The Scotch Thread

[Chunkah]

Let's focus in scotch here as it most certainly deserves its own thread as it is truly the nectar of the God's.

 

Picked up these today. I'm a big GlenDronach fan and have never seen the Port Wood local to me so that was an easy choice. The Octomore; I sampled Edition 7.1 about a month ago at a whisky tasting and it was incredible; blow your socks off stuff. Today took me out of state and through New Hampshire. I did a quick search of the inventory of the State Liquor Store I'd be passing on my way to Maine, and they had 6 different editions available. After reading some online reviews I settled on Edition 12.2. Pours to commence shortly.

[pakalolo]

Nectar my good man , fecking nectar. 

[MitchellNJ]

DoubleWood

[Hacker]

I had a chance to try this one a 21 yr, very good. The double is the one I always seem to gravitate to

[Kings over Queens]

I don't drink scotch much anymore, but when I did, Scapa was my favorite single malt.  Very peaty but was a little difficult to find.  About $80 if I recall.

 

For blends, Chivas was always good. 

[Chunkah]

This was a bit underwhelming yesterday. Not sure if I was a bit off or what, so I'll try another taste in a bit. Almost too smooth, and not enough peat. 

 

[Chunkah]

Out-friggin-standing. They have 2 bottles left in that store. I'll pick them up on my next trip up to Maine if they're still there. 

 

[Chunkah]

Today's first pour...

 

[Chunkah]

7 hours ago, Kings over Queens said:

I don't drink scotch much anymore, but when I did, Scapa was my favorite single malt.  Very peaty but was a little difficult to find.  About $80 if I recall.

 

For blends, Chivas was always good. 

How come? Lost a taste for it? I often find myself sucking down bourbons because they're just so easy, but I feel like scotch offers much more complexity and a wider variety. Highland Park 18 is what I'm looking for now...want to try that one.

[BLilly]

I’ve been enjoying these cask strength scotches that a friend brought back for me from Scotland recently. 

Edited December 18, 2022 by BLilly

[Chunkah]

4 mins ago, BLilly said:

I’ve been enjoying these cask strength scotches and the a friend brought me back from Scotland recently. 

Those look lovely. Both great distilleries. 

[Chunkah]

The Port Wood was very enjoyable today.

My third pour of the day...

[Chunkah]

It took a lot of discipline not to buy this yesterday, but I spent enough on the 3 bottles I did buy so I practiced some self control.

[BLilly]

2 mins ago, Chunkah said:

Those look lovely. Both great distilleries. 

They had a good week. They hit up 8 out of the 9 distilleries on Isley (the 9th was doing some renovations and was closed). 

[MikeMc]

3 hours ago, BLilly said:

I’ve been enjoying these cask strength scotches that a friend brought back for me from Scotland recently. 

 

I'll send you my flask. Return it with some of that Lagavulin. Thanks