Re: What scotch/whiskey/bourbon did you drink last ni?
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So, like me, you don't like what makes a good Scotch what it is. Not so sure it is a prerequisite or not, if price is a deciding factor... I did have some 25 YO stuff that I really liked (Bunnahabhain). It had just a very subtle hint of peat and smoke. Enough to know it was Scotch style Whisky, but only enough. I brought it back on the plane last time I was in the UK. Stupid expensive though. I'd rather have some Canadian.
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Re: What scotch/whiskey/bourbon did you drink last ni?
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I'll just stick with wine. I already have enough expensive hobbies.
Fred
------- Blujays1: Spending Fred's money one bottle at a time, no two... Oh crap!
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Re: What scotch/whiskey/bourbon did you drink last ni?
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Last night, while celebrating Xmas at my brother and sister in laws, they mentioned they had a bottle that my father in law received as a gift.
It was 12 year old Scotch. Fred passed away in 1994. He apparently received as a gift in about 1972. It had markings from Scotland, where a daughter had bought it while a cruise/travel guide - from the late 1960's.
All told, the nearest we could estimate and search via markings, this was 45-50 years old.
I can tell you that it was remarkable...smooth as silk.
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Re: What scotch/whiskey/bourbon did you drink last ni?
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I attended a scotch tasting dinner this last Saturday where I had the following (along with appetizers and a lovely cottage pie): Strathisla 25Jura 10Longrow PeatedLagavulin 16Ardbeg AuriVerdesOld Pulteney 21The standouts were the Ardbeg -- which has a huge smoked bacon aroma -- and the Old Pulteney -- which I wanted to curl up and snuggle with all night. Interestingly enough, it was the woman of the house who was the connoisseur. Her whole family drinks scotch and sends bottles to each other. The husband isn't a scotch drinker and spent the night sipping port.
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Re: What scotch/whiskey/bourbon did you drink last ni?
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Last Saturday evening went out for for dinner at Slo's BBQ in Downtown Detroit. While waiting for our table we ended up down the street at a small bar, had the opportunity to sample the 16 year old Lagavulin. This was my first "peaty" Scotch, I liked it, not bad at all, will try and obtain a bottle at some point for further sampling.
Jeff
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Re: What scotch/whiskey/bourbon did you drink last ni?
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A friend just gave me this.....he has been saving it for a very long time.
M3 and M80
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Half of communication is listening. You can't listen with your mouth.
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I love The Yamazaki 12 year old. But due to some publicity for a rare and expensive Suntory whisky, it is now impossible to find. People who couldn't afford the special edition, grabbed the 12 instead. So I tried this one...... Delicious. Doesn't have the kick that single malt scotch has, but if you like blends, this one is great. About 65 bucks.
M3 and M80
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Re: What scotch/whiskey/bourbon did you drink last ni?
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I used to avoid the most peaty scotches but this 10 year Ardbeg is winning me over. It is indeed peaty but there is so much more to the flavor that I'm really enjoying it. Also, I finally got some of those stainless steel ice cubes so I can sip it cold like I enjoy it without feeling like I'm destroying the flavor.
With great power comes Awesome irresponsibility.
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Re: What scotch/whiskey/bourbon did you drink last ni?
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Hi Murph, There was a segment recently on 60 minutes that was centered on an island off the coast of Scotland, Islay Island. Seems that this Island is home to a bunch of single malt distilleries, 8 of them I think. The segment was one of the last stories Bob Simon was working on before he was killed in an auto accident in New York. If you have a free moment you might consider going to 60 minutes web site and check it out. I think the Segment was called Whiskey Island. Interesting.
Jeff
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