-J., guess I'd have to put in a hookah to smoke it? |
Try as I might, I've never come to acquire a taste for Laphroig. |
I'm not a Laphroig fan. Too much flavor of iodine for me. I've been told it's a favored ingredient by the better blenders. To each his own. |
I usually don't like when we get off topic, but, I'm really enjoying this one. I'm not familiar with many mentioned here. Thanks for the the putting me in the know. My favorite is McCallan 18 year old, to my mind their best value. I like Glenliviet on warmer days or before dinner, ironicaly though it's on the light side, I like this one over ice. My favorite "bump" with a beer, is Oban. On a cold winter's night I find Lagavulin warm and inviting. After dinner I like Bunnahabein (spelling?). I detest Laphroiag, taste like medicinal iodine to me. To each his own. Thanks again for the tips.
Can any one recommend a "scoth like" bourbon? I prefer scotch, but I'm intrigued by the possibilty. |
With regard to blended Scotches, I think the best I've had is the Johnny Walker Blue, but one can purchase much better Single Malts for half the price. I do enjoy the Haig and Haig Pinch and even Johnny Walker Black. |
-j., I used to like the imported and therefore packaged "Amphora". That's no longer availble here in the states. I now get most of my pipe tobacco loose from Barcley Rex in NYC. A good cigar has beautifull aroma, that is until it lingers. I tend to do the vast majority of my smoking outdoors. I've never heard of the Old Pulteney. What's it made of? I have to see if I can find some. |
Jonathan, what kind of tobacco do you prefer? |
-j, I tend to go towards blends with a lot of burley light. I used to buy Amphora, but, it's no longer imported. I don't care much for the flavored blends. I can enjoy the vanilla ones though. I haven't tried espresso. I tend to smoke a pipe a lot when drinkng coffee, and a cigar when drinking scotch. |
..."a flavor tha fits like an old glove." Much better than a flavor that sips like an old sock. |
"Aye, ifiT's not ScoT, iT's crap!" |
Cpdunn99, Ireland refrers to their premium whiskeys as "pure pot stilled". The unique Irish "Connenmara" is probably the closest to single malt Scot whiskey. |
Frogman, I agree. Though it might appear as though I'm contradicting myself, all things considered (including price), and though a bit over priced (heck, I'd buy a lot more if it cost little less) the 18 year old Macallan is still my favorite. Of course from time to time others might be more appealing during those times. |
Forgman, if one buys by the label, perhaps one should read it. |
If you're ever in New York City, may I suggest a visit to Park Avenue liquors, which is now actually on Madison Ave. (292). A fine selection of unusual Scotch whiskies. |
