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Re: Scotch Thread
« Reply #20 on: February 13, 2013, 05:17:15 PM »
My current standards are Lagavulin 16 and Caol Ila 12. I tend to be an Islay fan, though I like whiskey in general whether it be Irish or American Rye. I also like bourbon and cognac as well. I don't have much experience with over 18 years aged and whether it's worth it, but the Caol Ila 25 I had definitely was sublime.

My favorite time though was going to the Scotch Whiskey Experience right next to Edinburgh Castle. Cheesiest ride ever, but it ends at the bar and they've got a great selection. Though there's a fair amount of "the distillery is gone, and this is the last bottle we have".
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Re: Scotch Thread
« Reply #21 on: February 13, 2013, 07:32:36 PM »
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Re: Scotch Thread
« Reply #22 on: March 16, 2013, 04:19:25 AM »
Has anyone tried Aberlour A'Bundah?  It is a cask strength scotch with a really interesting caramel flavor.  In a weird way the rich, creamy texture reminds me of Werther's Original's.  I am a relative newcomer to scotch and this has really stood out as a nice change from the Islay/peaty scotch I have been drinking.
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Re: Scotch Thread
« Reply #23 on: March 16, 2013, 04:22:28 AM »
Interesting, sounds like a Scotch version of Bailey's or something.
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Re: Scotch Thread
« Reply #24 on: March 16, 2013, 04:53:24 AM »
Yes, I am not sure I would go so far as to compare it with Bailey's but that was my overall impression.  Your response made me go pour myself a dram :)p17 and it definitely has a pleasant spiciness to it as well. 
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Re: Scotch Thread
« Reply #25 on: March 16, 2013, 04:55:04 AM »
Hmm, desert Scotch?  After bread pudding perhaps.
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Re: Scotch Thread
« Reply #26 on: March 16, 2013, 05:21:25 AM »
Yes definitely!  Truthfully I never really thought about the pairing of scotch and food, but I think that a bread pudding would accentuate the caramel/raisin/cinnamon flavor of A'bundah.  I could also see it being a nice compliment to a creme brulee.

I read your earlier post about pairing scotch with cigars/pipes.  I would be interested to hear your thoughts on a nice scotch and cigar/pipe tobacco pairing.
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Re: Scotch Thread
« Reply #27 on: March 16, 2013, 05:32:21 AM »
Has anyone had Highland Park 18?
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Re: Scotch Thread
« Reply #28 on: March 16, 2013, 06:36:23 PM »
Quote from: Divine Sushi of the Gods on March 16, 2013, 05:32:21 AM
Has anyone had Highland Park 18?

Over priced and not that good.  Has a stale cigar smoke taste to it.  I like smoke, but don't prefer this type, it seems artificial.
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Re: Scotch Thread
« Reply #29 on: April 02, 2013, 12:43:16 AM »
@Stapsy and Analixus. 

I've had the pleasure of trying A'bunadh Batch 41.  Its really rich and has this slight sweet aftertaste, I usually sip it neat as a nightcap.

Stapsy which batch do you have?
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