Favorite Scotch Whisky Region/Style?

minion_doog · February 2020

YellowSnow said:

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Southerndawg said:

PandaOrangeChiknDuck said:
I will add, drinking Lowland scotch is like drinking piss.

Never drink scotch on the rocks or with an ice ball. It shows you're a novice, and likely a gigantic wuss. If the scotch is too strong, just give it literally a single drop or two of water. It changes the entire makeup of your pour.
Many master distillers add just a bit of water to open the whiskey up, even at lower proofs. It's a real thing, and it does make a difference.
I do this for sure on the high test bourbon. It makes a huge difference. Need to try again with single malt.

I've never cared for the results of adding a few drops. Barely dents the alcohol, but is like a sledge hammer on the subtle flavors.

minion_doog · February 2020

YellowSnow said:
@spuden Costco has Lagavulin 16 for $69.00 right now before tax. Hell of a deal. It's usually $89.00 at Total Wine.

It's far more polished than Laphroaig or Ardbeg 10.

You can get into Talisker 10 for less than $70, put it on your list to try

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR4xOCevrb8

YellowSnow · February 2020

Islay

minion_doog said:

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YellowSnow said:
@spuden Costco has Lagavulin 16 for $69.00 right now before tax. Hell of a deal. It's usually $89.00 at Total Wine.

It's far more polished than Laphroaig or Ardbeg 10.
You can get into Talisker 10 for less than $70, put it on your list to try

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR4xOCevrb8

#toosoon

ThomasFremont · February 2020

Highlands

I met some guys from Macallan and they basically said to never add water, except as a lesson why you should never add water.

Mad_Son · February 2020

Speyside

ThomasFremont said:
I met some guys from Macallan and they basically said to never add water, except as a lesson why you should never add water.

That is over-generalizing but can be true.

https://www.sipdark.com/blogs/sipdark-blog/how-and-why-you-should-use-a-whiskey-water-dropper

WHY ADD WATER TO WHISKEY?
The main problem with adding ice to whiskey is not that water is inherently bad for whiskey – it’s that the quantity water isn’t perfectly measured. Just a tiny drop of water can change the way your whiskey tastes, and a drop too many can ruin the flavor entirely.

When you add water to your whiskey, you are changing the flavor on a molecular level. This is literally a science, meaning it’s important to start with the tiniest of drops. The amount of water you need to add depends entirely on the whiskey you’re drinking, because each bottling has such unique properties. Molecules in different kinds of whiskeys will be at different levels of solubility, meaning that adding a small drop of water will pull different flavors out of the whiskey.

People who drink hot whiskey, for instance, will bring out more oils. This can create a bitter flavor, or even bring out grassy notes. Drops of water can neutralize that change in flavor. Changes also occur when you add ice to whiskey. Fewer molecules will evaporate from the top of your glass, owing to the lower temperature. Drops of water can rebalance that, making a flavor seem less intense even at a lower temperature.

minion_doog · February 2020

Mad_Son said:

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ThomasFremont said:
I met some guys from Macallan and they basically said to never add water, except as a lesson why you should never add water.
That is over-generalizing but can be true.

https://www.sipdark.com/blogs/sipdark-blog/how-and-why-you-should-use-a-whiskey-water-dropper

WHY ADD WATER TO WHISKEY?
The main problem with adding ice to whiskey is not that water is inherently bad for whiskey – it’s that the quantity water isn’t perfectly measured. Just a tiny drop of water can change the way your whiskey tastes, and a drop too many can ruin the flavor entirely.

When you add water to your whiskey, you are changing the flavor on a molecular level. This is literally a science, meaning it’s important to start with the tiniest of drops. The amount of water you need to add depends entirely on the whiskey you’re drinking, because each bottling has such unique properties. Molecules in different kinds of whiskeys will be at different levels of solubility, meaning that adding a small drop of water will pull different flavors out of the whiskey.

