Thread: Bushmills Single Malt 16yrs

You guys are terrible! I'm at work and you've got my mouth watering and it will be nearly impossible to concentrate on anything else for the rest of the day (I guess it serves me right, I should never have taken a break to peruse these boards).

X, I tend to agree with your tastes...a bit of a bite is typically a good thing. Rye has a really pleasant astringency so long as it's not overdone. I too like Cragenmore, but Dahlwinnie is too light and sweet for my taste. Have you ever had Lagavoulin 16 yr.? It's peatier than Tallisker or Laphroaig (my two favorite malts by the way).

I tend to run hot and cold on Irish whisky (traditionally there is no 'e' in whisky--a new world addition). It has been my experience that run of the mill no name irish whisky is better than the same quality scotch (or burbon for that matter), but really good irish whisky (and burbon) is not all that much better than the average. Conversely, really good scotch takes one to nirvana.

Did I ever mention that I plan to spend retirement on a perpetual pub crawl across Scotland?

Ed

I like Bushmills a lot (although I've only had the cheap variety). I much prefer bourbon. Again, I've had the biggies (Maker's Mark, Wild Turkey) Turkey's my favorite. 101 only, please.

I've tried the Bushmill's in question, and while damned good, I won't buy another bottle. I'll stick to Tullamore Dew (except that it goes down -way- too easy).





Wayne

The Macallan ..... for breafast , lunch n dinner ... ah heck it's 9.52am I'm in work -- I don't think they'd be too happy with me !
Only Tried the basic Bushmills when I was over in Galway for a wedding - must admit it was smooth , Jameison's is another nice Irish Whiskey

( ps. I hope none of my fellow Scotts think I'm putting our fine Whisky down -- it's good to diversify the taste buds now and again )

I have had Laphroaig, but I'm not sure it was the 16yr. It sure was a nice one though. I also tend to agree with your assessment of different whisky qualities. A bad scotch is usually worse than a bad irish or rye. For rye, although some would disagree, my preference is for Crown Royal.

Good mention on the Macallan, Garry. That's a SUPER single malt that rarely gets its due.

X

ooo Laphroaig , a little to peaty for my palate - you'd also like Talisker it's from the Isle of Skye and has a distinct peaty kick to it ;-) .

Originally Posted by xman

I have had Laphroaig, but I'm not sure it was the 16yr. It sure was a nice one though. I also tend to agree with your assessment of different whisky qualities. A bad scotch is usually worse than a bad irish or rye. For rye, although some would disagree, my preference is for Crown Royal.

Good mention on the Macallan, Garry. That's a SUPER single malt that rarely gets its due.

X

X, it's the Lagavoulin that is the 16 yr old (a whisky that is not for the faint of heart). The Laphroaig (although it can sometime be found in other ages) is typically 10 yr old--this is my regular daily libation (when I'm not drinking Talisker that is).
Life is good!
Ed

Laphroaig, eh? i found in my dad's liquor cabinet near the back a bottle of 16 year old Single Malt Cask Strength Laphroaig. its only about 10 years since the bottle was opened. it was so good with a splash of cold water and a good book. i left that one at home when i went to college, im currently working through a bottle of The Famous Grouse, which is a good mixed scotch whisky. It doesnt have the subtlety of a single malt but it suites me fine and the price is right.


Paul