Single Malt

oh thanks, for starting the new thread.

So here it is the Laphroaig my favorite so far. Still a virtual novice at SM tasting. The whole world is still there to be tried

The likes - peaty / woody / smoky flavor for laphroaig aah completely hits the spot.

Another preference is that whisky, specifically SM is best had neat without ice / water. However since most places in India is hot, it is better with ice.
Love to hear from my fellow single malters.

And Bhagwan ji, me is in Bangalore. Unfortunately I dont have / rather tried any of the SMs you liked. More the glenfiddich / glenlevit types.

My favourite Whisky is the ten years old Ardbeg. It is an Islay single malt. The flavour is coined by smoke, a bit salt, and turf.

Without ice!

Cheers,
Mellus

bharathana schrieb:

Unfortunately I dont have / rather tried any of the SMs you liked. More the glenfiddich / glenlevit types.

Sir, if you have not tried, how do you know that there is no other SM you would like ?
Actually I retract that statement; Cause, if you like Laphroaig, then there is very little else that you will like. Most SM's are diagonally opposite to the 'L' in taste & smell !! IMHO,,,,,,

My personal favourites are the Lagavulin Distiller\'s Edition and Ardbeg 15.
Fireplace, Single Malt, Music = Bliss!

I seem to prefer the Islay malts. So far I've enjoyed just a few -
Lagavulin
Talisker
Cardhu
Glenfiddich 18 yr old
Balvinnie

bombaywalla schrieb:

I seem to prefer the Islay malts. So far I've enjoyed just a few - Lagavulin Talisker Cardhu Glenfiddich 18 yr old Balvinnie

I have all of the above except the 'Cardhu' (I think). Suggest you make a trip soon before I drink them up!

bhagwan69 schrieb:

bharathana schrieb: Unfortunately I dont have / rather tried any of the SMs you liked. More the glenfiddich / glenlevit types. Sir, if you have not tried, how do you know that there is no other SM you would like ? Actually I retract that statement; Cause, if you like Laphroaig, then there is very little else that you will like. Most SM's are diagonally opposite to the 'L' in taste & smell !! IMHO,,,,,,

Agree, which is why I am still learning the ropes. However of the SMs i have done, Laph is my favorite. BTW I am open to the diametrically opposite tastes - just that I try and stay away from the sweeter (relative) / fruitty (relative) ones as much as possible. Having said that, I like wine fruitty and sweet.

msb1 schrieb:

bombaywalla schrieb: I seem to prefer the Islay malts. So far I've enjoyed just a few - Lagavulin Talisker Cardhu Glenfiddich 18 yr old Balvinnie I have all of the above except the 'Cardhu' (I think). Suggest you make a trip soon before I drink them up!

heh, heh, heh!
definitely another incentive to make the trip over!

not much of a whisky person..prefer a Caucasian or any one of the many beers Oregon has to offer.

Does not mean am not taking notes.

Highland Park - 15 yrs a superb malt from the Orkney Islands
Bruchladdie,Talisker - Islay malt
The Macallan from the Speyside
Auchantoshan from the lowlands
Oban from the highlands

...and the usual suspects - Cardhu,Laphroig ( tincture iodine, if one were to be uncharitable )

These are what I have and like.

Another superb SM that I have tried, not very popular is Mortlach.

Cheers,

Krish said:

Highland Park - 15 yrs a superb malt from the Orkney Islands

Hmmm... SUPERB !

Even the regular Highland Park is VERY nice, but apparently little known...

Have always wanted to try Bruchladdie

Which airport is it available.

ditto for Auchantoshan ?

ditto for Auchantoshan ?

Bhagwan69's airport [pad]

We will have it the next time you drop by !!

Krish schrieb:

...and the usual suspects - Cardhu,Laphroig ( tincture iodine, if one were to be uncharitable )

Well put sir !!
Below par - for sure..............

Amp_Nut schrieb:

Krish said: Highland Park - 15 yrs a superb malt from the Orkney Islands Hmmm... SUPERB ! Even the regular Highland Park is VERY nice, but apparently little known... Have always wanted to try Bruchladdie Which airport is it available. ditto for Auchantoshan ?

