Quote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 02:04:46 PMQuote from: Ogie on March 30, 2015, 02:01:46 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:57:16 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:53:18 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:50:25 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:40:48 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:36:49 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:34:13 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:30:22 PMWell, I think I may have gotten off to the wrong start with my scotch tasting. Store only had the 1.75 of the Speyburn 10 Ogie suggested ($53). Was only wanting to pick up the 750. So, I took that $50 and picked up a bottle of Macallan 12 year the owner recommended. Then, with that and the Highland Park 12 I already had, met my brother who just happened to have a bottle of Lavavulin 16 year. FML... this is what happened with cigars!Introduction to Single Malt 101 - every fuk'n liquor store in American will recommend Macallan to every single rookie that will listen. Well, that and the fact NJDave brought it up at one point. This guy has ordered stuff for me before, so I trusted his opinion.Oh it is perfectly drinkable, trying to think of a cigar situation that might add up to something similar. Maybe like walking in and the shop says oh here rookie this is a MonteChristo the finest cigar made. Well yeah it is a decent smokeable cigar but really does not represent the world of cigars in that price range. Needless to say, I liked the smoky flavor of the Lagavulin the best. Figures. The most expensive one. Story of my life...The down side to Lag (which is about the only single malt I drink anymore) is there is no substitute or even close second when it comes to that nice bright smoke flavor. Used to drink Tallisker some but hell it is not that much cheaper than Lag anymore.Yep. I've already been told that if I like the smoke in that, nothing is really going to touch it. Basically saying it's the 'pinnacle'. Guess I have to check my Costco now... I am still going to try the Speyburn though. Said he have it in by Friday!Very debatable statements.Which? There is a lot of opinion there, for sure.Ogie is taking his Mr. Miyagi approch today.
Quote from: Ogie on March 30, 2015, 02:01:46 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:57:16 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:53:18 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:50:25 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:40:48 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:36:49 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:34:13 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:30:22 PMWell, I think I may have gotten off to the wrong start with my scotch tasting. Store only had the 1.75 of the Speyburn 10 Ogie suggested ($53). Was only wanting to pick up the 750. So, I took that $50 and picked up a bottle of Macallan 12 year the owner recommended. Then, with that and the Highland Park 12 I already had, met my brother who just happened to have a bottle of Lavavulin 16 year. FML... this is what happened with cigars!Introduction to Single Malt 101 - every fuk'n liquor store in American will recommend Macallan to every single rookie that will listen. Well, that and the fact NJDave brought it up at one point. This guy has ordered stuff for me before, so I trusted his opinion.Oh it is perfectly drinkable, trying to think of a cigar situation that might add up to something similar. Maybe like walking in and the shop says oh here rookie this is a MonteChristo the finest cigar made. Well yeah it is a decent smokeable cigar but really does not represent the world of cigars in that price range. Needless to say, I liked the smoky flavor of the Lagavulin the best. Figures. The most expensive one. Story of my life...The down side to Lag (which is about the only single malt I drink anymore) is there is no substitute or even close second when it comes to that nice bright smoke flavor. Used to drink Tallisker some but hell it is not that much cheaper than Lag anymore.Yep. I've already been told that if I like the smoke in that, nothing is really going to touch it. Basically saying it's the 'pinnacle'. Guess I have to check my Costco now... I am still going to try the Speyburn though. Said he have it in by Friday!Very debatable statements.Which? There is a lot of opinion there, for sure.
