Thread: Scotch/whiskey of the day

Originally Posted by MisterClean

So, if you miss a few of days, is it OK to catch up. I'm kinda worried about whiskey with a screw on top, how about yall?

You can send a spin top off into the corner with a flick of your thumb, corks ya gotta throw. Har!

In all seriousness it does not matter to me. What it hold does.

Originally Posted by MisterClean

So, if you miss a few of days, is it OK to catch up. I'm kinda worried about whiskey with a screw on top, how about yall?

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Hey, Johnny Red has a screw top, and I'm not too proud to drink it (though I know most "serious" scotch drinkers turn up their nose at it).

That Lagavulin 16 is just fantastic, Andrew! I had some sitting by a fire just after Thanksgiving (I have corrupted my neighbor, who has now acquired my expensive taste in scotches). I've got to figure out a couple of bottles for the holidays.

Originally Posted by ScoutHikerDad

Hey, Johnny Red has a screw top, and I'm not too proud to drink it (though I know most "serious" scotch drinkers turn up their nose at it).

That Lagavulin 16 is just fantastic, Andrew! I had some sitting by a fire just after Thanksgiving (I have corrupted my neighbor, who has now acquired my expensive taste in scotches). I've got to figure out a couple of bottles for the holidays.

I tell you, this Scotch thing is really kicking my wallets ass. I was at one of the bigger Liquor stores on the weekend getting wine for a dinner party, thought, I better go check out the Bourbons and Scotches........ They had 2 bottles of Lagavulin 8 year. Couldn't walk away from it without bringing one home. Limited edition and all...... I'll probably have a dram tonight and post a pic. Not sure I like it better than the 16 tho. The 16 just has more Maturity in the taste. But, I'm really still a newb so I'm hoping it'll last until I can better appreciate it.

Cheers fellas.

Here's a vid for us guys. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS-ErOKpO4E&t=555s

Originally Posted by MisterClean

So, if you miss a few of days, is it OK to catch up. I'm kinda worried about whiskey with a screw on top, how about yall?

+1 to it being all about the contents. Much like many wine makers outside of France moving to screw caps, many modern distilleries are putting their whiskies under a thread instead of cork.

You won't find many Japanese or Scotch single malts under a cap, but plenty of new Irish pot-stilled whiskies, New Zealand malts and some of the finest distilleries emerging from my honeland, Australia cap their bottles.

I'm also a firm believer that a good whisky doesn't have to break the bank. Some of the cheaper blends or malts available can be surprisingly good drams. I try not to be put off by packaging, and go by advice, trial and error.

Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY

They had 2 bottles of Lagavulin 8 year. Couldn't walk away from it without bringing one home. Limited edition and all...... I'll probably have a dram tonight and post a pic. Not sure I like it better than the 16 tho. The 16 just has more Maturity in the taste. But, I'm really still a newb so I'm hoping it'll last until I can better appreciate it.
Cheers fellas.

I didn't know this existed until last week. I've been drinking the 16 year-old for years and was blown away by the balls-out character of this monster! Definitely doesn't have the smooth spun character of its older brother, but I loved the richness of barley coupled with the huge heapings of smoke. Somewhat reminiscent of the early Bruichladdich Octomore bottlings.

I know what you mean about the sting to your hip pocket! I worked at a liquor store and cocktail bar when I was in uni and once I got a taste for whisky I'd lose a fair chunk of my paycheck before I'd even left work on Pay Day! I think you made a good decision, however. I know I'm grabbing a bottle of this next time I see it!

Lag 8.

Very different from the 16, but very much it's younger brother.

These Nikka have spin tops. The 17 and 21 year had spinners too I think. I keep corks and could find them. Har! I'll just have to get some more and see. It's the least I can do for my Forum Friends.



The 'From the Barrel' came this morning. Had to let it come up to room temperature after shipping before tasting. The first sniff is big and a teaser to what is to come. It is big and hot at 51% but mellows on the palate to nice medium length finish. An interesting blend of their two distilleries. The 21 year single malt is still my favorite.

I think I'll almost ready to try another brand's line. Hmmm...

I'm yet to find a Japanese whisky with a cork. I do think you'll find that the vast majority of Japanese distilleries use screw-top bottles.

I'm chilling out with a glass of Evan Williams after a long, wintery day.