Uncle Boo Boo said:HTownAg98 said:
Picked up another bottle of the Glenmorangie The Quinta Ruban. If someone knows of another port finished scotch available in the states, please let me know
Balvenie 21 Port Wood is nice, but pricey.
Tyrconnell 10 Port Cast is a tasty dram if your open to an Irish whiskey.
I prefer the Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban to either of these, especially for the money.
Have you tried the Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or? Amazing whisky with a Sauternes finish.
HTownAg98 said:
I picked up a Nectar d'Or yesterday.
Pale Rider said:
Seems like the blends are frowned upon more, or maybe that's just a scotch snob thing?
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jah003 said:
Looking to get my FIL a bottle of something in the $50-$100 range for his birthday. I know absolutely nothing about Scotch. I do know that he loves Bourbon and pretty much any Scotch out there. Any recommendations?
Thanks for the rec. My FIL and I have gone through most of the available Bourbons together, but I haven't seen that one yet. Still debating if I should go for Scotch or Bourbon.jh0400 said:jah003 said:
Looking to get my FIL a bottle of something in the $50-$100 range for his birthday. I know absolutely nothing about Scotch. I do know that he loves Bourbon and pretty much any Scotch out there. Any recommendations?
I'd go in a different direction and get him one of the cask finished Belle Meade bourbons. They can be had for $70 or so. I've had all three (Cognac, Sherry, and Madeira) and would recommend the Madeira if you can find it.
ETA: It shows to be in stock at the Bee Cave and Arbor Walk Spec's. It looks like the price went up, too. It's now $83 on the website.
Uncle Boo Boo said:HTownAg98 said:
I picked up a Nectar d'Or yesterday.
Good man! Look forward to hearing your thoughts.
If you like Oban 14, and are looking for a little variety try Clynelish 14, it has the same kind of light peat smoke that the Oban has and at about the same price. I don't think either is "better" than the other, but if you like the one, you'll probably like the other just as well.arrow said:
My current favorite is Oban 14. It fits in the middle of your price range and is pretty easy to find.
Not a huge fan of Glenmorangie. They just seem to throw crap against the wall and see what happens. I'm a much bigger fan of doing less, but doing it very well.HTownAg98 said:Uncle Boo Boo said:HTownAg98 said:
I picked up a Nectar d'Or yesterday.
Good man! Look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Finally cracked this open. I like this, but not as much as the Quinta Ruban. I get a lot of citrus and wet gravel on the finish. It's a little odd for my taste.
I went rogue and got the Balvenie Doublewood.Whoop04 said:
What did you get?
Uncle Boo Boo said:
I tried my first dram of Bunnahabhain 18. Wow, this stuff is good.
I just found this thread...couldn't believe I would find a thread on Scotch on TexAgs.drred4 said:
Had some Balvenie 15 single barrel sherry cask was real nice, tried The Macallan 15 yr fine oak as well. Anyone have suggestions for Balvenie, Macallan, glendronach, Arbelour, Glenmorangie possibly others. Something that if you saw on shelf and not overpriced that you would pick up. Kinda talking like if a GTS, blanton, ECBP, or pappy were found on the shelf you would grab. I know Scotch is not quite as crazy as the bourbon scene is currently in Texas.
Example is I picked up a bottle of Old Pulteney 21 as I am pretty sure that they are not producing that any more. Say Glenmorangie Signet, Glendronach Parliament. Suggestions
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I think you're mistaking Speyside for Islay. Speyside is the Glenfiddich, Glenlivet, Macallan (kinda boders on highland), Aberlour (also borders on highland), Glenmorangie, ect...Known for having citrusy, lighter, sweeter, often sherry finished scotch. Rarely do speysiders feature peated malts and if they do, its a special edition limited release type deal.SeMgCo87 said:I just found this thread...couldn't believe I would find a thread on Scotch on TexAgs.drred4 said:
Had some Balvenie 15 single barrel sherry cask was real nice, tried The Macallan 15 yr fine oak as well. Anyone have suggestions for Balvenie, Macallan, glendronach, Arbelour, Glenmorangie possibly others. Something that if you saw on shelf and not overpriced that you would pick up. Kinda talking like if a GTS, blanton, ECBP, or pappy were found on the shelf you would grab. I know Scotch is not quite as crazy as the bourbon scene is currently in Texas.
Example is I picked up a bottle of Old Pulteney 21 as I am pretty sure that they are not producing that any more. Say Glenmorangie Signet, Glendronach Parliament. Suggestions
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Looks like you seem to prefer SM in the center of the chart back a few pages. My wife and I like that as well. You might try Edradour 10, it has a clean bite to it. I visited the Edradour distillery back in 2002...was smallest in the world. About 200' long. We have tended to stay in the $70 -$150 range, simply because the taste is cleaner, and you can get some pretty potent single malts, like 57% strong.
Glenmorangie, finished in Port or Sherry casks is good. Nectar D'oro is great, so is Bacalta, which we are currently working on, along with Arran 18.
Dalmore 18, Glenfidditch 18 good also.
We avoid Speyside, as it tends to be a bit "peaty". You will also find that an increasing amount of single malts are not carrying an age year (like the Bacalta above). Yeah, we are disappointed, too. Don't know how old it is. At least there still Single Malts and Blends.
Good luck in your Scotch pursuits.
Yeah, you're right. I always forget about Islay, but I know that the peaty taste is always bitter to me.Quote:
I think you're mistaking Speyside for Islay.
