Any Single Malt Fans?
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Not sure if anyone is a fan of single malt whiskey, but I recently discovered a little gem called Glenrothes. It's distilled in the Strathspey region, so there's less of a "peaty" taste. It's very smooth, smokey, and just a hint of sweet. Since it's a smaller distillery, each bottle is hand-signed.
I can pick up a bottle here for around $40 - $50 US, which is quite reasonable considering it's better than many o' bottle for ten times as much. Seriously, if you're a fan, do yourself a favor and pick up a bottle of this ambrosia. |
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I'm a big fan of the Islay single malts, which are heavily on the "peaty" side. Laphroaig is a great one that's easily available; it's like diving head-first into a peat bog. I have a bottle of Bruichladdich 3D "The Peat Proposal" that I haven't yet opened (see picture below). Of course, I don't limit myself to the Islays. I like to broaden my horizons.
I also am an enthusiast of single-malt Irish whiskeys. Most of the ones I prefer are never sold in the United States, so I have to purchase them on trips to Ireland. One of my favorites is Lockes. I just finished off my last bottle of 8-year-old Lockes last night, as a matter of fact, so now I guess I have to make a trip overseas to replenish my stock. |
Weel, I grew up in the US so the peaty flavor is a bit much yet. The only Islay I've had was either Laphroaig or Lagavulin, can't remember, and I wasn't all that fond. I'll have to give Locke's a try.
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If you find Locke's anywhere in the United States to give it a try, let me know. |
a wee bit o d dram,,,,
1st off, ok, I'll grant you Irish wiskey can be single malted; but those in the know, choose only Scotland for their single malts. Start w/ Highland Park, then perhaps a 12 yo Bowmar. When you're ready for the 'good' stuff move on to Glenmorangie. The 10 yo is nice, but try them all---I guarantee no disappointment. The recent new brews from Mcallum (yes I know that's not spelled right lol) are also quite nice. Near top o my list stands Oban. If you're on the cheap,,,ck out our local blend, Johnny Walker Green,,,
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I was bornin Scotland; my mother worked in a distillery and all of my family enjoy whisky. When I reached my teens, Grandfather would offer us our"morning" dram whilst the ladies drank coffee...my reccomdationis The Aberlour- a wonderful smooth dram.
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And just to be clear, I did not suggest that Irish single malts were better or worse than those from Scotland. Read my original post if there's any confusion. It's only a few above this one. |
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