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No offense to the Glenlivet fans, but while that's an "ok" scotch, I've never really gotten into that one.
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Single Malt Scotch!
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No offense to the Glenlivet fans, but while that's an "ok" scotch, I've never really gotten into that one.
Yeah, that's a good way to put it. If someone handed me a drink of it, I'd be perfectly fine with it, but I probably won't stock a bottle myself.I don't dislike the Glenlivet either, I just like the Balvenie better. Recommended if you like a smooth one.
Around the Twin Cities area, I tend to pay between $8 and $15 for a serving of single malt. Unfortunately it seems that the places with the best prices also tend to have the lamest selections.
At my regular bar I can get a nice double pour for about $9, but the best thing they stock is Glenlivet 18, which is not very exciting. A few places have the Balvenie Doublewood for $8-$10. Occasionally I'll run into the Lagavulin 16 someplace, and I don't mind paying closer to $15 for that if I'm in the mood for it.Regarding the glassware, apparently there's a special scotch class that I've heard about but never actually seen in person... (I think I'll Google that in a minute.) In nicer places I expect to to be served scotch in a short, wide-mouthed lowball glass. (Bonus points if it's a very heavy glass, cut in some kind of polygonal shape.
) I'm also happy to drink scotch from a brandy snifter. What I don't like, and unfortunately run into a lot, is the "big shot glass" thingy like you'd expect to see some syrupy shooter served in. I like to smell the whiskey, and it just doesn't work very well in that kind of glass. Come to think of it, that happened last night -- but it was just a Glenlivet 12, so I didn't gripe about it. (Not one of my favorites, but it was the best they had ATM.)
After all this talk about proper whiskey glasses, I did a little research and ended up ordering a set of these:
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But I think this is the truly traditional shape:
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But I think this is the truly traditional shape:
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You know, I've had bass GAS, amp GAS, and cabinet GAS ever since I joined TB.
Now, I've got to deal with Single Malt Scotch GAS and "proper Single Malt Scotch glass" GAS.
Will it ever end?
Thanks, guys!
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Cheers,
Kevin
Now, I've got to deal with Single Malt Scotch GAS and "proper Single Malt Scotch glass" GAS.
Will it ever end?
Thanks, guys!
:scowl:
Cheers,
Kevin
I bought one of these the other day at my wine shop. Also bought a bottle of Laphroaig 10. I know, I know, I ought to have gotten Lagavulin 16. But $40 is a lot less than $80.
I'm having my first glass of Laphroaig right now, though not in my new whisky glass. It's really, really different than the scotches I've had so far.
I also had a glass of Balvenie Doublewood last night, which I really enjoyed, and which may become my new cheapish spey malt of choice. I definitely like it better than Glenfiddich. Glenlivet I think is closer, but the Balvenie was really good.
Have any of you guys tried the Deanston 12 since I posted about it? I really like this stuff.
Talisker 10 has slowly become one of my favorite every day malt's, but only because I can't afford a continual Lagvullen 16 diet myself. I also like Balvinie 12, but I'm more partial to Glengoyne 17 or Glenmorange 12 Port wood if I want a less smokey Scotch. As far as glasses, every one knows that Scotch comes from a place rich in Fly Fishing Tradition. And it only makes since that some dry fly patterns would grace a fine malt glass.
Burk,
How do you like the Lasanta? It looks unopened in the picture, but if you've tried it since, I'd like to hear your impressions. A friend of mine who works at a liquor store suggested it to me.
Thanks.
How do you like the Lasanta? It looks unopened in the picture, but if you've tried it since, I'd like to hear your impressions. A friend of mine who works at a liquor store suggested it to me.
Thanks.
Wanting to try something different, I got a bottle of Highland Park 12, and it's ok, but I'm not a big fan 
Of course, since I'm a poor college student, I can barely justify spending $30 on scotch, much less more for the better stuff. Guess I'll stick with Glenlivet and JW Black for my cheap scotch.
Of course, since I'm a poor college student, I can barely justify spending $30 on scotch, much less more for the better stuff. Guess I'll stick with Glenlivet and JW Black for my cheap scotch.
Okay, so over Thanksgiving, my grandfather let me try a bit of his single malt scotch. After doing so, I have just one question for you all:
How the hell did you get used to that taste? I thought it might be the single most vile thing that I've ever had the misfortune to place on my poor tongue.
How the hell did you get used to that taste? I thought it might be the single most vile thing that I've ever had the misfortune to place on my poor tongue.
I haven't had a good enough reason to open it and they way these holidays are going, it may not get opened till next year!
If it's anything like it's cousin (12 year Glenmorange port wood) it'll be good. I've heard good things about it and was suppose to have some on a fishing trip this fall but someone let me down.
What was it? I think the Speyside scotches are all pretty approachable drinks. This includes most of the stuff that people tend to have around - Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, and Macallan. They're all different, but are all pretty accessible.
Do you like any liquor at all?
Right now I'm slowing drinking myself through a Bruichladdich 12 and an Aberlour A'bunadh.
I'm a big fan of the Islay malts myself.
I'm a big fan of the Islay malts myself.
I believe it was Glenlivet.
I'm not much of a drinker, by the way. A glass of wine here and there is about the extent of my experience.
