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Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 21 April 2011, 11:56:11
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I have a friend who claims he can correctly identify the taste of more than twenty single malts in a blind test.
In his subjective opinion Laphroaig is the best single malt available.
He describes Glenfiddich as "commercial crap"......that sells well because of excellent advertising.
Personally I drink very little whisky/whiskey :-/ :-/.......I much prefer a drop of rum and vodka. :y :y :y
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The best malt for me has to be Lagavulin, but it is very pricey nowadays. Glenfiddich is the only malt that I have to take a dash of water with to make it bearable, lol. Glenmorangie is good but I find the Glenmorangie Port Wood to be their best. If looking for the best kept secret, and at a reasonable price, look out for Old Pulteney, you will not be disappointed! Usually to be found in Morrisons, Co-op or Spar on a special for around £20 to£23 at most
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imho there are far nicer than laphroaig, although that is a nice, esp as I favour the islay's
Lagavulin is one of my fav's, but a bit of a marmite love it or hate it jobbys.
some here love the a'bunadh
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i have half a bottle of Balvenie double wood to get through then onto a rare 30 year old glenffiddich solera that was a gift from a very respected celebrity who will remain nameless
as to which is the best i say one that you like and would drink in company and alone
everyone has there own ideas that makes the world a little more intresting
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Bushmills used to be my preference - the 16 year old 3 wood is about £50 now - have not bought for some time but was nice
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I'm quite partial to a wee dram of Talisker, or Aberlour :y
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imho there are far nicer than laphroaig, although that is a nice, esp as I favour the islay's
Lagavulin is one of my fav's, but a bit of a marmite love it or hate it jobbys.
some here love the a'bunadh
I'll second that, nice and smooth :y
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Jura, in particular 'Superstition' but I like many of the isle Malts as well as laphroaig, just about anything really I tend to get a range of them on my Birthday or Christmas, day to day stuff I choose by what is on offer..... :D :D :D
I have noticed though that the bottles all seem to leak these days, sadly..... ::) ::) ::)
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Jura, in particular 'Superstition' but I like many of the islay Malts as well as laphroaig, just about anything really I tend to get a range of them on my Birthday or Christmas, day to day stuff I choose by what is on offer..... :D :D :D
I have noticed though that the bottles all seem to leak these days, sadly..... ::) ::) ::)
common manufacturing fault i feel.
jura
jack daniels
and suprisingly when a bit skint famous grouse isnt to harsh.
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It depends on what you like in your taste of Whiskey...
I personally like Glen Morangie and Glen Livet, I personally find that Bowmore has a very strong perfumed flavour which is very powerful and unpleasant...
Your best bet is to pay the Clachaig Inn a visit in Glencoe, with there awesome range of Whiskey's available to find the one best suited to you (would take a few days to get through their selection too)...
http://www.clachaig.com/p/v/the-bars/
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It always amazes me when we're at a meet and H21 and Countess Dundee appear with some of Scotland's finest brews.
I've never really liked whisky before till I sampled some of the real stuff.
Faves are Jura, A'bunadh and Laphroaig.
Not forgetting the £100 a bottle rocket fuel Broocie was letting us sample last year.
Who says Scotsmen are "careful" with their money? ;D ;D
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I urge ANY of you Whisky drinkers to grab a bottle of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dalwhinnie_Single_Malt. It's only £30-£40 a bottle (depending on where you get it from) but it's a simple 15yr smoked malt, smooth but plenty of flavour.
Incidently, it is from the highest altitude distilary in the UK, or so it says on the bottle. :y
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Interesting reading , confirms one thing though and that is there is no definitive "best " Malt ,and long may that be .
As someone who didn't discover the pleasures of Single Malt whiskey until my thirties I have since quietly pursued that pleasure whenever and wherever I could. ::)
I cannot say that there has ever been one that I would avoid after sampling for first time and I have found that many influences of the day will determine the level of enjoyment given by each Malt some I considered mediocre initially have later surprised and enchanted me .
I've even been fortunate since moving over here to Ireland to have tried some rare and very enjoyable Irish Single Malts .
Thats the wonderful thing about enjoying Malt Whiskies, they're all great ............ :)
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Like said a Best whisky is rather a difficult one. There are literally hundreds of types.
Again, like Zok said it is down to Hotel21 and Mike Dundee why I myself have acquired a taste for it.
My favourites are
The Balvenie (double wood)
Dalwhinnie
Aberlour A'bunadh
Jura.
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My choice is Edradour from Pitlochry, the smallest distillery. :y
Masters of malt http://www.masterofmalt.com/ do a fantastic range at reasonable prices. They also do taster samples, some costing more than a good bottle in some cases, but a way to sample many different malts.
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Can't bear Laphroig, tastes like battery acid but then I don't like any peaty whisky. Much prefer Irish for some reason in particular Powers gold label, hard to find here but lovely and smooth.
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Your mate is correct laphroaig is the best in my opinion, but there are many people with different tastes.
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must say that many of those mentioned would make my list! My lad always gets me a small bottle from the "whisky shop" at christmas and they seem to have quite a choice .There are times when I fancy a "peatier" dram and others something a bit smoother/sweeter. Just because I like marmite doesnt mean I dont like honey if you know what I mean. Doesnt necessarily mean that one is " better" than the other. Cheaper end of the market, though Im partial to Jamesons, I think Grouse is the best blended brand. Really do not like the likes of Bells/White Horse. But what do I know, Ive also been known to slug back pocheen.... ;D