Busses and Whisky

Currawong said:
You like Laphroaig 10 over 30 o_O:eek::)? The 10 is fantastic, but 30 year old is the nectar of the gods !!! At any rate, I can't fault your taste in Scotch :D
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I tried the 30 neat a few time at Club Macanudo back when I lived in NYC, and each time I found it too smooth for a Laphroaig, especially when drinking it with a cigar or three. I guess I just prefer a peatier, harsher taste in my Islays...probably why I like the Corry neat so much :)
 
My wife makes me warn her when I drink Corryvreckan. Once when we were out to dinner, she said she couldn't even taste her wine because it was overpowered by how pungent the ardbeg was. lol
 
Dr. Lecter said:
I tried the 30 neat a few time at Club Macanudo back when I lived in NYC, and each time I found it too smooth for a Laphroaig, especially when drinking it with a cigar or three. I guess I just prefer a peatier, harsher taste in my Islays...probably why I like the Corry neat so much :)
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So I have to ask, you didn't mention the Octomore. It's not something I'd spend the money on unless I was able to try it and did a backflip then maybe I might drop the coin on it~ I've heard the only thing close it Peat Monster but then again, I'm not into that deep yet. I am intrigued to collect the Isla's from each distillery just for fun but limited to say the Port Charlotte.
What say ye'all on a recc from Bowmore?
 
Best Bowmore ever. I posted this a few pages back. You must have missed it.

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Leonardo63 said:
So I have to ask, you didn't mention the Octomore. It's not something I'd spend the money on unless I was able to try it and did a backflip then maybe I might drop the coin on it~ I've heard the only thing close it Peat Monster but then again, I'm not into that deep yet. I am intrigued to collect the Isla's from each distillery just for fun but limited to say the Port Charlotte.
What say ye'all on a recc from Bowmore?
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In the grand scheme of things peat monster isn't much, it's just ok. There are more than a dozen better peated scotches. Octomore is in a league of it's own. Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, port charlotte are all typically 40-45 ppm of peat. Octomore starts around 160 ppm if that gives you any indication.
 
Going back out to look for some now. Sure I’d love it. I heart monday drinking. I bet there’s some left.
 
Nothing wrong with spreading your wings a little G~ I'm in total agreement with ya, Tequila is my thing too but I've found my bottles lasting a little longer adding some variety :D And that glass of Ardbeg Ten I just finished off sure was yumm! tasted like the smoke my neighbor was just making burning some sht :p
 
Cobalt said:
You haven't reached that level of enlightenment yet.:D
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I don't know.... some of these Agave spirits are really complex and wonderful! This one has mesquite smoke (almost like a Mexican Laphroiag) over juicy agave with subtle mineral/earth hints... spectacular!
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MadMarkie said:
I don't know.... some of these Agave spirits are really complex and wonderful! This one has mesquite smoke (almost like a Mexican Laphroiag) over juicy agave with subtle mineral/earth hints... spectacular!
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True. I, somehow, don't think he meant quality tequila, lol.
 
Cracked open a new Speyside, Glenlivet 15 french oak. I have to say, on the nose there's some interesting stuff that really stands out to m! I have to say for the first time I smell sweetness, fruit or sugary something, no idea what. It's quite lively! I thought the color was interesting but after further study I find caramel coloring added :( ` that's just sad~ there's no need for that man..... and bottled at 40% is kind of a drag too` I was getting used to the high horsepower of those Ardbegs ;) For a snatch out of the blue for no particular reason, I like :D
 
Leonardo63 said:
Cracked open a new Speyside, Glenlivet 15 french oak. I have to say, on the nose there's some interesting stuff that really stands out to m! I have to say for the first time I smell sweetness, fruit or sugary something, no idea what. It's quite lively! I thought the color was interesting but after further study I find caramel coloring added :( ` that's just sad~ there's no need for that man..... and bottled at 40% is kind of a drag too` I was getting used to the high horsepower of those Ardbegs ;) For a snatch out of the blue for no particular reason, I like :D
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That e150 caramel coloring can result in some funny flavors.... the GoT Lagavulin 9 has hints of wet cardboard on my palate, and is noticeably darker than the 8 year in a side-by-side. It can also result in fruity or diacetyl (butterscotch) so not always bad, but the Lagavulin 8 wins for me, and is cheaper too!

Once you start to figure out your tastes, there are numerous reviews that can keep you on track, and are well worth a little research. But then again, your "snatch out of the blue" seems to have worked well too! :thumbsup:
 
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My new favorite smoky peaty thang.... thanks to Cobalt for the recommendation! It ended up being a fun hunt, and naturally pairs with my favorite ASHy thang....

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I'm going to have "peat smoke flash-backs" tomorrow.... this stuff is spectacular! Longest finish ever, with nonlinear complexity, on the longest day of the year :D
 
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