What Wee Dram are you enjoying now?

[Gillman]

Talisker 10. Superb, rich, malty, phenolic yet creamy. I won't say malt whisky at its best trumps Kentucky's finest but it is in a different class, which I hope is not a heresy.

Gary

[flsean]

Laphroaig 10. I love this stuff. It has an ideal balance of peat reek, smoke and sweetness for me. I also have the quarter cask, 15 and 18 YO and I still prefer the ten to them.

I've been drinking a bit of my Caol Ila, Balvenie Doublewood and Ardbeg as well recently, but I still always seem to prefer my Laphroaig 10 when I am going to switch from bourbon to scotch.

[The Boozer]

Every once in a while one has got to break into the "good" stuff. Started with a little pour of Black Bottle as a starter. Moved up to Talisker 18yr (need more of this stuff), moved over to Caol Ila 18 yr (thank God I've got 3 bottles in the bunker) and am now working on a healthy pour of Caol Ila 12 yr. Funny... now all of a sudden its not such a tough work week. :cool:

TJ

[Lost Pollito]

I was lucky enough to try some of "The Last Drop" tonight. Just a delicious experience. :grin:

[JamesW]

Had a buddy over that usually only drinks bourbon. I started him with Ballantine's Finest to show him that bourbon is not the only value proposition, next up White Horse followed by Black Bottle, then on to Caol Ila 12, Talisker 10, Laphroaig QC, Bowmore 17, Ardberg Uiegadail, lastly Glenlivet Nadurra (not best for last but wanted to taste it...)

A pretty good Scotch night, I'm enjoying a last pour of Bunnahabhain 12 while watching the Olympics.

[The Boozer]

Had a buddy over that usually only drinks bourbon. I started him with Ballantine's Finest to show him that bourbon is not the only value proposition, next up White Horse followed by Black Bottle, then on to Caol Ila 12, Talisker 10, Laphroaig QC, Bowmore 17, Ardberg Uiegadail, lastly Glenlivet Nadurra (not best for last but wanted to taste it...)

A pretty good Scotch night, I'm enjoying a last pour of Bunnahabhain 12 while watching the Olympics.

James - that's one heck of a line up!!

[unclebunk]

Had a buddy over that usually only drinks bourbon. I started him with Ballantine's Finest to show him that bourbon is not the only value proposition, next up White Horse followed by Black Bottle, then on to Caol Ila 12, Talisker 10, Laphroaig QC, Bowmore 17, Ardberg Uiegadail, lastly Glenlivet Nadurra (not best for last but wanted to taste it...) A pretty good Scotch night, I'm enjoying a last pour of Bunnahabhain 12 while watching the Olympics.

James - that's one heck of a line up!!

More to the point, how are you feeling this morning, James?:grin: And what was the verdict with the bourbon-loving friend? Did he like the line-up? Caol Ila 12 and Laphroaig Cask Strength on deck for me tonight.

[Lost Pollito]

I was gifted some Nikka White today. Looking forward to enjoying this tonight.:grin:

[Lost Pollito]

I was gifted some Nikka White today. Looking forward to enjoying this tonight.:grin:

Well.... I thought I was drinking some of Islay's finest. Just salty, peaty and fantastic. Nice and fat in the mouth.. Wish they had an importer to the states.:cool:

[ErichPryde]

Every once in a while one has got to break into the "good" stuff. Started with a little pour of Black Bottle as a starter. Moved up to Talisker 18yr (need more of this stuff), moved over to Caol Ila 18 yr (thank God I've got 3 bottles in the bunker) and am now working on a healthy pour of Caol Ila 12 yr. Funny... now all of a sudden its not such a tough work week. :cool:

TJ

what does the black bottle typically run?

[The Boozer]

In MI about $26 /750 bottle. Not easy to find.

