Thread: Scotch/whiskey of the day

Originally Posted by PigHog

So my preference is generally for an islay or island whisky that's rich and complex and unusual.
In a Speyside or highland, I often like the rich, sherried malts that are like cake in a glass -- glenfarclas 105 was great. In a lighter, fruitier dram, I'd look for complexity and don't much like malts that are too linear and 'boring'.

Would anyone care to recommend me a good highland/Speyside whisky, irrespective of price? I'm trying to look out for something new but don't know what to go for.

I've had my eye on a glenlivet 18 year old but I hear that it's not really worth its £50 price tag...?

This one is my favorite. The latest vintage they offer now is from 2001 but a lot of stores still have older versions. I just bought one from 1998. It is the best I have found. It is priced around $60 us dollars give or take
The Glenrothes single malt whisky

Last night I opened a bottle of Cutty Sark Prohibition. It was ok, improving with some time sitting in the glass. It was a gift so I really can't complain.

Originally Posted by cubancigar2000

This one is my favorite. The latest vintage they offer now is from 2001 but a lot of stores still have older versions. I just bought one from 1998. It is the best I have found. It is priced around $60 us dollars give or take
The Glenrothes single malt whisky

Tried the 1995? That one sounds nice. How's the 98? I can get a bottle of that too.

Actually 98 sounds better.

Originally Posted by PigHog

Tried the 1995? That one sounds nice. How's the 98? I can get a bottle of that too

You are lucky to be able to find those older ones. They are all good. I just buy what is avalaible and have not been disappointed yet

Gonna go for one of these, I think. Just don't know whether to pick 95, 98 or 2001...

Go for the 1995, I have had it

I've had several of the glenrothes whisky and I've gotta say my personal favourite is the new robur. The vintage 2001 is nice but not to have a whole bottle. If you have the funds the 95 is great.. The 98 and select reserve are the lesser ones imo.

I'm still torn between 95 or 98.

98 sounds really nice but most reviews rate the 95 as better. I think I'll take your advice.

I'm a very occasional drinker but much prefer Irish to Scots - I'm just enjoying Bushmills 16 year old. It was bought after a trip round the distillery - if ever an experience made you think you chose the wrong profession, this was one of them.

edit, I re-read the first line after I posted - it should have included the words 'of whisky' after 'drinker'.

Tonight's dram was Glenmorangie Lasanta. Nice but Not on my to buy list.