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Scotch Question
Aug 19, 2023, 4:34 PM
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Has anyone tried the Costco/Kirkland scotch? My neat sipping Scotch is Balvenie Doublewood. My scotch and soda scotch is Grants. Ironically Grants owns Balvenie. Thanks. Go Tigers. Can't wait for Labor Day!
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Re: Scotch Question
Aug 19, 2023, 5:02 PM
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Friend of mine has gotten that one but I believe it was an age one. But he said he likes Lafroaig from a Scottish Island.
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Re: Scotch Question
Aug 19, 2023, 5:12 PM
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That one is really peaty, I enjoy it (laphroaig).
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That distillery was featured on Men in Kilts.***
Aug 19, 2023, 5:17 PM
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On the island of Islay.***
Aug 19, 2023, 5:18 PM
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Re: Scotch Question
Aug 19, 2023, 5:28 PM
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Try Tomintoul 16yo. It’s about $80 and is by far my favorite. I’ve introduced it to many of my friends and for many it’s become their favorite too.
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Re: Scotch Question
Aug 19, 2023, 5:33 PM
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Hard to beat Balvenie Doublewood, but you might consider Glenmorangie's 18 year old or their Signet. Both are outstanding.
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Re: Scotch Question
Aug 19, 2023, 6:26 PM
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Glenmorange Signet is fantastic but you could buy 4 bottles of Balvenie for one bottle is Signet.
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Re: Scotch Question
Aug 19, 2023, 6:07 PM
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This one is easy to drink:
Caol Ila distillery (/kʌl ˈiːlə/; Scottish Gaelic: Taigh-staile Chaol Ìle [t̪ʰəˈs̪t̪alə xɯːlˈiːlə], "Sound of Islay Distillery") is a Scotch whisky distillery near Port Askaig on the isle of Islay, Scotland, owned by Diageo.
Caol Ila
Region: Islay
Location
Port Askaig
Owner
Diageo
Founded
1846
Status
Operational
Water source
Loch nam Ban
No. of stills
3 wash (19,000 L)
3 spirit (12,000 L)[1]
Capacity
6,500,000 L
Mothballed
1930–1937, 1942–1945
Caol Ila
Age(s)
12-year-old[2]
cask strength[3]
18-year-old[4]
25-year-old[5]
Cask type(s)
American oak
ABV
43%
History
The whisky
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Caol Ila is one of the lighter Islay whiskies, pale in colour, with peaty, floral and peppery notes. In addition to being sold as a single malt, it is used heavily (around 95% of their production) in blends such as Johnnie Walker's Black Label.[6] Since 1999, the distillery has also produced a non-peated "highland spirit".[7]
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Scotch is nasty.***
Aug 19, 2023, 6:26 PM
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Re: Scotch Question
Aug 19, 2023, 6:30 PM
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Don’t know on Kirkland though as a rule of thumb, Kirkland does a good job. Not out much to just buy one and try it. Worst case, you can just add ice.
Would suggest Monkey Shoulder for a lower cost option. It includes Balbenie as part of the blend iirc. It is tasty
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Oban is very good...
Aug 19, 2023, 6:35 PM
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From Little Bay (which is apparently what Oban means) to the 14...18...etc. Rock solid.
As is Aberlour. I have an Aberlour 12, double casked that has an incredible chocolate finish. Highland Park 12 is also good.
Ardberg...Laphroaig...those aren't my cup of tea...but for those who like them, what I listed isn't theirs either! 
Sip on!
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Agree on both Aberlour and Highland Park
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Aug 19, 2023, 9:16 PM
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The heavily peated stuff must be an acquired taste. Cheaper to lick a burnt tire or a creosote post for the same effect. I have Laphroaig and Lagavulin 16 in my cabinet but I don’t get into them much.
To each his own - you like what you like.
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Re: Scotch Question
Aug 19, 2023, 9:10 PM
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In MHO Macallan is the best scotch. No question!
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