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Laphroaig, thanks Graeme !!!

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Some time ago, on DVXuser, a thread somehow drifted onto the topic of Whisky. I clearly recall Graeme talking (ie writing) about Laphroaig as one of his favorites. Not being a expert in whiskys by any means I didn't intervene in that discussion. I do indulge in a glass every once in a while. Whisky is definitely an aquired taste, which I developed while in Egypt making a documentary about the effects of the Aswan high dam on Nubia.

One of the key persons in my film is an old lady, who has since passed away, peace be with her, by the name of Margo Veillon. She lived up to the ripe old age of 94 drinking her whisky everyday at 5pm. That was the best time to go see her. She had her character, she was a painter and photogrpaher who lived all her life in Egypt and has some rare images of Nubia from before the Aswan high dam (1964). Anyhow, I had the chance to spend a few happy hours with her, and she started me on whisky. Some time later a friend of mine made me discover Talisker, which is a smokey whisky and was my favorite up until this christmas. While visiting my aunt in the south of France, one evening I mentioned I wouldn't mind a glass of whiskey and out she pulls, from I don't know where, a bottle of Laphroaig. Well... that's my favorite whisky now!!! Thanks Graeme, for this new taste and for your Red Raw, Red Cine and everything you're bringing to Red!

Cheers,
Damien
 
I've just got a bottle of the Laphraoig "quarter cask", and being matured in smaller casks, it's more strongly flavoured. Very nice.

One thing that people may not realize about Laphraoig is that although it's certainly one of the best regarded whiskys, it's also, especially in it's normal 10yr old form, very reasonably priced for a single malt.

I also just picked up another Islay malt, Caol Isla 18, and that's quite a pleasant drink, a less falvourful, but mellower drink, with a hint more sherry, which along with the warmth, makes for a pleasant drink indeed.

Graeme
 
The Islay malts are definitely my favorites, Laphraoig is my favorite of those with Bruichladdich running a close second.
 
All this talk of Islays is making me sick. Try the Glenlivet Nadurra 16 year cask strength, you'll taste hints of pears and honey. Now there's a whiskey! :-)
 
Shawn, sounds like a nice malt! I tend to like the Glenfiddich Solera Reserve 15yr when I fancy a sweet spice cake malt.
 
hmmmm that quarter cask sounds good. I had just bought a bottle of Talisker before discovering the Laphroaig, so I'll be drinking that fot the time being, it's quite nice. Indeed, I noticed the 10 years of age Laphroaig was quite reasonably priced, I may not resist and buy a bottle one of these days. I caught myself perusing the whisky section in a local store today.

Cheers,
Damien

PS I think I'll indulge in a little glass right now.
 
Natural Light, Baby :)

The most expensive whiskey I have ever had was a whiskey scotch blend: Johnny Walker Black Label. Aged 12 years.

Snobs. I wish I could be one too. I do like whiskey :)

Jason
 
Talisker is a nice malt too. It's sort of the same flavour group as Islay malts with the smokey / peaty taste and smell, but it's not from Islay.

Here's a list of what I like:

Glenfiddich 12 - very afordable, available everywhere, sweet like xmas fruit cake
Glenfiddich 15 Solera Reserve - like the 12, but mellower, a touch fuller

Talisker - a classic

Ardbeg 10 - peat monster, not as medicinal as Laphraoig, touch pricier but still very good value
Ardbeg "very young" - 6 yr old, sweet, young, fresh, totally enjoyable and shows that it's not the number of years that make a great whisky. Being cask strength helps.

Lagavulin - 16 - another classic peat monster. Full flavour, but warm. Full of smoke.
Dun Bhegan 8 Islay - really Lagavulin. Half the price of the 16yr old, but a lot of the flavour. I think you only get this on in Canada.

Laphraoig - 10 - most affordable classic Islay. Peat, smoke and medicinal, but balanced. Very full flavour.
Laphraoig - 10 cask strength. Superb. Very.
Laphraoig "Quarter Cask" - Like the 10, but more so.
Laphraoig 16 cask strength - Need I say more. Adds "warmth" to the above.

Graeme
 
I think it's a bit easier to get in Europe, for some reason, but if you can find the Glenfiddich 21 Rum Reserve it's amazing.

Glenmorangie (spelling?) Port or Sherry Finish are great as well.

Jason-I can see we're going to busy with you showing me how to use the RED and me showing you a bunch of Scotch. :)
 
I recently had some Duncan Taylor Cask Strength Rare Auld (Distilled at Tomatin) and aged 37 years, thanks to khmuse. Man, that was some incredible whisky.
 
Sounds fantastic Blaine. It's such a shame that I'm in Canada, and very limited to the stuff I can buy in the shops. I do try to get more interesting malts when I travel, but that's often tricky.

Graeme
 
Graeme Nattress said:
Shawn, sounds like a nice malt! I tend to like the Glenfiddich Solera Reserve 15yr when I fancy a sweet spice cake malt.
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So I'm going to be at NAB. If you and some other guys were interested we could do a Red scotch tasting session one night. We could all bring several bottles that would be fun to try. It could be the best one-night scotch bar assembled :-) We could line up the tulip tasting glasses, drink fine scotch and talk of Red. I would bring the Nadurra 16 year cask strength, an Oregon small batch "scotch" that got rave international reviews (it tastes like an islay), and something else...
 
Glenlivet, 60 year old, numbered bottles and it's own leather pouch. 500+ USD. Impossible to get in VA.

I'm going to have to find some of that Laphraoig though. Limited options in the state controlled stores in VA. Maybe jump over to Maryland where the stores are private and less expensive.

If any Aussies are coming to NAB, we should be good hosts and introduce them to single barrel bourbon.

Joe C.
 
Glenlivet 60? That would be something for sure. I can't even imagine how strong that is. This weekend I had the MaCallan 25 and it's really good, but it's so strong neet that it almost tastes like Cognac. Of course it rolls off very soft.

After reading this thread I had to tap into the bar. As I'm typing this I'm sipping the Macallan Cask Strength, but I had to splash it down.

If zeke brings up bourbon again, I'm really going to be in trouble. Luckily the wife won't let me keep it in the house. :)
 
guys, this thread is awsome

guys, this thread is awsome

it makes me feel one with you :) since laphroaig was and still is my favourite since years.

Red & Whiskey - me like :D


skål! martin

btw: i had once a special bottled ardbeg - damn - i can't remember what year and age and so on.
it was super creamy cherry smooth... try to find it - any hint?
 
insanityfw said:
Glenlivet 60? That would be something for sure. I can't even imagine how strong that is. This weekend I had the MaCallan 25 and it's really good, but it's so strong neet that it almost tastes like Cognac. Of course it rolls off very soft.

After reading this thread I had to tap into the bar. As I'm typing this I'm sipping the Macallan Cask Strength, but I had to splash it down.

If zeke brings up bourbon again, I'm really going to be in trouble. Luckily the wife won't let me keep it in the house. :)
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I'm heading to Annapolis tonight, gonna try to find some laphroaig while there.
 
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