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Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 05-04-2013, 01:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 733
Posted By Brussell
I have grown to the point where I seriously...

I have grown to the point where I seriously distaste sherry matured whisky.

That said, a couple of weeks ago I got to sample Glenfarclas 40 and it was incredible. It was still a sherried whisky,...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 04-29-2013, 12:33 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 287
Posted By Brussell
I wouldn't put it in a plastic bottle! Maybe...

I wouldn't put it in a plastic bottle!

Maybe it's just me, but I stored some glenmorangie in a plastic Nalgene bottle because the cork disintegrated.

After 1 week it started to taste like...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 04-29-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 436
Posted By Brussell
Get lagavulin 16 or an ardbeg. They are the...

Get lagavulin 16 or an ardbeg.

They are the most aggressive whiskies I've ever had.

If he likes the 16 year, THEN he could try the more aggressive 12 year.
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 04-29-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 287
Posted By Brussell
There's also a sherried laphroaig I've seen but...

There's also a sherried laphroaig I've seen but it's like $100 where I live.

I liked Caol ila as a less intense and sweeter peat whisky. I'm not a fan of overly peaty whiskies, so lighter praying...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 04-27-2013, 08:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,026
Posted By Brussell
I know a lot of people aren't huge fans of many...

I know a lot of people aren't huge fans of many of the standard expressions of Diageo's Classic Malts series, but I personally like them as affordable go-to drinks.

Cragganmore 12 and Dalmore 15...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 04-23-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 271
Posted By Brussell
Nope, the vast majority of spirits are 40%. ...

Nope, the vast majority of spirits are 40%.

I just finished an HP 12 that was 40%. I bought it in a store here in Oklahoma.

Perhaps they were referring to your state only. In my adventures...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 04-16-2013, 05:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 320
Posted By Brussell
Go for the speyside malts for now if you enjoy...

Go for the speyside malts for now if you enjoy light and sweet.

There are 3 main types: sherry cask matured, bourbon cask matured and both.

I gravitate towards bourbon-matured because they...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 04-08-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,026
Posted By Brussell
Oh, also, there are plenty of very fine whiskies...

Oh, also, there are plenty of very fine whiskies under 100. Many 18 year olds and even a few 21 year olds sit around the $90-100 range.

Glenfiddich 18 - $85
Glenfiddich 21 - $130
Glenfarclas 21...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 04-08-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 343
Posted By Brussell
Fergie, those look incredible. I would love...

Fergie, those look incredible.

I would love to buy them, but I'm quite certain they're going to be way out of my range.

Unless maybe you'd like to finance? haha!

Good luck, I hope you...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 04-08-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,026
Posted By Brussell
You may wish to look into samples. This is...

You may wish to look into samples.
This is something I discovered I have access to very recently, even though my state technically forbids shipment of alcohol to individuals. UPS didn't seem to...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 04-03-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 852
Posted By Brussell
Ardbeg Galileo

Who thinks this will become collectible in the future?

I'm not enough of an ardbeg fan to really want it, and the reviews I've seen didn't rate it as highly as other expressions that are cheaper. ...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 04-02-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 733
Posted By Brussell
What is a good Balvenie Tun 1401 (most current...

What is a good Balvenie Tun 1401 (most current batch) price?

I can have it ordered for about $300 but am uneasy with an NAS that's $300..
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 04-02-2013, 05:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 379
Posted By Brussell
Sure, Here is a list from least expensive...

Sure,

Here is a list from least expensive and exclusive to most (as far as I understand it).

Glenmorangie Standard 10 Year - $30-35
Glenmorangie 12 Quinta Ruban - $40-60
...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-28-2013, 02:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 467
Posted By Brussell
Well I'll tell you right now the lagavulin is...

Well I'll tell you right now the lagavulin is going to be very different from what you've tried.

What you've had is mostly sweeter whiskies. Lagavulin is smoky, peaty and somewhat savory. It's...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-27-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 887
Posted By Brussell
For me, tried Bowmore.

For me, tried Bowmore.
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-27-2013, 01:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 887
Posted By Brussell
Until recently I didn't like much bourbon, but I...

Until recently I didn't like much bourbon, but I had some blantons, some bulleit, Jim beam and a rye. I enjoyed them all very much. They're just so dang sweet though.

And nothing has scotch...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-22-2013, 07:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,089
Posted By Brussell
Your whisky story is a bit similar to mine in...

Your whisky story is a bit similar to mine in that I've never been a fan of American whiskey, or any spirits for that matter. Bourbon has this indelicate sweetness that reminds me of molasses and...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-21-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 462
Posted By Brussell
Looking for Tun 1401

Does anyone in the United States have a Balvenie Tun 1401 they are willing to sell?

Thanks.
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-21-2013, 12:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,089
Posted By Brussell
Is that Bruichladdich "Rocks" any good? Is there...