People who drink hot whiskey, for instance, will bring out more oils. This can create a bitter flavor, or even bring out grassy notes. Drops of water can neutralize that change in flavor. Changes also occur when you add ice to whiskey. Fewer molecules will evaporate from the top of your glass, owing to the lower temperature. Drops of water can rebalance that, making a flavor seem less intense even at a lower temperature.

This is getting way too precious. Adding water dilutes flavor.

YellowSnow · February 2020

Islay

minion_doog said:

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Mad_Son said:

ThomasFremont said:
I met some guys from Macallan and they basically said to never add water, except as a lesson why you should never add water.
That is over-generalizing but can be true.

https://www.sipdark.com/blogs/sipdark-blog/how-and-why-you-should-use-a-whiskey-water-dropper

WHY ADD WATER TO WHISKEY?
The main problem with adding ice to whiskey is not that water is inherently bad for whiskey – it’s that the quantity water isn’t perfectly measured. Just a tiny drop of water can change the way your whiskey tastes, and a drop too many can ruin the flavor entirely.

When you add water to your whiskey, you are changing the flavor on a molecular level. This is literally a science, meaning it’s important to start with the tiniest of drops. The amount of water you need to add depends entirely on the whiskey you’re drinking, because each bottling has such unique properties. Molecules in different kinds of whiskeys will be at different levels of solubility, meaning that adding a small drop of water will pull different flavors out of the whiskey.

People who drink hot whiskey, for instance, will bring out more oils. This can create a bitter flavor, or even bring out grassy notes. Drops of water can neutralize that change in flavor. Changes also occur when you add ice to whiskey. Fewer molecules will evaporate from the top of your glass, owing to the lower temperature. Drops of water can rebalance that, making a flavor seem less intense even at a lower temperature.
This is getting way too precious. Adding water dilutes flavor.

I’m drinkig Lagavulin 16 as I type. It’s 86 proof. Doesn’t need water. Ardbeg 10 is 92 proof. A drop of two of water helps that one as it’s above 90 proof. That’s the cut off to add or not add IMO. And even then it’s just a few drops.

minion_doog · February 2020

YellowSnow said:

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minion_doog said:

Mad_Son said:

ThomasFremont said:
I met some guys from Macallan and they basically said to never add water, except as a lesson why you should never add water.
That is over-generalizing but can be true.

https://www.sipdark.com/blogs/sipdark-blog/how-and-why-you-should-use-a-whiskey-water-dropper

WHY ADD WATER TO WHISKEY?
The main problem with adding ice to whiskey is not that water is inherently bad for whiskey – it’s that the quantity water isn’t perfectly measured. Just a tiny drop of water can change the way your whiskey tastes, and a drop too many can ruin the flavor entirely.

When you add water to your whiskey, you are changing the flavor on a molecular level. This is literally a science, meaning it’s important to start with the tiniest of drops. The amount of water you need to add depends entirely on the whiskey you’re drinking, because each bottling has such unique properties. Molecules in different kinds of whiskeys will be at different levels of solubility, meaning that adding a small drop of water will pull different flavors out of the whiskey.

People who drink hot whiskey, for instance, will bring out more oils. This can create a bitter flavor, or even bring out grassy notes. Drops of water can neutralize that change in flavor. Changes also occur when you add ice to whiskey. Fewer molecules will evaporate from the top of your glass, owing to the lower temperature. Drops of water can rebalance that, making a flavor seem less intense even at a lower temperature.
This is getting way too precious. Adding water dilutes flavor.
I’m drinkig Lagavulin 16 as I type. It’s 86 proof. Doesn’t need water. Ardbeg 10 is 92 proof. A drop of two of water helps that one as it’s above 90 proof. That’s the cut off to add or not add IMO. And even then it’s just a few drops.

