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Caol Ila
I discovered a new single malt last weekend. I thought it was excellent, I'm thinking of keeping it on stock. I still haven't tried the Ardbeg yet.
 
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Ardbeg if I'm remembering properly, is a monster. If you like lowland/islay stuff like Laphroaig you'll love Ardbeg.
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03-06-2008, 11:23 AM
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SO far I'm still a novice at single malts. Dalmore and Bushmills have been the favorites over the years.
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Ardbeg is the "peatiest" scotch I have ever had ... which occured at a scotch tasting hosted by the master distiller.
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03-06-2008, 11:31 AM
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Apparently all these (Whiskies) are on Islay
1. Laphroaig 2. Lagavulin 3. Ardbeg 4. Caol Ila 5. Bunnahabhain 6. Bruichladdich 7. Bowmore 8. Port Ellen http://www.islaywhiskysociety.com/map.htm 
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Caol Ila is an excellent Islay Malt, a little bit hard to find but super tasty. Right up there with Lagavulin and Laphroaig.
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03-06-2008, 12:19 PM
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03-06-2008, 12:28 PM
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Your kung-fu is strong. Islays are strictly a class move, and generally not for the novice. You are well on your way to Whiskey Nirvana.
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03-06-2008, 12:32 PM
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While on the Whiskey Trail in Scotland, we "discovered" Macallan 12 and Macallan 18. Didn't think any of the other signles were in the same league.
We did try the Islay ones, but very, very peat-y. Anyone else think the Macallans are tasty, smooth, and no bite? Just sheer heaven.
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03-06-2008, 01:10 PM
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The Macallans are very nice. the 18 is smooth, but I prefer the Glenlivet 18. I just started on the Islays. Laphroaig and Lagavulin are my current two. Different ballgame. Different 'technique' for me.
Slower pace.
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Doug - funny! No, single malt ain't cheap. Worth every penny though.
Andras - yes, I agree that The Macallan is the smoothest I've had. Was down in Mexico City last year, my girls were passed out after a long day of tromping around town. I headed down to the hotel bar and ordered up a glass of 12, sat down with a big fat cigar, and spent the next couple hours in delirious bliss. Dunno about the rest of you but I drink both Islay and Highland malts. Just depends on the mood. Seems like some would prefer one or the other? Not me.
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I can do Lagavulin only in small doses straight or better still with a splash of water. It is strong stuff I tell ya.
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Somewhere I read that Cao Ila is the base to JW Blue.
I've had both -- I like the Cao Ila better. It's nicely balanced. Still, Talisker is my fave... mike
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I wish I had the wallet and the mouth to be able to appreciate one of these drinks. Until then, theres always a nice beer.
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03-06-2008, 04:51 PM
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It all comes with time, Tom.
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03-06-2008, 05:43 PM
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Johnny Walkers Blue label I am assuming.
It's their highet tier.
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1972 Porsche 911 T/S 1971 2,2S
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1969 Porsche 911 T 2.0 L
1978 Porsche 911 SC 3.0