Quote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:57:16 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:53:18 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:50:25 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:40:48 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:36:49 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:34:13 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:30:22 PMWell, I think I may have gotten off to the wrong start with my scotch tasting. Store only had the 1.75 of the Speyburn 10 Ogie suggested ($53). Was only wanting to pick up the 750. So, I took that $50 and picked up a bottle of Macallan 12 year the owner recommended. Then, with that and the Highland Park 12 I already had, met my brother who just happened to have a bottle of Lavavulin 16 year. FML... this is what happened with cigars!Introduction to Single Malt 101 - every fuk'n liquor store in American will recommend Macallan to every single rookie that will listen. Well, that and the fact NJDave brought it up at one point. This guy has ordered stuff for me before, so I trusted his opinion.Oh it is perfectly drinkable, trying to think of a cigar situation that might add up to something similar. Maybe like walking in and the shop says oh here rookie this is a MonteChristo the finest cigar made. Well yeah it is a decent smokeable cigar but really does not represent the world of cigars in that price range. Needless to say, I liked the smoky flavor of the Lagavulin the best. Figures. The most expensive one. Story of my life...The down side to Lag (which is about the only single malt I drink anymore) is there is no substitute or even close second when it comes to that nice bright smoke flavor. Used to drink Tallisker some but hell it is not that much cheaper than Lag anymore.Yep. I've already been told that if I like the smoke in that, nothing is really going to touch it. Basically saying it's the 'pinnacle'. Guess I have to check my Costco now... I am still going to try the Speyburn though. Said he have it in by Friday!Very debatable statements.
Quote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:53:18 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:50:25 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:40:48 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:36:49 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:34:13 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:30:22 PMWell, I think I may have gotten off to the wrong start with my scotch tasting. Store only had the 1.75 of the Speyburn 10 Ogie suggested ($53). Was only wanting to pick up the 750. So, I took that $50 and picked up a bottle of Macallan 12 year the owner recommended. Then, with that and the Highland Park 12 I already had, met my brother who just happened to have a bottle of Lavavulin 16 year. FML... this is what happened with cigars!Introduction to Single Malt 101 - every fuk'n liquor store in American will recommend Macallan to every single rookie that will listen. Well, that and the fact NJDave brought it up at one point. This guy has ordered stuff for me before, so I trusted his opinion.Oh it is perfectly drinkable, trying to think of a cigar situation that might add up to something similar. Maybe like walking in and the shop says oh here rookie this is a MonteChristo the finest cigar made. Well yeah it is a decent smokeable cigar but really does not represent the world of cigars in that price range. Needless to say, I liked the smoky flavor of the Lagavulin the best. Figures. The most expensive one. Story of my life...The down side to Lag (which is about the only single malt I drink anymore) is there is no substitute or even close second when it comes to that nice bright smoke flavor. Used to drink Tallisker some but hell it is not that much cheaper than Lag anymore.Yep. I've already been told that if I like the smoke in that, nothing is really going to touch it. Basically saying it's the 'pinnacle'. Guess I have to check my Costco now... I am still going to try the Speyburn though. Said he have it in by Friday!
Quote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:50:25 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:40:48 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:36:49 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:34:13 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:30:22 PMWell, I think I may have gotten off to the wrong start with my scotch tasting. Store only had the 1.75 of the Speyburn 10 Ogie suggested ($53). Was only wanting to pick up the 750. So, I took that $50 and picked up a bottle of Macallan 12 year the owner recommended. Then, with that and the Highland Park 12 I already had, met my brother who just happened to have a bottle of Lavavulin 16 year. FML... this is what happened with cigars!Introduction to Single Malt 101 - every fuk'n liquor store in American will recommend Macallan to every single rookie that will listen. Well, that and the fact NJDave brought it up at one point. This guy has ordered stuff for me before, so I trusted his opinion.Oh it is perfectly drinkable, trying to think of a cigar situation that might add up to something similar. Maybe like walking in and the shop says oh here rookie this is a MonteChristo the finest cigar made. Well yeah it is a decent smokeable cigar but really does not represent the world of cigars in that price range. Needless to say, I liked the smoky flavor of the Lagavulin the best. Figures. The most expensive one. Story of my life...The down side to Lag (which is about the only single malt I drink anymore) is there is no substitute or even close second when it comes to that nice bright smoke flavor. Used to drink Tallisker some but hell it is not that much cheaper than Lag anymore.