Rules and science are great guidelines in the beginning, drink it how you like

YellowSnow · February 2020

Islay

minion_doog said:

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YellowSnow said:

minion_doog said:

Mad_Son said:

ThomasFremont said:
I met some guys from Macallan and they basically said to never add water, except as a lesson why you should never add water.
That is over-generalizing but can be true.

https://www.sipdark.com/blogs/sipdark-blog/how-and-why-you-should-use-a-whiskey-water-dropper

WHY ADD WATER TO WHISKEY?
The main problem with adding ice to whiskey is not that water is inherently bad for whiskey – it’s that the quantity water isn’t perfectly measured. Just a tiny drop of water can change the way your whiskey tastes, and a drop too many can ruin the flavor entirely.

When you add water to your whiskey, you are changing the flavor on a molecular level. This is literally a science, meaning it’s important to start with the tiniest of drops. The amount of water you need to add depends entirely on the whiskey you’re drinking, because each bottling has such unique properties. Molecules in different kinds of whiskeys will be at different levels of solubility, meaning that adding a small drop of water will pull different flavors out of the whiskey.

People who drink hot whiskey, for instance, will bring out more oils. This can create a bitter flavor, or even bring out grassy notes. Drops of water can neutralize that change in flavor. Changes also occur when you add ice to whiskey. Fewer molecules will evaporate from the top of your glass, owing to the lower temperature. Drops of water can rebalance that, making a flavor seem less intense even at a lower temperature.
This is getting way too precious. Adding water dilutes flavor.
I’m drinkig Lagavulin 16 as I type. It’s 86 proof. Doesn’t need water. Ardbeg 10 is 92 proof. A drop of two of water helps that one as it’s above 90 proof. That’s the cut off to add or not add IMO. And even then it’s just a few drops.
Rules and science are great guidelines in the beginning, drink it how you like

Which is what I do. But generally the higher the proof the more it can hold up to a little water.

I made a manhattan tonight earlier with old grandad 117. Maybe the best one I’ve made. Higher proof holds together in the shaker and tastes god damned delicious.

Mad_Son · February 2020

Speyside

minion_doog said:

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Mad_Son said:

ThomasFremont said:
I met some guys from Macallan and they basically said to never add water, except as a lesson why you should never add water.
That is over-generalizing but can be true.

https://www.sipdark.com/blogs/sipdark-blog/how-and-why-you-should-use-a-whiskey-water-dropper

WHY ADD WATER TO WHISKEY?
The main problem with adding ice to whiskey is not that water is inherently bad for whiskey – it’s that the quantity water isn’t perfectly measured. Just a tiny drop of water can change the way your whiskey tastes, and a drop too many can ruin the flavor entirely.

When you add water to your whiskey, you are changing the flavor on a molecular level. This is literally a science, meaning it’s important to start with the tiniest of drops. The amount of water you need to add depends entirely on the whiskey you’re drinking, because each bottling has such unique properties. Molecules in different kinds of whiskeys will be at different levels of solubility, meaning that adding a small drop of water will pull different flavors out of the whiskey.

People who drink hot whiskey, for instance, will bring out more oils. This can create a bitter flavor, or even bring out grassy notes. Drops of water can neutralize that change in flavor. Changes also occur when you add ice to whiskey. Fewer molecules will evaporate from the top of your glass, owing to the lower temperature. Drops of water can rebalance that, making a flavor seem less intense even at a lower temperature.
This is getting way too precious. Adding water dilutes flavor.

You add a single drop of water to get different solubility oils to the surface. If you think that it tastes different because of dilution then you need to understand you don't belong in these conversations so you don't embarrass yourself in front of people you know in real life. Stick to just drinking it.

YellowSnow · February 2020

Islay

Scotch fight!!

minion_doog · February 2020

Mad_Son said:

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minion_doog said:

Mad_Son said:

ThomasFremont said:
I met some guys from Macallan and they basically said to never add water, except as a lesson why you should never add water.
That is over-generalizing but can be true.

https://www.sipdark.com/blogs/sipdark-blog/how-and-why-you-should-use-a-whiskey-water-dropper

WHY ADD WATER TO WHISKEY?
The main problem with adding ice to whiskey is not that water is inherently bad for whiskey – it’s that the quantity water isn’t perfectly measured. Just a tiny drop of water can change the way your whiskey tastes, and a drop too many can ruin the flavor entirely.

