Special occasion scotch. Have a drink with me, would you...

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October 13, 2023, 01:32 PM

akcopnfbks

Special occasion scotch. Have a drink with me, would you...

I turned 49 a few days ago. Missed your post last night, but I DID have a couple of wee drams of Yellow Spot 12yo single pot still Irish. Delicious.

Quick aside: whisk(e)y folks: if you've not tried the new wave of single pot still Irish whiskies currently available, you're missing out. The Spot whiskies, Redbreast's offerings, Teeling single pot still, Powers, all are excellent.

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October 13, 2023, 02:40 PM

benny6

My normal fallback spirits are 1792, Knob Creek 100 proof, 120 proof, Maple and Bulleit Bourbon. Once in a while I spring for the Glenmorange 12 year, but I saw the 14 year bottle last night and went for it. I'm glad I did.

Cheers, my friends! I just finished my taxes, so I'm definitely down for another shot tonight!

Tony.

October 13, 2023, 03:29 PM

clang

I actually enjoy a blended Scotch whiskey - Johnny Walker Red if fine by me if I'm drinking Scotch.

I recently opened up a bottle of Chivas Regal that is about 35 years old. I can't believe how good it is. It just seems more intense than I'm used to - almost like it was concentrated.

Cheers!

October 13, 2023, 10:43 PM

sjtill

I normally don’t drink Scotch, in fact don’t like it or bourbon. But I thought I would give a try to finding something I might like. So I bought a bottle of Bunnahabhein 12, after searching for good non-peaty Scotches. It’s…OK. The bottle will probably last me years.

October 13, 2023, 11:34 PM

Windhover

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Happy birthday! I did the Big Six-O last month. Glenfarclas 25 here.

That one caught my eye at the shop - how would you compare it to say Balvenie Doublewood/Oban/Dalwhinnie - my usual go-to's?

It’s Speyside so not a lot of peat. Aged in sherry cask so there is quite bit of flavor, fruity with a bit of bite. I think at the price point of $200, it is the best value.

I paid a lot more for Glenfiddich Winter Storm, and I think they are about equal.

October 14, 2023, 05:15 AM

hberttmank

Didn't have any Scotch to drink but did have a few shots of Wild Turkey 101.

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