scotch suggestion - Page 11

**White Knight** · #**201** 06-13-2012, 07:20 AM

How many of you sirs drink your whisky like this??

You Tube

The nose...knows.

**nathandarby67** · #**202** 06-22-2012, 03:07 PM

Picked up some Oban 14 yesterday....I like it a lot. I thought it was a nice balance between the heavier, smokier scotches and other super smooth, sweeter varieties. Nice spicy finish.

**NeuroBeaker** · #**203** 06-22-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by White Knight

How many of you sirs drink your whisky like this??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjrkd_RZFFY

The nose...knows.

I can tell the difference in the nose when changing glass shapes - as he mentioned, a narrower opening at the top concentrates the fragrance of the whisky. I wouldn't throw out whisky in the manner he does though... I wonder if they recommend it in order to sell more whisky! Instead, I thoroughly rinse out glasses I'm about to use with chilled filtered water and upturn/shake to dry, giving them a sniff for any hint of soap or other contaminants, before introducing whisky into the glass.

The vast majority of the time, I use a whisky tumbler (lately, a very nice engraved one) rather than the stemmed nosing glass he preferred. I just feel more comfortable holding it and still get a good enough nose of the whisky anyway.

All the best,
Andrew.

**UroTrash** · #**204** 06-23-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by White Knight

How many of you sirs drink your whisky like this??

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjrkd_RZFFY

The nose...knows.

I love that guy!

**arizonaitalian** · #**205** 07-02-2012, 08:15 PM

I'm not a scotch guy (I like it, but don't know much/anything about it)...but I wanted to get my former CEO a very good bottle as a thank you for all he's done for me. Anyways, went to Total wines in Scottsdale and asked for help. The guy ended up recommending Glen Morangie (spell?) Signet for something like $180. I got that. My former boss seemed happy with it. So, gents, is that a good/special scotch or?

life@8500 · #**206** 07-02-2012, 10:52 PM

Ardbeg Uigeadail, absolutely fantastic. Lots of raves from the whisky reviewers here's one.
http://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies...eadail-whisky/

**SRT Mike** · #**207** 07-05-2012, 05:52 PM

I have tried to get into scotch but I just can't... but I did take a tour of the Glenfarclas distillery on Tuesday and bought a bottle of 21yr old scotch. Probably just gonna keep it to remember the trip... but

anyone know where Glenfarclas ranks... is it good stuff? And how should it be stored for maximum longevity?

**Vicente** · #**208** 07-06-2012, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by life@8500

Ardbeg Uigeadail, absolutely fantastic. Lots of raves from the whisky reviewers here's one.
http://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies...eadail-whisky/

It's one of my favourites. Very peaty.

**NeuroBeaker** · #**209** 07-06-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SRT Mike

I have tried to get into scotch but I just can't... but I did take a tour of the Glenfarclas distillery on Tuesday and bought a bottle of 21yr old scotch. Probably just gonna keep it to remember the trip... but

I am inclined to think that perhaps you just haven't yet tasted a whiskey you like. The characteristics between different whiskeys can be so vastly different that it'll be pretty rare that an individual that doesn't like any whiskey at all.

Just try to find out what you personally like in a whiskey and then to hunt around for similar ones to that. Some people's tastes vary by comparison and others still appreciate a wide range of whiskey. For instance, I can't stand peaty whiskey. They remind me far too much of solvents I've used in the laboratory and so just can't enjoy them.

Could you describe the sort of flavours you'd like to experience? Perhaps someone could recommend something you'd enjoy.

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Originally Posted by SRT Mike

anyone know where Glenfarclas ranks... is it good stuff? And how should it be stored for maximum longevity?

Can't help with describing/ranking Glenfarclas at all, as I've never had any. Sorry.

For storage... somewhere cool and out of direct sunlight. Not sure if the bottle should be on its side or not - haven't ever thought about it.

All the best,
Andrew.

8-Ball · #**210** 07-07-2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by NeuroBeaker

For storage... somewhere cool and out of direct sunlight. Not sure if the bottle should be on its side or not - haven't ever thought about it.

All the best,
Andrew.

I think, but am no expert, that all corked bottles should be stored long term on their side to prevent the cork from drying out.

**PureEuroM3** · #**211** 09-30-2012, 11:39 PM

Tried the Dalmore 15 today and it was rather delicious. I could see myself adding that bottle to my collection in the near future. For now I settled with the Johnny Walker Gold Label that I got at the right price. Will forward my verdict once I have time to enjoy a glass of it!

**darth550** · #**212** 10-01-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 8-Ball

I think, but am no expert, that all corked bottles should be stored long term on their side to prevent the cork from drying out.

yes

**NeuroBeaker** · #**213** 10-02-2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 8-Ball

I think, but am no expert, that all corked bottles should be stored long term on their side to prevent the cork from drying out.

Thanks Adam, I'd known that was always the case with wine, but for some reason hadn't thought about it for spirits.

I may have to rearrange some things...

All the best,
Andrew.

Corse · #**214** 10-08-2012, 01:47 PM

I recently picked up a Balvenie Carribean Cask. Really love it. Wonderful aroma and the taste is great. A bit interesting too with the little hint of spiced rum that you get in it. I'm normally a big Dalwhinnie fan. But I like to try new things.

**beepx2** · #**215** 10-08-2012, 07:14 PM

Neurobeaker:

Thanks to your recommendation, I am really enjoying the Glenmorangie I bought last week. I had been making do with Jameson, which didn't do any thing for me. The Glenmorangie is right up my alley, generally smooth, honey-vanilla-toasted almond flavor profile, great aroma and texture. I may even prefer it to Oban, my previous favorite.

My next bottle for special occaison will be Aberalour Abundh. My golf buddies and I went through a couple bottles on a trip, and it was really good. Not sold at my local ABC store, so I'll need to look around for it.

Cheers, all.

**Hawkeye** · #**216** 10-11-2012, 08:13 PM

Bowmore is phenomenal

**NeuroBeaker** · #**217** 10-12-2012, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by beepx2

Neurobeaker:

Thanks to your recommendation, I am really enjoying the Glenmorangie I bought last week. I had been making do with Jameson, which didn't do any thing for me. The Glenmorangie is right up my alley, generally smooth, honey-vanilla-toasted almond flavor profile, great aroma and texture. I may even prefer it to Oban, my previous favorite.

My next bottle for special occaison will be Aberalour Abundh. My golf buddies and I went through a couple bottles on a trip, and it was really good. Not sold at my local ABC store, so I'll need to look around for it.

Cheers, all.

I'm very happy you found a new whiskey you liked, though I'm sure I can't take all the credit - plenty of others recommended Glenmorangie too.

Which Glenmorangie did you go for? The 10-year old Original, the Quinta Ruban, or another one?

All the best,
Andrew.

**beepx2** · #**218** 10-14-2012, 07:48 PM

I went for the Glenmorangie original. I'm working through the basics before going too far up the price curve. By the way, when I'm drinking for taste in the evening, I use a Glencairn glass, which is a small glass with a thick flared base and a tapered top which was developed for scotch tasting. I got a couple in scotch gift boxes at Christmas and think it works well. I add a bit of filtered water, sniff and sip away.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glencairn_Whisky_Glass

**NeuroBeaker** · #**219** 10-15-2012, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by beepx2

I went for the Glenmorangie original. I'm working through the basics before going too far up the price curve. By the way, when I'm drinking for taste in the evening, I use a Glencairn glass, which is a small glass with a thick flared base and a tapered top which was developed for scotch tasting. I got a couple in scotch gift boxes at Christmas and think it works well. I add a bit of filtered water, sniff and sip away.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glencairn_Whisky_Glass

Those are the best sort of shaped glasses for concentrating the nose of the whiskey when tasting and is the type that most of the distilleries I've visited recommend. However, I tend to use a tumbler-style glass because I like the feel of it in the hand a bit better, it's a rather sentimental glass (engraved gift from when I was a Best Man), and I find not too much nose is lost in comparison when drinking a very familiar whiskey.

The original is very good.

My favourite of theirs is the Quinta Ruban, though I drink much more Auchentoshan 12-year old, as that one's my very favourite and I live virtually on the doorstep of the Auchentoshan distillery. I've lost track of how many times I've been on the tour there - one of the major advantages to living in Scotland is the ready availability of whiskey tours.

All the best,
Andrew.

Schimpf · #**220** 10-15-2012, 10:27 AM

Not Scotch but I'll be sampling Bushmills 10,16,21yr this week along with others.
I like their Black Bush, yet never cared enough to try their higher end stuff.

Balvenie & Glenfarclas are what I stick to for special drinks

Tulip shaped glass is what you want to drink out of, like the above wiki page. Snifter is the worst. Same goes for Cognac etc