When you add water to your whiskey, you are changing the flavor on a molecular level. This is literally a science, meaning it’s important to start with the tiniest of drops. The amount of water you need to add depends entirely on the whiskey you’re drinking, because each bottling has such unique properties. Molecules in different kinds of whiskeys will be at different levels of solubility, meaning that adding a small drop of water will pull different flavors out of the whiskey.

People who drink hot whiskey, for instance, will bring out more oils. This can create a bitter flavor, or even bring out grassy notes. Drops of water can neutralize that change in flavor. Changes also occur when you add ice to whiskey. Fewer molecules will evaporate from the top of your glass, owing to the lower temperature. Drops of water can rebalance that, making a flavor seem less intense even at a lower temperature.
This is getting way too precious. Adding water dilutes flavor.
You add a single snowflake to get different solubility oils to the surface. If you think that it tastes different because of dilution then you need to understand you don't belong in these conversations so you don't embarrass yourself in front of people you know in real life. Stick to just drinking it.

Good lord. Cheers

Pitchfork51 · February 2020

Blended

Scotch is for cunts. Except when I'm drinking it. Because I like it.

Doog_de_Jour · February 2020

Speyside

Watched this doc on Amazon Prime (it’s nothing special):

https://youtu.be/yrYjF6SMeS0

However did learn one of the biggest emerging markets for single malt Scotch is Taiwan.

minion_doog · February 2020

Doog_de_Jour said:
Watched this doc on Amazon Prime (it’s nothing special):

https://youtu.be/yrYjF6SMeS0

However did learn one of the biggest emerging markets for single malt Scotch is Taiwan.

That Patterson guy in the opening clip is fun, there's not enough content of his online. Does he get legit screen time in this?

section8 · February 2020

Highlands

Highlands but Speyside is a close 2nd for me. I also really like the Lagavulin. Just the right amount of peat and smoke without tasting like liquid charcoal.

Mad_Son · February 2020

Speyside

Mad_Son said:

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RoadDawg55 said:
I don’t think anybody could actually enjoy drinking scotch. Enjoy the feeling, etc, but it tastes like shit. Nobody can tell me it actually tastes good and they enjoy it.
If you don't like alcohol it's because you've diluted it.

Ever since posting this picture here I have been getting tons of ads for bulk ethanol. And who says targeted advertising doesn't work?

Tequilla · February 2020

Highlands

Drinking Allan Cask Strength right now with 4 ice cold stone cubes

Not too bad for a 90+ proof

MikeDamone · February 2020

YellowSnow said:
@spuden Costco has Lagavulin 16 for $69.00 right now before tax. Hell of a deal. It's usually $89.00 at Total Wine.

It's far more polished than Laphroaig or Ardbeg 10.

I’m actually in my Costco alcohol phase.

YellowSnow · February 2020

Islay

MikeDamone said:

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YellowSnow said:
@spuden Costco has Lagavulin 16 for $69.00 right now before tax. Hell of a deal. It's usually $89.00 at Total Wine.

It's far more polished than Laphroaig or Ardbeg 10.
I’m actually in my Costco alcohol phase.

Capitalism at its best.

USMChawk · February 2020

This whole discussion is pointless. Just add coke.

ThomasFremont · February 2020

Highlands

USMChawk said:
This whole discussion is pointless. Just add coke.

To fine scotch?

No

minion_doog · February 2020

ThomasFremont said:

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USMChawk said:
This whole discussion is pointless. Just add coke.
To fine scotch?

No

Why stop there? Throw in a scoop of vanilla ice cream

USMChawk · February 2020

ThomasFremont said:

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USMChawk said:
This whole discussion is pointless. Just add coke.
To fine scotch?

