What Wee Dram are you enjoying now?

[unclebunk]

Hard to beat Redbreast 12. It truly is outstanding and unique, even among Irish whiskies.

[Chu'Wuti]

I had some Jura 16yr the other night while having dinner. I was very disappointed as it tasted very strong of vanilla. I assume it was mostly first-fill bourbon barrels because that is what it reminded me of.

Were my tastebuds messed up by the food, or are my tasting impressions correct?

Well, maybe both of our tastebuds are off. I do not care for Jura at all, though I've tried it three times.

But then, I'm a Laphroaig/Lagavulin/Talisker/Ardbeg fan--not all at once, of course, but I love the peaty, smoky, deep, rich flavors they offer. Guess my tastebuds are just fine, because put any of those side-by-side with a Jura and Jura loses every time! Maybe I'm just prejudiced, and maybe your tastebuds are just fine, too.

Mmmm . . . I feel a wee dram calling me!

[The Boozer]

Little bit of Laphroiag 18 year.
Great stuff
I thank Oscar for the tip on this gem!

[birdman1099]

A picture is worth a thousand words...





The Glen Grant 1967 and the Bowmore 30 was awesome.... Drams of the night !!!!


we also had some bourbon. See the "what bourbon are you drinking" to see....

[Megawatt]

Nice lineup, Birdman! How was that Amrut?

[unclebunk]

Johnnie Walker Black by the fire last night. Always a delicious dram!

[birdman1099]

Nice lineup, Birdman! How was that Amrut?

The Amrut was great. we put it up with the Laph 18.... but not as good as the Glan Grant 36 or the Springbank 12/100.

[Megawatt]

I'm having an early dram of Glen Garioch 12 single Highland malt. This is the new version, 48%, non-chillfiltered. According to the website they have added first-fill sherry to the cask selection.

The nose is very interesting, with raisin and strong herbal notes. On the palate it is rich and malty with lively ripe fruit, becoming nice and bitter with some balancing cocoa and coffee. Long, fruity finish.

[ggilbertva]

Was visiting a friend and enjoyed some sample drams of:

Macallan 25 year Gran Reserva
Macallan 15 year
Springbank 10, 12 and 30 year
Balvenie 12 year Founders Reserve
Anchentoshan 21 year
Royal Lochnager Selected Reserve

My fav was the Royal Lochnager which contained a blend of Scotch up to 45 years old. Rich and delicious.

[JamesW]

Balvenie 12, Bowmore 12, Lagavulin 16.