Best "barrel" for Scotch

JasonCSU · 09-22-2015, 03:46 PM

I recently picked up some Yamazaki 12 that I have yet to try.

SunnyD · 09-22-2015, 03:48 PM

I just picked up some Hibiki 12 this past weekend. I do love me some Japanese whisky.

M_Six · 09-22-2015, 04:09 PM

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Weird, I drink a nice peaty scotch like its water.

Some Laphroig or some Old Ballantruan are my go to's.

Laphroig just hits me wrong. Waaay too smoky/peaty for me. Like horseradish and cilantro, you either like it or you don't.

M_Six · 09-22-2015, 04:10 PM

Are the Japanese whiskys smoky/peaty or sweeter like Aberlour?

JasonCSU · 09-22-2015, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Are the Japanese whiskys smoky/peaty or sweeter like Aberlour?

I'll be sure to update the thread once I try mine.

SunnyD · 09-22-2015, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Are the Japanese whiskys smoky/peaty or sweeter like Aberlour?

I can't speak for Yamazaki, as I have yet to try it, but Hibiki and Hakushu are both on the sweeter side, with maybe a hint of smokiness.

UncleWede · 09-22-2015, 04:40 PM

I drank my bottle of Hibiki 12 pretty rapidly. Sweeter, since they are aged in barrels that once held plum wine.
The store was out the last time I went in with money burning a hole in my pocket. . .

M_Six · 09-22-2015, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

I drank my bottle of Hibiki 12 pretty rapidly. Sweeter, since they are aged in barrels that once held plum wine.
The store was out the last time I went in with money burning a hole in my pocket. . .

I think you just convinced me to buy some next time I'm at the superstore. You were right about Aberlour, so...

Taskmaster · 09-22-2015, 06:54 PM

My stomach.

upstatedoc · 09-23-2015, 12:01 PM

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My stomach.

UncleWede · 09-23-2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SunnyD

I can't speak for Yamazaki, as I have yet to try it, but Hibiki and Hakushu are both on the sweeter side, with maybe a hint of smokiness.

Since the Hibiki was unavailable, I so wanted to try the Yamazaki. But a $90 mistake I did not want to make. I need to find a local establishment that will sell me a snort first. The local Irish pub seems to be snobbish and not include the Japanese artists.

M_Six · 12-03-2015, 09:51 PM

Saw a bottle of Yamazaki yesterday for $225. Must have been 25 years old or something. I opted for the Aberlour 16.

Nectar-Of-The-Gods

UncleWede · 12-03-2015, 10:29 PM

Seems Aberlour is a solid choice. Leaving the gym and wasn't sure what to refresh myself with when I got home. Think you swing the vote

M_Six · 12-03-2015, 10:51 PM

Really the perfect Scotch. Not as strong as the A'Bunadh, but still very full flavor. Stands up well to a splash of seltzer.

Edinburra · 12-04-2015, 11:07 AM

I've a particularly pleasant 25 year old Glen Grant, Single Cask.(Sherry Cask) Bottled on the 18th July 1988. Truly Amazing!

UncleWede · 12-04-2015, 12:22 PM

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I've a particularly pleasant 25 year old Glen Grant, Single Cask.(Sherry Cask) Bottled on the 18th July 1988. Truly Amazing!

E-share

Edinburra · 12-04-2015, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Edinburra

I've a particularly pleasant 25 year old Glen Grant, Single Cask.(Sherry Cask) Bottled on the 18th July 1988. Truly Amazing!

E-share

Would love to, but this is all mine, all mine!

UncleWede · 12-04-2015, 12:48 PM

Banned for no sharsies

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M_Six Free Thinker 16964 Rep 7,455 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Saw a bottle of Yamazaki yesterday for $225. Must have been 25 years old or something. I opted for the Aberlour 16. Nectar-Of-The-Gods __________________ Mark markj.pics "There is no shame in dropping fruit in your glass." -UncleWede
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