What Wee Dram are you enjoying now?

[boss302]

Dailuaine is an active producer and did about 3,000,000 liters last year mostly for Johnnie Walker blends. Glen Elgin is supposed to return to these shores in 2010 but that was in doubt due to the high demand in Asia and now the economic conditions. Their 12 yo is outstanding IMO.

Your Pebble Beach is most likely Glenrothes from the tidbits of info I've picked up. If you want to narrow it down yourself then you can eliminate Balvenie since they almost never sell to the independents. That is pretty much true of Glenfiddich also.

I posted a breakdown of the regions here if you care to look.

Not bad, sir. The only mistake I wish to point out is that Dalwhinnie is not part of upper Speyside-- if you check out the Classic Malts website, you can see that it is WELL southwest of Speyside, well into the midlands, I believe.

And it's spelled TeanINich! We cannot suppose short, easy spellings when it comes to anything Scots-Gaelic!

Otherwise, that is a pretty comprehensive list!

Anyway, I picked those particular distilleries in my previous post, because if you check out this LINK, you can see the single malts that Lombard is selling as part of their "Jewels of Scotland" collection-- which looks like a fairly credible answer to DiaGeo's "Rare Malts" collection.

That's why Glen Grant and Mortlach jumped out at me.

If it is Glenrothes, though, I certainly won't complain-- they are a top-tier Speyside distillery-- one that doesn't get enough love, IMHO.

[Lost Pollito]

Boss, Mortlach at 17 years has never let me down. Look for independent bottlers such as g&m or signatory, and you will not be disappointed.

[Megawatt]

I'm enjoying some Jameson now. I had previously thought this whisky to be virtually tasteless, but now I can appreciate the subtlety of the Irish style. There are soft apricot flavours with woody notes. Nothing groundbreaking but pleasant and mild; very relaxing stuff to drink after work.

[JamesW]

Glenlivet Nadurra (which is excellent) and now some Talisker 10.

[Luna56]

Started out the evening with a newly cracked bottle of Balvenie SB15.

Not quite as boldly flavored as some I've had recently, it is still a superior dram.

Have moved on to bourbon for the evening, but Balvenie may close it out. Beautiful stuff.

Cheers!

[Megawatt]

Started out the evening with a newly cracked bottle of Balvenie SB15.

Not quite as boldly flavored as some I've had recently, it is still a superior dram.

Have moved on to bourbon for the evening, but Balvenie may close it out. Beautiful stuff.

Cheers!

Excellent whisky there. It's unfortunate that my bottle is almost empty, but I sure made it last a long time! It is indeed subtle but still quite complex, find.

Had a (free) glass of Cragganmore 12 today with lunch. Very tasty stuff, with dry, herbal tones balancing the malty sweetness. It's on my hit list now :cool:

[Megawatt]

My second-last glass of Longmorn 15. Let us all shed a tear for this dear, departed whisky.

[Lost Pollito]

I'll shed a tear with you. Maybe 2 more poors left in my Longmorn 21. What a great malt. When I drink Chivas, it just jumps above everything else in the blend.

[Megawatt]

I'll shed a tear with you. Maybe 2 more poors left in my Longmorn 21. What a great malt. When I drink Chivas, it just jumps above everything else in the blend.

[TBoner]

Having some Ardbeg 10. My last bottle purchased before the price bump, which sadly may have priced it out of my range.

Longmorn 15 was indeed one of the great values in malt. I bought the last 4 bottles I could find locally. There is no finer nose in single malt, and perhaps none in all of whiskey.

Regards,

Tim

[Megawatt]

Having some Ardbeg 10. My last bottle purchased before the price bump, which sadly may have priced it out of my range.

Longmorn 15 was indeed one of the great values in malt. I bought the last 4 bottles I could find locally. There is no finer nose in single malt, and perhaps none in all of whiskey.

Regards,

Tim

Ah, so it's not just around here that it jumped in price. Was $77, now $99. I never got to try it...

[LeoDLion]

Just opened a bottle of Glenlivet Nadura. Hmmm. Its been a while I have this bottle. There is depth and a hint of sherry. Goes down very well.

[Megawatt]

I just cracked my Arran Malt Tokaji finish. It's bottled at 110 proof. Very hot without water. I don't care what people say; this one needs water to bring it to life. Sweet and fruity on the nose; orange and vanilla. Big and sweet on the palate, with some spice. The finish is somewhat bitter. An interesting dram. The Tokaji Aszu finish is not quite as obvious as sherry or port.

[JamesW]

Over the last week I've been up in Canada where booze is pricey (ask Megawatt) and so I brought along plenty of Talisker 18, Talisker 10, Glenlivet Nadurra, Old Pulteney 12 and some bourbon to keep me warm. The Talisker 18 has been fantastic in terms of spicy finishes and the Old Pulteney 12 has been a nice one to offer friends not particular about their whiskey (not that the OP12 isn't fantastic but it's great whiskey and inexpensive so I don't mind spreading it around). The Nadurra has been wonderful for finishing out the evening as well. I can't wait to get home so I can hit some of my other offerings.... I really miss my Ardberg 10 and Lagavulin 16 right now!

Happy Holidays!

[JamesW]

Ah, so it's not just around here that it jumped in price. Was $77, now $99. I never got to try it...

Are those Canadian $? Ardberg 10 was on sale before I went on vacation for $50 (from $57) here in Massachusetts. I'd hate to see that one rise over $60- $65 (or any amount for that matter).

[Megawatt]

Are those Canadian $? Ardberg 10 was on sale before I went on vacation for $50 (from $57) here in Massachusetts. I'd hate to see that one rise over $60- $65 (or any amount for that matter).

Those are Canadian dollars, but it's expensive in any currency. I thought it was pricey at $77.

[boss302]

I think this may have something to do with the fact that Ardbeg was mothballed until just a few years ago. The prices may be reflecting the fact that the old stock is running out.

[JamesW]

Those are Canadian dollars, but it's expensive in any currency. I thought it was pricey at $77.

I might just bunker a few if that's the case.

[Megawatt]

Chivas Regal 12. Everyone likes to diss this stuff, but I'm enjoying the heck out of it right now. The sweet Speyside character is well represented, with a whiff of smoke in the background. The grain holds it all together without dominating as in cheaper blends.

[JamesW]

Had a few Old Pulteney 12's tonight. Now on to bourbon (ORVW 10/107)

[JamesW]

Polished off the Old Pulteney 12 with 2 generous pours. What a great valued whiskey that one is.

[Dramiel McHinson]

It seemed the right time so I opened with a Balvenie Portwood 21 slid over to Royal Salute 21 and finished off with a Glenmorangie Original.

[Megawatt]

It seemed the right time so I opened with a Balvenie Portwood 21 slid over to Royal Salute 21 and finished off with a Glenmorangie Original.

How do you find the Portwood 21?

[smokinjoe]

How do you find the Portwood 21?

I would start in a liquor store.

Sorry.

I'm not much of a scotch guy, but I have enjoyed the Glenmorangie Portwood Finish in the past. Would it and the Portwood 21 be similar?

[JamesW]

Started with Laga 16, Ardberg 10, and now back to finish off my bottle of Laga.