A new scotch for me...

**Stymie** · 03-05-2007, 07:37 PM

drinking this as I write... it's good.

**MeatPuppet** · 03-05-2007, 07:58 PM

My scotch of choice right now is:

L7 · 03-05-2007, 08:27 PM

Originally Posted by MeatPuppet

My scotch of choice right now is:

One of my faves. Maybe I should have a wee dram about now.

**berko** · 03-05-2007, 08:54 PM

If you like Scapa, you'll love Highland Park.

12yr is good, 15yr is sublime.

**schuss** · 03-05-2007, 09:07 PM

It's all about this:

**Stymie** · 03-05-2007, 09:11 PM

Originally Posted by berko

If you like Scapa, you'll love Highland Park.

12yr is good, 15yr is sublime.

have some 15yr HP... you are correct. I only tried Scapa after someone told me "if you like highland park you'll like Scapa..."

**cascadianwarrior** · 03-05-2007, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by schuss

It's all about this:

Arrrghh, you be a hardcore scotch drinker! I can't do the Islay (too earthy). I go for the Balvinie 21 year, neat.

**f2f** · 03-05-2007, 11:55 PM

another scotch thread, yay!

i can add a bit of bowmore to the mix: they have the cheap one for 19.99 around here, so we use it for mouthwash

this also marks the day random drug/alcohol testing is instituted at my workplace. i'll drink to that!

**MeatPuppet** · 03-06-2007, 01:25 AM

Originally Posted by f2f

i can add a bit of bowmore to the mix: they have the cheap one for 19.99 around here, so we use it for mouthwash

Freak'n Scotch snob.

When I was at the liquor store the other day I was looking for Caol Ila after seeing the picture you posted in another thread. But I couldn't find it. I may not look so hard next time, after finding this:

http://www.islaywhiskysociety.com/caol_ila/index.html

"Caol Ila is considered to be one of the lighter of the Islays. It is described as tasting slighty of seaweed/iodine..."

mmmmmmmm sounds tasty.

**f2f** · 03-06-2007, 01:37 AM

don't knock it until you've tried it. 18yo, preferably, if you can spare the 60 bucks it's worth.

islays are an acquired taste. but as long as snobbery acusations are being thrown, i should perhaps take a picture of the fine cognacs we have in store

**Viva** · 03-06-2007, 10:01 AM

Heh, I bought a bottle of the Lagovulin on a whim last night when I went out for beer.

This is some good shit, too:

**Tippster** · 03-06-2007, 10:05 AM

I've come home.

**Shorey** · 03-06-2007, 10:58 AM

There are plenty of secrets shared amongst Maggots, but this is one that us Brits are quite proud of - Berry Brothers & Rudd.

If you ever happen to be in London then a trip down to St James' to their shop is a good thing to do - very old school.

I once bought a bottle of the muddy water of Scotland for my father from there. I notice they also have a US icon on the website so hopefully they can produce the goods for you guys too.

http://www.bbr.com/GB/db/region/68/?...alert_F=N&pg=8

**matanuskaski** · 03-06-2007, 02:10 PM

Lagavulin 16 = $$$$$

Another new one I tried recently is the Glenlivet Nadurra also stellar

The Glenlivet’s singular enthusiasm for sharing with you the most authentic Scotch-drinking experience has resulted in The Glenlivet Nadurra. Nadurra is a small batch, unique single malt bottled at natural cask strength (over 57% alcohol by volume) and aged for a minimum of sixteen years in first-fill American oak casks.
Short of becoming Master Distiller, Nadurra is the closest you can come to drinking straight from a cask at The Glenlivet Distillery. Unlike most Scotch, Nadurra is non chill-filtered, resulting in a slight cloudiness with the addition of water - a traditional and perfectly natural effect.

**Toadman** · 03-06-2007, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by matanuskaski

Lagavulin 16 = $$$$$

Another new one I tried recently is the Glenlivet Nadurra also stellar

The Glenlivet’s singular enthusiasm for sharing with you the most authentic Scotch-drinking experience has resulted in The Glenlivet Nadurra. Nadurra is a small batch, unique single malt bottled at natural cask strength (over 57% alcohol by volume) and aged for a minimum of sixteen years in first-fill American oak casks.
Short of becoming Master Distiller, Nadurra is the closest you can come to drinking straight from a cask at The Glenlivet Distillery. Unlike most Scotch, Nadurra is non chill-filtered, resulting in a slight cloudiness with the addition of water - a traditional and perfectly natural effect.

