Straightbourbon.com Forums - Foreign Whiskey http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/ If it calls itself Whisk(e)y, and was made outside the USA ... en Fri, 24 May 2013 21:55:17 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/images/styles/UndergroundStyle/misc/rss.png Straightbourbon.com Forums - Foreign Whiskey http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/ Scottish Pronounciations - Online Audio Resource http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20108-Scottish-Pronounciations-Online-Audio-Resource&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 22:35:36 GMT I saw this on the Malt Maniacs FB page posted by Olivier Oscari: http://www.dcs.ed.ac.uk/home/jhb/whisky/pronounc.html Pretty good stuff for... I saw this on the Malt Maniacs FB page posted by Olivier Oscari:

http://www.dcs.ed.ac.uk/home/jhb/whisky/pronounc.html

Pretty good stuff for those of us not native to Scotland. ]]> Foreign Whiskey ChainWhip http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20108-Scottish-Pronounciations-Online-Audio-Resource What is the worst scotch you ever tasted? http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20077-What-is-the-worst-scotch-you-ever-tasted&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 23:55:31 GMT I've had more foul scotches than foul bourbons.

The worst?

Johnny Walker Red Label. Bilgewater mixed with Ethenol is better. ]]> Foreign Whiskey Alden http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20077-What-is-the-worst-scotch-you-ever-tasted Glenmorangie 10? Just another Glen? http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20071-Glenmorangie-10-Just-another-Glen&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 01:41:41 GMT I've had Glenfiddich and Glenlivet, quite a lot. While they are both respectible SMSs they are not in the same league as some of the peaty Islays and etc.

I've not tried Glenmorangie, but I see they are one of the biggest distilleries.

Is Glenmorangie just another version of the typical Glen scotch? ]]> Foreign Whiskey Alden http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20071-Glenmorangie-10-Just-another-Glen Four new Macallans http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20065-Four-new-Macallans&goto=newpost Fri, 17 May 2013 22:53:30 GMT 1824 series. These sound really good! http://www.edinburghfoody.com/2013/05/17/introducing-the-1824-series-four-new-the-macallan-whiskies/ 1824 series. These sound really good!

http://www.edinburghfoody.com/2013/0...llan-whiskies/ ]]> Foreign Whiskey Alden http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20065-Four-new-Macallans The Macallan 12? http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20047-The-Macallan-12&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 19:44:29 GMT Any opinions on this one? Any opinions on this one? ]]> Foreign Whiskey Alden http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20047-The-Macallan-12 <![CDATA[Aberlour A'bundadh?]]> http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20046-Aberlour-A-bundadh&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 19:43:45 GMT Any opinions on this one? Any opinions on this one? ]]> Foreign Whiskey Alden http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?20046-Aberlour-A-bundadh And the Prince of Wales favorite scotch is... http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19978-And-the-Prince-of-Wales-favorite-scotch-is&goto=newpost Sun, 05 May 2013 22:10:01 GMT Laphroig (http://www.luxist.com/2008/06/05/prince-charles-visits-laphroaig-confirms-royal-warrant/) - was there ever any doubt? :) Laphroig - was there ever any doubt? :) ]]> Foreign Whiskey Alden http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19978-And-the-Prince-of-Wales-favorite-scotch-is Highland Park 12 notes http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19966-Highland-Park-12-notes&goto=newpost Fri, 03 May 2013 01:46:18 GMT This is my first taste of this one, and I'm not an expert at this, neither am I a total novice. This is what I get:

Ocean
Honey
Leather
Iodine
Band aids
and waaaaay at the end, smoky burned peat (which is also where the Band aids flavor seems to originate)

It's all very balanced and quite interesting. Not a peat monster at all. Absolutely nothing like bourbon or rye.

