What Wee Dram are you enjoying now?

I've been sipping at a 15-YO Signatory un-chill filtered Clynelish (92 proof). It's one of the palest whiskies I've seen -- even more so than Ardbeg 10. The flavor is terrific, but very delicate, with some nice saltiness and a little bit of vanilla sweetness. This is a whiskey that requires some attention. If I were drinking it while watching a movie or while talking to friends I think it'd almost disappear. I like it a lot, and would definitely try another bottling of Clynelish, especially if it were bottled at a higher proof.

Lately I've been really digging the briny single malts -- particularly this Clynelish and the Talisker 10 and 18. Does anyone have a recommendation for a similar sort of Scotch?

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Originally Posted by MrAtomic

I've been sipping at a 15-YO Signatory un-chill filtered Clynelish (92 proof). It's one of the palest whiskies I've seen -- even more so than Ardbeg 10. The flavor is terrific, but very delicate, with some nice saltiness and a little bit of vanilla sweetness. This is a whiskey that requires some attention. If I were drinking it while watching a movie or while talking to friends I think it'd almost disappear. I like it a lot, and would definitely try another bottling of Clynelish, especially if it were bottled at a higher proof.

Lately I've been really digging the briny single malts -- particularly this Clynelish and the Talisker 10 and 18. Does anyone have a recommendation for a similar sort of Scotch?

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For Briny-ness I love Old Pultney 12. You can almost taste salt spray. One of my favorites. You can also try Highland Park 12 or 18.

A splash of Cragganmore '89, neat.

Taking a swim 'round the Orkneys tonight with Highland Park 12.

JamesW,

Thanks very much for the recommendation. I'm pretty sure I've seen a bottle of Pulteney 12 on a shelf around town. I'll post my thoughts. Oh, and HP 12/18 are definitely favorites. I've been leaning more towards the 12, as the price of the 18 climbs ever higher, but can't resist the 18 for too long.

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JamesW,

Thanks very much for the recommendation. I'm pretty sure I've seen a bottle of Pulteney 12 on a shelf around town. I'll post my thoughts. Oh, and HP 12/18 are definitely favorites. I've been leaning more towards the 12, as the price of the 18 climbs ever higher, but can't resist the 18 for too long.

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I agree. The 18 is remarkably smooth but sometimes I just prefer the bite of the 12. It's the same with Talisker 10 and 18 for me.

Tonight I'm enjoying a vatting of Talisker 10 (2/3) and Caol Ila 12 (1/3)

Very nice.

Tonight, I'm tasting some of Glenrothes Select Reserve. NAS, but I'd peg it around 10-12 years.

Definitely a hint of orange rind, a pinch of clove, and a nutty, yeasty dry Sherry note.

For the record, this whisky has been matured in both American and Spanish Oak.

I had been enjoying Tomatin 12-year, but that has all but completely disappeared from the store shelves in a very short time...

On to another mixing of 50% Talisker 10, 30% Caol Ila, and 20% Laphroaig QC. Marvelous combination! Spicy, smokey, works great!

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Originally Posted by JamesW

On to another mixing of 50% Talisker 10, 30% Caol Ila, and 20% Laphroaig QC. Marvelous combination! Spicy, smokey, works great!

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I'd like to know what adding a heavy, sherried malt, like Aberlour or Macallan, would do to such a blend...

Cracked open a bottle of JW Blk that I got for Christmas.