Quote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:40:48 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:36:49 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:34:13 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:30:22 PMWell, I think I may have gotten off to the wrong start with my scotch tasting. Store only had the 1.75 of the Speyburn 10 Ogie suggested ($53). Was only wanting to pick up the 750. So, I took that $50 and picked up a bottle of Macallan 12 year the owner recommended. Then, with that and the Highland Park 12 I already had, met my brother who just happened to have a bottle of Lavavulin 16 year. FML... this is what happened with cigars!Introduction to Single Malt 101 - every fuk'n liquor store in American will recommend Macallan to every single rookie that will listen. Well, that and the fact NJDave brought it up at one point. This guy has ordered stuff for me before, so I trusted his opinion.Oh it is perfectly drinkable, trying to think of a cigar situation that might add up to something similar. Maybe like walking in and the shop says oh here rookie this is a MonteChristo the finest cigar made. Well yeah it is a decent smokeable cigar but really does not represent the world of cigars in that price range. Needless to say, I liked the smoky flavor of the Lagavulin the best. Figures. The most expensive one. Story of my life...
Quote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:36:49 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:34:13 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:30:22 PMWell, I think I may have gotten off to the wrong start with my scotch tasting. Store only had the 1.75 of the Speyburn 10 Ogie suggested ($53). Was only wanting to pick up the 750. So, I took that $50 and picked up a bottle of Macallan 12 year the owner recommended. Then, with that and the Highland Park 12 I already had, met my brother who just happened to have a bottle of Lavavulin 16 year. FML... this is what happened with cigars!Introduction to Single Malt 101 - every fuk'n liquor store in American will recommend Macallan to every single rookie that will listen. Well, that and the fact NJDave brought it up at one point. This guy has ordered stuff for me before, so I trusted his opinion.Oh it is perfectly drinkable, trying to think of a cigar situation that might add up to something similar. Maybe like walking in and the shop says oh here rookie this is a MonteChristo the finest cigar made. Well yeah it is a decent smokeable cigar but really does not represent the world of cigars in that price range.
Quote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:34:13 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:30:22 PMWell, I think I may have gotten off to the wrong start with my scotch tasting. Store only had the 1.75 of the Speyburn 10 Ogie suggested ($53). Was only wanting to pick up the 750. So, I took that $50 and picked up a bottle of Macallan 12 year the owner recommended. Then, with that and the Highland Park 12 I already had, met my brother who just happened to have a bottle of Lavavulin 16 year. FML... this is what happened with cigars!Introduction to Single Malt 101 - every fuk'n liquor store in American will recommend Macallan to every single rookie that will listen. Well, that and the fact NJDave brought it up at one point. This guy has ordered stuff for me before, so I trusted his opinion.
Quote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:30:22 PMWell, I think I may have gotten off to the wrong start with my scotch tasting. Store only had the 1.75 of the Speyburn 10 Ogie suggested ($53). Was only wanting to pick up the 750. So, I took that $50 and picked up a bottle of Macallan 12 year the owner recommended. Then, with that and the Highland Park 12 I already had, met my brother who just happened to have a bottle of Lavavulin 16 year. FML... this is what happened with cigars!Introduction to Single Malt 101 - every fuk'n liquor store in American will recommend Macallan to every single rookie that will listen.
Well, I think I may have gotten off to the wrong start with my scotch tasting. Store only had the 1.75 of the Speyburn 10 Ogie suggested ($53). Was only wanting to pick up the 750. So, I took that $50 and picked up a bottle of Macallan 12 year the owner recommended. Then, with that and the Highland Park 12 I already had, met my brother who just happened to have a bottle of Lavavulin 16 year. FML... this is what happened with cigars!