I really like HP 12. This might become a staple :) ]]> Foreign Whiskey Alden http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19966-Highland-Park-12-notes Heebeegeebees http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19955-Heebeegeebees&goto=newpost Thu, 02 May 2013 12:47:54 GMT I'm starting this thread simply to get to the next one. Scrolling down, I noticed that there are (were, now ;)) 666 threads on this Dark Side Whiskey forum. Figgers, don't it? :D
Plus, I enjoyed that Ardbeg Alligator way too much at the Gazebo over the weekend. I just don't like the direction this is taking... :skep:


There...667. I feel much better...

:fish2::fish2::fish2::fish2::fish2:: ]]> Foreign Whiskey smokinjoe http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19955-Heebeegeebees Glendronach 15yr Sherry Cask Old Label? http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19936-Glendronach-15yr-Sherry-Cask-Old-Label&goto=newpost Tue, 30 Apr 2013 03:26:33 GMT Found a couple of these priced in the $40 range. Not much of a scotch drinker but I was gifted a bottle of Glendronach 15yr PX Sherry cask at... Found a couple of these priced in the $40 range. Not much of a scotch drinker but I was gifted a bottle of Glendronach 15yr PX Sherry cask at Christmas that I am currently enjoying.

Anyways, found it on the LA Whisky Society website and the reviews seem mixed. It apparently is discontinued as well, anyone around her had some recently, thoughts?

here is a pic, thanks!

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Is there a huge difference in the flavor of the 18 vs the 15? What is your opinion?

There is a huge difference in price. About $50.00 here. ]]> Foreign Whiskey Alden http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19915-Top-Shelf-Scotch-Highland-Park-18-VS-15 Which Water of Life Did You Purchase Today - Spring 2013 ... http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19914-Which-Water-of-Life-Did-You-Purchase-Today-Spring-2013&goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:50:59 GMT Another long thread that needed to be closed so here is a new fresh What Foreign Whisk(e)y did you purchase thread. Myself, probably will regret... Another long thread that needed to be closed so here is a new fresh What Foreign Whisk(e)y did you purchase thread.

Myself, probably will regret it at the huge price tag, but just took ownership of a Port Ellen 12th Annual and a Lagavulin 21 year. We'll see if they are worth it, eventually. Also a Balvenie 17 year Peated Cask, not too impressed so far in that. ]]> Foreign Whiskey Virus_Of_Life http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19914-Which-Water-of-Life-Did-You-Purchase-Today-Spring-2013 What Wee Dram Are You Enjoying Now - Spring 2013 ... http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19913-What-Wee-Dram-Are-You-Enjoying-Now-Spring-2013&goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:47:37 GMT It was long time to close that huge thread and start a new one, so I'll start it off with what I had last night.

A little taste of Ardbeg Corryvreckan, followed by some Caol Ila Cask Strength (Distillery bottling) which is pretty much my go to favorate CS other than Uigea maybe. And then had some St. Magdalene 19 year which I just don't get, maybe my pallate isn't sophisticated enough yet, but I just don't see what Johannes saw in this whisky to be one of his all time favorites. Hopefully as I experience more SM I'll better appreciate things I don't pick up yet. ]]> Foreign Whiskey Virus_Of_Life http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19913-What-Wee-Dram-Are-You-Enjoying-Now-Spring-2013 Poitin, Poteen or Potcheen? http://www.straightbourbon.com/forums/showthread.php?19902-Poitin-Poteen-or-Potcheen&goto=newpost Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:38:13 GMT Whatever the heck you want to call it I had my first sighting of a bottle in Atlanta recently. Attachment 15220... Whatever the heck you want to call it I had my first sighting of a bottle in Atlanta recently.


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At $32 I haven't decided if I should splurge on it or not. This particular version is reportedly made from Whey and is at a very healthy "farmer's strength" of 120 proof.

I was spoiled a bit on St. Paddys by a bottle of Glendalough Poitin direct from Ireland that I would buy if I could get my hands on it. It is at a lower proof and is a barley malt mashbill aged in new Irish oak for a short time according to the website so it is not a typical version. But it was quite good with some real nice malty sweetness to balance the youth.

I would also like to try the Cooley Poitin which is new make whiskey using a single pot still recipe like Redbreast and the Teeling Poitin which is a blend of grain and malt mashbill.
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