No

whoosh

ThomasFremont · February 2020

Highlands

USMChawk said:

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ThomasFremont said:

USMChawk said:
This whole discussion is pointless. Just add coke.
To fine scotch?

No
whoosh

That’s not how a whoosh works.

HTH

USMChawk · February 2020

ThomasFremont said:

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USMChawk said:

ThomasFremont said:

USMChawk said:
This whole discussion is pointless. Just add coke.
To fine scotch?

No
whoosh
That’s not how a whoosh works.

HTH

I post a sarcastic comment and you take it seriously, how is that not a ‘whoosh’? Isn’t the premise of ‘whoosh’ is that it’s the sound it makes when a comment, goes over your head? In this case, the obvious sarcasm.

ThomasFremont · February 2020

Highlands

USMChawk said:

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ThomasFremont said:

USMChawk said:

ThomasFremont said:

USMChawk said:
This whole discussion is pointless. Just add coke.
To fine scotch?

No
whoosh
That’s not how a whoosh works.

HTH
I post a sarcastic comment and you take it seriously, how is that not a ‘whoosh’? Isn’t the premise of ‘whoosh’ is that it’s the sound it makes when a comment, goes over your head? In this case, the obvious sarcasm.

No. That’s not how it works.

You have neither the context nor the track record to pull this off.

Maybe next time.

USMChawk · February 2020

ThomasFremont said:

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USMChawk said:

ThomasFremont said:

USMChawk said:

ThomasFremont said:

USMChawk said:
This whole discussion is pointless. Just add coke.
To fine scotch?

No
whoosh
That’s not how a whoosh works.

HTH
I post a sarcastic comment and you take it seriously, how is that not a ‘whoosh’? Isn’t the premise of ‘whoosh’ is that it’s the sound it makes when a comment, goes over your head? In this case, the obvious sarcasm.
No. That’s not how it works.

You have neither the context nor the track record to pull this off.

Maybe next time.

You claim I’m wrong but offer no explanation, just condescension. Eerily similar to every political argument you make. How about I quit engaging you and leave you with this simple message: fuck off.

PurpleThrobber · February 2020

Fuck Scotch

ThomasFremont said:

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USMChawk said:

ThomasFremont said:

USMChawk said:

ThomasFremont said:

USMChawk said:
This whole discussion is pointless. Just add coke.
To fine scotch?

No
whoosh
That’s not how a whoosh works.

HTH
I post a sarcastic comment and you take it seriously, how is that not a ‘whoosh’? Isn’t the premise of ‘whoosh’ is that it’s the sound it makes when a comment, goes over your head? In this case, the obvious sarcasm.
No. That’s not how it works.

You have neither the context nor the track record to pull this off.

Maybe next time.

I see an epic 7-11 on Aurora in the UDistrict throwdown brewing here.....

ThomasFremont · February 2020

Highlands

USMChawk said:

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ThomasFremont said:

USMChawk said:

ThomasFremont said:

USMChawk said:

ThomasFremont said:

USMChawk said:
This whole discussion is pointless. Just add coke.
To fine scotch?

No
whoosh
That’s not how a whoosh works.

HTH
I post a sarcastic comment and you take it seriously, how is that not a ‘whoosh’? Isn’t the premise of ‘whoosh’ is that it’s the sound it makes when a comment, goes over your head? In this case, the obvious sarcasm.
No. That’s not how it works.

You have neither the context nor the track record to pull this off.

Maybe next time.
You claim I’m wrong but offer no explanation, just condescension. Eerily similar to every political argument you make. How about I quit engaging you and leave you with this simple message: fuck off.

What part of “you lack context and a track record” did you fail to understand?

If you need me to explain a message bored staple that goes back 2 decades, maybe you’re the problem. PM IrishDawg. Get dialed in. Or don’t. But don’t blame me for your ignorance.

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