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post #1201 of 1294
2/3/12 at 2:20pm
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Originally Posted by Kid Nickels View Post

srsly? Black over a decent single malt? Personally I'd take practically Glen-"anything" over JW Black. I had some Glenmorangie Nectar d' Or last night that I quite enjoyed. just different tastes I guess.

To me, Glenlivet and Glenfiddich 12 taste like they were blended to be as boring as possible. JW Black at least has a little smoke to keep it interesting.

Nectar d'Or is good stuff, though I like Astar and PX the best of the reasonably priced GlenMo finishes.
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post #1202 of 1294
2/3/12 at 2:25pm
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Originally Posted by ama View Post

To me, Glenlivet and Glenfiddich 12 taste like they were blended to be as boring as possible. JW Black at least has a little smoke to keep it interesting.
Nectar d'Or is good stuff, though I like Astar and PX the best of the reasonably priced GlenMo finishes.

ya I gotcha.. the JW is smokier. That's not as desirable to me in that particular range of scotches. I did enjoy the GlenMo Nectar... but have not tried the Astar or PX. How would you describe those two and what's the difference? What do you like about them? I'll have to try 'em eventually! happy.gif
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post #1203 of 1294
2/3/12 at 3:05pm
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To me, Glenlivet and Glenfiddich 12 taste like they were blended to be as boring as possible.

I prefer to say "as accessible as possible". The two 12yr old Glens also have their place in the market.

Hey ama, I'm planning on breaking open that Oban 18yr soon. What can I expect over the 14yr which I don't care for at all?
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post #1204 of 1294
2/3/12 at 4:00pm
Love the Oban, I was gifted a bottle of Yamasaki that I've been tempted to crack open. Anyone for longmorn?
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post #1205 of 1294
2/3/12 at 5:57pm
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Originally Posted by I<3Bacon View Post

I prefer to say "as accessible as possible". The two 12yr old Glens also have their place in the market.
Hey ama, I'm planning on breaking open that Oban 18yr soon. What can I expect over the 14yr which I don't care for at all?
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Love the Oban, I was gifted a bottle of Yamasaki that I've been tempted to crack open. Anyone for longmorn?

I've heard this before and now I'm really curious. I was having some Oban 14 yr. last night... (yes, I had GlenMo Nectar too!). Why does it get so dissed as compared to the 18yr? I haven't had the 18 yet so I'm just asking... I didn't dislike the 14. Any help?
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post #1206 of 1294
2/4/12 at 12:41pm
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Any help for "proper" drinking for good scotch? Im normally the mix cheap blends with some cola or lemonade type. However I was given a bottle of JW Blue label and I feel like doing that would be a huge waste. Im assuming its just neat in a glass, however ice? no ice? chilled... Typical questions I guess. Would be interested in your opinions.

It would indeed be truly a waste to mix Johnnie Walker Blue Label with anything. No ice either. Blue Label is so smooth and inoffensive that it is a great scotch (blended) to try 'neat' (no water or ice added).

The key to drinking scotch neat is to take a very small sip, I mean the tiniest of sips. Imagine a 1/4 of a teaspoon and try it. That way the spirit will not overwhelm the palate and you can enjoy it. As you know, whisky is not like beer and many other types of alcohol where you can take a big gulp.

Some whiskies benefit from the addition of a little water (ie. a teaspoon), while others do not. It is a matter of taste (your's obviously).

Good luck and dont hesitate to post more questions.

Cheers!

jason
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post #1207 of 1294
2/4/12 at 5:32pm
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Originally Posted by I<3Bacon View Post

I prefer to say "as accessible as possible". The two 12yr old Glens also have their place in the market.
Hey ama, I'm planning on breaking open that Oban 18yr soon. What can I expect over the 14yr which I don't care for at all?

Not nearly as sweet, more wood notes, less metallic taste. I think its a big improvement, but not something I'd buy that often.
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post #1208 of 1294
2/4/12 at 5:34pm
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Originally Posted by golfnutter66 View Post

It would indeed be truly a waste to mix Johnnie Walker Blue Label with anything. No ice either. Blue Label is so smooth and inoffensive that it is a great scotch (blended) to try 'neat' (no water or ice added).
The key to drinking scotch neat is to take a very small sip, I mean the tiniest of sips. Imagine a 1/4 of a teaspoon and try it. That way the spirit will not overwhelm the palate and you can enjoy it. As you know, whisky is not like beer and many other types of alcohol where you can take a big gulp.
Some whiskies benefit from the addition of a little water (ie. a teaspoon), while others do not. It is a matter of taste (your's obviously).
Good luck and dont hesitate to post more questions.
Cheers!
jason

That seems like way too much water to me. I usually add 2 - 5 drops.
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post #1209 of 1294
2/4/12 at 5:45pm
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Originally Posted by Kid Nickels View Post

srsly? Black over a decent single malt? Personally I'd take practically Glen-"anything" over JW Black. I had some Glenmorangie Nectar d' Or last night that I quite enjoyed. just different tastes I guess.

