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hi all!

[Travellin Dave]

Morning Dean, Dave, Tony, Scott.

Picked up a Garage Brewing Marshmallow Milk Stout over the weekend. Sounded like ST Creme Brûlée but not quite as sweet. Intended to drink it Sunday but whiskey got to me first.

say Joe, (and any other of the scotch drinking cognoscenti!)
 take a look at this link, of different single malt / malt blends scotches.
 My son's 31st birthday is coming up. advice would be helpful. Either one killer
under $200, or a combo of different tastes like a home grown sampler
http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/store/pc/Single-Malt-Blended-Malt-Whisky-c312.htm?pageStyle=p&ProdSort=3&page=3&idCategory=312

I'm still only learning my own preferences for scotch, can't speak to any high end recommendations. That said, if I had $200 to spend on ONE bottle right now, had to get
It today (meaning no special editions/yearly releases and regularly available), I'd go for an older Japanese whiskey. Yamazaki 18, or Hibiki 17 year or older.

But speaking of Scotch, got a Laphroaig/Auchentoshan tasting tonight.

Have the Auchentoshan first.....and wear your big boy pants.

So I've been told.  I've had Laphroaig Cask Strength before and really liked it, but think that's it from tonight's line up.  We're having:

Auchentoshan American Oak
Auchentoshan Three Wood
Auchentoshan Virgin Oak
Laphroaig 10
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Laphroaig Triple Wood
Laphroaig 18

I'm salivating!  Very nice lineup, you will enjoy.  I'm anxious to try the American Oak myself, I've heard its almost transitional between classic scotch and American whiskey.

[Travellin Dave]

hi all!

Greetings Sam.

[jswaykos]

Flip, I think the most important question here is, what does your son currently enjoy??  Being new or not really knowing is a valid answer, too.  So much variety that you could give him the most expensive Islay scotch on the market and he'll hate it if he doesn't care for that style.

[razgueado]

Morning Dean, Dave, Tony, Scott.

Picked up a Garage Brewing Marshmallow Milk Stout over the weekend. Sounded like ST Creme Brûlée but not quite as sweet. Intended to drink it Sunday but whiskey got to me first.

say Joe, (and any other of the scotch drinking cognoscenti!)
 take a look at this link, of different single malt / malt blends scotches.
 My son's 31st birthday is coming up. advice would be helpful. Either one killer
under $200, or a combo of different tastes like a home grown sampler
http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/store/pc/Single-Malt-Blended-Malt-Whisky-c312.htm?pageStyle=p&ProdSort=3&page=3&idCategory=312

I'm still only learning my own preferences for scotch, can't speak to any high end recommendations. That said, if I had $200 to spend on ONE bottle right now, had to get
It today (meaning no special editions/yearly releases and regularly available), I'd go for an older Japanese whiskey. Yamazaki 18, or Hibiki 17 year or older.

But speaking of Scotch, got a Laphroaig/Auchentoshan tasting tonight.

The Laphroaig is has that peat component right?

Very peaty - pairs GREAT with a cigar

Yes.  All three of the Islay's mentioned have a strong peat nose.  You open a bottle of Laphroaig and the room will soon smell like a campfire.

The strong peat nose is generally a defining characteristic of all Islay scotches.  Little reason for that other than tradition, which is, of course, everything.

[jswaykos]

Morning Dean, Dave, Tony, Scott.

Picked up a Garage Brewing Marshmallow Milk Stout over the weekend. Sounded like ST Creme Brûlée but not quite as sweet. Intended to drink it Sunday but whiskey got to me first.

say Joe, (and any other of the scotch drinking cognoscenti!)
 take a look at this link, of different single malt / malt blends scotches.
 My son's 31st birthday is coming up. advice would be helpful. Either one killer
under $200, or a combo of different tastes like a home grown sampler
http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/store/pc/Single-Malt-Blended-Malt-Whisky-c312.htm?pageStyle=p&ProdSort=3&page=3&idCategory=312

I'm still only learning my own preferences for scotch, can't speak to any high end recommendations. That said, if I had $200 to spend on ONE bottle right now, had to get
It today (meaning no special editions/yearly releases and regularly available), I'd go for an older Japanese whiskey. Yamazaki 18, or Hibiki 17 year or older.

