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I love scotch, single malt, blended, I don't care. It's my new passion. My favorites would be in the Macallan line, but I love a wide variety. From a blended like Johnny Walker Black up to a Glenlivet 18. I can have one dram of Oban or sip a Mclelland's Islay all night. Love scotch!
So it's like 4F degrees outside and I just got in from running a couple of hours of errands... what better time to crack open a bottle I bought in NY over Christmas: Wasmund's Rye Spirits.
I'm not entirely sure I knew what I was buying. I've had Wigle Whisky Rye mash since they're based here in Pittsburgh. I guess I figured it would be something like that. Oh no. 124 proof. Smells like Mezcal and the taste reminds me of some small batch local tequilas I had when living in Mexico. Interesting as it's smoked but unaged. I have no idea how to use it yet - I drank it straight for the first glass, but it's, um... quite a mouthful.
So it's like 4F degrees outside and I just got in from running a couple of hours of errands... what better time to crack open a bottle I bought in NY over Christmas: Wasmund's Rye Spirits.
I'm not entirely sure I knew what I was buying. I've had Wigle Whisky Rye mash since they're based here in Pittsburgh. I guess I figured it would be something like that. Oh no. 124 proof. Smells like Mezcal and the taste reminds me of some small batch local tequilas I had when living in Mexico. Interesting as it's smoked but unaged. I have no idea how to use it yet - I drank it straight for the first glass, but it's, um... quite a mouthful.
But I must say, it did warm me up quickly!
I've seen this at my local liquor emporium and was always curious about it since they often sold along a small barrel to age it in. It might be fun too try that but then again I'd rather have my instant gratification with a bottle of something I know is good now.
Interestingly, the review states that rye is the most expensive grain to distill. I wasn't aware of that. I just assumed that it was malted barley, considering how much more a decent single malt costs over it's bourbon equivalent. Granted, not all bourbon has tons of rye...or even any. I'm thirsty now.
I just bought a bottle of 1792, supposedly hand picked for the liqour store I bought it at for 23.99, Great whiskey, smooth but still a bourbon taste, nice hang around smokey, vanilla, oak taste, I drank the cheapies, such as early time, evan williams, etc.. never been much of a bourbon/whiskey drinker, but I did like Crown, but I think this definately takes the title for me, 1792 for best whiskey.
I have been a scotch drinker for 35 years or so. Actually Perfect Rob Roy's, on the rocks with a twist or just on the rocks. I prefer the blended ones with a bit of a bite. Been drinking a few single malts but not overly impressed. I like Johnny Walker Red, but not particularly the Black. My go to cheap scotch is House of Stuart. My go to 86 proof is Duggan's Dew. My go to more costly blend is Famous Grouse.
My favorite Irish Whisky is Powers. As I like something that has a bit of a bite, Jameson's is to mild tasting for my taste.
During the winter, I carry Fireball in my golf bag. Usually knock that off when the temps reach 70*.
If it does not bite a bit, you might as well drink sissy drinks. Like Spiced Rum and Coke.....LOL
I understand a good Scotch whiskey for beginners that complain of both the "burn" and "peatiness" of most Highland Scotches is the Lowland Scotch called Auchentoshan Three Wood. They say is has a character of toffee and rich candied fruit and it's exceptionally smooth. I don't know, I haven't tried it yet (it's expensive, over $50 a bottle). They say it also is very complex in flavor and experts give it high marks. Any opinions?
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Originally Posted by biggunsmallbrains
I had it once at a whiskey bar I frequent. It wasn't really my cup of tea or scotch. It had a lot of thick, syrupy, fruity, sweet, flavors going on. It's quite a sherry monster but it covered up the true nature of the malt, imho. That being said, the bar tender recommended it to me as one of her favorites. I think if you like sweet cocktails and are not big on more medicinal or spicy flavors then it might be to your liking. Personally, if I want a good sherried scotch, I'll grab a bottle of Aberlour A'Bunadh. That's some amazing stuff and cask strength to boot.
I tried one that I rather liked, that had the sweet and fruity vibe going, but not cloying or too excessive:
Glenmorangie Lasanta.
It's finished off in sherry casks, and gets good reviews. It smooth and reminds me a wee bit of Drambuie.
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