Single Malt Forever

[lynn cates]

which?

Hello David. Which shall I buy you when the case is solved?

Cheers.
LC

[Robert]

For you, Lynn.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4W9p_NFm6qk

[The Grave Maurice]

I've always been rather partial to Talisker's. You really have to like the taste of peat, but if you do, give it a try.

[mariab]

Lynn has lent me one of his books, for over 6 months now. :-)

I like Bushmill's, Glenlivet (esp. Oak), but I have a feeling Glenfiddich is overrated. From the blended ones, I like Chivas. I've tasted one amazing single malt once at a tasting in an airport (don't ask), it might have been Bruichladdich.
I have a real problem imagining that Santory might be enjoyable.
Actually, I really love whiskey. Just occurred to me I haven't had one since... it must be months. But I'd rather have some when it's cold outside.
I also love Armagnac sometimes. Preferably after a heavy French meal.
Good luck with your new bar, David! ;-)

[The Grave Maurice]

Maria,

I don't drink a lot of whisky anymore. About thirty years ago I read John Huston's autobiography and decided to follow his advice about seeking the softer pleasures of wine. Anyway, I'm pretty sure that Bushmills is Irish.

[mariab]

Yes, Bushmills's Irish. I mostly drink whiskey if I end up at a bar after a surf in cold water, or if hanging out with friends late, on a cold night.
Like you, I'm more often having wine. (Sometimes I can go for over a week without having any alcohol at all, but I'm unable to enjoy a good meal without wine in the evening, unless I eat at my desk.)

[lynn cates]

all a loan

Hello Robert. Thanks. Perfect!

Say, could you loan me a few pounds? I wanted to buy David a bottle of single malt. Pay you back second Tuesday next week.

Cheers.
LC

[mariab]

Lynn, you crack me up. :-)

[bolo]

Hi Bolo, you're a man of taste....I love Laphroaig - although my fav would be Ardbeg 10.

Ardbeg is a good single, just like the Bruichladdich variants with their high peat content. I guess I have a thing for Islay malts, 80% of the whiskies in my small house bar come from that region, you can really taste the grey clouds and salty waves in them. I'm happy that some of the old distilleries like Ardbeg and Bruichladdich shine in new splendour after all those years of stagnation and decay.

Next year I'm planning to visit the Laphroaig distillery. As a registered member of the Friends of Laphroaig club (plot-# 382128), I'm an avid reader of their newsletters which help me keeping track with all the new bottlings, even though most of them are too expensive for me. They also do nice web broadcasts from time to time.

[DVV]

Hi Bolo....I vote Islay too. They're famous for their peated malts but produce marvellous unpeated whiskies as well (many Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Kilchoman). Caol Ila is generally peated but still doesn't taste like the southern distilleries. Bowmore is always splendid (aaarf ! the 1994 14 years!!).

.......

I agree with Maurice : among the 10 years old from the islands, Talisker is remarkable.


.....and many thanks to Maria for her good wishes.....


"For the king o'drinks, as I conceive it,
Talisker, Islay and Glenlivet..."
(Stevenson : "The Scotsman return from abroad")

[The Grave Maurice]

...among the 10 years old from the islands, Talisker is remarkable.

Quite true, David. But, if you get the chance, try Talisker's 18, 25, and 30 year-olds. (Actually, after the 18 I couldn't really taste the difference, but your taste buds are younger than mine.)

[DVV]

Compte sur moi mon cher Maurice....Je sais où trouver le 18 ans et j'aurai une pensée amicale pour toi à ma première dégustation.

[Phil Carter]

Hello David,

My personal favourite is a light, bright single malt.

Linkwood 12 year old.

I tried the other varieties, and for me, the subtleness went.

I recommend the 12 year Linkwood for anyone who doesn't what the afterburn, but can easily differentiate between the subtle varieties of the taste and the bouquet.

kindly

Phil

[DirectorDave]

"Neither have I seen a Scot leave a tip, though I'm sure some do."

No we bloody don't. You buy something off a menu at an agreed price then you are expected to shell out more dosh to someone already being paid to do a job??? They can take a hike.

Anyway, as George Cowley said there are no "Particularly good single malts.....they are all damn good!"

I would however give a wee shout for Cameron Brig, probably the cheapest single malt but such a smooth taste and not as pretentious as the highland malts imho.

Give it a go.

[Robert]

"No we bloody don't. You buy something off a menu at an agreed price then you are expected to shell out more dosh to someone already being paid to do a job??? They can take a hike."

Love it!