Quote from: kopfjäger on December 30, 2010, 09:35:52 PM

Tasty stuff!

Results -

Old Weller 107, $18 for a 750ml bottle - Surprisingly smooth, but still has a bit of a bite and a strong oak flavor, smooth finish.  Medium sweetness

1792 Ridgemont Reserve, $26 for a 750ml bottle - Smoother than the 107, oak not as strong, and sweeter, smooth finish.  Overall, less flavorful than the 107

Johnnie Walker Black Label $37 for a 750ml bottle - Peaty, smokey to the point of tasting burnt, bitter finish.

I'll stick to my bourbons, whiskey and whisky.

My preference is the Old Weller 107, strong, oaky, smooth & clean finish and good price for the proof ~

JM

Quote from: the_Journeyman on December 31, 2010, 07:29:03 AM
Johnnie Walker Black Label $37 for a 750ml bottle - Peaty, smokey to the point of tasting burnt, bitter finish.

JW Black is far from the whiskey you should use to evaluate Scotch's on.  Try something from Speyside, or a Dalmore...

Quote from: DRKWNG on December 31, 2010, 07:33:18 AM
JW Black is far from the whiskey you should use to evaluate Scotch's on.  Try something from Speyside, or a Dalmore...

Dalmore  good stuff!

Quote from: DesmoLu on December 31, 2010, 07:58:03 AM
Dalmore  good stuff!

See?   

Quote from: ducatiz on December 31, 2010, 10:58:06 AM

Why don't you go win a lawsuit or something...

Quote from: DRKWNG on December 31, 2010, 11:00:38 AM
Why don't you go win a lawsuit or something...

believe me, i am working on it....

Quote from: SOLOMONster on December 30, 2010, 09:07:10 PM

The peatier the better.  Caol Ila is my standby, though it's not carried in many establishments.  I often settle for Oban or Talisker.  I tend to shy away from the sweeter of the lot (such as MaCallan), no matter their popularity.  Anybody know any peaty scotches out there to recommend?

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for peaty I like Connemorra.  I'm also a fan of Oban, so you may like Connemorra.

Someone on here said I'd like Bruichladdich.  Can anyone verify it's peaty?  Also, which Bruich would you choose?  I think there's a choice of three bottles, varying ages.

B and I picked up a bottle of this earlier:

William Larue Weller



Wow!!   

Yummy stuff.  Stronger than Blanton's, but smooth.  A nice vanilla aftertaste. 

Would never guess it's 126 proof.

Ooh, that sounds really good!

Have you tried Bookers?  Proof-wise, it's similar and I remember it being fairly smooth.

JM

Quote from: the_Journeyman on December 31, 2010, 04:08:34 PM
Ooh, that sounds really good!

Have you tried Bookers?  Proof-wise, it's similar and I remember it being fairly smooth.

JM

Not yet.

Saw it on the shelf.  Maybe next.   

Quote from: DesmoLu on December 31, 2010, 01:30:52 AM
Okay, that's it. I'm coming to visit. Who else is in?

Indiana is a day trip for me.  I'm down .  Then again, the BMW did take a dump in Southern Indiana on our way to NY last year, I can only hope the Duc would survive the trip. 

So, would this be considered a WIMBY?

Quote from: Jarvicious on December 31, 2010, 05:31:27 PM
So, would this be considered a WIMBY?

Womenz in my back yard?   

Quote from: DRKWNG on December 31, 2010, 07:33:18 AM
JW Black is far from the whiskey you should use to evaluate Scotch's on.  Try something from Speyside, or a Dalmore...

On that note, JW Black is for mixed drinks like old schools scotch and soda and definitely has its purpose there. In a hot climate like Houston, I always have a bottle on hand!

Regarding Dalmore, I had a chance to try their entire collection, minus the extra rare, at a tasting this summer. I don't actually get to indulge in this level of drinking, being a lonely entrepreneur who is and incredibly picky and voracious eater already, so I haven't actually bought a bottle. The King Alexander was particularly spectacular for me, given that I'm a passionate port lover from way back and the madeira aged notes of the barrel really came through. Try it if you can find it for sure!