High Desert Hunter Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 What is everyone's favorite? I am still searching, I like mostly single malts, with the exception of The Famous Grouse. I am fond of those aged in sherry casks, and I also enjoy a good peaty flavor. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auto culto Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Glenfiddich for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Single malt, every time. Specifically Talisker or Caol Ila. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hitman Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 McCallan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Macallan, Dufftown Glenlivet or Glemorangie for a single malt, Famous Grouse for Blended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Outlaw Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 When I do drink it has to be single malt Highland Park. Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Don't touch blends (what a waste!), or anything not Scottish. Off the top of my head going through my cabinet (apologies if one or two of the spellings are wrong!): Glengoyne (my personal fav) Balvenie (smooth) Cardu (peaty but smooth) Bunahabane (marmite'y peat - try it, its good!) Dalwhinie (smooth) Oban (nice) Talisker (nice) Aberlough (10 medal award winner - basically means it suits mosts tastes - a good intro IMO) Lafraigh (only one on this of mine that I don't drink - but many like it for it's massive peat flavour) Glenmorangie (OK) There's probably 4 or 5 more but I can't think of them off hand. Edit: I do have ONE blend: Stag's breath - whiskey blended with honey (great for warding off a bit of a cold on a winters day) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul65 Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Single malt. Dalwhinnie or lowland malts like Auchentoshan or Glenkinchie. I used to drink American sour mash - Jack Daniels, Maker's Mark or whatever - but now sometimes the smell turns my stomach. I recently had a bottle of Wiser's Deluxe which is a Canadian rye and is very drinkable. Reminded me of Jamesons a bit. The missus finessed the last of that off me last night though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROBLATCH Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Glenfiddich for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migster Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Macallan....... Lagavulin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonna Shoot a Wabbit Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Blended Famous grouse Single malts Talisker Glenmorangie aged in port barrel Balvenie (double wood) Aged in port and oak barrels Talisker is my favourite, i used to be happy with grouse until i met dead eye duck who introduced me to the single malts and i must confess to being in danger of becoming a whisky snob if only funds allowed Balvenie is £30ish a bottle the best things in life are most definitely NOT free :blink: :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sussexboy Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 For me it has to be Laphroaig, preferably the cask strength as it has a superior flavour. Others are Bruichladdich, Bunnahabhain, Lagavulin and Caol Isla. Just for interest there is a blend called Black Watch which tastes as though it is based on Laphroaig, it is usually about £12 -£13 a bottle but I rarely see it. It is fairly palatable, obviously not in single malt territory, but good if you want a blast of peat and iodine at the end of the money before the month has run out!! Slainte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Desert Hunter Posted November 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Thanks guys, I don't see many of the above named brands, but once in a while one of the more commercially popular ones will show up on the shelf. I don't exactly live in a wealthy community here, so they tend to stock the cheaper stuff. I cannot really stomache sour mash whiskey anymore, I can drink rye, and certain brands of Canadian whiskey, we are however getting better in the brew and wine departments. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oly Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 I don't see many of the above named brands, but once in a while one of the more commercially popular ones will show up on the shelf. I don't exactly live in a wealthy community here, so they tend to stock the cheaper stuff. Do what I do...just get given them and enjoy! Out of those I own (listed above) I've only bought one bottle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 I love the islay malts and the island malts . The cask strength Laphroaig is great , i've also had occasion to try the port ellen . Have an unopened bottle of serendipity and also an unopened bottle of highland park capella . If anybody wants to make an offer ? all the best yis yp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Chamber Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 None of 'em; it's all ****. Becherovka for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Glenfiddich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 glenmorangie last years blackberry whisky blended is ok for putting in your tea when it's cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lee Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Laphroig. Took a bit to get used to it but now everything else just doesn't hit the spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browning Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 I love the islay malts and the island malts . The cask strength Laphroaig is great , i've also had occasion to try the port ellen . Have an unopened bottle of serendipity and also an unopened bottle of highland park capella . If anybody wants to make an offer ? all the best yis yp I'm with YP all the way. I was introduce to the Islay malts about 10 years ago on a stalking trip, and have built up a nice collection. Even better (In my opinon) are the Jura malts, a small island aout 500 yards off Islay, stonkingley good!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trakker01 Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 chivas, ballantines ,islay ,glenmorange , teachers creamed..if not fussy.. :blink: niiiiiiiiiiiice...with iced glass & water.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Blend for getting socially confused, Laphroig or Lagavulin for sipping :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Dog Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Glemorangie is a rather fine wee number. Also Black Bush from the Bushmills Distillery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodmedod.one Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Have an unopened bottle of serendipity and also an unopened bottle of highland park capella . If anybody wants to make an offer ? all the best yis yp Next time I'm in your neck of the woods I could call around and help you drink them....how's that for an offer :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilishdave Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 It has to be straight single malt. I am quite partial to 18yo Balvinie but enjoy most single malts from both east and west coast. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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