Best "barrel" for Scotch

M_Six · 08-10-2014, 11:23 AM

Bought a Laphroaig Triple Wood yesterday. Might be a bit too peaty for my tastes, but we'll see.

Joekerr · 08-10-2014, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Bought a Laphroaig Triple Wood yesterday. Might be a bit too peaty for my tastes, but we'll see.

I suspect it might be, based on how your preferences seem to lean in past posts, but keep an open mind - you might surprise yourself!

Myself I don't lean to Laphroig / Lagavulin, however, I do have them on occasion and don't mind them...they just aren't typically bottles I'd buy - more like I'll buy a glass of them when I'm out on certain occasions.

M_Six · 08-10-2014, 04:35 PM

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I suspect it might be, based on how your preferences seem to lean in past posts, but keep an open mind - you might surprise yourself!

Myself I don't lean to Laphroig / Lagavulin, however, I do have them on occasion and don't mind them...they just aren't typically bottles I'd buy - more like I'll buy a glass of them when I'm out on certain occasions.

The factor that swayed me to buy is one of the 3 barrels is a sherry barrel and supposedly this scotch, if left unmolested, exhibits a syrupy vanilla tone at first and a smooth finish. We'll see if I find that to be true.

upstatedoc · 08-11-2014, 06:13 PM

So in my short career as a scotch connoisseur I think I have a favorite that doesn't break the bank but has the attributes I enjoy. The Jameson 12 I think has the best bang for the buck. Less than $50 a bottle for heavenly smoothness. Does anyone have any suggestions for something that is like it?

M_Six · 08-11-2014, 07:19 PM

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So in my short career as a scotch connoisseur I think I have a favorite that doesn't break the bank but has the attributes I enjoy. The Jameson 12 I think has the best bang for the buck. Less than $50 a bottle for heavenly smoothness. Does anyone have any suggestions for something that is like it?

Smooth sounds good. I'll have to try it.

UncleWede · 08-12-2014, 05:46 PM

^ You might be pleasantly surprised with a Dalwhinnie 12. I used to get them at Trader Joe's for under $40. (Not specific to TJs, just where I bought)

upstatedoc · 08-12-2014, 06:20 PM

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^ You might be pleasantly surprised with a Dalwhinnie 12. I used to get them at Trader Joe's for under $40. (Not specific to TJs, just where I bought)

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M_Six · 08-12-2014, 09:59 PM

Will need a double tonight to dull the pain of the worst sunburn I've had in years. I feel like an idiot for forgetting my sunscreen.

M_Six · 08-17-2014, 01:32 AM

Opened the Laphroaig Triple Wood tonight. Whoa. Much different experience than the Balvenie or Dalmore. Sort of like drinking runoff from a barn fire. May take awhile to get through this bottle.

M_Six · 09-21-2014, 09:52 PM

Opened a Macallan 12 tonight. Not bad at all. Quite smooth. Not as much sweetness as the Balvenies, but still a nice finish.

Joekerr · 09-22-2014, 11:03 AM

Try to get your hands on a Macallan select oak. Its not expensive and may in fact be sold widely in the States, but the only place I can get it here is when I'm traveling and thus I find it in the duty free store.

I would think that it may not be as sweet as a Balvenie (though I haven't had one in a while), but I think it is sweeter than the 12 (though I do really quite love the 12).

I think you may enjoy the Select Oak as well...just a nice balance, good everyday drinking scotch. Should be about $55 for 1L in the duty free...may even find it for less somewhere else.

When I'm down in Mexico in December I intend on picking up some more.

M_Six · 09-22-2014, 11:15 AM

Thanks, I'll try to find it. There are two liquor superstores in Champaign, so hopefully one of them has it.

M_Six · 03-16-2015, 10:10 PM

I finally got around to watching Skyfall last night. I see Bond is a fan of 50 Y.O. Macallan. Doubt I'll ever get to try it, but the 12 is pretty damn good. Especially with a splash of soda.

bkM3 · 03-17-2015, 11:36 AM

bought a glenmorangie nectar d'or the other day and actually got a glenmorangie signet as a gift from a client a few days later. i usually lean towards the lagavulins and laphroaigs but i really enjoyed the signet (i better for $150+ per bottle). nectar d'or was good but for some reason i prefer the campfire taste over the sweetness of the glenmorangie

M_Six · 03-17-2015, 11:49 AM

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bought a glenmorangie nectar d'or the other day and actually got a glenmorangie signet as a gift from a client a few days later. i usually lean towards the lagavulins and laphroaigs but i really enjoyed the signet (i better for $150+ per bottle). nectar d'or was good but for some reason i prefer the campfire taste over the sweetness of the glenmorangie

I'm exactly opposite. I have a bottle of Laphroaig with just a few shots gone out of it just sitting there unused. Just can't adapt to the campfire taste. Normally I wouldn't waste a fine single malt on a cocktail, but the Laphroaig may be a candidate for that. Although I'm not sure any added liqueur can hide that smoke.

Patrick303 · 03-20-2015, 12:25 PM

My wife picked up this bottle for my birthday this week. This one is new to me, so I can't wait to crack it open. Anyone tried it?

M_Six · 03-20-2015, 08:27 PM

No, but it's on my "Buy" list. Maybe this weekend if get up to Champaign.

18 years old. Not a cheap bottle, I'm guessing. Should be very tasty.

dim635csi · 03-20-2015, 08:31 PM

Aberlour 12 yo is very good. Please share your experience with 18. Your SO has a good taste.

UncleWede · 03-23-2015, 11:14 AM

Aberlour 12 is pretty good, but my preference still lies (and sometimes so do I) with the Aberlour A'bundah cask-strength stuff. I assume it's 12, but no watering to get it down to 80 proof. The current batch I have is 132 or so. . .