I have seen Auchantoshan at Swarnaboomi,B'kok

I think I picked my Bruchladdie @ Paris

K

after hearing all this i thought i need to try ot an SM (I am a liqueur man )..during this trip I actually tried Laphroaig 10 at one of the airline Lounges in Singapore...man it does have a strong aroma (I am being very very charitable here) that was with Ice (i prefer my drinks neat) and i had to have a Countreu neat to get rid of the aftertaste...it does have a strong flavour as well.

now the Glenfiddich 18 i had later was really something else,rather smooth and nice..Chivas 18 ( ? )is not too bad too..

so what does that say about my taste ? am i liking the audio equivalent of the Sonys to the Linns ?

hey check this out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIbjMgPcv78

The 'L' is a very very 'peaty' SM.
I never liked it.

Basically, all the SM's have a 'taste' & 'smell' & 'colour'
One has to develop ones own preferances.

I may like a Talisker / Glen Ord / Ben Nevis & some one else may hate them.
This is just like audio - every person has his own likes and dislikes.

Taste & drink & keep experimenting...
All the Best !!!

Arj schrieb:

after hearing all this i thought i need to try ot an SM (I am a liqueur man )..during this trip I actually tried Laphroaig 10 at one of the airline Lounges in Singapore...man it does have a strong aroma (I am being very very charitable here) that was with Ice (i prefer my drinks neat) and i had to have a Countreu neat to get rid of the aftertaste...it does have a strong flavour as well. now the Glenfiddich 18 i had later was really something else,rather smooth and nice..Chivas 18 ( ? )is not too bad too.. so what does that say about my taste ? am i liking the audio equivalent of the Sonys to the Linns ?

Laphroig is a bit like Marmite.

You either love it or hate it. No in betweens.

I quite like Laphroaig-
Zindagi ne hamari itnsi sari umeedon ko jala ke rakh kar diya hai kay I have got a bit used to the burnt taste...

Kamal schrieb:

I quite like Laphroaig- Zindagi ne hamari itnsi sari umeedon ko jala ke rakh kar diya hai kay I have got a bit used to the burnt taste...

Hey Kamal, that is news to me;
I never knew you were an alcohol person, let alone SM.
Good to learn;
Keep it going !!

Bhagwanji, it is only alcohol which has preserved me so far!

Kamal schrieb:

Bhagwanji, it is only alcohol which has preserved me so far!

That is a good one Kamal

Hey, just chanced upon this post! Didn't know there were so many SM fans here. My fav has been Cardhu (12 y.o.) so far. Haha... I fell in love with the bottle first and then for the stuff inside it! Lovely stuff!!

Talisker 10 y.o. is also nice... though not as smoothe as the above. Have had an opportunity to taste the 25 y.o. version too! Don't quite remember the taste though!

Glenlevit is more like a beginner's guide to the world of SM. Always a pleasure.

Purists might kill me here, but I've desperately been searching for a Glenmorangie Port wood finish. Been looking high and low but haven't got my hands on it yet!! Had it some time back and loved the sweetish finish it had.

FWIW, Amp_nut, Auchantoshan is available at Colombo airport - if you're ever going down there!!

Shahrukh schrieb:

Purists might kill me here, but I've desperately been searching for a Glenmorangie Port wood finish. Been looking high and low but haven't got my hands on it yet!! Had it some time back and loved the sweetish finish it had.

the Hong Kong duty free shop has this ...

Shahrukh schrieb:

Purists might kill me here, but I've desperately been searching for a Glenmorangie Port wood finish. Been looking high and low but haven't got my hands on it yet!! Had it some time back and loved the sweetish finish it had. ;)

Come home - before Sunday;
We can have it or any of the other from the same series [5] & listen to some music.
My sey up and the flat is to break on Monday & will be without SM & Music for 6 months... Sad I know.

I am serious, please do come home.

Thanks Arj. Will try and catch hold of someone who's going there. If any of our Mumbai forum members are willing to pick up a bottle for me, I'll be obliged. I will pay immediately, of course!

bhagwan69, I've sent you a PM.

Glenmorangie has introduced 3 or 4 new types! Bought them all....finished them all!
Don't remember the names now but great stuff.

The Lasanta! Very very nice!

Never had it.

Am I invited

Of course sir! Any time once I'm back in town - in about 3 weeks.

Jeeves schrieb:

Glenmorangie has introduced 3 or 4 new types! Bought them all....finished them all! Don't remember the names now but great stuff.

Could you please elaborate on the Quinta Ruban, sir?

Grreat idea...

At the moment my favourites are:
Dalwhinnie 15 yrs. and Royal Lochnagar 12 yrs.

Slàinte

grislawski schrieb:

Royal Lochnagar 12 yrs. :prost

This I have never 'seen' nor 'tasted' !!
Would love to some day;;
Cheers !!