Quote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:30:22 PMWell, I think I may have gotten off to the wrong start with my scotch tasting. Store only had the 1.75 of the Speyburn 10 Ogie suggested ($53). Was only wanting to pick up the 750. So, I took that $50 and picked up a bottle of Macallan 12 year the owner recommended. Then, with that and the Highland Park 12 I already had, met my brother who just happened to have a bottle of Lavavulin 16 year. FML... this is what happened with cigars!Man, are you in trouble...
Quote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:36:49 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:34:13 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:30:22 PMWell, I think I may have gotten off to the wrong start with my scotch tasting. Store only had the 1.75 of the Speyburn 10 Ogie suggested ($53). Was only wanting to pick up the 750. So, I took that $50 and picked up a bottle of Macallan 12 year the owner recommended. Then, with that and the Highland Park 12 I already had, met my brother who just happened to have a bottle of Lavavulin 16 year. FML... this is what happened with cigars!Introduction to Single Malt 101 - every fuk'n liquor store in American will recommend Macallan to every single rookie that will listen. Well, that and the fact NJDave brought it up at one point. This guy has ordered stuff for me before, so I trusted his opinion.The Macallan 12 is an outstanding scotch despite it's popularity, that was a great buy. Lagavulin is nearly double the price
Quote from: Ogie on March 30, 2015, 02:07:08 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 02:04:46 PMQuote from: Ogie on March 30, 2015, 02:01:46 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:57:16 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:53:18 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:50:25 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:40:48 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:36:49 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:34:13 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:30:22 PMWell, I think I may have gotten off to the wrong start with my scotch tasting. Store only had the 1.75 of the Speyburn 10 Ogie suggested ($53). Was only wanting to pick up the 750. So, I took that $50 and picked up a bottle of Macallan 12 year the owner recommended. Then, with that and the Highland Park 12 I already had, met my brother who just happened to have a bottle of Lavavulin 16 year. FML... this is what happened with cigars!Introduction to Single Malt 101 - every fuk'n liquor store in American will recommend Macallan to every single rookie that will listen. Well, that and the fact NJDave brought it up at one point. This guy has ordered stuff for me before, so I trusted his opinion.Oh it is perfectly drinkable, trying to think of a cigar situation that might add up to something similar. Maybe like walking in and the shop says oh here rookie this is a MonteChristo the finest cigar made. Well yeah it is a decent smokeable cigar but really does not represent the world of cigars in that price range. Needless to say, I liked the smoky flavor of the Lagavulin the best. Figures. The most expensive one. Story of my life...The down side to Lag (which is about the only single malt I drink anymore) is there is no substitute or even close second when it comes to that nice bright smoke flavor. Used to drink Tallisker some but hell it is not that much cheaper than Lag anymore.Yep. I've already been told that if I like the smoke in that, nothing is really going to touch it. Basically saying it's the 'pinnacle'. Guess I have to check my Costco now... I am still going to try the Speyburn though. Said he have it in by Friday!Very debatable statements.Which? There is a lot of opinion there, for sure.Laga being the best. IMO it's not even be the best peated Diageo brand. Caol Ila is solid.And IMO that is a very debatable statement also, even though Caol Ila is on up there I would respectfully disagree till hell froze over about your Lagavulin comment. Just like cigars we all taste them different.
