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#1 Matt O'S oo4

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Posted 05 August 2004 - 10:40 AM

Okay, boys and girls.....

This thread just might seperate the men from the boys.

Give us a little note about YOUR scotch of choice, for all those of you who have this very specialize field of experience. (003)

You have a favorite? Which one? Why?

Give us all the dirt!!!!

Have fun.

BTW, thanks to 009 for her generous give to a bottle of Glenfiddich 15. Excellent stuff. The lady has class. Of course.

004

#2 Gabe Vieira

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Posted 05 August 2004 - 07:43 PM

Tried scotch once, don't like it. Beer does it for me, but I don't drink that often.

#3 Roebuck

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Posted 05 August 2004 - 07:52 PM

Far too many to just pick one. Depends on my mood and the company. Laphroaig is an old favourite. More often than not it's described as being 'antiseptic' or 'medicinal'. Very much an acquired taste but I think the uniqueness is a strong part of its appeal.

I recently discovered the Glenrothes distillery, who are known for supplying whisky for some of the better blends but also produce a pleasant single malt under their own label. Smooth with an almost fruity aroma.

#4 Bryce (003)

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Posted 05 August 2004 - 08:15 PM

Why am I not suprised by this thread.......

Roebuck - Laphroig has a very special place in my heart (and part of my liver come to think of it). One of 004 and my great mentors as film students was partial to it. This is same guy who named us "Butch & Sundance" in the department.

Indeed, scotch is one of those "no middle ground" liquors. It's either nectar of the Gods, or people wonder why it's bottled, sold let alone consumed.

For the record, my preferred:

Balvenie
Dalmore
Highland Park
Glenfiddich (12,15,18,25)
Glenlivet (12,18,25)
MacCallan (12, 18, 25 - even had some 45 once)
Glenmorangie (10, 12, Sherrywood, Madiera or Port finish is just fine)
Loch Dhu (something new on my Radar, but it's going to be thoroughly investigated by 004 and myself)

Now, I know this may come as a shock or start riots in the street, but there is one (there can be ONLY one) blended that I prefer......From a guy named "Johnny" :)

The Red (8 year) - Good in a pinch but it needs to be mixed with water or seltzer and on the rocks.

The Black (12 year) - My fall-back/travel scotch (most airlines/restaurants etc. always have some) and in a tall glass with soda/seltzer it's probably my most appeciated blended.

The Gold (18 year old) Hint of vanilla and a bit of spice. Damn nice on the rocks.

The Blue (re-creation of the 60 year old blend) Pricey, but the finest blended you'll ever taste. A bit smoky, but great when served "neat".

The Green (the closest you'll come to a single malt that they produce) A bit like the Laphroig and truly a rare one. 004 purchased a bottle at duty free in Amsterdam on our way to London and there was barely any left when we got back. Smoky, a bit dark, but a nice velvet texture on the way down.

Check out this link.

Ahhhh....Scotch....Is there anything it can't do?

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#5 Gabe Vieira

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Posted 05 August 2004 - 08:31 PM

Hey Bryce, tip of advice (hey, that rimes): Guns and booze is a no-no.

#6 Qwerty

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Posted 05 August 2004 - 08:33 PM

Why am I not suprised by this thread.......

Roebuck - Laphroig has a very special place in my heart (and part of my liver come to think of it). One of 004 and mine great mentors as film students was partial to it. This is same guy who named us "Butch & Sundance" in the department.

Indeed, scotch is one of those "no middle ground" liquors. It's either nectar of the Gods, or people wonder why it's bottled, sold let alone consumed.

For the record, my preferred:

Balvenie
Dalmore
Highland Park
Glenfiddich (12,15,18,25)
Glenlivet (12,18,25)
MacCallan (12, 18, 25 - even had some 45 once)
Glenmorangie (10, 12, Sherrywood, Madiera or Port finish is just fine)
Loch Dhu (something new on my Radar, but it's going to be thoroughly investigated by 004 and myself)

Now, I know this may come as a shock or start riots in the street, but there is one (there can be ONLY one) blended that I prefer......From a guy named "Johnny" :)

The Red (8 year) - Good in a pinch but it needs to be mixed with water or seltzer and on the rocks.

The Black (12 year) - My fall-back/travel scotch (most airlines/restaurants etc. always have some) and in a tall glass with soda/seltzer it's probably my most appeciated blended.

