ChainWhip Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Ah. It seems that I've been wrong on that one for even longer...I'm a dolt...good grief...Thanks again. Amazin', the things I learn on SB!! :toast:Dolt? Hardly... But in general, I've learned so much from SB in the short time I've been hanging out here - I learn something new just about everyday it seems.Also, thanks to the SBr's who were generous in sharing knowledge & samples that helped me gain a better understanding of FWOTM's, BOTM's (and other whiskies) to inform my palate of what it is I like/dislike in my glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 LMAO! Can't help w/ the *stein debate, but here's congener:http://www.pronouncehow.com/english/congener_pronunciation (Useful for ESL students like myself) That clearly isn't correct! You need to use an SSL* program! *Southern as a second language... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 That clearly isn't correct! You need to use an SSL* program!*Southern as a second language...You say SSL and I think Secure Sockets Layer... LMAO!I grew up in New Orleans - not really the "South" but close enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronWF Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 In case you were wondering how to pronounce "Caol Ila"That whole series is brilliant. It's a pity we don't have anything like it for American whiskey, though pity is a strong word, and I consider it more of an opportunity... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeti Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 That whole series is brilliant. It's a pity we don't have anything like it for American whiskey, though pity is a strong word, and I consider it more of an opportunity...I'll bring a lighting kit to Bardstown in April and we can film you pronouncing everything you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronWF Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 I'll bring a lighting kit to Bardstown in April and we can film you pronouncing everything you want.Way ahead of ya Josh... If I do make it to Bardstown in April and you bring your kit, I bet we could brainstorm a good deal of stuff to put on film! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyOldKyDram Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Drunk Bourbon History should still be a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronWF Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Drunk Bourbon History should still be a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronWF Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I had a nice pour of the sauternes finished CI I mentioned earlier in the thread last night, and man did I enjoy it. I have a CS 1B 7yo that I have yet to open, perhaps I'll have to do so this week. A lot of malts are quite oily at CS and UCF (ok so this goes for whiskey in general), and CI is no exception; this one is brimming with luxurious, oily goodness. I had a taste from the 7yo in the store that convinced me to buy it, and it has the same oiliness.High quality malts at young ages are a real blessing on my wallet in a world full of well-aged whisky that has a tendency to break the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDew Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I had a nice pour of the sauternes finished CI I mentioned earlier in the thread last night, and man did I enjoy it. I have a CS 1B 7yo that I have yet to open, perhaps I'll have to do so this week. A lot of malts are quite oily at CS and UCF (ok so this goes for whiskey in general), and CI is no exception; this one is brimming with luxurious, oily goodness. I had a taste from the 7yo in the store that convinced me to buy it, and it has the same oiliness.High quality malts at young ages are a real blessing on my wallet in a world full of well-aged whisky that has a tendency to break the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 NAS Caol Ila "Natural Cask Strength" @ 58% (thx to the generous SB'r for the sample) - wow this is a stunner... I'm starting to understand the appeal of young CI.I think I might prefer this to the Lagavulin 12's I've tasted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBob Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Is that the stitchelle reserve? I am not a fan of peat, but like whats behind the 12 yr caol ila, just not sure if i want to drop $100+ on a nas scotch without some solid sb reccomendations... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Is that the stitchelle reserve? I am not a fan of peat, but like whats behind the 12 yr caol ila, just not sure if i want to drop $100+ on a nas scotch without some solid sb reccomendations...The Natural Cask Strength line is typically peated I believe. The NAS Stitchell Reserve is the newest version of the unpeated line (although it still has light wisps of smoke and peat) but I haven't seen it for under $100. Prior to that the last unpeated version in 2012 was unusual because it was a 14yo from ex-sherry casks. 2011 was a more typical but well reviewed 12yo ex bourbon cask version. Both were at or below $100 if you can still find them at MSRP. Or find them at all for that matter!I would buy them if I saw them at or near $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 on the 2010 12yo unpeated CI. I think they are all at cask strength. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Is that the stitchelle reserve? I am not a fan of peat, but like whats behind the 12 yr caol ila, just not sure if i want to drop $100+ on a nas scotch without some solid sb reccomendations... Negative DrBob. Mine came from a 200ml sample from a generous SB'r: Link to this bottle in WhiskyBase: http://www.whiskybase.com/whisky/33773 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts