Murph.. I agree about the glenlivet it is always a safe bet. If you haven't tried yet I recommend talisker. It is like a mix of a 18 year old glenlivet and an ardbeg.

As far as the seaweed. I remember the first time i drank Belvenie. I thought i was drinking sea water. I hated it.... but learned to love it. Some scotches are an aquired taste.

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