But speaking of Scotch, got a Laphroaig/Auchentoshan tasting tonight.

Have the Auchentoshan first.....and wear your big boy pants.

So I've been told.  I've had Laphroaig Cask Strength before and really liked it, but think that's it from tonight's line up.  We're having:

Auchentoshan American Oak
Auchentoshan Three Wood
Auchentoshan Virgin Oak
Laphroaig 10
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Laphroaig Triple Wood
Laphroaig 18

I'm salivating!  Very nice lineup, you will enjoy.  I'm anxious to try the American Oak myself, I've heard its almost transitional between classic scotch and American whiskey.

Aren't you in California??  But if I recall, you're up in Irvine this trip, correct?

[razgueado]

Morning Dean, Dave, Tony, Scott.

Picked up a Garage Brewing Marshmallow Milk Stout over the weekend. Sounded like ST Creme Brûlée but not quite as sweet. Intended to drink it Sunday but whiskey got to me first.

say Joe, (and any other of the scotch drinking cognoscenti!)
 take a look at this link, of different single malt / malt blends scotches.
 My son's 31st birthday is coming up. advice would be helpful. Either one killer
under $200, or a combo of different tastes like a home grown sampler
http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/store/pc/Single-Malt-Blended-Malt-Whisky-c312.htm?pageStyle=p&ProdSort=3&page=3&idCategory=312

I'm still only learning my own preferences for scotch, can't speak to any high end recommendations. That said, if I had $200 to spend on ONE bottle right now, had to get
It today (meaning no special editions/yearly releases and regularly available), I'd go for an older Japanese whiskey. Yamazaki 18, or Hibiki 17 year or older.

But speaking of Scotch, got a Laphroaig/Auchentoshan tasting tonight.

Have the Auchentoshan first.....and wear your big boy pants.

So I've been told.  I've had Laphroaig Cask Strength before and really liked it, but think that's it from tonight's line up.  We're having:

Auchentoshan American Oak
Auchentoshan Three Wood
Auchentoshan Virgin Oak
Laphroaig 10
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Laphroaig Triple Wood
Laphroaig 18

I'm salivating!  Very nice lineup, you will enjoy.  I'm anxious to try the American Oak myself, I've heard its almost transitional between classic scotch and American whiskey.

Speysides and Islays.  Good thing I can't be there.  I'd have a nasty hangover in the morning.

[Ogie]

Morning Dean, Dave, Tony, Scott.

Picked up a Garage Brewing Marshmallow Milk Stout over the weekend. Sounded like ST Creme Brûlée but not quite as sweet. Intended to drink it Sunday but whiskey got to me first.

say Joe, (and any other of the scotch drinking cognoscenti!)
 take a look at this link, of different single malt / malt blends scotches.
 My son's 31st birthday is coming up. advice would be helpful. Either one killer
under $200, or a combo of different tastes like a home grown sampler
http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/store/pc/Single-Malt-Blended-Malt-Whisky-c312.htm?pageStyle=p&ProdSort=3&page=3&idCategory=312

I'm still only learning my own preferences for scotch, can't speak to any high end recommendations. That said, if I had $200 to spend on ONE bottle right now, had to get
It today (meaning no special editions/yearly releases and regularly available), I'd go for an older Japanese whiskey. Yamazaki 18, or Hibiki 17 year or older.

But speaking of Scotch, got a Laphroaig/Auchentoshan tasting tonight.

The Laphroaig is has that peat component right?

Very peaty - pairs GREAT with a cigar

Yes.  All three of the Islay's mentioned have a strong peat nose.  You open a bottle of Laphroaig and the room will soon smell like a campfire.

The strong peat nose is generally a defining characteristic of all Islay scotches.  Little reason for that other than tradition, which is, of course, everything.

