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QUOTE (ghostworks @ Dec 15 2009, 04:19 PM) QUOTE (ghostworks @ Oct 23 2009, 10:22 PM) QUOTE (BaldiePete @ Sep 27 2009, 10:32 AM) QUOTE (ghostworks @ Sep 13 2009, 04:02 AM) Pete, I've just acquired a Highland Park 12 (many recommendations for it)
I haven't opened it - what can I expect?Only two weeks late !
Expect a very smooth dram, with enough smokiness to give it character but sweet enough to make it an easy one to drink too much of.
I didn't try it until last night (held off until I could get the 'crew' assembled for a proper Scotch tasting)!
That said: we all liked it. But that was it. Just liked it.
I felt it finished a little too abruptly for my tastes - no 'ride' to the drink. The nose, however, was a thing of beauty. vanilla and a faint caramel vibe. Wish the rest of it was as satisfying.
We went onward to the Dalwhinnie 15. A completely different dram, and the 'ride' that I was missing with the Highland Park was definitely present here. Even so... there was just something missing - a little 'grassy' or too much wheat. I'm okay with gentler Scotch (not everything I drink is a Talisker or Glenfiddich Ancient Reserve) but The Dal failed to impress.
I was 0 for 2 on the night, so I brought out the big guns - a Talisker 18 for the finish.
Good lord.
UPDATE: Highland Park 12
Note: I typically like my Scotch with a single, small cube of ice - I find it almost always opens the malt up for me (and pleasantly chills the glass ever so slightly) - I tried the HP12 this way initially, and as I said (above) it did nothing for me.
So.
On the advice of another veteran Scotch drinker, I took to the HP12 again - this time, neat.
I must admit, the character change was dramatic.
That said, I still find the HP12 a little weak on the finish, but it's much less pronounced when drunk neat (although a first sip neat is too peppery for my tastes.)
Ultimately, the HP12 is still a 'no thanks' in my book, but drunk neat it deserves an upgrade to 'OK'.
I'm interested to see if sampling the Dalwhinnie 15 neat will reveal a better dram...
I think you will find a whole new whisky experience eliminating the single ice cube from the malts. Do try them all neat!
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QUOTE (Hatchetaxe&saw @ Dec 9 2009, 05:20 PM) Folks, I highly recommend the 12yr old Yamazaki, distilled and bottled by Suntory.
It's gorgeous, honey, toffee, and a strong sherry finish. Amazing stuff.A big +1!!!!!
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If you are looking for a nice easy drinking bourbon that wont kill your pocket book, get a bottle of Wild Turkey 101. To begin with, put either water or ice in it then try it "neat". If you find it too much for you "neat" water or ice is acceptable. If you use ice though don't make a bourbon icey out of it
I would like to recommend Powers Gold Label irish whiskey as well.
As for single malt scotch, try either Glenfiddich 12 yr or Glenlivet 12 yr. A little water is fine, but ice ruins scotch IMHO.
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I think I read Neil drinks the 12 yr sherry exclusively. Maybe he is a collector too?
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I currently have about 11 open bottles and 40 sealed bottles of various different malts from around scotland
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Try some Old Pulteney 12 for a real maritime treat!
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Yes the 'Fiddich Solara is very tasty and can be had at reasonable prices. I will also recommend The Macallan 15 fine oak. Its more than the 12 year, but very nice and worth the price.
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The Macallan 12 is very good. The 18 is sublime! The 18 is richer and extremely smooth from start to finish. Is the 18 worth 5X the price of the 12 year? Well, I guess if you have the money it is. Personally, I buy about 3-4 bottles of scotch a month and usually will spend under $60 a bottle, so the 18 is way out of my league.
Maybe thats why Neil drinks the 12 year
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The Macallan is NOT a scotch to drink if your new to whisky.
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RED Zin for me, none of that white crap! Cab followed closely behind. Please no more mention of the Italian Denny's (Olive Garden). Soup, salad and bread sticks are the only thing any good there.
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I drink all my whisk(e)y neat, always. For cheap bourbons that are outstanding, I recommend Wild Turkey 101 and Rare Breed. Also, Old Grand-Dad "bottle in bond" 100 proof.
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Getting ready to head out to tonights "Rush" concert and having an afternoon swill of "The Macallan 12"
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Johnnie Walker Pure Vatted Malt Green Label
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Aberlour A'bunadh batch #21
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Although I have never had it, Bookers is a highly regarded bourbon
As far as what it costs, "google" is your friend
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The Famous Grouse Finest. This is so smooth its scary!
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The Macallan 12 is a good whisky , but there are much better out there that are cheaper and have a similar taste profile. If you like The Macallan 12, try The Dalmore 12. It is a better whisky and is about $14 cheaper. Also, Glenfarcias and Aberlour
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Now, The Macallan 12, in honor of the great Mr Peart!
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The Dalmore 12 years old, neat in a Glencairn
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I'm adding Ardbeg 10 and Lagavulin 16. These are great is you like peaty smoky complexity.
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Bowmore Legend is an excellent value for all you fans of peat and iodine (like me!). Have you tried the newer bottling? It has the new label and the bottle is more square shouldered than round. I think Bowmore is using older whisky in this now, it is great!
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I am afraid there is no such thing
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The Macallan CS is a good whisky and I believe it has an age range of 6 years to 15 years. Don't get to hung up on age expressions, they mean very little in my opinion. What matters is how the whisky smells and tastes. If you are looking for an EXCELLENT sherry cask strength whisky look no further than Aberlour A'Bunadh. It is about 120 proof and is so smooth and complex it is scary!
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The Famous Grouse 12 year vatted, Scapa 14, Old Pulteney 12, Laphroaig 10, and maybe Aberlour A'Bunadh batch #21
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