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  1. Desperado

    Desperado Formula Junior

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    Got a bottle of 16 yr old Lagavulin for the holidays 0 man I love that stuff. Any other fans out there ?
     
    Desperado, Dec 30, 2009
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  2. BigSky355

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    I'm drinking some 12 yo Macallan right now. I'm relatively new to scotch so I'm concentrating on the highlands. Wonderful stuff this scotch...
     
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  3. GuyIncognito

    GuyIncognito Nine Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    I'm drinking a 12 year old Balvenie right now. pretty good but I'm no expert.
     
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  4. darth550

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    Good stuff. Try Laphroaig 15 next.
     
    darth550, Dec 30, 2009
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  5. dream34

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    Good stuff, I just finished off a bottle a few days ago!
     
    dream34, Dec 31, 2009
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  6. 88MONDIAL

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    Great scotch at insanely low price is the 12yr Aberlour "double cask" (Cherry/Oak casks). Goes on Sale all the time for $25-28. So smooth and just a tad different being aged in cherry casks. Welcome to Scotch!
     
    88MONDIAL, Dec 31, 2009
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  7. Mbutner

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    Awesome! Thanks for the recommend. I love when scotch is double casked. It really brings a different flavor into the mix.
     
    Mbutner, Dec 31, 2009
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  8. Imola82

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    I'm drinking the Laphroaig 10 cask strength as I type! Lagavulin 16 is my all time favorite.
     
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  9. 88MONDIAL

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    You're welcome, you are right about it bringing out the flavors. This is the deal of all deals out there right now. It's so smooth. I hope you can find it where you shop!
     
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  10. any_1

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    The Lagavulin is great! I don't think the Distillers Edt is better since the extra years in the sherry casks has robbed it of it's character...

    If you can find it, go for the 25yrs version. Not sure it is worth the premium, though, but I found one in Sweden. Since the "Systembolaget" does not add a "collectors premium" sometimes you can make bargains!

    If you like peaty, smoky malts, try Bruichladdich Octomore....
     
    any_1, Jan 3, 2010
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  11. SefacHotRodder

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    Oban 14 and Macallan 18 are my usual favorites. I'm also fairly new to the world of scotch though
     
    SefacHotRodder, Jan 4, 2010
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    not bad but you should try Bruichladdich islay single malt Scotch 1990.
     
    porscheracer01, Jan 5, 2010
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    bruichladdich 20....one glass left...tiffany crystal....nice way to end an epic week

    next....
     
    vincent355, Jan 9, 2010
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  14. speedy4500

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    Bruichladdich.... drool.
     
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    balvenie makes a nice double.
     
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    Gave my boss a bottle of this for Christmas. He really is enjoying it.

    Came across the 2010 Whiskey awards below:

    http://www.dramgoodbooks.com/presspage2.htm

    Feff
     
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    thanks for all the great suggestions (am quickly becoming a fan of scotch so suggestions are welcome)
     
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    Try The Singleton 12 year....IMHO it's the best value for the money (under $30)
     
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  19. GuyIncognito

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    tonight I bought a bottle of Aberlour Single Malt, Double cask matured (oak and sherry), 12 years old.

    so far, so good!
     
    GuyIncognito, Feb 2, 2010
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    Laphroaig ten year cask strength is one I do enjoy
     
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    If it's extreme peatiness you're after, try Caol Ila. ;)
     
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  22. Crawler

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    My "budget" buys are Dalmore 12, or Glenmorangie if I'm in the mood for something lighter. Both are around 45 bucks.
     
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    That peaty medicinal taste of the Laphroaig really kills it for me. I try to stay away from the Islay scotch because of that. I do really like the highland Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or or the coastal highland scotch, Clynelish.
     
    CrusaderTBC, Feb 4, 2010
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    My wife refers to Dalmore 12 as "Grandma's medicine"; a dose to be taken 20 minutes before bedtime.
     
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  25. Imola82

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    Islay Scotch certainly isn't for everone. I come from a LONG line of Scotch drinkers (I'm named after House of Stuart) and I'm the only one who drinks "the smokey stuff".
     
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