Except for Bunnahabhain or Bruichladdich.

[Ogie]

Morning Dean, Dave, Tony, Scott.

Picked up a Garage Brewing Marshmallow Milk Stout over the weekend. Sounded like ST Creme Brûlée but not quite as sweet. Intended to drink it Sunday but whiskey got to me first.

say Joe, (and any other of the scotch drinking cognoscenti!)
 take a look at this link, of different single malt / malt blends scotches.
 My son's 31st birthday is coming up. advice would be helpful. Either one killer
under $200, or a combo of different tastes like a home grown sampler
http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/store/pc/Single-Malt-Blended-Malt-Whisky-c312.htm?pageStyle=p&ProdSort=3&page=3&idCategory=312

I'm still only learning my own preferences for scotch, can't speak to any high end recommendations. That said, if I had $200 to spend on ONE bottle right now, had to get
It today (meaning no special editions/yearly releases and regularly available), I'd go for an older Japanese whiskey. Yamazaki 18, or Hibiki 17 year or older.

But speaking of Scotch, got a Laphroaig/Auchentoshan tasting tonight.

The Laphroaig is has that peat component right?

Very peaty - pairs GREAT with a cigar

Yes.  All three of the Islay's mentioned have a strong peat nose.  You open a bottle of Laphroaig and the room will soon smell like a campfire.

The strong peat nose is generally a defining characteristic of all Islay scotches.  Little reason for that other than tradition, which is, of course, everything.

Except for Bunnahabhain or Bruichladdich.

Auch is lowland.

[Travellin Dave]

Morning Dean, Dave, Tony, Scott.

Picked up a Garage Brewing Marshmallow Milk Stout over the weekend. Sounded like ST Creme Brûlée but not quite as sweet. Intended to drink it Sunday but whiskey got to me first.

say Joe, (and any other of the scotch drinking cognoscenti!)
 take a look at this link, of different single malt / malt blends scotches.
 My son's 31st birthday is coming up. advice would be helpful. Either one killer
under $200, or a combo of different tastes like a home grown sampler
http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/store/pc/Single-Malt-Blended-Malt-Whisky-c312.htm?pageStyle=p&ProdSort=3&page=3&idCategory=312

I'm still only learning my own preferences for scotch, can't speak to any high end recommendations. That said, if I had $200 to spend on ONE bottle right now, had to get
It today (meaning no special editions/yearly releases and regularly available), I'd go for an older Japanese whiskey. Yamazaki 18, or Hibiki 17 year or older.

But speaking of Scotch, got a Laphroaig/Auchentoshan tasting tonight.

Have the Auchentoshan first.....and wear your big boy pants.

So I've been told.  I've had Laphroaig Cask Strength before and really liked it, but think that's it from tonight's line up.  We're having:

Auchentoshan American Oak
Auchentoshan Three Wood
Auchentoshan Virgin Oak
Laphroaig 10
Laphroaig Quarter Cask
Laphroaig Triple Wood
Laphroaig 18

I'm salivating!  Very nice lineup, you will enjoy.  I'm anxious to try the American Oak myself, I've heard its almost transitional between classic scotch and American whiskey.

Aren't you in California??  But if I recall, you're up in Irvine this trip, correct?

That I am, and if I went to that tasting, I probably wouldn't make it back....lol

[Travellin Dave]

Morning Dean, Dave, Tony, Scott.

Picked up a Garage Brewing Marshmallow Milk Stout over the weekend. Sounded like ST Creme Brûlée but not quite as sweet. Intended to drink it Sunday but whiskey got to me first.

say Joe, (and any other of the scotch drinking cognoscenti!)
 take a look at this link, of different single malt / malt blends scotches.
 My son's 31st birthday is coming up. advice would be helpful. Either one killer
under $200, or a combo of different tastes like a home grown sampler
http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/store/pc/Single-Malt-Blended-Malt-Whisky-c312.htm?pageStyle=p&ProdSort=3&page=3&idCategory=312

I'm still only learning my own preferences for scotch, can't speak to any high end recommendations. That said, if I had $200 to spend on ONE bottle right now, had to get
It today (meaning no special editions/yearly releases and regularly available), I'd go for an older Japanese whiskey. Yamazaki 18, or Hibiki 17 year or older.

