The Scotch Whisky Thread

Chyros · 08 Jun 2016, 20:44

Spikebolt wrote: Our Laphroaig bottle ended yesterday so today we went to buy a new bottle. We have tried Nikka Red, Talisker 10 (islands) and Laphroaig Quarter Cask (islay). Continuing the whisky tour, we went for the a Balvenie, 12 years (Speyside).

Spoiler:
I was quite disappointed with this Whisky. The Laphroaig bottle had a very intense peaty flavour and while the Balvenie is extremely smooth it really lacks flavour and feels a bit watery

My quest for the perfect whisky continues. I feel like the right whisky for me, if such thing exists, is something more intense than the Talisker and less intense than the Laphroaig. One thing is for sure: these light whiskies aren't for me.

Once you go Islay, it's very hard to go back xD .

Spikebolt · 08 Jun 2016, 20:46

I was actually curious about the Yamazaki as well but they're selling it for 160 euros a bottle. Fuck that

lot_lizard · 08 Jun 2016, 23:08

I like scotch (Irish whiskey is a diluted mess... No offense Irelanders), but prefer bourbon. The bourbon trail in Kentucky is a walk to Mecca (pre-kids). Hit up during Derby week, and wow....

I prefer everything neat as well, but there are a few outliers that really perk up with aroma after a cube. I used to love beer, but hate the bloat (if I was in Germany though, I would be hitting up the monks for Trappist frequently). About the only thing I'll touch at this point are Imperial Stouts. Here is a glimpse of the cabinet (a friend requested a pic and had on the iPad), but the selection cycles frequently (half the bottles are currently different). The wife's shit is cropped out further right. I think there is dust on those if you follow.

If anyone is ever in the states, and around my locale... You have a standing invite

PS... I have no idea why vise grips are on the counter

livingspeedbump · 09 Jun 2016, 03:24

lot_lizard wrote: I like scotch (Irish whiskey is a diluted mess... No offense Irelanders), but prefer bourbon. The bourbon trail in Kentucky is a walk to Mecca (pre-kids). Hit up during Derby week, and wow....

I prefer everything neat as well, but there are a few outliers that really perk up with aroma after a cube. I used to love beer, but hate the bloat (if I was in Germany though, I would be hitting up the monks for Trappist frequently). About the only thing I'll touch at this point are Imperial Stouts. Here is a glimpse of the cabinet (a friend requested a pic and had on the iPad), but the selection cycles frequently (half the bottles are currently different). The wife's shit is cropped out further right. I think there is dust on those if you follow.

If anyone is ever in the states, and around my locale... You have a standing invite

PS... I have no idea why vise grips are on the counter

Nice collection indeed. What is your current favorite of the lot?

lot_lizard · 09 Jun 2016, 03:36

livingspeedbump wrote: Nice collection indeed. What is your current favorite of the lot?

There is a quite a bit of turnover (a couple of weeks ago)... I might have a problem

. That photo would probably be the Rock Hill Farms. Favorite on hand currently would be be a Rip Van Winkle from the late 70's. I was talked into going to an estate sale that had LITERS of novelty decanters. I nearly shit myself when I realized they were still sealed (scored them all). I'm attempting to nurse them... But it's tough. Definitely atypical aroma and aftertaste.

livingspeedbump · 09 Jun 2016, 18:09

lot_lizard wrote:
livingspeedbump wrote: Nice collection indeed. What is your current favorite of the lot?
There is a quite a bit of turnover (a couple of weeks ago)... I might have a problem . That photo would probably be the Rock Hill Farms. Favorite on hand currently would be be a Rip Van Winkle from the late 70's. I was talked into going to an estate sale that had LITERS of novelty decanters. I nearly shit myself when I realized they were still sealed (scored them all). I'm attempting to nurse them... But it's tough. Definitely atypical aroma and aftertaste.

Whoa, that is an insane find. That is but a dream for most people to ever get a taste of. Pretty jealous!

Muirium · 09 Jun 2016, 19:57

First time I've seen bourbon crop up so persistently as off topic in Deskthority!

Fancy making your own thread for the American stuff? I've been drinking whisky since I was teenager—Scot—but I know sweet bugger all about the stuff made overseas. We're naturally quite incredulous about it over here! Scots drink Russian vodka and Jamaican rum before they'll touch "Jack Daniels fancy brothers".

lot_lizard · 10 Jun 2016, 00:48

Muirium wrote: First time I've seen bourbon crop up so persistently as off topic in Deskthority!

Fancy making your own thread for the American stuff? I've been drinking whisky since I was teenager—Scot—but I know sweet bugger all about the stuff made overseas. We're naturally quite incredulous about it over here! Scots drink Russian vodka and Jamaican rum before they'll touch "Jack Daniels fancy brothers".

Sure... I think we saw all the Japenese fluff, and others started posting varieties... Just chimed in. And btw.. Jack Daniels (not bourbon), has some "dandy" cousins. I've had Deanston, Balblair, and several other Scotches already mentioned... But I will take some Pappy Van over any (prefer the 15 even over the more ripened brothers).

But I adore Scotch... It's the grandfather of goodness. Everyone has a different interpretation of "mothers milk". I will let some other bourboner start a thread if that is desirable. I do still think we need a thread dedicated to "workshop break-time". That would be a fun one... keyboard parts all over fucking creation and a healthy neat pour in the middle of chaos.

fohat · 10 Jun 2016, 01:31

Muirium wrote:
but I know sweet bugger all about the stuff made overseas.

Scots drink Russian vodka and Jamaican rum before they'll touch "Jack Daniels fancy brothers".

Bourbon can be wonderful, my ancestors mostly came from Kentucky after receiving land grants for service in the Revolution.

That "peat" flavor is not necessarily the be-all and end-all - it can be tasty and exquisite but it is not a required component in a distilled spirit.

Personally, I perceive vodka as a cleaning chemical and rum as the proper "neutral" liquor for compiling sweet mixed cocktails.

PS - Jack Daniels is Tennessee Whiskey (disclaimer: I was born and raised in Tennessee) but that is junk - just as Irish Whiskey starts out like Scotch but gets filtered through charcoal, ruining it, so is Tennessee Whiskey basically bourbon filtered through charcoal, to the same effect.

lot_lizard · 10 Jun 2016, 02:02

fohat wrote: PS - Jack Daniels is Tennessee Whiskey (disclaimer: I was born and raised in Tennessee) but that is junk - just as Irish Whiskey starts out like Scotch but gets filtered through charcoal, ruining it, so is Tennessee Whiskey basically bourbon filtered through charcoal, to the same effect.

We should start a new thread... But I agree... Calling old No.7 bourbon is the equivalent of calling Loch Dhu "Scotch". Both are like sucking on sweaty gym socks at best. Start up a thread if interested. I have some fun bourbons (and others) to share if interested.