islay - beautiful spot well worth visiting) To that list I would like to add: Bowmore Caol Isla and non Islay Isle of Jura Superstition Highland Park Oban ALHOLK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJ_Blackowitz Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 Glen Morangie especially the Non Filtered STraight from The cask ( 59%) or any of their "finished" versions is always a treat if you like a nice smelling and tasting Single Malt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLeakHunt Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 People seem to fall into different groupings either those that like bourbons & irish (which I feel taste similar) and those that like scotch and the two rarely seem to cross over. If you want to try out bourbon/irish, try Makers Mark and Black Bush. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lusty Posted December 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Always wanted to have a go at some "Black Bush"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Isn't that what Obama is turning into? Bourbon was started in the late 18th century by Scots-Irish settlers in Bourbon County, Kentucky. They used what was available to make their old familiar booze. They called themselves Irish, but were probably more Scots in their attitudes and diet. (The term hillbilly is said to come from the Scots-Irish.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rchapstick Posted December 8, 2009 Report Share Posted December 8, 2009 Dumcnut likes Laughing Frog, but I hear that is gay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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