Quote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 02:04:46 PMQuote from: Ogie on March 30, 2015, 02:01:46 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:57:16 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:53:18 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:50:25 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:40:48 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:36:49 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:34:13 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:30:22 PMWell, I think I may have gotten off to the wrong start with my scotch tasting. Store only had the 1.75 of the Speyburn 10 Ogie suggested ($53). Was only wanting to pick up the 750. So, I took that $50 and picked up a bottle of Macallan 12 year the owner recommended. Then, with that and the Highland Park 12 I already had, met my brother who just happened to have a bottle of Lavavulin 16 year. FML... this is what happened with cigars!Introduction to Single Malt 101 - every fuk'n liquor store in American will recommend Macallan to every single rookie that will listen. Well, that and the fact NJDave brought it up at one point. This guy has ordered stuff for me before, so I trusted his opinion.Oh it is perfectly drinkable, trying to think of a cigar situation that might add up to something similar. Maybe like walking in and the shop says oh here rookie this is a MonteChristo the finest cigar made. Well yeah it is a decent smokeable cigar but really does not represent the world of cigars in that price range. Needless to say, I liked the smoky flavor of the Lagavulin the best. Figures. The most expensive one. Story of my life...The down side to Lag (which is about the only single malt I drink anymore) is there is no substitute or even close second when it comes to that nice bright smoke flavor. Used to drink Tallisker some but hell it is not that much cheaper than Lag anymore.Yep. I've already been told that if I like the smoke in that, nothing is really going to touch it. Basically saying it's the 'pinnacle'. Guess I have to check my Costco now... I am still going to try the Speyburn though. Said he have it in by Friday!Very debatable statements.Which? There is a lot of opinion there, for sure.Laga being the best. IMO it's not even be the best peated Diageo brand. Caol Ila is solid.
Quote from: sfish on March 30, 2015, 02:09:53 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:36:49 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:34:13 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:30:22 PMWell, I think I may have gotten off to the wrong start with my scotch tasting. Store only had the 1.75 of the Speyburn 10 Ogie suggested ($53). Was only wanting to pick up the 750. So, I took that $50 and picked up a bottle of Macallan 12 year the owner recommended. Then, with that and the Highland Park 12 I already had, met my brother who just happened to have a bottle of Lavavulin 16 year. FML... this is what happened with cigars!Introduction to Single Malt 101 - every fuk'n liquor store in American will recommend Macallan to every single rookie that will listen. Well, that and the fact NJDave brought it up at one point. This guy has ordered stuff for me before, so I trusted his opinion.The Macallan 12 is an outstanding scotch despite it's popularity, that was a great buy. Lagavulin is nearly double the priceJust as Glenlivet and Glenfiddich are usually overlooked at ordinary. Both fine (even if not exceptional) in my book.
Quote from: razgueado on March 30, 2015, 02:04:18 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:30:22 PMWell, I think I may have gotten off to the wrong start with my scotch tasting. Store only had the 1.75 of the Speyburn 10 Ogie suggested ($53). Was only wanting to pick up the 750. So, I took that $50 and picked up a bottle of Macallan 12 year the owner recommended. Then, with that and the Highland Park 12 I already had, met my brother who just happened to have a bottle of Lavavulin 16 year. FML... this is what happened with cigars!Man, are you in trouble...I know, right!?!Not to mention i picked up a couple bombers while I was there as well. Lagunitas Coffee Imperial Stout, Abita Macchiato Milk Stout and a ST Creme Brulee.
Quote from: sfish on March 30, 2015, 02:09:53 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:36:49 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:34:13 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:30:22 PMWell, I think I may have gotten off to the wrong start with my scotch tasting. Store only had the 1.75 of the Speyburn 10 Ogie suggested ($53). Was only wanting to pick up the 750. So, I took that $50 and picked up a bottle of Macallan 12 year the owner recommended. Then, with that and the Highland Park 12 I already had, met my brother who just happened to have a bottle of Lavavulin 16 year. FML... this is what happened with cigars!Introduction to Single Malt 101 - every fuk'n liquor store in American will recommend Macallan to every single rookie that will listen. Well, that and the fact NJDave brought it up at one point. This guy has ordered stuff for me before, so I trusted his opinion.The Macallan 12 is an outstanding scotch despite it's popularity, that was a great buy. Lagavulin is nearly double the priceOnly if you like non smokey, non peaty sweet single malt is it outstanding. It is very rare to find someone who likes Lagavulin and anything Macallan both. I have had plenty of single malt friends that dont like Lagavulin at all.
