Let's talk about Scotch Whiskey

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[holtjv]

So tell me/us about that IPA whisky???? And hello. And happy holidays.

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by holtjv

So tell me/us about that IPA whisky???? And hello. And happy holidays.

Never had it. It came with a little booklet but here is the story: https://www.glenfiddich.com/ca/explore/experimental-ipa

I'll report back once I crack the bottle. My first one will be the Nàdurra at around 21:00

Joyeux Noël et une bonne année 2019...

[svandamme]

my take on scotch, half a quart is a good buzz in the evening, over that is a bad buzz in the morning.

what is that pallet y'all is talking about anyway? you order by the pallet?? alcoholics !!

[billybek]

Originally Posted by blk911

Milt,

If you can find it, Tamdhu, a 10 year old single malt, Speyside. Light, slightly sweet, smooth. I prefer it to single malts costing two and three times as much.

Enjoy Laddie

I should have listened to your recommendation much earlier!

Very nice!

Cheers,
B

[tabs]

Why don't you Boyz step up to the plate and buy a bottle of 1940 McCallans.

[billybek]

Originally Posted by tabs

Why don't you Boyz step up to the plate and buy a bottle of 1940 McCallans.

We were waiting for the invite to sample yours!

The Tamdhu 10 was an excellent bottle at the price point.
New in the liquor cabinet this week is a Bunnahabhain 12.
Similar in price to the Tamdhu it is a nice lightly peated Scotch.

Had a sample and it is very nice.

Will no doubt post a sideways photo of this one too.

[billybek]

46%. Surprises you....

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by billybek

... Will no doubt post a sideways photo of this one too.

LMFT4U

[billybek]

Originally Posted by JJ 911SC

LMFT4U

Thanks, JJ .
Now I won't spill a drop!

[flatbutt]

who names these brands?

[billybek]

Tamdhu is Gaelic for little dark hill and Bunnahabhain is mouth of the river or something like that.
Crazy Scots!

[JJ 911SC]

My BD stash from the wife, cat and neighbour...

[JJ 911SC]

I now own some land on Scotland West Coast. Until I finish building I'll stay at the B&B down the road from one of my favorite distillery

[svandamme]

a square foot ?

[JJ 911SC]

Originally Posted by svandamme

a square foot ?

Going vertical

[svandamme]

lol, i figured as much, a friend of mine once bought a square foot of land somewhere in Scotland for his mums birthday.. because at that point owner is then rightfully a Laird, Lord or Lady

[fintstone]

You guys are all out of my league. Jose Cuervo was on sale at the mil base for $9 a bottle. I bought 6. Should last me two or three years. I can't imagine spending much more that $20 for a bottle of anything. Is there really that big a difference?

[svandamme]

From experience I get just as drunk from a 15 bucks bottle as I do with a 40 or more bottle.

[RWebb]

big difference, yes

Monkey Shoulder is a good gateway drug into Scotch (it's blended)

there are various categories of single malt, just like Burgundy for wine

an easy rule is "Glen-whatever and as many years old as you can afford"

I like Talisker - tho the state of Orygun almost doubles the price (over Calf. prices) with their taxes - it comes out to about $60 to $70

also like Lagavulin

those are all single malts which are usually better than blended Scotch HOWEVER the best I ever had was a blend by an Italian guy - I thought the el cheap sale price was high ($80) until I priced it a retail ($200)

so either stay away or give it a try