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Post by Rick in NWArk on Nov 19, 2014 19:05:43 GMT
I've tried a few Scotches over the past few years. It started when the wife and I went to Nova Scotia for our honeymoon and we got to tour the Glenora Distillery -- the only single malt distillery in North America (at the time). Their 15 year was very smooth. More knowledgeable friends suggest trying to find a Glen Rothes 92, but that may be all gone now Any recommendations? (this is Astronomy related because its getting cold here and I need something to keep the belly warm!)
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Post by Dragon Man on Nov 20, 2014 7:22:06 GMT
It doesn't have to be Astronomy related in 'The Den' Sorry, I can't help Rick. I don't drink. Haven't for around 27 years now. And even back when I did I only ever tried Scotch Whiskey once and it was horrible
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Post by davy on Nov 20, 2014 20:20:46 GMT
Used to like a wee goldie, when I was 17 I was put right off them..my gaffer took me out for Christmas lunch and wee had rather a few half tumblers of the stuff..lunch came steak pie, mashed potatoes ( totties in Scotland) and cabbage, well im a fussy eater and don't do totties and defo dont do cabbage...but my gaffer being a big bloke told me he's paying so im eating it..forced it down but I wasn't down long..was giving it bert and hughy all over the place in jig time..the smell of whisky reminds me of that day.and I still heave with the thought of it..
moral of the story. .leave the greens for cows n sheep.
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Post by Rick in NWArk on Nov 21, 2014 3:15:09 GMT
I'm right there with ya, Davy... just not a veggie guy, much to my wife's dismay.
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Post by johnno on Nov 21, 2014 14:52:40 GMT
Not a scotch drinker as such, but if I was going to buy a bottle it would be any single malt and not the blended one's, they're a bit to rough for me. or instead of splashing out on a single malt what about a 'hot toddy' blended whisky not 'single malt whisky', hot water [about the same temp as a cup of coffee] and one or two spoons of sugar to your taste, that should warm your cockles and the rest of you.
have you seen the price of some of them bottles of Glenroths, I'd have to take out a mortgage to buy a bottle
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Post by Rick in NWArk on Nov 21, 2014 19:16:32 GMT
I've had some hot toddys that have hit the spot for sure. Probably a better solution for a cold observing night than scotch Too many wires to trip over, haha. J/k... all in moderation. I got the wife a Kerug and I found out that they have hot cocoa cups in addition to coffee (I'm not a coffee drinker).
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Post by fondofchips on Sept 19, 2015 23:36:45 GMT
I'm a recent convert to the Single Malt and my favourite so far is the Glenlivet 15 year old French Oak cask version. I'm currently having a wee dram of Jura Superstition, a peaty/smoky whisky which is very nice. The Jura has a nice 'nose' to it the smell is as good as the drinking. Went to Scotland recently, visited the Old Pulteney distillery at Wick brought 2 limited editon bottles back, 'Ducansby Head' & 'Navigator', had a really nice tour as there was only the 2 of us and the guide. Went over to the Orkney Islands and bought Tomintoul Speyside Glenlivet 14yo & Tullibardine 228 a single malt matured in ex wine casks. So I have a good selection now and enough to last me around 2/3 years. Really good on a cold stargazing night. Whisky matured in ex Bourbon casks is usually a very light colour, (in the USA the Bourbon casks can only be used once by law) and when matured in ex wine casks it is darker, looking more like wine. If you want more info try this site - www.maltmadness.com/whisky/distilleries/ I can recommend the beginners guide, it has made me much more confident purchasing a good single malt. Check out the best whisky list - www.maltmadness.com/malt-whisky/best-whisky.html That's Rick kept out of mischief for at least a week....... Bottoms up! Cheers, Harry.
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Post by davy on Sept 20, 2015 7:33:58 GMT
Hi harry. Glad to hear you enjoy a part of Scotland, im a non drinker but have a tipple and fond passion for scotlands other national drink irn bru..not saying i havent drank whiskey i just sickend my self with it as a teenager..start young on the hard stuff up here lol. Unfortunately i started on the likes of bells whisky and famous grouse..the smell of it brings back not good memories of being ill with it. This is a shame as I have been told by drinkers of the single malt ..i missed out on the good stuff and they have a passion to try as many different types and makes..its good listening them describe the taste and different smells.good luck on your sampling and dont trip over your pier.
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Post by Rick in NWArk on Sept 23, 2015 13:29:55 GMT
Thanks for the links Harry!
I definitely could use a beginner's guide! I'd say I'm a very casual sipper, haha! Still, if I'm going to have a wee bit, I want it to be good!
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