Thread: Scotch/whiskey of the day

Originally Posted by arsenal

Personally, I have given it a lot of opportunity, and it doesn't do it for me. Not a big deal. As for the Lagavulin 16, I had a bottle of that and remember tasting it after having sat aside for a bit. I was blown away by how great it was. And the Glenkinchie - also very nice. A lot more delicate than the Lagavulin for sure! Both were great.

Looks like you are making your way around Diageo nicely. Is Dalwhinnie next for you, by chance???

Sorry for the wait, I haven't been on much for a while. Dalwhinnie is definitely on the cards, I'm working through Diageo's classic malts because they're available in small bottles and it makes for cost effective blog content. Last time I remember tasting Lagavulin was in a pub about 7 years ago. I remember there wasn't much left in the bottle and it tasted a bit washed out. At the time I thought maybe they'd watered it down, but now I think it had just been nearly empty for a long time. Just opened a new bottle and it's awesome. I'd love to try an indy bottling without chill filtering or a cask strength version.

Originally Posted by Ezekiel81

Sorry for the wait, I haven't been on much for a while. Dalwhinnie is definitely on the cards, I'm working through Diageo's classic malts because they're available in small bottles and it makes for cost effective blog content. Last time I remember tasting Lagavulin was in a pub about 7 years ago. I remember there wasn't much left in the bottle and it tasted a bit washed out. At the time I thought maybe they'd watered it down, but now I think it had just been nearly empty for a long time. Just opened a new bottle and it's awesome. I'd love to try an indy bottling without chill filtering or a cask strength version.

That makes a lot of sense. As for the Lagavulin, I agree completely. It is fantastic. Too bad your first try wasn't as good.

I was fishing last night, so it was Black Grouse from the flask.

Originally Posted by arsenal

That makes a lot of sense. As for the Lagavulin, I agree completely. It is fantastic. Too bad your first try wasn't as good.

I was fishing last night, so it was Black Grouse from the flask.

Fishing and whisky is a great pairing. Nice way to celebrate a good catch, or numb the pain of failure. It was actually my second taste of lagavulin in the pub, which was why I thought they might be watering it. I always find something else slightly more appealing in the moment, so as much as I like it I just haven't bought it for years. Very happy to have it now though and may well pick up a full bottle on payday.

Originally Posted by Ezekiel81

Fishing and whisky is a great pairing. Nice way to celebrate a good catch, or numb the pain of failure. It was actually my second taste of lagavulin in the pub, which was why I thought they might be watering it. I always find something else slightly more appealing in the moment, so as much as I like it I just haven't bought it for years. Very happy to have it now though and may well pick up a full bottle on payday.

I agree - there is something about a small nip of whisky on the water. Has a different taste and flavour outdoors and on the water. Can't be beat!

Always finding something else slightly more appealing.... I understand. Kind of like whisky ADD. I have that.