Tim

[Lost Pollito]

Sometimes you get a treat from a friend. I had A Glendronach 26 year old from '74, and some Dalmore . 26year old Stillmans dram. Both were fantastic. The Glen was bourbon wood, while the Dalmore was a lush sherry finish. The thing about nice scotch....It's delicious and mellow. :grin: Lot's of depth in both, but the sherry in the Dalmore was perfect. None of that rubber, none of that super sweet taste, just perfect. What a treat.:grin:

[AVB]

Actually the 26 yo Dalmore Stillman's Dram was the second release. The first was a 30 yo that had two things going against it. First it was much more popular than anticipated and second they didn't have enough to make another run, thus the 26 yo. There have also been 28 and 29 yo Dalmore Stillman's Dram releases but not another 30 yet.

Sometimes you get a treat from a friend. I had A Glendronach 26 year old from '74, and some Dalmore . 26year old Stillmans dram. Both were fantastic. :grin:

[Lost Pollito]

Well the 26 was awesome. I wish they'd put out some cask strength versions.

[AVB]

The whole Stillman's Dram line was done by Whyte & Mackay so that is who you should ask about cask strength versions.

[Lost Pollito]

A big non-thank you to the "nose"? Please Richard...we can handle cask, or at least non-chill. :cool:

[AVB]

At least Paterson did release some good versions of things you usually don't see at age. Tamnavulin, Tullibardine, Jura, Ben Wyvis and others.

[Lost Pollito]

Imagine them all uncut, and non-chill. I have dreams. :grin:

[JamesW]

More to the point, how are you feeling this morning, James?:grin: And what was the verdict with the bourbon-loving friend? Did he like the line-up? Caol Ila 12 and Laphroaig Cask Strength on deck for me tonight.

[MrAtomic]

I've been sipping at a 15-YO Signatory un-chill filtered Clynelish (92 proof). It's one of the palest whiskies I've seen -- even more so than Ardbeg 10. The flavor is terrific, but very delicate, with some nice saltiness and a little bit of vanilla sweetness. This is a whiskey that requires some attention. If I were drinking it while watching a movie or while talking to friends I think it'd almost disappear. I like it a lot, and would definitely try another bottling of Clynelish, especially if it were bottled at a higher proof.

Lately I've been really digging the briny single malts -- particularly this Clynelish and the Talisker 10 and 18. Does anyone have a recommendation for a similar sort of Scotch?

[JamesW]

I've been sipping at a 15-YO Signatory un-chill filtered Clynelish (92 proof). It's one of the palest whiskies I've seen -- even more so than Ardbeg 10. The flavor is terrific, but very delicate, with some nice saltiness and a little bit of vanilla sweetness. This is a whiskey that requires some attention. If I were drinking it while watching a movie or while talking to friends I think it'd almost disappear. I like it a lot, and would definitely try another bottling of Clynelish, especially if it were bottled at a higher proof.

Lately I've been really digging the briny single malts -- particularly this Clynelish and the Talisker 10 and 18. Does anyone have a recommendation for a similar sort of Scotch?

For Briny-ness I love Old Pultney 12. You can almost taste salt spray. One of my favorites. You can also try Highland Park 12 or 18.

[OscarV]

A splash of Cragganmore '89, neat.

[Josh]

Taking a swim 'round the Orkneys tonight with Highland Park 12.

[MrAtomic]

JamesW,

Thanks very much for the recommendation. I'm pretty sure I've seen a bottle of Pulteney 12 on a shelf around town. I'll post my thoughts. Oh, and HP 12/18 are definitely favorites. I've been leaning more towards the 12, as the price of the 18 climbs ever higher, but can't resist the 18 for too long.

[JamesW]

JamesW,

Thanks very much for the recommendation. I'm pretty sure I've seen a bottle of Pulteney 12 on a shelf around town. I'll post my thoughts. Oh, and HP 12/18 are definitely favorites. I've been leaning more towards the 12, as the price of the 18 climbs ever higher, but can't resist the 18 for too long.

I agree. The 18 is remarkably smooth but sometimes I just prefer the bite of the 12. It's the same with Talisker 10 and 18 for me.

Tonight I'm enjoying a vatting of Talisker 10 (2/3) and Caol Ila 12 (1/3)

Very nice.