The Gold (18 year old) Hint of vanilla and a bit of spice. Damn nice on the rocks.

The Blue (re-creation of the 60 year old blend) Pricey, but the finest blended you'll ever taste. A bit smoky, but great when served "neat".

The Green (the closest you'll come to a single malt that they produce) A bit like the Laphroig and truly a rare one. 004 purchased a bottle at duty free in Amsterdam on our way to London and there was barely any left when we got back. Smoky, a bit dark, but a nice velvet texture on the way down.

Check out this link.

Ahhhh....Scotch....Is there anything it can't do?

Interesting site Bryce. I'm over legal age to enter. :)

#7 Bryce (003)

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Posted 05 August 2004 - 08:42 PM

Hey Bryce, tip of advice (hey, that rhymes): Guns and booze is a no-no.

All depends on how many "shots" you take Gabe :)

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Posted 05 August 2004 - 08:54 PM

Hey Bryce, tip of advice (hey, that rhymes): Guns and booze is a no-no.

All depends on how many "shots" you take Gabe :)

and it depends on the target you have! :)

#9 Matt O'S oo4

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Posted 05 August 2004 - 11:09 PM

Excellent, 003!

Couldn't agree more.

Of the blended's you mention, I do prefer the Green and the Gold.

Go figure.

Black is very tolerable, of course.

If you haven't already mentioned it, the www.scotchdrinkers.com website has some interesting tips and guidelines regarding the world of scotch.

I guarantee that I will be a member of the Single Malt club once they get that off and running!

Anyway, a good site to research and shapren your field of experience in Bond's favorite amber beverage.

Salud!

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Posted 06 August 2004 - 01:56 AM

My favorite single malt is which ever one is being bought for me. :)

Seriously, my brother is the Scotch drinker in the family, and defers to the tastes his good friend Connor MacCloud. He'll take the Glenmorangie, thirty year vintage I believe.

I prefer what is currently in the house, the young the Glenfiddich, a five year.

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Posted 06 August 2004 - 02:17 AM

5 year old Glenfiddich? Did it come from the Safeway?

No such thing.

Quit smoking the cheap crack.

#12 Matt O'S oo4

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Posted 06 August 2004 - 05:52 AM

FIVE YEAR?!?

*Ack....choke.....barf.....snarf....wheeze, GULP*

Hey, man.....THAT'S NASTY!!!

The only scotch I ever dared discover.....such as Ralphs Brand Scotch (A blend of the finest rot gut whyskies) Aged 36 months.

Now.....that is about as low as you can go......

As far as I am concerned, 12 years is a minimum, with the occasional 10 year old, although 15 to 21 years olds are much better, thank you.

She must be drinking with Ry.

No offense.

Blah.

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Posted 06 August 2004 - 08:01 AM

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#14 Joyce Carrington

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Posted 06 August 2004 - 09:34 AM

She must be drinking with Ry.

:) Apparently.

How dare they...



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Posted 06 August 2004 - 11:29 AM

Not very knowledgable on Whisky myself but I don't say "No" if I'm offered one.

But I'm looking forward to a concert we're going to play this weekend. It's one of our regulars, we play at the anniversary of this bar every year. The special thing about this place is, that the bar's owner is a Whisky geek and he has got over 100 different kinds of them in stock. He even gives lectures on the subject :) . I had the chance to attend one of them two years ago, but for some reason, I'm missing a few hours of that night :) .
Here's a link to that Whisky "menu". http://www.das-glueh...ite whisky.html
Most of it is in German, but the names are in English, of course. If anyone can recommend anything...

#16 IndyB007

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Posted 06 August 2004 - 03:10 PM

I'm not too knowledgable in the Scotch area, besides knowing what I have triend and of those what I like.....

JW Red - didn't really care for it
JW Black - quite good, got a bottle at home now
JW Green - my preferred JW scotch that I've had
Aberlour - another one of the ones that I liked and have at home
Cutty Sark - not so good.. why did John DeLorean endorse this stuff? oh yeah, they paid him.
Dewars - it's better than Cutty Sark, at least the 12 year variety is
Glenmorangie - prolly my favorite of what I've bought so far
Glenlivet - better than some, not as good as others

perhaps I'll try the Highland Park next, or else I'll get that bottle of Aberlour A'Binadh that I saw on the shelf the other week.....