But speaking of Scotch, got a Laphroaig/Auchentoshan tasting tonight.

The Laphroaig is has that peat component right?

Very peaty - pairs GREAT with a cigar

Yes.  All three of the Islay's mentioned have a strong peat nose.  You open a bottle of Laphroaig and the room will soon smell like a campfire.

The strong peat nose is generally a defining characteristic of all Islay scotches.  Little reason for that other than tradition, which is, of course, everything.

Except for Bunnahabhain or Bruichladdich.

Ogie, good morning, some folks were looking for you earlier for your mastery of the FS code.

[LuvTooGolf]

hi all!

Afternoon, Scotch. I mean, Sam!

[razgueado]

Flip, I think the most important question here is, what does your son currently enjoy??  Being new or not really knowing is a valid answer, too.  So much variety that you could give him the most expensive Islay scotch on the market and he'll hate it if he doesn't care for that style.

Islays are always a risky proposition anyway.  Too strong a taste for most folks new to scotch, and among longtime scotch drinkers there are those who love it and those who despise it.  My general rule of thumb if buying a bottle for someone is, "Highland for noobs, Speyside for vets, and Islay only if I know they love it."  Of course, Brits will castigate the Highland scotches as "Lady's Scotch," and seem to believe Scotch begins and ends in Speyside...but dafuck do the Brits know? 

[Ogie]

Morning Dean, Dave, Tony, Scott.

Picked up a Garage Brewing Marshmallow Milk Stout over the weekend. Sounded like ST Creme Brûlée but not quite as sweet. Intended to drink it Sunday but whiskey got to me first.

say Joe, (and any other of the scotch drinking cognoscenti!)
 take a look at this link, of different single malt / malt blends scotches.
 My son's 31st birthday is coming up. advice would be helpful. Either one killer
under $200, or a combo of different tastes like a home grown sampler
http://www.shoppersvineyard.com/store/pc/Single-Malt-Blended-Malt-Whisky-c312.htm?pageStyle=p&ProdSort=3&page=3&idCategory=312

I'm still only learning my own preferences for scotch, can't speak to any high end recommendations. That said, if I had $200 to spend on ONE bottle right now, had to get
It today (meaning no special editions/yearly releases and regularly available), I'd go for an older Japanese whiskey. Yamazaki 18, or Hibiki 17 year or older.

But speaking of Scotch, got a Laphroaig/Auchentoshan tasting tonight.

The Laphroaig is has that peat component right?

Very peaty - pairs GREAT with a cigar

Yes.  All three of the Islay's mentioned have a strong peat nose.  You open a bottle of Laphroaig and the room will soon smell like a campfire.

The strong peat nose is generally a defining characteristic of all Islay scotches.  Little reason for that other than tradition, which is, of course, everything.

Except for Bunnahabhain or Bruichladdich.

Ogie, good morning, some folks were looking for you earlier for your mastery of the FS code.

Is 54 dead?

[jswaykos]

Flip, I think the most important question here is, what does your son currently enjoy??  Being new or not really knowing is a valid answer, too.  So much variety that you could give him the most expensive Islay scotch on the market and he'll hate it if he doesn't care for that style.

Islays are always a risky proposition anyway.  Too strong a taste for most folks new to scotch, and among longtime scotch drinkers there are those who love it and those who despise it.  My general rule of thumb if buying a bottle for someone is, "Highland for noobs, Speyside for vets, and Islay only if I know they love it."  Of course, Brits will castigate the Highland scotches as "Lady's Scotch," and seem to believe Scotch begins and ends in Speyside...but dafuck do the Brits know?

Seems like a good rule from my limited understanding of the regions.