Scotch
Polished off what was left of a couple bottles over the holidays so I need a new bottle. Any suggestions for single malts in the $80 range?
Some of the scotch's I've had: Glenlivet 12, 15? Glenfinnich 12 Glenfarclas 17, 35 Bruichladdich many variations Laphroaigh Quarter cask Bowmore Oban Craggenmore 20 |
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I'd give a Macallan a try.
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Aberlour 18
McCallan 15 Scapa 16 |
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Have had the Glenfiddich 15 too. I've never had any Dalmore stuff.... |
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The Scapa is intriguing....I'm going to see what my local stores have in stock tomorrow.
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Working on a bottle of Laphroaigh Quarter Cask as we speak. Love this stuff, just the right amount of peat for me.
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Might be a bit on the smokey side for you, but if you're up for trying something new, Ardbeg 10 yr is pretty much my favourite, right now. Usually around $60/bottle, I think.
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I'm just thankful you aren't mixing it. One or two cubes of ice in a heavy bottomed tumbler.
I like a smokey scotch. |
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A blended scotch have at'er. A single malt? I WILL slap you. :snapoutofit: I do need a new scotch glass too. |
Tomatin
Tomatin
12yr is a little less than that but it's fantastic sherry cask finish. 15yr is around that price point 18yr is just over $100 but it's unreal, omoroso sherry cask finish |
Edradour-Smallest Distillery in Scotland
Favorite scotch of professional chefs-to that I can attest http://www.edradour.com/index.php/ex...ique-features/ |
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There are so many.... You are in Calgary... drive down to Willow Park liquor and find Dave (the scotch Dave, not the beer Dave), he usually has a couple bottles open for tasting. |
new brand for me
Since travelling to Scotland on a family holiday a few years ago, I have been sampling many of the Islay offerings and got a real nice one for Christmas I had yet to try, Ardbeg, thing of beauty. The other Islay I have been consuming is Caol Ila, Kull ila is how you say it, both have a hint of peat, but not the full dose of peat you find in Laphroig. Ardbeg is $75 and Ila is $81 at the liquor store on 123 St and 105 Ave. FS
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Talisker 10 year and Balvenie double wood are two of my favorites!
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Laguvalin
Laguvalin 16 year! My favourite scotch to date! Smokey, peaty and smells of leather... what more could one want?
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Was just in a liquor store this morning, didn't find anything of interest. The search continues...
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As suggested earlier in this thread by Juggernaut, if you want to diversify your scotch portfolio - Willow Park is the store you need to visit.
There isn't another store collection in Canada which can surpass the selection of Willow Park. |
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Try Cardhu. Best single malt I've had to date and it's right in your price range
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Oh, so many whiskies, so little time......in the $80 to $100 range you have some giants you can try. In no particular order of preference:
Lagavullin 16 yr Glenmorangie Nectar D'or (sweet, finished in an ice wine cask, dessert scotch) Highland Park 18 yr (outstanding!) Aberlour 18 (heavy toffee and caramel notes, one of my favorites) Oban.....enough said Balvenie Signature Coal Ila 18 yr (amazing stuff, I actually think its nicer than the Lagavullin) Scapa 16.....very lovely stuff Cardu. Always a winner Bowmore Mariner 15, if you can find it. This might be the top of my list if I was being partial.... All of the above are in my cabinet, and they are all outstanding in their own way. It really depends on what you like, peaty smokey, beeswax and heather, caramel and toffee......I think I have to go have a dram now! Goodness, I love whisky! |
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maybe this is why I cant seem to grow any body hair / appear manly. I have the man factor of a wet seal
You guys are twice the men I am for drinking this stuff..... ....I will give it a try. Im feeling inspired. |
I will try to get down to Willow Park at some point. Thanks for the heads up. Kensington Wine Market has a fair selection of single malts as does Crowfoot Co-op so for now I will be heading there in my quest.
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The Dalmore 12 is nice
Really enjoy Balvenie Private reserve, but havent seen it in a while |
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