Kubrickfan 12836 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) Just enjoying a baseball game with a brand new bottle of Lagavulin 16 I just opened. I will be savoring this one for a while. My other favorite single malts include Laphroaig (yes, I like Islay malts) Glenlivet and Macallan, and I also enjoy Johnny Walker blends (Black and Winston Churchill's favorite, Red). I'd also love to see if any of our ladies here are scotch drinkers? Edited April 10, 2011 by Kubrickfan spelling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pheromone125 100 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 Currently enjoying a bottle of 21-year-old Glenfiddich. Ahhhh. I do enjoy both Lagavullin and Laphroaig, as well as Bruichladdie. I'm not into the blended brands (although if I'm ever given the opportunity to try Johnny Walker Blue ...) myself, more of a single malt drinker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J Galt 337 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 Not a lady, but definitely a scotch drinker. Although a Kubrick fan who drinks scotch has me wishing you were a lady. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
April Dawn 12207 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 LOL Surf Nazis Must Die and I were just talking about Scotch! Too weird. I like Glenlivet! Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surf_Nazis_Must_Die 8958 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 Langavulin is amazing! Never had the 21 year Glenfiddich, but pretty much any of the 12, 15 and 18 year glenfiddich single malts agree with me just fine! Johnny walker black label is my favorite for making Rusty Nails (tried the green label once, disappointing), but otherwise I could take it or leave it. As well, Ballantine's 12 year is okay now and again How does everyone drink theirs? I like mine in a nice short rocks glass with a touch of ice Additional Comments: April: I was just thinking the same thing when I replied to this thread, I actually checked to see if you started it, lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Winnipegcub 21293 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 Huge fan. Especially in winter. Depending on mood switch between Oban and Lagavulin 16. Cub Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kubrickfan 12836 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 I prefer single malts as well, but there's nothing wrong with an occasional blend as they are very drinkable and good when the occasion doesn't lend itself to savoring every drop. Additional Comments: LOL Surf Nazis Must Die and I were just talking about Scotch! Too weird. I like Glenlivet!Posted via Mobile Device Yeaaaah! Most excellent choice and a good starter if you want to try single malts. I think its almost genetic whether you like scotch or not ... some people dont like the taste or smell at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surf_Nazis_Must_Die 8958 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 I prefer single malts as well, but there's nothing wrong with an occasional blend as they are very drinkable and good when the occasion doesn't lend itself to savoring every drop. Such as occasionally getting loaded? ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kubrickfan 12836 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) Such as occasionally getting loaded? ;) Yeah, something like that (smile). Plus, they're easier to obtain at most bars. I prefer mine, by the way, with a few cubes of ice and a splash of spring water. I know that's blasphemy to some scotch drinkers, but I'm a lightweight. Actually, come to think of it, I dont ever think I got drunk on scotch ... I've gotten drunk on Canadian Whiskey (ggdamn Canadians ... smile) and (embarrassingly during college) Galiano once ... boy that hangover was nasty. Edited April 10, 2011 by Kubrickfan Additional thought Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
April Dawn 12207 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 I just chill the glass, Ice makes me mad in anything. Posted via Mobile Device Additional Comments: Also I wanna run to the LB now and try so many things, I am just getting into scotch Posted via Mobile Device Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest W***ledi*Time Report post Posted April 10, 2011 ... single malts ... How does everyone drink theirs? .... Adding a drop (literally) of water to the scotch seems to really release the flavours and aromas. No more than a drop, though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surf_Nazis_Must_Die 8958 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 Yeah, something like that (smile). Plus, they're easier to obtain at most bars. I prefer mine, by the way, with a few cubes of ice and a splash of spring water. I know that's blasphemy to some scotch drinkers, but I'm a lightweight. Actually, come to think of it, I dont ever think I got drunk on scotch ... I've gotten drunk on Canadian Whiskey (ggdamn Canadians ... smile) and (embarrassingly during college) Galiano once ... boy that hangover was nasty. A bit of spring water doesn't bother me, it's rednecks who mix it with coke. It makes me wonder if they order their steak well done with a side of ketchup as well.... Apes... Btw, a scotch drunk is fun. You're still just some drunk oaf, but you got to that state in a classy manner! :P To April: DO IT! Go forth and explore the wonderful world that is scotch! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabriella Laurence 301887 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 I enjoy, on rare occasions, a Dalwhinnie with one small ice cube. My 2 other favorites are Oban and Macallan 18. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ou**or**n Report post Posted April 10, 2011 Adding a drop (literally) of water to the scotch seems to really release the flavours and aromas. No more than a drop, though! Aaah, a gentlemen who knows how to drink scotch. My favs are Springbank, The Macallan 18 (as previously mentioned) as well as Talisker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cato 160314 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 Talisker is among my favs, too, OutForFun, along with Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Bruichladdich. And I agree with you and WIT on how to drink it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toine 30556 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 I'm into single malts as well, mostly peaty ones such as lagavullin and laphroaig. I must admit I sometimes put a small ice cube in the glass, but purists will say that a very small drop of quality water (spring or from a very good municipal watersystem) is all that is needed. Getting drunk on whisky is quite special as it may lead to blackouts, which happened to me twice. No fun to deal afterward with friends' stories regarding this or that misbehaving episode one has no memory about (though I sort of recall that before blacking out I was already a handfull!) and no ground to say whether the stories are true or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Areez 11906 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 Just enjoying a baseball game with a brand new bottle of Lagavulin 16 I just opened. I will be savoring thsi one for a while. My other favorite single malts include Laphroaig (yes, I like Islay malts) Glenlivet and Macallan, and I also enjoy Johnny Walker blends (Black and Winston Churchill's favorite, Red). I'd also love to see if any of our ladies here are scotch drinkers? Johnny Walker black... yummm! no ice.. nice and warm in the winter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kubrickfan 12836 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 As to Lagavulin and especially Laphroaig (given its strength), I really get the sense I can taste the sea air ... its wonderful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gabriella Laurence 301887 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 ...I must admit I sometimes put a small ice cube in the glass, but purists will say that a very small drop of quality water is all that is needed... Very true indeed! There are mainly two reasons why I chose to add a very small ice cube into my glass: The reccomended room temperature of 15C for a scotch may sometimes be well over that therefore a tiny ice cube helps. I personally have a very difficult time appreciating a scotch that is way too warm. By definition, Scotch is a strong alcohol (between 40 and 60%); adding a tiny ice cube, just like water, permits you to taste the scotch at different alcohol rates. But I'm not a true scotch afficionado but still enjoy it very much from time to time :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamanthaEvans 166767 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 I've been a scotch drinker since I started drinking a long time ago. My favourite is Laphroaig, but I also have a special fondness for Bruichladdich and Johnny Walker Red. When I was growing up, my mother taught me that a lady never drinks scotch neat (that is, without ice or water). Well, I think that there are too many things that a real "lady" isn't supposed to do, so I ignored that advice for a long time. Then I learned about the incredible wonders that just a drop of fresh water can release from scotch and I've been a strong adherent ever since. I must say, though, that I also enjoy Irish whiskey, from time to time. Tullamore Dew is a favourite. It's a blend, but lovely, too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwerm777 100 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 I love any single malt, but i really like glenlivet. i like mine with a drop of water. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Studio 110 by Sophia 150333 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 Recently visited my first Scotch bar in Ottawa. I have discovered there is a protocol of how to enjoy your scotch, much like wine. I enjoyed a floral and fruity Scotch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cato 160314 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 It's a date next time I see you, Sophia: a whiskey tasting. A different whiskey with every course ;) Think of a sexual activity: which whiskey would go best with it?? We'll plan an menu.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest s******ecan**** Report post Posted April 10, 2011 I'm not a scotch drinker at all, but reading your comments its clear a lot of you are passionate about it. I found this website that might interest you. Of course I 'canna vouch for its veracity or objectivity. 50 Best Single Malt Scotch Whiskey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrgreen760 37785 Report post Posted April 10, 2011 Oban, The Macallan and Glenfiddich are my faves. For me always neat and served in a heavy glass. Peace MG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
