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Double Bass Single Malt

#101
gerry grable said:
Yikes! I think I stay with Scotland for the time being :)
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I have been eyeing a bottle of Suntory they have at the state store. It's actually not as expensive as some of the real scotches I've bought. I'll wait a while. I've learned a hell of a lot in one month or six weeks of experimenting, thanks to all of the amazing expertise on TB. I hope I don't become a snob with a lip so stiff I can't freakin speak
 
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#102
gerry grable said:
I have been eyeing a bottle of Suntory they have at the state store. It's actually not as expensive as some of the real scotches I've bought. I'll wait a while. I've learned a hell of a lot in one month or six weeks of experimenting, thanks to all of the amazing expertise on TB. I hope I don't become a snob with a lip so stiff I can't freakin speak
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As long as you don’t take up tuba ;)
 
#107
Biggbass said:
drink the Glenmorangie however it tastes best to you. Then, when its all gone, buy a bottle of Aberlour 12 or Macallan 12, and if you want to take it up a notch more, get some Aberlour A'bunadh, or Glenlivit Nadura. Those will all be sherry casked Sctoches so they'll have a sweeter taste. And the A'bunadh and Nadura are cask strength so they'll be 55-65% alcohol but drink like nectar.
If you like pete bog smokey, get some Highland Park 12.
Johnny Walker Red is for emergency situations only...meaning when you're all out of your preferred Scotch and Red is all you have access to.
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I must have subconsciously recalled having read your plug for Highland Park. I like it.
 
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#109
gerry grable said:
I picked a Viking Honour Highland Park 12 just on a whim. I'm glad to see it's been recommended. The name sounded touristy, and I was afraid I made a questionable choice. I like it.
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Glad you enjoy it, Gerry. I found Highland Park around 30 years ago when it was quite ‘niche’. Since then the bottle has undergone a few redesigns and there’s a feeling that the marketing has been progressively ramped up, culminating with this Viking Honour stuff. Don’t know who thought of that one, but great scotch though.
 
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#111
The Quinta Ruban is well worth a try, especially if you're a fan of Port, which as I'm sure you noticed is part of the aging process for that bottle, very interesting somewhat sweet taste that. Also in regards to Irish types, Green Spot and/or Yellow Spot is my absolute favorite.
 
#112
gerry grable said:
I bought another bottle of Laphroaig. I'm starting to like the peaty taste. It's the quarter cask bottle. But why isn't there an indication as to how old it is? 10 years? Or 5? or 15?
No mention on bottle or box.
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That's a "no age statement" bottle. Getting more and more common as the demand for scotch increases (everyone, be very, very quiet!). That particular one is @ 5 years old and the smaller size casks allow it to mature much faster. I had a bottle of that late last year and thought it was great. Not as great as the cask strength, but a very good scotch indeed.
 
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Let me derail this thread just a little. A barrel-aged gin up here in Canuckland has won the prize as “world’s best gin”. It’s only in little batches out in Saskatchewan, a long way from me. I’m interested since it’s a direct application of whiskey aging to a very different spirit. Anyone have any experience with this type of thing?
 
#114
Joshua said:
That's a "no age statement" bottle. Getting more and more common as the demand for scotch increases (everyone, be very, very quiet!). That particular one is @ 5 years old and the smaller size casks allow it to mature much faster. I had a bottle of that late last year and thought it was great. Not as great as the cask strength, but a very good scotch indeed.
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Proof perhaps that the aging isn't everything in making a drinkable whisky. I think it holds up nicely to their 10-yr old, myself. All the peat you'd ever desire!
 
#115
jmlee said:
View attachment 2980784 Let me derail this thread just a little. A barrel-aged gin up here in Canuckland has won the prize as “world’s best gin”. It’s only in little batches out in Saskatchewan, a long way from me. I’m interested since it’s a direct application of whiskey aging to a very different spirit. Anyone have any experience with this type of thing?
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How do you drink this stuff. Neat? ...or in the usual gin drinks?
 
#116
TomB said:
How do you drink this stuff. Neat? ...or in the usual gin drinks?
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The experts say that the original gins were aged in barrels and the stainless steel era changed the nature of what we think of as "gin". Therefore, most of the classic cocktails were originally intended to be made with gin of this sort. I guess that's the way you go with it...and if I could find some I'd find out. There's several made stateside which is why I was looking for some guidance. BTW, gin is never to be drank straight with ice. As it dilutes, its starting character as neutral spirits (not just the 80% distillation concentration for whiskey) re-emerges, drowns the botanicals, and you basically have a glass of aqueous alcohol solution. So...I guess I'd start with a G&T and a martini and see where it goes...if I could get some...
 
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#118
Biggbass said:
drink the Glenmorangie however it tastes best to you. Then, when its all gone, buy a bottle of Aberlour 12 or Macallan 12, and if you want to take it up a notch more, get some Aberlour A'bunadh, or Glenlivit Nadura. Those will all be sherry casked Sctoches so they'll have a sweeter taste. And the A'bunadh and Nadura are cask strength so they'll be 55-65% alcohol but drink like nectar.
If you like pete bog smokey, get some Highland Park 12.
Johnny Walker Red is for emergency situations only...meaning when you're all out of your preferred Scotch and Red is all you have access to.
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Are you sure about those alcohol percentages? They would be hovering between 110 and 130 proof. I though most scotches were around 80 proof?
 
#119
gerry grable said:
I bought another bottle of Laphroaig. I'm starting to like the peaty taste. It's the quarter cask bottle. But why isn't there an indication as to how old it is? 10 years? Or 5? or 15?
No mention on bottle or box.
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If you find you're getting to like the Islay Scotches, try Ardbeg 10 year old. It's a little less phenolic then the Laphroaig, and a lot more Maritime. Also, compass Box "The Peat Monster" is a good well priced bottle. And if you really want a treat, try Lagavulin 16 year old. This one has been a long time favorite of most Islay fans.
 
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#120
gerry grable said:
Are you sure about those alcohol percentages? They would be hovering between 110 and 130 proof. I though most scotches were around 80 proof?
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Most Scotch is around diluted by the distiller to around 40% alcohol. However, "cask strength" is undiluted and can be between 60-65% alcohol. "Cask strength" is the only Scotch I will add any water to. If you want something stronger, try "still strength". That is 70% or more.
 

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