Macallan

[daverave999]

I've noticed a few of you have mentioned this stuff and I saw it behind the bar when I was out earlier. So I tried some.

Considering I'm not really a malt man (bourbon's more my taste), I enjoyed this. It smelt of burnt caramel to me, and I can still smell it on my breath. Went very well with the ribs I had for dinner!

What else could I seek out in a similar vein?

[Gary]

Would myself be interested in knowing more about this Whiskey, maybe a wee review from one of the forum members who've tried it as I've been wanting to try this myself for a while.

[Simon-JG-hr]

Which one did you have Dave? My favourites are the 10 and 18 year old Sherry Oak Cask as they have a nice slightly sweet, almost toffee, edge to them (could be what you had).

I do love this whisky, and I'm not a particularly whisky-ish person.

[Gary]

While we're talking about scotch whiskey and all has anyone tried Ardbeg 10Yr Old? Another one I wouldn't mind trying and would be interested to know what others think.

[Simon-JG-hr]

I haven't tried the Ardberg 10yo myself Gary, but the reviewers here and here seem to think highly of it.

[daverave999]

Which one did you have Dave? My favourites are the 10 and 18 year old Sherry Oak Cask as they have a nice slightly sweet, almost toffee, edge to them (could be what you had).

I do love this whisky, and I'm not a particularly whisky-ish person.

Well considering it was in a Beefeater or something like that, whichever is cheapest. I couldn't really see from the bar-just saw Macallan and recognised the name.

[Simon-JG-hr]

I've no idea what the first Macallan I had was either (just that I loved it). It wasn't exactly straight or on the rocks though... A friend I was skiing with, upon a stop at a lovely little hut for a hot chocolate, decided to whip out his hip-flask and top up our (lovely) hot chocolates with one of their fine malts.

[Paulie]

The Macallan 10yr is known to have a slight hint of smoke as an aftertaste, probably why you enjoyed it.

Whilst not a single malt, The Famous Grouse is a brand which Macallan supply for their blends. You could try a Port Wood Finish TFG if you can find it, it has a sweetness to it as it is finished in port wood before being bottled.

Highland Park is also one of the suppliers for TFG, so if you like the Port Wood Finish you could also try a Highland Park Single Malt. It is based in the Orkneys and is very peaty and smokey in flavour.

A perfect malt for an after dinner cigar, I highly recommend trying it.

[whisky77]

Agreed.

The Macallan 10yr is known to have a slight hint of smoke as an aftertaste, probably why you enjoyed it.

Whilst not a single malt, The Famous Grouse is a brand which Macallan supply for their blends. You could try a Port Wood Finish TFG if you can find it, it has a sweetness to it as it is finished in port wood before being bottled.

Highland Park is also one of the suppliers for TFG, so if you like the Port Wood Finish you could also try a Highland Park Single Malt. It is based in the Orkneys and is very peaty and smokey in flavour.

A perfect malt for an after dinner cigar, I highly recommend trying it.

Agree with Paulie on the Highland Park.This is a very nice malt which most whisky lovers enjoy and is an ideal accompliment if smoking something stronger like Partagas, Cohiba, Bolivar etc.

As for the Famous grouse, i`m afraid i would not touch the stuff.

[whisky77]

Ardbeg.

While we're talking about scotch whiskey and all has anyone tried Ardbeg 10Yr Old? Another one I wouldn't mind trying and would be interested to know what others think.

The standard Ardbeg is lovely stuff Gary and bottled at about 46% so it is strong.Comes unchillfiltered, so it will cloud when you add water.

Remember though that it is from Islay so it is peatier than the likes of the Macallan or Highland Park.Very nice stuff.

[Paulie]

It was a gift so thought I would give it a go as it was not the standard stuff. It's good for non whisky drinkers who visit as it is not something they have tried before and different enough to make them have some. Plus I get rid of it quicker too.

[daverave999]

Thanks for the recommendations folks. I've just put up a new shelf specifically for spirits as the number of bottles was becoming quite unmanageable in my bookcase, so I'll give a few of these a go when I can.

[celsis]

While we're talking about scotch whiskey and all has anyone tried Ardbeg 10Yr Old? Another one I wouldn't mind trying and would be interested to know what others think.

The Ardbeg is wonderful! It's one of my favourite whiskys. It is peaty, but not like Laphroaig or Talisker and is particularly smooth. I would recommend it!

[deltawhisky]

Talisker is a well rounded Scotch. And PLEASE try Laphroaig to complement the smokiness of a good stick!

[whisky77]

Miniature of laphroaig.

I do like a glass of Talisker as well, as it is a well rounded whisky which the majority of lads would like.

I like Laphroaig , but while i would recommend buying a bottle of Talisker , I would not advocate the expense of buying a bottle of laphroaig, just in case it is too peaty and heavy for some people.

Better to try it in a pub first, or purchase a miniature IMO.

I allways remember seeing a film cilip from a whisky tasting event in San Fransisco, where the female TV presenter( not a whisky drinker) took a mouthfull of Laphroaig, and then did the unthinkable, live on camera.