Any One for a Scotch?

bdeuce22 · Apr 6, 2011

Macallan 18 and Ardberg Uigeadail. For now.

ama · Apr 6, 2011

Originally Posted by bdeuce22

Macallan 18 and Ardberg Uigeadail. For now.

Oogy is amazing. I'm drinking some now. I might be in the minority, but for the money I think Mac 18 is hugely overrated.

bdeuce22 · Apr 6, 2011

After the split, I'm in for $35 so at least I'm not committing to a whole bottle.

ama · Apr 6, 2011

Originally Posted by bdeuce22

After the split, I'm in for $35 so at least I'm not committing to a whole bottle.

If you are going to try it, only going in $35 is a great way to do it. Don't let me dissuade you though, you might absolutely love it.

sf_esq · Apr 6, 2011

Originally Posted by ama

Oogy is amazing. I'm drinking some now. I might be in the minority, but for the money I think Mac 18 is hugely overrated.

Macallan 18 is slightly overrated, although it's what made me realize how good single malts can be. I bought a bottle last summer on a whim (to replace a bottle of Macallan 12) and it blew me away. It was my gateway into single malts and now that's all I drink. Now that I've had a number of other excellent malts, I still think it's very good, but I do think it's slightly overrated.

dflyer7 · Apr 6, 2011

Has anyone ever been to "Spirit School" at the Brandy Library in NYC? I've been thinking of going because I'm a total novice when it comes to Scotch; but I know I like it.

http://www.brandylibrary.com/section...rit-school.htm

I<3Bacon · Apr 6, 2011

I can't speak about the classes, but the Brandy Library was one of the nicest "bars" I ever had a drink at.

Pros:
-Excellent selection (not the best I've seen though)
-Relaxing environment
-One of the few bars I've been to where they facilitate proper water control

Cons:
-High-end Manhattan pricing
-Glassware (they used stemless wine glasses instead of something like a snifter or small nosing glass)
-Last time I was there, they started baking gougeres in the kitchen. Instead of the wonderful aromas of Scotch, all I was smelling was gruyere

chronoaug · Apr 6, 2011

still haven't gotten to taste any baller scotch ($200+) but for the <$100 peasant scotch, Lagavulin 16 is still by far my favorite.

Warren G. · Apr 7, 2011

My two Talisker 18 should be here tomorrow

cyc wid it · Apr 7, 2011

Macallan 18 and Balvenie 17 (Madeira cask) are pretty good values in my book.

A good bourbon never hurt either.

sf_esq · Apr 7, 2011

Originally Posted by cyc wid it

Macallan 18 and Balvenie 17 (Madeira cask) are pretty good values in my book.

A good bourbon never hurt either.

I actually think Macallan 18 is overpriced. $140 where I live. IMO, Highland Park 18 is a better value at $100.

Warren G. · Apr 7, 2011

Yay it's here!

jet · Apr 7, 2011

thanks for the minute by minute update warren

will be picking up my peasant tali 18 later today but probably won't crack it for awhile since I got plenty of scotch on hand (not like chrono's one grail bottle of lag).

cyc wid it · Apr 7, 2011

Originally Posted by sf_esq

I actually think Macallan 18 is overpriced. $140 where I live. IMO, Highland Park 18 is a better value at $100.
That's a little steep. I don't pay that much, so YMMV I guess on the value part.

I<3Bacon · Apr 8, 2011

Momentary loss of sanity but picked up a case of Talisker 18yr last night fearing yet another drought.

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