Quote from: razgueado on March 30, 2015, 01:25:53 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:12:35 PMIs anyone surprised by the fact that the Dr.Dre BEATS headphones, which sell upwards of $450, cost about $14 per unit to manufacture. Just goes to show how many people buy something for the simple reason of a certain name on it... Not surprised at all. People are stupid.Hey! I'm a people.
Quote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:12:35 PMIs anyone surprised by the fact that the Dr.Dre BEATS headphones, which sell upwards of $450, cost about $14 per unit to manufacture. Just goes to show how many people buy something for the simple reason of a certain name on it... Not surprised at all. People are stupid.
Is anyone surprised by the fact that the Dr.Dre BEATS headphones, which sell upwards of $450, cost about $14 per unit to manufacture. Just goes to show how many people buy something for the simple reason of a certain name on it...
Quote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 02:10:32 PMQuote from: Ogie on March 30, 2015, 02:07:08 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 02:04:46 PMQuote from: Ogie on March 30, 2015, 02:01:46 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:57:16 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:53:18 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:50:25 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:40:48 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:36:49 PMQuote from: Texas Redfish on March 30, 2015, 01:34:13 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:30:22 PMWell, I think I may have gotten off to the wrong start with my scotch tasting. Store only had the 1.75 of the Speyburn 10 Ogie suggested ($53). Was only wanting to pick up the 750. So, I took that $50 and picked up a bottle of Macallan 12 year the owner recommended. Then, with that and the Highland Park 12 I already had, met my brother who just happened to have a bottle of Lavavulin 16 year. FML... this is what happened with cigars!Introduction to Single Malt 101 - every fuk'n liquor store in American will recommend Macallan to every single rookie that will listen. Well, that and the fact NJDave brought it up at one point. This guy has ordered stuff for me before, so I trusted his opinion.Oh it is perfectly drinkable, trying to think of a cigar situation that might add up to something similar. Maybe like walking in and the shop says oh here rookie this is a MonteChristo the finest cigar made. Well yeah it is a decent smokeable cigar but really does not represent the world of cigars in that price range. Needless to say, I liked the smoky flavor of the Lagavulin the best. Figures. The most expensive one. Story of my life...The down side to Lag (which is about the only single malt I drink anymore) is there is no substitute or even close second when it comes to that nice bright smoke flavor. Used to drink Tallisker some but hell it is not that much cheaper than Lag anymore.Yep. I've already been told that if I like the smoke in that, nothing is really going to touch it. Basically saying it's the 'pinnacle'. Guess I have to check my Costco now... I am still going to try the Speyburn though. Said he have it in by Friday!Very debatable statements.Which? There is a lot of opinion there, for sure.Laga being the best. IMO it's not even be the best peated Diageo brand. Caol Ila is solid.And IMO that is a very debatable statement also, even though Caol Ila is on up there I would respectfully disagree till hell froze over about your Lagavulin comment. Just like cigars we all taste them different. Exactly, not many "bad" single malt scotches out there but much like cigars you need to find you taste and price comfort zones
Quote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 02:13:15 PMQuote from: razgueado on March 30, 2015, 02:04:18 PMQuote from: BackyardSmoker on March 30, 2015, 01:30:22 PMWell, I think I may have gotten off to the wrong start with my scotch tasting. Store only had the 1.75 of the Speyburn 10 Ogie suggested ($53). Was only wanting to pick up the 750. So, I took that $50 and picked up a bottle of Macallan 12 year the owner recommended. Then, with that and the Highland Park 12 I already had, met my brother who just happened to have a bottle of Lavavulin 16 year. FML... this is what happened with cigars!Man, are you in trouble...I know, right!?!Not to mention i picked up a couple bombers while I was there as well. Lagunitas Coffee Imperial Stout, Abita Macchiato Milk Stout and a ST Creme Brulee.Haven't had the first two, but the Creme Brulee is saweettt......have your insulin ready.
