Favorite Scotch?

[+ BobPS]

Johnny Walker Red or Dewars depending upon which one is priced lower at Ralphs.

[+ Tygerscent]

Laphraueg

[mike carey]

11 hours ago, Pensant said:

I visited all three in September of 2016 while staying on Islam. Excellent! I rarely drink Scots Whisky anymore. I would say my fave is Bowmore Old Darkest.

Were you perhaps staying on the Isle of Islay?

[CuriousByNature]

13 hours ago, Pensant said:

I visited all three in September of 2016 while staying on Islam. 

Is that the Scottish island just off the coast of Saudi Arabia?  Part of the Extremely Outer Hebrides? 

[Becket]

Anything with a Glen in front of it. Glenfiddich. Glenlivet. Glenmorangie.

[wsc]

17 hours ago, Tygerscent said:

Laphraueg

Never found this age in a bar to sample nor had the will to drop the cash for a bottle of my own. I've had the celebrated 18-year version and found the finish smoother than younger ones, but not $40 more a bottle smoother. So, I'm hesitant to drop $700 for the 25-year. How does it compare to the 18, can you say?

[+ Tygerscent]

21 hours ago, wsc said:

Never found this age in a bar to sample nor had the will to drop the cash for a bottle of my own. I've had the celebrated 18-year version and found the finish smoother than younger ones, but not $40 more a bottle smoother. So, I'm hesitant to drop $700 for the 25-year. How does it compare to the 18, can you say?

There’s a bar in Chapel Hill Nc: Crunkletons on Franklin~ An amazing place and really fun to chat with the owner~ They used to have it there:

The Crunkleton - Classic Cocktails, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Fine Dining

THECRUNKLETON.COM

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Signature cocktails and an unrivaled collection of curated spirits are served with style and finesse at The Crunkleton. Visit in...

 

[+ Tygerscent]

Side note: This place is so fun~!!! The beverages presentation is the best~ 
 

Cocktail Bar & Restaurant in Old Street, London | The Alchemist

THEALCHEMIST.UK.COM

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A creative cocktail bar and restaurant situated on Old Street in London. Enjoy delicious cocktails and all-day dining!

 

[+ JEC]

I'm a regular Scotch drinker and my favorite so far is Dalmore 12 year; at $70/bottle I can keep some on hand (though it's still not for "everyday").  It's really smooth and has a vanilla syrupy quality to it I love ❤️

[+ Tygerscent]

On 1/1/2024 at 12:45 PM, wsc said:

Never found this age in a bar to sample nor had the will to drop the cash for a bottle of my own. I've had the celebrated 18-year version and found the finish smoother than younger ones, but not $40 more a bottle smoother. So, I'm hesitant to drop $700 for the 25-year. How does it compare to the 18, can you say?

Do you mean the Douglas Laing old mill keg 18~? 
 What I enjoy about these aged laphroaig’s  is their peetiness, soft woody warmth and the casual if not lazy fruit that comes from the port and Madeira casks~   … and the color~    
 Half the pleasure is savoring the aroma before you sip it, as it hits the various goal posts in your mouth and that initial inhale and exhale between breaths~  So, taste plus multiple senses experience~   
 Not something to get drunk on… something to appreciate and experience~ Slowly… and together~ Great when sharing kisses~ 
 

[Guest]

So, several mentioned here I’ve yet to try; I think I have my New Year’s resolutions.

[CuriousByNature]

6 hours ago, Tygerscent said:

Do you mean the Douglas Laing old mill keg 18~? 
 What I enjoy about these aged laphroaig’s  is their peetiness, soft woody warmth and the casual if not lazy fruit that comes from the port and Madeira casks~   … and the color~    
 Half the pleasure is savoring the aroma before you sip it, as it hits the various goal posts in your mouth and that initial inhale and exhale between breaths~  So, taste plus multiple senses experience~   
 Not something to get drunk on… something to appreciate and experience~ Slowly… and together~ Great when sharing kisses~ 
 

100% agree.  Any time I have a peaty single malt it hits so many senses at once and somehow transports me to the beautiful island of Islay.  And like you say, it's not something to get drunk on.  But sadly and pathetically, I'll have to take your word about it being great when sharing kisses!

[+ JEC]

On 12/31/2023 at 6:27 PM, BobPS said:

Johnny Walker Red or Dewars depending upon which one is priced lower at Ralphs.

I have been following the same practice; recently Johnny Walker Red switched from glass to plastic bottles, so I am protesting by not buying 🤬.

[+ Tygerscent]

12 hours ago, CuriousByNature said:

100% agree.  Any time I have a peaty single malt it hits so many senses at once and somehow transports me to the beautiful island of Islay.  And like you say, it's not something to get drunk on.  But sadly and pathetically, I'll have to take your word about it being great when sharing kisses!

You can also share kisses with baileys or just raspberries or jaggermister~ …or tea of orange bliss water, mint and sumac syrup~ 

[CuriousByNature]

21 minutes ago, Tygerscent said:

You can also share kisses with baileys or just raspberries or jaggermister~ …or tea of orange bliss water, mint and sumac syrup~ 

I guess I could kiss a raspberry.  That might be somewhat more realistic than my pillow.

Edited January 3, 2024 by CuriousByNature

[+ Tygerscent]

1 hour ago, CuriousByNature said:

I guess I could kiss a raspberry.  That might be somewhat more realistic than my pillow.

Pillows were meant for biting~ 😂🫶🤭

[CuriousByNature]

26 minutes ago, Tygerscent said:

Pillows were meant for biting~ 😂🫶🤭

Again, I'll just have to take your word for that...  *sigh*   LOL

Edited January 3, 2024 by CuriousByNature

[wsc]

10 hours ago, Tygerscent said:

Pillows were meant for biting~ 😂🫶🤭

New take on needing a stiff one?

[+ Tygerscent]

10 hours ago, wsc said:

New take on needing a stiff one?

And taking it on the rocks 

Edited January 4, 2024 by Tygerscent

[borgerback]

Lagavulin 16, hands down.