Thread: Scotch/whiskey of the day

This is my drink of choice when honing and relaxing a full bodied and amazing sherry cask

I didn't have any.

However, I do have a question for you gents. Have any of you tried Shakelton's whiskey (Mackinlay's) blend? Also, has anyone from the US purchased it? This is the scotch that was blended based on the cases left behind by the Shakelton Antarctic expedition back in 1907-ish and there are only 50,000 bottles made. I can't seem to find a company in the US that sells it and all overseas companies ship via Royal Mail which converts to USPS in the US and it's illegal to ship booze by USPS in the US.

Anyone?

Ive had booze shipped to my house before. I didnt know it was illegal

Because I had to work on my day off I'm gonna drink alot of this

Like everything else I have posted in the forums, I am relatively new to Scotch. I decided to give Laphroaig a try based on good reviews. Wasn't ready for the smokiness/peatiness...WOW! I tried it neat and then had to add a couple rocks and it grew on my. Definitely an enjoyable Scotch, but I'm still more of a Balvenie guy!

So am I the only one who drinks my scotch neat??

Originally Posted by sbrouwers

So am I the only one who drinks my scotch neat??

I drink all my whiskeys neat, scotch and bourbon.

Originally Posted by sbrouwers

So am I the only one who drinks my scotch neat??

I do believe that is the only way scotch should be enjoyed, that and with a fine cigar.

Originally Posted by sbrouwers

So am I the only one who drinks my scotch neat??

I never add ice to single malts. I add a few drops of water if its over 40%. Releases the flavours. I also usually let it sit for 5-10 minutes to give it time to 'settle down' once I have poured it.

Originally Posted by sbrouwers

So am I the only one who drinks my scotch neat??

Is there some other way to drink it? (Not meant to be snobby; I drink nearly all my liquor neat.)

I'm still enjoying my Bunny 18.