What is your favorite Scotch Whisky - Page 15

02-25-2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Fia

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, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

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.

McSmokey · 02-25-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Fia

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

GI_Odie · 02-25-2012, 10:39 AM

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.

Frodo · 02-25-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

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

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...

backwoods357 · 02-25-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Frodo

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

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Islayphile · 03-04-2012, 09:30 PM

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, 01:04 AM

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, 05:26 PM

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, 09:27 AM

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, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GreekGodX

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, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Islayphile

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.

Islayphile · 05-04-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Islayphile

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

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

Which is why I love it so

levrac68 · 05-04-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Islayphile

Which is why I love it so

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

ironchefscott · 06-12-2012, 10:49 AM

Glenroths, Highland park, Macallan, tend to be my favorites

Bill86 · 06-15-2012, 03:48 PM

Alright I just bought a bottle of Laphroaig 10 and it is BEYOND wonderful. I understand this is a nice smoky, peaty Scotch, clearly I need more like this. Recommendations?

Islayphile · 06-16-2012, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill86

Alright I just bought a bottle of Laphroaig 10 and it is BEYOND wonderful. I understand this is a nice smoky, peaty Scotch, clearly I need more like this. Recommendations?

Ardbeg & Lagavulin are what you're looking for

Bill86 · 06-16-2012, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Islayphile

Ardbeg & Lagavulin are what you're looking for

I was just looking at the Ardbeg site and according to their flavor wheel bottle chooser I'll need to grab a bottle of Ardbeg Uigeadail.

06-16-2012, 02:59 PM

Had this recently at a friends place, took a pic to make sure I remember what it was because it was off the hook!

Garbandz · 06-15-2012, 09:34 PM

Islay has a nice dram in the Kilchoman,a fairly new distillery.

Clynelish has a lovely 14,try independent sources at cask proof for a real treat.

Glenfarclas 15 is really nice this season,rich and affordable.

Caperdonich is getting scarce,these will set you back a few bob,worth it.

Talisker is still unique,and some older casks are coming available.

The Arran has a bewildering range of finishes,port,barolo,sherry,who knows what else.

Look out for Daftmill,distilling for several years,but nothing released yet.See their site,it is interesting.

Longrow is still the most unusual dram,a product of the Springbank firm,itself a legendary company.Try the cask proof,you can thank me later............

02-25-2012, 10:39 AM	#4
GI_Odie Smokin in the green Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Eagle River, AK(currently deployed to Bagram) Posts: 69 Trading: (3)	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. __________________ Living it up in Bagram

03-04-2012, 09:30 PM	#7
Islayphile Wee Dram Hunter Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: OH Posts: 801 Trading: (1)	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 __________________ RIP Thurman Lee Munson (June 7, 1947 – August 2, 1979)

03-16-2012, 01:04 AM	#8
levrac68 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2012 First Name: Todd Location: Long Island Posts: 118 Trading: (0)	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

05-02-2012, 05:26 PM	#9
SteveH You lookin at me ? Join Date: Mar 2011 First Name: Steve Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 336 Trading: (4)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky 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.

05-04-2012, 09:27 AM	#10
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	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? __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

06-12-2012, 10:49 AM	#15
ironchefscott Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: scott Location: Portland, OR Posts: 363 Trading: (5)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky Glenroths, Highland park, Macallan, tend to be my favorites

06-15-2012, 03:48 PM	#16
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky Alright I just bought a bottle of Laphroaig 10 and it is BEYOND wonderful. I understand this is a nice smoky, peaty Scotch, clearly I need more like this. Recommendations? __________________ I'm drunk......but I'll get drunker! - Doug Stanhope

06-16-2012, 02:59 PM	#19
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky Had this recently at a friends place, took a pic to make sure I remember what it was because it was off the hook!

06-15-2012, 09:34 PM	#20
Garbandz Feeling at Home Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Tom Posts: 775 Trading: (53)	Re: What is your favorite Scotch Whisky Islay has a nice dram in the Kilchoman,a fairly new distillery. Clynelish has a lovely 14,try independent sources at cask proof for a real treat. Glenfarclas 15 is really nice this season,rich and affordable. Caperdonich is getting scarce,these will set you back a few bob,worth it. Talisker is still unique,and some older casks are coming available. The Arran has a bewildering range of finishes,port,barolo,sherry,who knows what else. Look out for Daftmill,distilling for several years,but nothing released yet.See their site,it is interesting. Longrow is still the most unusual dram,a product of the Springbank firm,itself a legendary company.Try the cask proof,you can thank me later............