What Wee Dram are you enjoying now?

[ebo]

Caol Ila 12 is the pour of the evening.

[JamesW]

Started with Ballantines, then Glen Breton, Woodford Reserve, and now Pappy 15.

[Megawatt]

Started with Ballantines, then Glen Breton, Woodford Reserve, and now Pappy 15.

How'd you like the Breton? I'm hoping to get the little bottle of 17 year old icewine-finished cask strength for Christmas.

[Vosgar]

Finally got around to opening an Ardbeg Alligator tonight and I don't think it's going to last very long. Should've bought more than 2 bottles :banghead:

[clingman71]

Found a long lost, misplaced Isles of Scotland Collection gift box. 3 x 200 ml bottles of Talisker, Caol Ila, and Lagavulin. Doing a small tasting of each, I was really into Single Malts before my love of bourbon took hold.

[Pastor Bourbon]

Since the bourbon forums have a thread like this, I thought it would be nice to have one for my fellow malt advocates.

I'm not drinking it right now or even soon; but I'm enjoying it already. In 10 years or so I may open my bottle No. 124 of 248 bottles of Aberfeldy 18yo signature whisky bottled for the retirement of Chris Anderson who blended Aberfeldy for 37 years.

My wife and I stopped by "Dewars World Of Whisky" on our way up to the Great Glen last year while on long-service leave. A whisky mania came over me for the first time in my life and I grabbed the bottle.

How long should one wait... the folks who sold it to me said it would turn into gold if I waited until many had consumed theirs. I keep going and checking the bottle; but so far it's just the beautiful honey amber colour that it was when I bought it.

Can drinking gold hurt you??? Maybe I'd better drink it before it gets that far. LOL

[BigRich]

I tapped into the Springbank 10 Year 100 Proof last night. Mmmmmmmm.

[Clavius]

Enjoying a bit of Johnnie Walker Black Label tonight. I'm trying to get into the scotches a bit more and learn more about them as well. I love the flavors in scotch however I think my problem lies with the fact that most are only 80 proof. And I tend to like the higher proof bourbons for some reason.

[Megawatt]

Enjoying a bit of Johnnie Walker Black Label tonight. I'm trying to get into the scotches a bit more and learn more about them as well. I love the flavors in scotch however I think my problem lies with the fact that most are only 80 proof. And I tend to like the higher proof bourbons for some reason.

I often find myself falling into the trap of "higher proof = higher quality." However I find that by ruling out whiskies below a certain proof, I risk missing out on some wonderful experiences. A good example is Aberfeldy 12 year old, which is one of the tastiest Scotches I've had in a while and is 80 proof.

[bgast1]

Ardbeg 10 years old

[BigRich]

Enjoying a bit of Johnnie Walker Black Label tonight. I'm trying to get into the scotches a bit more and learn more about them as well. I love the flavors in scotch however I think my problem lies with the fact that most are only 80 proof. And I tend to like the higher proof bourbons for some reason.

Whether because I by them that way or water them that way, I tend to drink and enjoy scotch a lower proof than bourbon. To me something about the bourbon flavors, mouth feel, etc. just hold up better at higher proofs.

[Brisko]

I had some Springbank 10/100 proof followed by what's proving to be a pretty nice bottle of Highland Park 12. The sherry in the HP is usually fairly muted but it really shows itself when you compare it to the Springbank (the 100 pf is all-ex-bourbon matured, I believe).

[moose]

In a battle of a couple of the 12 year old Glens'... Glenfiddich, and and Glenlivet, both fairly light and easy going, but still offer that drying, lingering finish that I love in scotch, neither is very complex, both offer some light fruit flavors, some pear and apricot is present. I can see myself adding both of these to the rotation of whisky's.

[Virus_Of_Life]

In a battle of a couple of the 12 year old Glens'... Glenfiddich, and and Glenlivet, both fairly light and easy going, but still offer that drying, lingering finish that I love in scotch, neither is very complex, both offer some light fruit flavors, some pear and apricot is present. I can see myself adding both of these to the rotation of whisky's.

I think the Fiddich 15 year is much better than the 12, but all respectable to my fairly new Scotch pallette.

Last night I was enjoying some Laproaig Caideas which is wonderful, Caol Ila Cask Strength another gem and Talisker 57 North which is the best whisk(e)y I've had in a while!

Merry Christmas!!

[ebo]

I'm sipping a little Auchentoshan Three Wood this evening. Almost gone. Have to get a new bottle.

[TomH]

Just got home from an evening of church services and then a visit to the grandson to see him discover Santa in the act (excellently portrayed by a fellow SB'er). Only one way to end the evening....a pour of Laphroiag 30 YO.

[Megawatt]

I'm sipping a little Auchentoshan Three Wood this evening. Almost gone. Have to get a new bottle.

Just tried this recently. Found it quite nice. The heavy sherry adds much depth to the light malt.

[BigRich]

I finished off my old bottle of Macallan Elegancia last night.

[Dramiel McHinson]

After much New Years celebration with friends and family, I ended the evening in a comfortable chair with a ringside seat to view all of the illicit fireworks lighting up the county. I ended the year with a healthy pour of Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban and a wicked chocolate brownie.

[Clavius]

Well I ran out of Laphroaig 10yr. Guess I'll have to settle for Ardbeg 10yr until I can find another bottle of the Laphroaig.

[Eth3rStrik3r]

After enjoying some bourbon earlier, I decided to pop open a bottle I had from a while ago of Glenlivet 18. I've had the 12 year before, but this stuff is just fantasic.

[bad_scientist]

Had the 2010 Caol Ila Unpeated. At 65% ABV, it's smooooooth. Tastes almost exactly like Springbank 10 100 proof. Oh wait, what, Springbank is $20 cheaper? Well, what about diluting the Caol Ila to the same proof? Oh, fuddle duddles, there goes everything except the vanilla. Mr. Bartender, I'll stick with the Springer!

Relatives, though, if you're reading, an unpeated Caol Ila would make a great birthday gift

[BigRich]

I started last night with Glenlivet 15 and finished with Springbank 10/100

[Brisko]

I fell asleep on the couch with a glass of Springbank 10/100 in my hand. Woke up, finished that off, and had a HP 12 nightcap.

[sob0728]

Laphroaig 10, it is very nice.