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GreekGodX 02-11-2012 04:57 PM

Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky
 
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Originally Posted by Islayphile (Post 1555403)
A few drops of the water in the Nadurra really opens things up.

HP 15 is good, but the 12 and 18 really shine IMO.

I've heard the 18 is really good. I will have to try both.

You are right about the Nadurra. I add some water to all scotch.

dwoodward 02-11-2012 10:39 PM

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Currently it's a bottle of Macallan 12yr that I am almost done with. I think I liked the 10yr better tho.

Islayphile 02-12-2012 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward (Post 1556589)
Currently it's a bottle of Macallan 12yr that I am almost done with. I think I liked the 10yr better tho.

Sounds like you prefer that oak better than the sherry cask offerings.

Macallan makes a 12, 15 and a 17 fine oak variety as well....

McSmokey 02-16-2012 10:18 PM

Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky
 
My new favorite Lagavulin 16

Islayphile 02-17-2012 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by McSmokey (Post 1562621)
My new favorite Lagavulin 16

My favorite as well

:banger

GI_Odie 02-25-2012 09:39 AM

Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky
 
I am a die hard Glenlivet fan, French Oak Reserve 15 yr or the 18 yr.

There are some others that are nice such as Laphroaig and Glenmorangie, but something about Glenlivet just feels so nice to me.

Fia 02-25-2012 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by McSmokey (Post 1562621)
My new favorite Lagavulin 16

Been meaning to try it. I have found the new Johnny Walker Double Black to be a pleasant surprise especially when you consider the low price point.

ChicagoWhiteSox 02-25-2012 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Fia (Post 1571696)
Been meaning to try it. I have found the new Johnny Walker Double Black to be a pleasant surprise especially when you consider the low price point.

What's the difference between Double Black and just regular JW Black? I actually really enjoy JW Black for what it is.

Fia 02-25-2012 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 1571739)
What's the difference between Double Black and just regular JW Black? I actually really enjoy JW Black for what it is.

It has a nice smokiness to it without being overbearing and still a slight sweetness on the finish.

Frodo 02-25-2012 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox (Post 1571739)
What's the difference between Double Black and just regular JW Black? I actually really enjoy JW Black for what it is.

I found the DB to be lighter but better defined flavours (more in-focus) than the regular BL.

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Originally Posted by GI_Odie (Post 1571695)
I am a die hard Glenlivet fan, French Oak Reserve 15 yr or the 18 yr.

I'm not a Glenlivet fan but I have to admit the Naddura really won be over. World-class IMHO...

McSmokey 02-25-2012 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Fia (Post 1571696)
Been meaning to try it. I have found the new Johnny Walker Double Black to be a pleasant surprise especially when you consider the low price point.

I have been eyeing the DB though I usually stick to Single Malts. I picked up a bottle of Ardbeg 10 yesterday now this stuff is dangerous. Smooth as water with all the smoke and brine you want in an Islay

backwoods357 02-25-2012 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Frodo (Post 1571939)
I'm not a Glenlivet fan but I have to admit the Naddura really won be over. World-class IMHO...

I absolutely love the nadurra, and lately I've been drinking nothing but sherry aged :dr .

Islayphile 03-04-2012 08:30 PM

Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky
 
I've been drinking Laphroaig Triple Wood lately...

very nice flavor profile...it's sort of a cross between an Islay and a Highland

levrac68 03-16-2012 12:04 AM

Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky
 
Johnny Blue...
Highland Park 18...
Macallan fine oak 21...
Balvenie 21...

Laphroaig is a little too smokey for me so I'll mix it in a less mature Scotch to get a hint of that flavor.

Cheers

SteveH 05-02-2012 04:26 PM

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I've been on an Port Charlotte kick (Peated Bruichladdich)....But I think some of the new Kilchoman's are are starting to win a place in my heart.

GreekGodX 05-04-2012 08:27 AM

Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky
 
Any thoughts on Laguvulin 16 yo vs. Laguvulin 12 yo Distillers Edition?

The Distillers Edition is about 20 bucks more expensive than the 16 yo. Is the price difference worth it? Anyone have experience with one or both of them?

Islayphile 05-04-2012 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX (Post 1630962)
Any thoughts on Laguvulin 16 yo vs. Laguvulin 12 yo Distillers Edition?

The Distillers Edition is about 20 bucks more expensive than the 16 yo. Is the price difference worth it? Anyone have experience with one or both of them?

They are very different IMO....

The 12 is lighter on the palate than the 16 and is a bit spicier than the 16 as well....the 16 is somewhat sweeter.

The alcohol content is higher in the 12, 56% as opposed to 43% in the 16

The 12 benefits more by a drop or two of water than the 16 IMO.

I love both, but I give the edge to the 16.

levrac68 05-04-2012 09:47 AM

Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky
 
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Originally Posted by Islayphile (Post 1630974)
They are very different IMO....

The 12 is lighter on the palate than the 16 and is a bit spicier than the 16 as well....the 16 is somewhat sweeter.

The alcohol content is higher in the 12, 56% as opposed to 43% in the 16

The 12 benefits more by a drop or two of water than the 16 IMO.

I love both, but I give the edge to the 16.


I agree, and I also find the 16 to be a bit more smokey with a longer finish.:tu

Islayphile 05-04-2012 09:50 AM

Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky
 
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Originally Posted by Islayphile (Post 1630974)
They are very different IMO....

The 12 is lighter on the palate than the 16 and is a bit spicier than the 16 as well....the 16 is somewhat sweeter.

The alcohol content is higher in the 12, 56% as opposed to 43% in the 16

The 12 benefits more by a drop or two of water than the 16 IMO.

I love both, but I give the edge to the 16.

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Originally Posted by levrac68 (Post 1631000)
I agree, and I also find the 16 to be a bit more smokey with a longer finish.:tu

Which is why I love it so

:D

levrac68 05-04-2012 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Islayphile (Post 1631001)
Which is why I love it so

:D

Myself included. I think it's heads and tails over Laphroaig and JW Double Black. (as far as smokey types go)


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