Way back when, I had a chance to visit The Glenlivet's distillery. What a beautiful setting. Love the Scotish Country side. I'm not much for Scotch Whiskey but did sample some Blue Label Johnny Walker once that was quite good for this Scotch Jong.

**BigDaddy** · 03-06-2007, 07:43 PM

I just got a bottle of Lagavulin from some friends for my b-day last week... enjoying a tumbler of it now... (and I mean, enjoying it!)

**Tippster** · 03-16-2007, 02:41 PM

Hey - look what just showed up in my e-mails...

Single Malt Scotch Sale

GREAT SAVINGS
ON OVER 55
SINGLE MALTS!

Sale Price
Aberlour 10 Yr $31.99
Aberlour A'Bunadh $49.95
Ardbeg 10 Yr $39.95
Auchentoshen 10 Yr $31.99
Balvenie 10 Yr $39.99
Balvenie 12 Yr $42.99
Balvenie 15 Yr $51.99
Balvenie 17 Yr $85.00
Balvenie 21 Yr $95.00
Bowmore 12 Yr $34.99
Bowmore 15 Yr $46.99
Bunnahabhain 12 Yr $42.99
Cragganmore 12 Yr $36.99
Dalmore 12 Yr $26.99
Dalmore Cigar $26.99
Dalwhinnie 15 Yr $34.99
Dalwhinnie Distillers Edition $64.99
Famous Grouse 18 Yr $44.99
Glen Scotia 12 Yr $53.99
Glenfiddich 12 Yr $41.99
Glenfiddich 15 Yr $47.99
Glenfiddich 18 Yr $61.99
Glenkinchie 10 Yr $34.99
Glenlivet French Oak 15 Yr $42.99
Glenlivet Archive 21 Yr $97.00
Glenlivet 12 Yr $34.99
Glenlivet 18 Yr $63.99
Glenmorangie 10 Yr $37.99
Glenmorangie Madiera Barrel 12 Yr $47.99
Glenrothes Vintage $46.99
Highland Park 12 Yr $32.99
Highland Park 15 Yr $37.99
Highland Park 18 Yr $85.00
Highland Park 25 Yr $235.00
Johnnie Walker Green 15 Yr $44.99
Lagavulin 16 Yr $57.99
Laphroaig 10 Yr $36.99
Laphroaig Cask $54.99
Laphroaig 15 Yr $81.99
Linkwood 15 Yr $47.99
Macallan 12 Yr $29.99
Macallan Cask $36.99
Macallan 15 Yr $61.99
Macallan 18 Yr $125.00
Macallan 25 Yr $399.00
McClelland Highland $17.99
Mortlach 15 Yr $43.99
Oban 14 Yr $47.99
Old Pulteney 15 Yr $48.99
Prime #2 13 Yr $31.95
Springbank 10 Yr $44.99
Springbank 15 Yr $77.99
Strathisia 16 Yr $51.99
Talisker 10 Yr $43.99
Tamdhu $17.99
Tomatin 12 Yr $21.99

* sale ends 3/17/07

**Odin** · 03-16-2007, 02:44 PM

The Macallen 18 yr old is....... great.

I'm partial to a bit of dalwhinnie myself.

advres · 03-16-2007, 02:55 PM

Tis my favorite right now...

**pechelman** · 03-16-2007, 02:56 PM

My gf bought me some HP18 for xmas this past year.
Its soooooo good.

I stumbled accross the receipt, looks like the store she got it at had it mislabled as the 15. 34.78$ for an 18yo = DEAL.

advres · 03-16-2007, 02:57 PM

BTW... The Oban Distillery burnt down last year, so buy a few while you can find it if you enjoy this scotch.

**Tye 1on** · 03-16-2007, 03:34 PM

OK, it's bourbon, but damn good and little known. On the left, your basic Henry McKenna, under $10 at the East Side Liquor Store in Flagstaff, on your right, their special reserve, around $24.

**Flexon Phil** · 03-16-2007, 03:35 PM

Maclellands Lowlands for 19.99 is a steal of a scotch.

**Affix Snow** · 03-16-2007, 05:36 PM

Ahhhh crap.....i need to get back over there.

assholes and your scotch thread.

You know how many time it took me to type that?

I need more sctochn..........

**Blashyrkh** · 03-16-2007, 09:08 PM

+1 for Ardbeg. I like 'em strong and smoky. It's a nice alternative to Lagavulin and cheaper too. (at least where I come from).

Got a bottle for housewarming.