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Re: Scotch Thread
« Reply #70 on: May 19, 2013, 08:54:39 PM »
Wasn't much of a Whiskey guy (outside of a friend sharing a $400 bottle with me years ago. That was amazing.)

But last night I went to the store (for Vodka and Tequilla) and tried some Wild Turkey Ammerican Honey and was pleasently surprised. It was more smoother than I expected it to be.

Any suggestions along those lines for me would be welcome.

I realize that's a Bourbon, but I'd try Scotch suggestions, too.
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Re: Scotch Thread
« Reply #71 on: May 31, 2013, 08:48:05 PM »
Last week I ran across a 1982 Gordon & MacPhail-bottled Dallas Dhu 22yr. Sweet, prominent vanilla with about medium-to-low peat and a long finish. Smooth yet the years haven't tamed it too much. The Dallas Dhu distillery was shut down in 1983 so presumably there aren't too many of their products still out there. A bit of a shame.
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Re: Scotch Thread
« Reply #72 on: June 27, 2013, 12:51:40 AM »
^Wow, that looks nice Anetode!! 
 
One thing that I am doing with the bottle that I just got is shamelessly adding a lot of water to some pours and finding tons of the fruit that was in the sherry cask.   
 
It is really interesting to sample sometime. Keep adding cool water, not ice (and start on a smaller pour) until you have gone much farther than you think you should...
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Re: Scotch Thread
« Reply #73 on: June 27, 2013, 04:02:20 AM »
CT, am I gonna like that Mortlach more than that Distillers Edition Lagavulin?   
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Re: Scotch Thread
« Reply #74 on: June 27, 2013, 05:13:22 AM »
Quote from: Analixus on June 27, 2013, 04:02:20 AM
CT, am I gonna like that Mortlach more than that Distillers Edition Lagavulin?


Different animals, but I would say no.  The particular Mortlach cask is just an amazing version of a first fill sherry cask with great oak and incredible fruit.


The Laga was a huge, but also sweet example of sea and swamp with that peat and salty brine.  That one wasn't as elegant as the regular Lagavulin but it was really big and fun and interesting when I tasted it.  I think that packs way more punch, especially at the price the Mortlach is.  If you'll be up sometime this year, I will try to make sure some is around for you!


I still want to find some of the Murray McDavid 1993 Mortlach, but I guess many people do and I would probably have to go hunt in lots of shops to find a forgotten bottle.


Found a couple of Pre-Suntory 12 year old Macallans that way...with the old bottle style and all dusty in some Ma and Pa convenience stores. 
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Re: Scotch Thread
« Reply #75 on: July 01, 2013, 05:17:08 AM »
I finally caved in and bought some Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or.  Just finished a dram and I really like it.  Definitely an interesting and unique scotch to add to my collection.  Does anyone have any experience with the other Glenmorangie scotches?  Curious to know what the other finishes are like.  Port, sherry, and the classic oak (bourbon?).  The finish on Nectar D'Or has definitely had a profound effect on the resulting scotch.  As a relatively new scotch drinker I had my doubts on the effect of the finishing casks, as with most things I presume it is all down to the implementation.
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Re: Scotch Thread
« Reply #76 on: July 04, 2013, 03:01:34 AM »
Quote from: Stapsy on July 01, 2013, 05:17:08 AM
Does anyone have any experience with the other Glenmorangie scotches?  Curious to know what the other finishes are like.  Port, sherry, and the classic oak (bourbon?).

Glenmorangie's been killing it lately. Aside from the Nectar D'or my favorite is the Quinta Ruban. They also sell sampler kits of mini-bottles which you might find useful for a proper comparison.

A few weeks ago one of my best friends got married and I found a special bottle for a wedding gift. He finally cracked it open and I had a chance to sample some.



Glenrothes 1996 Editors' Cask No. 9973

The sherry cask imparted a rich and nuanced sweetness, almost a molasses flavor. No bite even when sampled neat, despite its 104 proof. Long oakey finish. One of the best bottles of Scotch I've ever had the good fortune to try.

I've been drifting off to the fruity flavor profiles, maybe it's because of summer.
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Re: Scotch Thread
« Reply #77 on: January 24, 2014, 07:50:43 AM »

http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/food-drink/10-best-scotch-whiskies-9081208.html

1. Glen Grant 10-Year-Old, £29 

2. Talisker Storm, £34

3. The Glenrothes 1998 Vintage, £55

4. Ballantine’s 17-Year-Old, £44

5. Ardbeg Uigeadail, £60

6. Johnnie Walker Black Label 12-Year-Old, £29 

7. Balblair 2003, £39.99

8. Highland Park 25-Year-Old, £188

9. The Glenlivet 12 year old, £25.60

10. Glen Garioch 1797, £29.20
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Re: Scotch Thread
« Reply #78 on: March 02, 2015, 12:14:43 AM »
Anyone try Glenmorangie Signet?
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Re: Scotch Thread
« Reply #79 on: March 02, 2015, 04:39:29 AM »
Not on my salary. But anyone wants to send a few drams my way I'd happy to give you my opinion.

Thanks again to ZD for the OBAN 14 from the Bay Area mini-meet. Still have a little left. Used it to make a toast to Leonard Nimoy. A life well lived. The only REAL Spock that will ever be.

Man do you know how to throw a great meet!!
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