Scotch Drinkers??

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Originally Posted by sbrouwers

I have several other Singles (and probably always will) but from Highland park I only have the 18. Have you had any of highland parks other offerings??

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I've only tried the 12. It's good whisky but nothing spectacular in my opinion. It seems like it has a little bit of everything: spice, fruit, wood and smoke, though it is extremely well balanced. I'd like to try the 18. What is it like?

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Originally Posted by Cove5440

Very nice. My favourite is Glenmorangie, but I drink a number of single malts. I do enjoy the occasional blend, even though it's heresy. LOL I like the new Johnnie Walker Double Black.

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I had a bottle of Glenmorangie LaSanta a few weeks ago. Not bad at all. It's no Aberlour though. That stuff is awesome!

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Originally Posted by Cove5440

The only way I can think of it that it's smokier and darker tasting than the standard black label.

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Thats what I've heard and it only makes me think I need to pick up a bottle

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Originally Posted by maddafinga

I had a bottle of Glenmorangie LaSanta a few weeks ago. Not bad at all. It's no Aberlour though. That stuff is awesome!

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I'm not so fond of the La Santa. I prefer the standard 10 year old. I like it better than the 18 actually. I do like to get Nectar D'Or once in a while. It has a nice vanilla and almost sweet taste to it. I think it's like white chocolate or something like that. (the chocolate description is from Glenmorangie not from me, I can't seem to pin it down for myself).

That being said, I do like Aberlour. I'll have to pick up a bottle when my current selection is running low.

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Originally Posted by Devilpup

Thats what I've heard and it only makes me think I need to pick up a bottle

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If you like the regular Black, I think this is a must try. The Double Black just seems to amplify some of the darker notes in a good way. As usual, I'm sure there are those that wouldn't like it, but either way, it's worth it to try it.

I am an avid bourbon drinker but have recently had a co-worker introduce me to some of his favorite scotches. I believe I had Macallan 12 year and Glenlivet 12. My favorite was the macallan. I have only had blended scotch but I enjoyed the single malts. Bourbon is my comfort zone, especially after a nice shave in the evening.

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Originally Posted by Cove5440

If you like the regular Black, I think this is a must try. The Double Black just seems to amplify some of the darker notes in a good way. As usual, I'm sure there are those that wouldn't like it, but either way, it's worth it to try it.

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Last Wednesday, a friend gave me a sampler of JW Blue. That is good stuff! Friday, I got a bottle of Glenlivet Nadurra. Sixteen years old, cask-strength (54% ABV) and non-chill-filtered. Very good, but definitely redolent of the oak it was matured in. I prefer Aberlour Abunadh, which is also cask strength and unfiltered but matured in sherry butts. Think Macallan to the power of 10!

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Originally Posted by RoyceH

Last Wednesday, a friend gave me a sampler of JW Blue. That is good stuff! Friday, I got a bottle of Glenlivet Nadurra. Sixteen years old, cask-strength (54% ABV) and non-chill-filtered. Very good, but definitely redolent of the oak it was matured in. I prefer Aberlour Abunadh, which is also cask strength and unfiltered but matured in sherry butts. Think Macallan to the power of 10!

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I really enjoy the blue but for the money try the gold! It's much MUCH less and IMO/E just as good!

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Originally Posted by BenjamanBarker

I really enjoy the blue but for the money try the gold! It's much MUCH less and IMO/E just as good!

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Our local Costco has both of those in stock. I'm going to have to check out the Gold sometime soon...:D

I've found Te Bheag to be immensely enjoyable for the price. I mean, compared to other Scotches in this price range, there's no contest.