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kaldas posted:Just picked up a bottle of Balvenie 17 Rum Cask before I went out of town last weekend and tried it last night. Have to say that I love the sweetness imparted from the rum casks; being an avid rum drinker I have to say that I find it delicious. Sup Balvenie Rum Cask buddy. I have to agree with you that it's a really, really smooth scotch although pretty sure the Caribbean cask is only a 14yr and not a 17yr. (Still delicious) Having been turned onto scotch after finding this thread about three years ago while wanting to order more than just a beer when I went out I'll give my notes on what I've tried for anyone else that wants to get into more sophisticated ways of getting poo poo faced. Entry Level Scotch, $35-40 Highland Park 12yr: Think of this as scotch 101. At $40 a bottle, mild notes of just about all the major flavors it's been the only bottle I have purchased more than one of. Balvenie Double Wood 12yr: If Highland Park is the remedial class, this is the honors course. Again around the $40 a bottle range however with stronger notes of smoke but also bolder tastes of spice and honey. Macallen 12yr: I haven't purchased a bottle of this, but since it's usually the only scotch you can get in restaurants I frequent that doesn't have "Walker" in the name I've had it several times. Again a very approachable scotch but instead of heavy peat and smoke I usually taste a blend of vanilla, spices and nuts. Mid Level Scotch $50-100 Macallen Cask Strength 15yr: Higher proof so I usually add a bit more water to it than other glasses, but when I do I find that the heavier smokey and nutty flavors open up a bit more. Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14yr Got this instead when I went to pick up a Dalmore Rum Cask they were out of it and I'm not disappointed at all. Very smooth scotch with almost no peat taste that I feel like I could start drinking in the afternoon during the summer. Dalmore Grand Reserva 16 yr: My new personal favorite at only $70 a bottle. A fantastic mix of citrus, chocolate, and caramel while having a fantastic light smoke finish. High End Scotch $100+ Highland Park 18yr Have to be honest, glad I got this as a present and didn't pay for it myself. I just felt that it had an overpowering amount of spice and peat for my tastes, but if you're into that I guess go for it.
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# ¿ Mar 28, 2024 18:37 |
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Anyone know anything about the Makers 46 Bourbon? I've seen it around for $35+ at a bunch of places but tonight while filling up my wife's wine rack I spotted a bottle of it going for $26. Not much of a bourbon drinker since I prefer scotch, but I figured it's time to branch out into other things now.
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# ¿ Feb 11, 2012 07:25 |
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spankmeister posted:It's not incredibly special but for $26 it's a good deal. Oh well, at least I have a solid bourbon to use for Manhattan's when Mad Men comes back.
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# ¿ Feb 12, 2012 02:20 |