To me, Glenlivet and Glenfiddich 12 taste like they were blended to be as boring as possible. JW Black at least has a little smoke to keep it interesting.

Nectar d'Or is good stuff, though I like Astar and PX the best of the reasonably priced GlenMo finishes.


Since they were some of the first malts imported, I wonder if they weren't chosed for that honor because of their blandness. Glenfiddich is like drinking hay. I really enjoy some of the Sauternes/dessert wine finished whiskies, and the Nectar d'Or really stands up to the others I've tried.

 

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Originally Posted by SkinnyGoomba View Post

Love the Oban, I was gifted a bottle of Yamasaki that I've been tempted to crack open. Anyone for longmorn?


I had a Longmorn 18 at the Brandy Library and really enjoyed it -- it had all the treacle and spice I seem to really enjoy in a whisky. Rather reminded me of the Distillery bottling of Royal Lochnagar, which I adore.

 

 

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Originally Posted by golfnutter66 View Post

It would indeed be truly a waste to mix Johnnie Walker Blue Label with anything. No ice either. Blue Label is so smooth and inoffensive that it is a great scotch (blended) to try 'neat' (no water or ice added).
The key to drinking scotch neat is to take a very small sip, I mean the tiniest of sips. Imagine a 1/4 of a teaspoon and try it. That way the spirit will not overwhelm the palate and you can enjoy it. As you know, whisky is not like beer and many other types of alcohol where you can take a big gulp.
Some whiskies benefit from the addition of a little water (ie. a teaspoon), while others do not. It is a matter of taste (your's obviously).
Good luck and dont hesitate to post more questions.
Cheers!
jason

That seems like way too much water to me. I usually add 2 - 5 drops.

 

Different whiskies seem to want different amounts of water, and that is especially proof-dependent for me -- I have a 146pf Mortlach that is incredibly hot and needs quite a bit of water. At 80pf, if I dilute at all, it is only to that 2-5 drop level at the maximum.

 

~ H
 

 

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post #1210 of 1294
2/4/12 at 5:48pm
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Blue Label is so smooth and inoffensive that it is a great scotch (blended) to try 'neat' (no water or ice added).
jason

After reading this, I can't take you seriously anymore. Sorry.
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Not nearly as sweet, more wood notes, less metallic taste. I think its a big improvement, but not something I'd buy that often.

I'll keep that in mind. Was on sale at our local shop so in case it exhibits any of the same characteristics I dislike about the 14yr, it wasn't a major loss.
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Originally Posted by ama View Post

That seems like way too much water to me. I usually add 2 - 5 drops.

Everyone will have their own personal preference for the amount of water they use, but yeah, you want better water control than a spoon so you don't drown your dram. Eye dropper works great.
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post #1211 of 1294
2/4/12 at 5:59pm
I've bought a bottle of Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist (1990, bottled 2008) a while ago. This stuff is just to fukken heavy for me to enjoy. I do have problems with hard alcohol in general, but this is quite extreme.
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post #1212 of 1294
2/4/12 at 9:55pm
Huntsman, I've had the Longmorn 16 and really enjoyed it. I'm not much of a Connoisseur but longmorn definetly made my favorites.

Have you tried Yamazaki?
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post #1213 of 1294
2/5/12 at 9:04am

No, SG, I have not. The only Japanese malt I've had was Hibiki, and it didn't really do anything for me. Do you recommend it? If you like Longmorn look out for some Royal Lochnagar. I really think you'd enjoy that, but it is uncommon. If you are in the City, Park Ave Liquors often has some bottling.

 

~ H

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post #1214 of 1294
2/5/12 at 9:23am
I haven't spent enough time with it just yet, but it's on the stronger side. I'll definetly give the Royal Lochnagar a try.
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post #1215 of 1294
2/5/12 at 7:42pm
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Originally Posted by I<3Bacon View Post

After reading this, I can't take you seriously anymore. Sorry.
I'll keep that in mind. Was on sale at our local shop so in case it exhibits any of the same characteristics I dislike about the 14yr, it wasn't a major loss.
Everyone will have their own personal preference for the amount of water they use, but yeah, you want better water control than a spoon so you don't drown your dram. Eye dropper works great.

IEBacon, I was advising someone who is a novice in scotch. A teaspoon is not an unreasonable amount to add to scotch where the drinker typically mixes pop (cola) with his spirit.

Your snobbiness is what gives scotch whisky fans a bad name.
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