Thread: Scotch/whiskey of the day

Originally Posted by Thisisclog

Glenfarclas is one of my favorites, as well. I got to try the 25 yr Quarter Cask when we were over in Scotland this summer. Aside from the Banff, it is the best I've tasted.

I really enjoyed the 105. I'll have to try another of the glenfarclas expressions soon!

My current list of bottles to buy is longer than my arm, that's the only trouble.

Originally Posted by PigHog

I really enjoyed the 105. I'll have to try another of the glenfarclas expressions soon!

My current list of bottles to buy is longer than my arm, that's the only trouble.

I tried the 105 as well, I much prefer the Quarter cask, The 105 was nice, but potent.

Originally Posted by Thisisclog

Went over to a co-workers last night, and good lord what collection; Bowmore, Glen Ellen, more Glenfarclas than you could shake a stick at, I think that there was probably a quarter of my years salary in that collection.

Tried a 33yr old Banff. Sublime.

And a 25yr old Laphroig. Interesting, very medicinal.

I would have bought a bottle of 25 yo laphroaig at the tax free last week except that I didn't have the money. I'm assuming the smoke is mellower than the younger expressions. Any more you can tell about it?

Originally Posted by Ezekiel81

I would have bought a bottle of 25 yo laphroaig at the tax free last week except that I didn't have the money. I'm assuming the smoke is mellower than the younger expressions. Any more you can tell about it?

Much mellower. The younger Laphroigs are to me like drinking a glass of smoke. This had barely any, but there was a very medicinal taste, Iodine-ish. Also, something that I can only describe as tasting like tree bark. It's different but good, if you are tasting any others, be sure to leave this one till last.

Originally Posted by Thisisclog

Much mellower. The younger Laphroigs are to me like drinking a glass of smoke. This had barely any, but there was a very medicinal taste, Iodine-ish. Also, something that I can only describe as tasting like tree bark. It's different but good, if you are tasting any others, be sure to leave this one till last.

Sounds awesome. I'll have to save up for the next time I travel.

Originally Posted by Thisisclog

Much mellower. The younger Laphroigs are to me like drinking a glass of smoke. This had barely any, but there was a very medicinal taste, Iodine-ish. Also, something that I can only describe as tasting like tree bark. It's different but good, if you are tasting any others, be sure to leave this one till last.

That's exactly why I like them.

Been away for a bit, but this is what I enjoyed over the holidays - Woodford Reserve Classic Malt. A Scotch-like offering from a bourbon distillery. Rather enjoyable.

I was gifted this very fine bottle of Colorado TinCup today by stove (Kevin), a Denver member on SRP.

What a lovely gesture, and what a fine dram!

Originally Posted by Birnando

I was gifted this very fine bottle of Colorado TinCup today by stove (Kevin), a Denver member on SRP.

What a lovely gesture, and what a fine dram!

Ha! I bought a bottle of Tin Cup last week. It's a bit different from the Scotches, but I like it. It really reminds me of a less-sweet Bourbon.

Anyone know anything about the Glenfarclas 12 year old. I can't seem to find it in many places and haven't seen any decent tasting notes for it.

Waitrose has is on offer at £32. Is it worth picking up a bottle?

My other options are a'bunadh for £35, a full price benromach something-or-other for £41, or a caol isla for the same (different, I know, but I'd like one none the less). Trying not to spend too much but thinking about value for money...