Recommend a nice single malt for a SCOTCH newbie.

[onlycafe]

my brothers wife went to a charity auction last year and was the only bidder on a bottle of glenfarclas 1961. she paid $100.00 for the bottle. last thanksgiving i went to visit, after dinner my brother pours us all a good sized snort and we sip. and sip again, damn good stuff. later on one of my sisters gets on the computer and punches in glenfarclas 1961, turns out that if you would like to buy it ,the retail price is $3000.00. we all sit stunned, and sip a little more. life is good.

[id10t]

Never been into the stuff myself, but I was very impressed with a sip of The Glenfiddich 18 year old.

Remember, if its old enough to vote, its not corrupting a minor. Think of the children.

[Moses]

Originally Posted by williecoyote

Having a rough day at the office there Moses?

Awful. I just finished a two week stretch of on-call. That means I'm available 24/7. If I'm not in the hospital, I'm on the phone. The last 6 days I had surgeries or deliveries every night between midnight and 6 AM. No sleep.

Last night I delivered a 20 year old girls baby. She was a train wreck. Bad attitude. Cocaine and heroin addiction. She delivered about 6 weeks early (likely because of cocaine). Perfect baby. Two hour later I delivered a wonderful young woman who was diagnosed with lymphoma during her pregnancy. Her baby girl has Hirschsprung's disease. She needs major surgery and may spend the rest of her life with a colostomy.

I need a drink.

[Mothy]

Two Distilleries who make wonderful single malts from the Islay region.
Laphroaig (already mentioned) and Bruichladdich which has only recently started making again (2001).

Both make a range of ages and styles including cask strength.

If you can get your hands on any of the Bruichladdich bottles from the past year or so you will not be disappointed.

I married a Scotsman's daughter and she has a great love of single malts of all types - On ice, dash of water - never mix it with anything. Her father brought her up well!

Tim

[cstreit]

If you like the Doublewood, try Oban, smilar but even better!

[krichard]

Originally Posted by Moses

OK, The Macallan 17 is $99. The Macallan 18 is $150. Is the extra year worth $50, or are they completely different whiskeys? PS, I'm not drinking Macallan 25 unless Tabs is buying.

huge difference. Sherry Oak were aged in Sherry Oak casks, Fine Oak are blend of different Oak and Sherry Oak cask. You can't go wrong with the 12 YO Sherry Oak or the 18.....

[stuartj]

Riedel Vinum. This is what you are after. Enjoy.

[williecoyote]

Originally Posted by Moses

Awful. I just finished a two week stretch of on-call. That means I'm available 24/7. If I'm not in the hospital, I'm on the phone. The last 6 days I had surgeries or deliveries every night between midnight and 6 AM. No sleep.

Last night I delivered a 20 year old girls baby. She was a train wreck. Bad attitude. Cocaine and heroin addiction. She delivered about 6 weeks early (likely because of cocaine). Perfect baby. Two hour later I delivered a wonderful young woman who was diagnosed with lymphoma during her pregnancy. Her baby girl has Hirschsprung's disease. She needs major surgery and may spend the rest of her life with a colostomy.

I need a drink.

Now I understand the difference between "wanting" a drink, and "needing" a drink. Hang in there man!

[Jim Bremner]

Oban, SPRINGBANK !!!! Glen morangie


nothing like bbq'ing on a nice summer eve sipping a good single malt scotch
-neat-

[Aerkuld]

Moses,
Check out this page...

http://www.maltmadness.com/

...some decent information on here and pretty entertaining too!

[FOG]

New single malt drinker? Start with the Mac. I keep a bottle on hand for guests.

Talisker, Laphroaig Quarter Cask, and Caol Ila are what I drink depending on????

[azasadny]

It's not a Scotch, but an Irish single malt pot still whiskey called "Red Breast". It's fantastic and very easy to enjoy! I've given this Irish whiskey to many single malt Scotch drinkers and they have all enjoyed it. It runs about $45 a bottle.

[Jeff Higgins]

I'll second that Red Breast as well. And third, and fourth...

[Peterfrans]

+1 on the redbreast. Highland Park also makes some nice single malts. Personally I am more into islay, with Ardbeg as my favorite.

[azasadny]

After I finish my chores tonight, I might just pour myself Red Breast on the rocks!

[72doug2,2S]

Let me know when the first tasting session begins. I've had Isle of Jura and Bushmills, but I always keep my favorite 12 yr. Dalmore stocked.

Aerkuld that website is great for a novice like me.

[The Gaijin]

Originally Posted by Moses

Awful. I just finished a two week stretch of on-call....

I need a drink.

Moses Man - I wish I could buy you one!

[holtjv]

I've got a good recommendation for all you guys--particularly lendaddy; John Mark Robbo, or "JMR" (http://www.jonmarkandrobbo.com/). Most of their whiskys are irish/scots blended. Sounds a little unconventional until you learn that Robbo was a master distiller at the Macallan, knew he wasn't going to get #1 for a long time, and set off building a very drinkable whisky for under $30.

The stuff is terrific and I now drink it instead of Mac just about all the time. Rich and Spicy is my favorite.

Sheepdip is also making a comeback as an inexpensive single malt and it's ok, but I prefer JMR to almost anything nowadays.

Hope today was better than yesterday, Moses. I can say selfishly it's good for us mortals to hear that MDs can be tormented by events like those--even though you probably have to put on the brave face at work.

Jack

[911teo]

Another vote for Lagavullin. It was my 1st single malt... I have never looked back.

[Superman]

Soldiers and sailors are not the only contributors in society that get ALL my respect and gratitude. Doctors deal with WAY more emotional stuff than I do. If I may, I'd offer two thoughts. First Moses, as you know, the decisions and fates of your patients are not in your hands. And second, regardless of their decisions and fates, they need you. You are helping, as you can, and they (should) appreciate it. They certainly benefit from it.

My hat's off and my glass is raised.