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Posted 06 August 2004 - 06:49 PM

Gentlemen, can we have a moment of sanity here?

Do I look like the type to mess with Matt Damon's wife? :) It probably was a tweleve year, and I wasn't paying attention to the vintage. I only paid attention to what what was in the glass.

However, I am starting up a collection so I can afford a higher grade of crack. All wishing to donate can send their contributions to my paypal account.

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#18 DLibrasnow

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Posted 06 August 2004 - 06:52 PM

Welcome back Xenobia!

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Posted 07 August 2004 - 04:20 PM

I've had a couple 12 yr old scotches recently as after dinner drinks but I can't recall the brands...I do like Jack Daniels and diet coke but that's a different ball game.

Hey, M drinks Jack D so don't talk any trash! :)

#20 Matt O'S oo4

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Posted 14 August 2004 - 12:57 AM

I have no issues with Bourbon.

The subjest here is Scotch.

Staight Up.

Neat.

Thank you!

004

#21 Bryce (003)

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Posted 14 August 2004 - 01:02 AM

Damn straight....Just like my scotch.

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Posted 14 August 2004 - 01:05 AM

I drink Glenfiddich 12 year. I also drink it neat.

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Posted 14 August 2004 - 01:08 AM

Cheers to that 007Travis.

"Clearly a man of taste."

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Posted 14 August 2004 - 01:08 AM

Definitely. I like the good stuff, and I don't want to ruin the taste, by adding something else.

Edited by 007Travis, 14 August 2004 - 01:10 AM.


#25 Matt O'S oo4

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Posted 14 August 2004 - 09:50 PM

Just a rathrer obvious comment, but, what the hell....I'll say it anyway.

For those "few" of you who have mentioned your preference for beer and dislike, disdain, or dis-satisifacton for the superior amber fluid we have come to love so much, here is a thought.

Don't tell anyone you don't know anything about it.....

Its sorts like saying "I've seen a Bond filme once, but I prefer watching soaps."

You just don't say that here.

Also, its cool if your particular experience is to date limited (often a cash shortae or age issue causes this) or, perhaps you simply haven't had the opportunity to sample some of the better scothhces out there.

This is not unlikely.

However, in a nut shell, we are looking for those who KNOW and can offer thier opinion, however limited it may be....that doesn't matter.

Tell us what you have tasted and what you think.

In fifty words or less.

003 and I will grade these and PM you back to tell you manage to fall into the top category of "very cool" or if you trickle down to the lowly ranks of "serious loser."

Ouch!

But, of course, were just talking.

About scotch!

Cheers!

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#26 Matt O'S oo4

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Posted 15 August 2004 - 09:03 PM

Currently, in fact, 003 and I are working on a case....

....of scotch.

Welcome Wankers!!!

Blah.

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Posted 15 August 2004 - 09:11 PM

*finishes cleaning Jag's spark plugs with scotch left by Ry*

Man....This stuff's great!

#28 Joyce Carrington

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Posted 15 August 2004 - 09:53 PM

*finishes cleaning Jag's spark plugs with scotch left by Ry*

Man....This stuff's great!

PUNKS!




:)

#29 Tarl_Cabot

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Posted 15 August 2004 - 11:54 PM

Had a Mcallan 12 yr and a cigar last night after dinner....nice. :)

#30 Matt O'S oo4

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Posted 16 August 2004 - 03:53 PM

*finishes cleaning Jag's spark plugs with scotch left by Ry*

Man....This stuff's great!

PUNKS!




:)

Now, now, dear....

Don't give 003 too much grief.

He knows the difference between great scotch and ummmmm.....

Well, let me think....

That might not be totally true.

003 never learned how to tie his shoes or how to work a pencil.

And he still can't put his arms through his coat sleves.

But he does know SCOTCH!!!

Just like he knows great cleaning fluid.

So....

Don't be too hard on 003.

Its not his fault.

He's just doing his job.

BTW....MacCallen IS an excellent vintage.

003 and I were more than fortunate to share a glass of the MacCallen 25 in the company of our lovely 009!

Outstanding!

Very pricey, but excellent, none-the-less.

A cigar DOES make an excellent note to MacCallen. Depending on the cigar.

004