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TC-I'm not Orville, but I'm enough of a malt fanatic that I had to make a pilgrimage to some Highland distilleries, and have tasted my way around the regions as best as my wallet (and my liver!) can...

Good deal, Mike-I too enjoyed some Irish whiskeys while in Ireland (Jameson definitely included), and Johnnie Black is a reliable classic blend. The Jack Daniels (at least in its regular bottling)...

Funny-I just finished a bottle of QC, one of my favorites. I know I'm a heretic, but I like it with an ice cube; it really brings out the sweetness in this intensely flavorful dram. Right now, I'm...

I enjoy your reviews, Orville-Do you or any of you other guys ever watch the reviews by Ralfy or The Whiskey Bitch? My whiskey tastes are pretty much identical to hers, I have found.

Wow, I've only had Laga 16 thus far, but would love to try this-nice review!

I've never done the bourbon trail so not sure how they handle things in Kentucky. But we toured several of the dozens of malt whiskey distilleries in the Scottish Highlands a couple of summers ago....

Yeah, TC-I've never tried the elusive Pappy's; I can't even find the Pappy "knockoffs" that come from similar stock like Old Weller, etc. Anyway, I almost pulled the trigger on the Knob Creek Single...

We always have Thanksgiving dinner here, because my wife is the only one in the family who can cook it (and she's not even American lol!). So I stocked up "for the guests":
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My Guatemalan...

That pickle thing-um, just no....but to each his own. I've been kind of broke lately, so have gone back to an old standby, George Dickel 12. I find it way too easy to drink a lot of that stuff; it's...

I got that same gift-pack sampler a couple years ago. I recall the Nectar D'Or being a nice, light, sort of honey-finish. The sauterne finished one was my fave by far!

I just got back from a fishing escape with buddies who are also teachers. One of them brought a bottle of Four Roses Single Barrel. That stuff if just delicious-sweet and mild and one of my new...

Cool-I love me some Game of Thrones AND Ardbeg, Andrew-I don't have HBO, so will have to wait on season 7.

I'm with you on the ice-actually a few cubes and just take baby sips while it dilutes and sweetens up a bit. I'm not man enough to chug 120 proof neat!

Well, the neighbor and I baptized the Knob Creek out on the deck, and spiced it up with just a little of what my mountain relatives call "cherry bounce" (a jar full of fresh cherries topped off by...

I'm still giving the scotch a break, though I had to go visit the scotch aisle while I was at the ABC store just a few minutes ago. My awesome neighbor brought me a generous pour of Knob Creek SBR...

Well, my oldest son came home for Father's Day and helped me finish off what little Laphroiag Cask Strength I had remaining last night on the deck. The stuff is so rich that a splash of it is all you...

Laying off for a bit as I seriously overindulged in Makers Mark mint juleps over the Memorial Day weekend. (Note to self: mint syrup+brown liquor=hangover fuel).:cry:

I take back what I said in a recent post about getting a bottle of Laphroiag Quarter Cask. When my local had their 10 year old Cask Strength for just a few dollars more, I picked it up instead. Batch...

I feel for you Canadians and the prices you pay. But this reminds me-I'm way overdue for a bottle of my favorite Quarter Cask. They run about $57 USD at my local.

Did the Knob Creek contribute to the sideways photo?:D

That stuff is so damn delicious it it is easy to get sideways on!

Wild Turkey and Coke on ice tonight-somebody drank all my scotch!

Yeah, much as I love the Laga 16, it's a "once a year and nurse it" bottle, whereas some others I like a lot too are quite a bit less dear (Laphroiag QC, for example).

Actually, I'm ready for a...

I've got to find some of that Laga 8. How does it compare to the 16 price-wise? The 16 is worth it, but it is definitely at my outer limit that I am willing to spend on scotch!

I do love me some Knob Creek, especially the Single Barrel Reserve. Utter deliciousness!

I'm actually getting kind of tired of the distinctive nuances of single malts (crazy, right?). I think my next bottle will be good old JW Black.

But then again, I even like White Horse, Famous...