Food, Drink & Dining Out The Scotch thread

[Jordie_tackles]

And...

How to drink scotch -

 

[rdhopkins2]

I have a bottle of Glenfiddich 18yo, Jameisons 12yo and Dewar's 12 at the moment.

 

[two blue tiger]

Bought a bottle of Glenfiddich 15yo at Hawaii duty free for $40 US last week. $92.99 at Dan Murphys.......

 

[Paul Kersey]

Islay for me.

 

[Chris who]

bought a bottle of JW 18yo the day my son was born, only 14 more years till we can open it together!

This thread is making me thirsty

 

[Simple Jack]

bought a bottle of JW 18yo the day my son was born, only 14 more years till we can open it together!

This thread is making me thirsty

Watch out for that. Old scotch leaves a nasty hangover.

 

[stormee]

Current collection:

Laphroaig 10
Ardberg 10
Talisker 10
Oban 14
Yamazaki 10
Glen Dronach 15
Glenlivet 12
Limeburners 68 (I think? New bottle)
Bottle of Monkey Shoulder for mixing, but usually drink rum or gin when I want a mixed drink.

Looking to get a Glenmorangie Quinta Ruba next.

 

[St 07]

I just started out 3 weeks back, I've navigated my way around a couple of bottles of blends now (Chivas 12, Johnny Walker Double Black, Bailie Nicol Jarvie, Glenmoor - cheap aldi stuff)

Only have one single malt, the cheap old Glen Moray without any age information - struggling to enjoy it to be honest.

Does anybody have any suggestions? Would be greatly appreciated. It seems I absolutely love intense smoke but I'm still learning. I was planning on moving on a bottle of Glenfiddich 12 for $50, Glenkinchie 12 for $61 or Glenlivet 12 for $55.

 

[Caesar]

None of those are particularly intense with the smokey flavour. Glenfiddich in particular is quite light.

Glenkinchie is quite nice though. Nice full flavour to it.

 

[Paul Kersey]

Straight to an Islay. You'll find out then if you like it. Grab a standard bottle of Ardbeg or Laphroaig.

 

[Paul Kersey]

Went to that Burranows (spelling) bar last Friday. Great range of whisk(e)y and for smokers, cigars. On the corner of Glenferrie and Burwood. It's a 'club' so cigars can be smoked inside. If you dislike cigar smoke, avoid. Great service (table) and some nice beer (Sierra Nevada PA, Murray's Wild Thing) as well. A lot of Ardbeg there.

 

[St 07]

Thanks heaps guys. I'll pick up some 10 yo Laphroaig when I go past Dan Murphys tomorrow!

 

[Paul Kersey]

Let us know what you think.

 

[bulldogsfan]

Current collection:

Laphroaig 10
Ardberg 10
Talisker 10
Oban 14
Yamazaki 10
Glen Dronach 15
Glenlivet 12
Limeburners 68 (I think? New bottle)
Bottle of Monkey Shoulder for mixing, but usually drink rum or gin when I want a mixed drink.

Looking to get a Glenmorangie Quinta Ruba next.

THis is one great collection. Top 4 there are some of my favs. The only omission would be Bowmore 15 or 18

 

[Norwegian Blue]

My current collection:

Glenmorangie Original
Highland Park 12
Dalwhinnie 15
Chivas Regal 12

Looking to try Bowmore next, although I'm a bit wary as I'm not a huge fan of big peaty Islay malts. Anyone know how the 12yo compares to the Legend?

 

[Norwegian Blue]

I went along to a whisky tasting at World of Whisky in Double Bay last weekend and tried some great - and not so great - whiskies. The Overeem Sherry Cask Finish, from Tasmania, and Redbreast 12yo, an Irish Single Pot Still whiskey, were the standouts. The Arran 10yo was also good and has been added to my 'to buy' list.

The Overeem, in particular, was amazing. I can't believe a distiller that's only been in production since 2007 can produce something that good. It is going to be a staple in my drinks cabinet for years.

My current collection, including the recently emptied:

Glenmorangie Original 10yo
Highland Park 12yo
Dalwhinnie 15yo
Chivas Regal 12yo
Ardbeg 10yo
Ardbeg Uigeadail
Glenlivet 12yo
Overeem Port Cask Finish
Redbreast 12yo Single Pot Still

I'm heading overseas next month and am planning how to use my 2L duty free allowance. I'm thinking Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or and something from MacAllan. Or maybe an older style Glenfiddich or Highland Park.

Decisions, decisions...

 

[Paul Kersey]

Depends where you're buying. Unless you're buying bottom shelf, most whisky in Australian duty free is about the same price as retail stores. The only attraction in Australian duty free is the sometimes availability of product exclusive to the duty free market. I usually buy overseas (got some great American whiskey in Singapore last time) and bring it back in. Shanghai in August, so I expect to be able to get some good stuff there.

 

[Maddhew]

The only real value at Duty Free is the twin packs of spirits, i usually pick up something like the below to stock the liquor cabinet for cocktails.

http://www.syddutyfree.com/category/liquor/vodka/17456-absolut-vodka-twin-pack-2-x-1-litre
http://www.syddutyfree.com/category/liquor/gin/14011-tanqueray-london-dry-gin-twin-pack-2-x-1-litre

You can find some beauties though such as
http://www.syddutyfree.com/category/liquor/other-spirits/30276-patron-coffee-liqueur-tequila-750ml

The main difference is usually Duty free is 1L bottles

Anyways it pays to do your research before you go, and the above website is good for it. Just compare with DMS. Eg.....
http://danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_914559/glenmorangie-nectar-d-or
www.syddutyfree.com/category/liquor/whiskey/27812-glenmorangie-nector-d'or-malt-whisky-1-litre

As the above poster noted, generally once you get into the top shelf stuff the savings diminish

 

[Natho]

Can't stand it. Had a rough night on it. Could never go back.

 

[Norwegian Blue]

Depends where you're buying. Unless you're buying bottom shelf, most whisky in Australian duty free is about the same price as retail stores.

As the above poster noted, generally once you get into the top shelf stuff the savings diminish

Yeah, I've done a bit of research and a rule of thumb for duty free single malt seems to be that the price is the same but you'll get 1L instead of 700mL. Not great, but better than nothing.

 

[John]

I am more a wine drinker than Scotch though will not say no to a good drop. Anyway I have a miniature of Macallan 1976 that I got duty free many moons ago and found recently while moving. Did a google search but found no pricing. Is it worth anything?

 

[Paul Kersey]

Maybe ask The Whisky Exchange. I'd suggest the enjoyment > financial value.

 

[Jackfrost]

I love it when my mate brings out his scotch in a glass with ice and watching his face when I pour coke in there

 

[Paul Kersey]

Well if it's J&B Rare, Teachers or something like that, no issue. If it's something decent, he shouldn't be giving it to you!

 

[EasternTiger]

Caol ila 12yo and Laphroaig 10 for the odd treat/special occasion. Also pick up a bottle of Johnny Green when it's on special at Dan Murphy. I reckon it's the pick of the JW range. Everyday thank-god-its-5.30 scotch is Glen Moray/Glenlivet/Chivas, although I might give the baillie nichol jarvie a go after reading this thread.