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Lets talk about bourbon, scotch and whiskey
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I think posted this one upthread somewhere. It's pretty good but not my particular taste. They also have a rye which is pretty good.
The box is as nice as the whiskey!
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New to this thread, but I've been occasionally contributing to the ski.com.au equivalent thread.
True Scotsmen don't refer to whisky (without an E) as Scotch. I'm a descendant of a Scot who spent 15 years as a convict, so I know that "scotch" is a verb meaning to scour. Which is appropriate to supermarket whiskies like Johnny Walker red label.
My entry level is J and B blended whisky, followed by Johnny Walker double black.
My preference is for strong, bold, smoky whiskies. Islay or Skye distilleries.
There are some boutique Australian distilleries producing small runs of whiskies. I've just ordered a bottle of Archie Rose stringybark smoked whisky. AUD 200, about USD 140. Report likely in the new year.o
True Scotsmen don't refer to whisky (without an E) as Scotch. I'm a descendant of a Scot who spent 15 years as a convict, so I know that "scotch" is a verb meaning to scour. Which is appropriate to supermarket whiskies like Johnny Walker red label.
My entry level is J and B blended whisky, followed by Johnny Walker double black.
My preference is for strong, bold, smoky whiskies. Islay or Skye distilleries.
There are some boutique Australian distilleries producing small runs of whiskies. I've just ordered a bottle of Archie Rose stringybark smoked whisky. AUD 200, about USD 140. Report likely in the new year.o
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Finally got my hands on a bottle of High West' Midwinter Night's Dram (rye blend, Port barrel finished). Worth the wait, although possibly not the price. I'm generally not a fan of wine barrel (fortified or otherwise) finished whiskey but this is certainly the exception to the rule. Smooth and wonderfully lingering fullness. If you like your whiskey to bite, this is not for you.
My Costco has Whistlepig 12yr Rye for $129.99
I need some Christmas help....I usually gift a dear friend some scotch. In the past I've given him Cardhu. It's been delisted at the LCBO and hard to find. So need something. My cousin has suggested Auban....
Give me some ideas, and I'll see if they are available at the LCBO or SAQ.
Give me some ideas, and I'll see if they are available at the LCBO or SAQ.
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Not bad; any Boss Hog under 750?
Redbreast became my favorite this summer when an in-law generously poured some. To my inexpert - but pretty experienced - palate it's kind of a perfect middle, in terms of whiskey aromas and flavors.
Well, a little more info could help. I don’t know Cardhu, but searching shows there are a few different expressions - 12 year old, 18 yo, Gold Reserve, etc.
I’m not familiar with Cardhu but I can read the reviews on whiskeyadvocate.com.
All that said, if the giftee leans toward smokey, peaty scotch, Ardbeg makes some great expressions. If they lean in the direction of somewhat spicy and/or floral expressions The Dalmore distillery has some really nice expressions. Either would make a great gift, depending on what the giftee prefers.
Picking which expression in a given brand might depend on what you want to spend.
And your cousin was probably suggesting Oban, which is good and on the smoky, peaty side. But it would help to know what the giftee likes.
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I made the mistake of counting bottles….approximately 160 bottles of bourbon and rye, 60 of which are open. Time to eliminate a few.
I'm sure if you reached out to some local forum members they could help you clear out a few(dozen) more. If I lived closer I'd be happy to help out.
This maybe helpful.
Cardu is a Speyside
Cardhu Single Malt Scotch Whisky : The Whisky Exchange
Cardhu is an exponent of the soft, sweet, approachable Speyside style and is Diageo's best-selling single malt with a huge following in France and Spain, the latter of which accounts for 75% of volume sales.
www.thewhiskyexchange.com
Other good Speyside Scotch. I like Balvenie. The DoubleWood is a good value for Balvenie.
The 10 Best Speyside Scotches Under $100, Tasted And Ranked
Speyside is one of Scotland’s geographically smallest but most prolific Scotch-producing regions. Here we rank some of our favorites.
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The guys at the LCBO suggested Glenmorangie 12 year old. The Sherry Cask one.
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Glenmorangie is good. It would help you to know what your friend likes though. At least in the Highland, Islay, Speyside, Lowlands context. And whether they like ‘finished’ whisky (like the sherry cask, or port cask finished).
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Scotch Whisky Regions » Types, Characteristics & Differences
Scotland has 6 Scotch Whisky regions ➜ Highlands, Speyside, Lowlands, Campbeltown, Islay & Islands ➜ Discover characteristics, differences & brands!
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Today's my birthday so my part-time neighbor brought me a present and some other delights.
The Angel's Envy was the gift. It was quite pleasant with its whispy hint of chocolate.
The two Blood Oaths, Part No. 6 and Part No. 7, were delightful as well although I'm no connoisseur. I was a bit partial to the No. 7 as the Sauterne cask seemed to add a little sweetness. While the No. 6 was excellent as well, it placed third with my Angel's Envy being numero uno.
The Angel's Envy was the gift. It was quite pleasant with its whispy hint of chocolate.
The two Blood Oaths, Part No. 6 and Part No. 7, were delightful as well although I'm no connoisseur. I was a bit partial to the No. 7 as the Sauterne cask seemed to add a little sweetness. While the No. 6 was excellent as well, it placed third with my Angel's Envy being numero uno.
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Nice! Happy birthday!