M_Six · 03-23-2015, 11:58 AM

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Aberlour 12 is pretty good, but my preference still lies (and sometimes so do I) with the Aberlour A'bundah cask-strength stuff. I assume it's 12, but no watering to get it down to 80 proof. The current batch I have is 132 or so. . .

Lots of folks on the whiskey/scotch blogs praise the A'bundah. Need to add that to the Buy list.

Patrick303 · 03-24-2015, 06:54 PM

So I did a little taste test to compare the Aberlour 18 to the Balvenie Doublewood 12. The Balvenie has more initial bite and tastes sweeter. The Aberlour is smoother with deeper flavor. Definitely one of my new favorites!

dim635csi · 03-24-2015, 07:59 PM

and I pulled the shot on A'bundah ...

It definitely worth it.

08-10-2014, 11:23 AM	#89
M_Six Free Thinker 19288 Rep 7,549 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Bought a Laphroaig Triple Wood yesterday. Might be a bit too peaty for my tastes, but we'll see. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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upstatedoc I'll get back to you 7535 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: blue streak Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: not downstate iTrader: (2)	So in my short career as a scotch connoisseur I think I have a favorite that doesn't break the bank but has the attributes I enjoy. The Jameson 12 I think has the best bang for the buck. Less than $50 a bottle for heavenly smoothness. Does anyone have any suggestions for something that is like it? __________________ 2018 Stinger GT 2009 E90 N51 /Active Autowerke Stage 2 tune/BMW Performance Exhaust/ Countermeasure enthusiast.
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08-12-2014, 05:46 PM	#94
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18430 Rep 9,426 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	^ You might be pleasantly surprised with a Dalwhinnie 12. I used to get them at Trader Joe's for under $40. (Not specific to TJs, just where I bought)
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08-17-2014, 01:32 AM	#97
M_Six Free Thinker 19288 Rep 7,549 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Opened the Laphroaig Triple Wood tonight. Whoa. Much different experience than the Balvenie or Dalmore. Sort of like drinking runoff from a barn fire. May take awhile to get through this bottle. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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09-21-2014, 09:52 PM	#98
M_Six Free Thinker 19288 Rep 7,549 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Opened a Macallan 12 tonight. Not bad at all. Quite smooth. Not as much sweetness as the Balvenies, but still a nice finish. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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09-22-2014, 11:03 AM	#99
Joekerr Banned 7922 Rep 1,923 Posts Drives: 2017 Audi S6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Try to get your hands on a Macallan select oak. Its not expensive and may in fact be sold widely in the States, but the only place I can get it here is when I'm traveling and thus I find it in the duty free store. I would think that it may not be as sweet as a Balvenie (though I haven't had one in a while), but I think it is sweeter than the 12 (though I do really quite love the 12). I think you may enjoy the Select Oak as well...just a nice balance, good everyday drinking scotch. Should be about $55 for 1L in the duty free...may even find it for less somewhere else. When I'm down in Mexico in December I intend on picking up some more.
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M_Six Free Thinker 19288 Rep 7,549 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Thanks, I'll try to find it. There are two liquor superstores in Champaign, so hopefully one of them has it. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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M_Six Free Thinker 19288 Rep 7,549 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	I finally got around to watching Skyfall last night. I see Bond is a fan of 50 Y.O. Macallan. Doubt I'll ever get to try it, but the 12 is pretty damn good. Especially with a splash of soda. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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bkM3 Captain 47 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 06 M3 Vert 6MT Carbon/Black Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brooklyn iTrader: (1)	bought a glenmorangie nectar d'or the other day and actually got a glenmorangie signet as a gift from a client a few days later. i usually lean towards the lagavulins and laphroaigs but i really enjoyed the signet (i better for $150+ per bottle). nectar d'or was good but for some reason i prefer the campfire taste over the sweetness of the glenmorangie
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03-20-2015, 12:25 PM	#104
Patrick303 Lieutenant 717 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 2024 Porsche Taycan 4S Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (2) Garage List 2024 Porsche Taycan 4S [10.00] 2017 Ducati Monster ... [0.00]	My wife picked up this bottle for my birthday this week. This one is new to me, so I can't wait to crack it open. Anyone tried it? __________________ 2024 Porsche Taycan 4S 2017 Ducati Monster 821
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M_Six Free Thinker 19288 Rep 7,549 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	No, but it's on my "Buy" list. Maybe this weekend if get up to Champaign. 18 years old. Not a cheap bottle, I'm guessing. Should be very tasty. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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03-20-2015, 08:31 PM	#106
dim635csi Lieutenant 205 Rep 468 Posts Drives: 2018 MG F82 M4 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SFBA iTrader: (0)	Aberlour 12 yo is very good. Please share your experience with 18. Your SO has a good taste. __________________ "If you want a car for track use, if want to go every other weekend fight-to-fight stopwatch to your local track: go for PDK, definitely. If you use the car, maybe not on track but as a daily commuter going through traffic: take the PDK. But you want a driver's car, a fun car: take the manual. [...]"
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18430 Rep 9,426 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Aberlour 12 is pretty good, but my preference still lies (and sometimes so do I) with the Aberlour A'bundah cask-strength stuff. I assume it's 12, but no watering to get it down to 80 proof. The current batch I have is 132 or so. . .
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03-24-2015, 07:59 PM	#110
dim635csi Lieutenant 205 Rep 468 Posts Drives: 2018 MG F82 M4 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SFBA iTrader: (0)	and I pulled the shot on A'bundah ... It definitely worth it.
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