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Scotch drinkers unite!
I always thought that I knew good scotch from bad. I thought tipple like Laphroaig and Glenmorangie were good.
That is, until I opened a bottle of this stuff earlier tonight.....      So, what's your favourite?
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I am very partial to Oban and Isle of Jura (either 16 year or Superstition). Did the whiskey trail in Scotland a few months ago, it was a lot of fun.
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I'm sure I don't have the pocketbook some of you guys do, but I really like Jameson Irish Whiskey for an everyday. Got some in my office right now
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Try some 12 year old Balvinie. Then you will have seen the light. Well, that is until you try some of the 21 year old Balvinie...
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Re: Scotch drinkers unite!
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You're right on the money. The Macallan 12 Year old is my favourite all rounder. Occasionally I need something really peaty like a Laguvalin (sp?) - but the Macallan 12 is very close to perfect as far as I am concerned.
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Lagavulin Distillers Edition is my favorite
 Macallan 12, 18 & 25 are very nice as well. Had a Cadenhead's Islay recently that was very good too.
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Many consider Macallan 12 to be the benchmark for single-malt Scotch. It is very characteristic of good highland malts and is not nearly as peaty as your Laphroaig. It is definitely my favorite.
To me Laphroaig smells like a dirty ashtray, but I do love it.
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Personally I like islay whisky, especially Ardbeg, but the lagavullin posted by Arcsine is very nice to. If you like a smoother whisky without the iodine taste try Highland Park.
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I prefer Kapogue Castle Single Malt Irish...but since this is about Scotch.
My ususal staple for Scotch is Macs 18 year...I bought 10 bottles for $400... awhile back... Trader Joes has/had a 10 year Mac for $20 a bottle...its under a Trader Joes lable but says on the bottle Mac...
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The Balvenie distills very good scotch, particularly their 21 year old. I used to think there was little that could top Balvenie's 21 yo until I tried Bruichladdich the Twenty, second edition which unfortunately is no longer available. So gooooood! The XXII is probably similar.
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Yeah, I know it isn't Scotch, but Middleton Rare is my choice.
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Springbank cask strenght comes to mind, though I have a personal preference for the 20+ Balvenie just now.
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Nothing wrong with irish whiskey
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Peter? in OT??
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I know, but I must do something to increase my post count,
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came to the right place.
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And Stijn,
If you feel like tasting some, feel free to drop by. A bowmore and a Laphroigh (both cask strenght) in my stock are just waiting to be tasted
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