What Wee Dram are you enjoying now?

[timd]

With respect, I'm afraid I couldn't disagree more. While Lagavulin 16 is a classic among classics, Laphroaig QC is arguably the best of the "standard" offerings from Laphroaig and a mighty fine whisky that many consider a classic as well. It's just a matter of mood, for me. But I find comparing most Islays a difficult and sometimes unfair exercise because, in many respects, it's like comparing apples to oranges when I do. Lagavulin and Laphroaig are entirely different creatures to me, just as Highland Park 12 and Talisker 10 would be. That's not to say that I don't have favorites and a pecking order when push comes to shove, but that's more because of personal preferences than one necessarily being better than another. Know what I mean?

I agree.

I love Laph CS - but also love Laga16. I drink a lot more Laphroaig, however, because of the price... and there's times I want that briny, smokey kick in the teeth from the CS.

Other times the elegance and power of Lagavulin is all I want!

Cost is a factor, but mood is a bigger factor.

That said, I'd take Laga 12 CS over any of them at any time!

[portwood]

Glendronach 12. Santa brought me this one because I had been wanting to try it. I have a tendency to find non-Islays boring, but there's plenty here to like. I'm enjoying it a lot and look forward to trying some of their older expressions next.

If the opportunity presents itself, try the 15 year old "Revival" - most people (myself included) consider it the best of the standard Glendronach range (12, 15, 18, 21).

[compliance]

If the opportunity presents itself, try the 15 year old "Revival" - most people (myself included) consider it the best of the standard Glendronach range (12, 15, 18, 21).

I saw that Ralphy named that his whisky of the year for this year too. I'll keep my eye out for it.

[portwood]

I saw that Ralphy named that his whisky of the year for this year too. I'll keep my eye out for it.

Just enjoyed a dram of the GD 15.
Bottle almost dry - good thing I have two more in the bunker (purchased before Ralfy's endorsement )

[jtexaslonestar]

Hitting a few Islays tonight during the game. Ardbeg 10, Lag 16 and Alligator. No complaints to be had. The Alligator is friggin' phenomenal.

[ChainWhip]

Hitting a few Islays tonight during the game. Ardbeg 10, Lag 16 and Alligator. No complaints to be had. The Alligator is friggin' phenomenal.

Love the 'Gator!

[Max Power]

Opened up Compass Box Spice Tree tonight. Digging it.

[Jono]

For Christmas I picked up the boxed twin pack of Old Pulteny 12 & 17 350 ml each. The 12 is good and the 17 is very good. A great way of
selling your product by giving the consumer an opportunity to buy two for basically the price of one.

[Yeti]

Well, the Vikings are putting in Joe Webb, and I'm afraid this might be my last game of the season...

started with a Glenfiddich 15 and have a pour of Glenfarclas 30 in front of me now. A Glenfarclas 1982 Family Cask will follow, and we'll see what the score is...

[Tennessee Dave]

Had my first Bowmore. I purchased the 12 year old. Bowmore is such a storied distiller. I have to admit this expression was a bit of a disappointment. Which Bowmore should I try?