Is that Bruichladdich "Rocks" any good? Is there any difference in the malt between the older green can and the newer black can? I've seen both and can't decide.
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-21-2013, 12:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,089
Posted By Brussell
Well, the first times I had laphroaig then ardbeg...

Well, the first times I had laphroaig then ardbeg I thought to myself "well, that was a waste of money." because I couldn't stand them. And it was mostly just the chemical, meaty taste to them. I...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-21-2013, 03:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,089
Posted By Brussell
I have added: -JW Gold -Ardbeg 10 ...

I have added:

-JW Gold
-Ardbeg 10
-Lagavulin DE 16
-Bunnahabhain 12
-BenRiach 12
-Springbank 12
-Balvenie 21 Portwood
-Highland Park 12, 15, 18, 25
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-18-2013, 12:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 323
Posted By Brussell
Is he a collector of scotch or is he a scotch...

Is he a collector of scotch or is he a scotch drinker?
There is a bit of a difference and the answer will change my answer.
For a collector I would recommend a rarer bottle, whereas for a drinker...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-17-2013, 05:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 288
Posted By Brussell
Lagavulin Distiller's Edition

I just recently picked up a bottle of this that had been sitting on the store's little classic malts display stand (this is the only reason there was any left at all, as people had assumed it was...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-12-2013, 04:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 887
Posted By Brussell
Kpw, thank you for taking the time for such a...

Kpw, thank you for taking the time for such a detailed answer it was very useful.

I think the issue I am having with the higher priced bottles is just that high price moat everyone comes to in...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-12-2013, 02:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 887
Posted By Brussell
Buy Low or Buy High?

Still somewhat of a beginner having sampled about 30 whiskies so far. I'm wondering if I should put my financial resources into buying many of the readily available, cheaper and younger bottles, or...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-12-2013, 01:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 905
Posted By Brussell
No, it's not that big of a deal. I'm of the...

No, it's not that big of a deal.

I'm of the opinion that however it is you enjoy scotch the best, that's the way to go.

Of course, this only goes to the point in which water or ice is...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-10-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 797
Posted By Brussell
I have only had Batch #41 so my reference in...

I have only had Batch #41 so my reference in trying to find you something similar may be completely different due to the fact that every batch of a'bunadh is different.

But the batch that I had...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-10-2013, 08:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 654
Posted By Brussell
I would say it just looks like a shipment of...

I would say it just looks like a shipment of sample bottles, but the fact that there's only 12 and they come in a wood presentation box makes me think it must have been some kind of promotional...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-10-2013, 08:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 301
Posted By Brussell
There are literally hundreds of options. It...

There are literally hundreds of options.

It will mostly depend on what the stores in your area carry, and how they've priced it. I have found that trying to look up prices online is pointless in...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-10-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 602
Posted By Brussell
Crown and Jack Daniels aren't just non-single...

Crown and Jack Daniels aren't just non-single malt whiskies, but entirely different kinds of whiskey/whiskey altogether. Jack Daniels is American bourbon from Tennessee, and Crown is Canadian whisky...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-06-2013, 03:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 344
Posted By Brussell
Macallan bottles over 12 years are pretty pricey....

Macallan bottles over 12 years are pretty pricey. I personally find the 12 year overpriced as well, but that's just me.

And OF COURSE you should stick with scotch, are you crazy?

Macallan...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 03-06-2013, 03:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,901
Posted By Brussell
Yeah, Macallan is obscenely expensive older than...

Yeah, Macallan is obscenely expensive older than 12 year, but I wouldn't know if it's worth it seeing as I cannot afford to try it.

I am also quite new to scotch and whisky. I live in The...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 02-22-2013, 12:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 644
Posted By Brussell
I have been wanting to try highland park 30 but...

I have been wanting to try highland park 30 but it is quite expensive.
In my location there are two options: one that is in a red case (I assume an older bottling) for $285 and the newer one in the...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 02-21-2013, 06:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 644
Posted By Brussell
Vote On The Best Scotch

I recently found a liquor store that caries more of the older or harder to find scotches. I want to get an older scotch but there's too many to choose from, so help me out:

Vote on which you think...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 02-19-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 257
Posted By Brussell
Scotch in Oklahoma

I realize this may be a long shot and there might not even be any other members from Oklahoma...

But if there are, do any of you know of any good bars for scotch tasting in Oklahoma? Central...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 02-07-2013, 02:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,089
Posted By Brussell
You know, I haven't even thought of that until...

You know, I haven't even thought of that until you suggested. No joke.
Do you have any proportional suggestions to get me started?

Also, I have recently come to realize that part of what I...
Forum: Single Malt Scotch Whisky 02-06-2013, 05:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,089
Posted By Brussell
Looking for a Recommendation..

I am very glad to be on this forum as a newly-obsessed scotch fanatic . I have become very interested and have tried quite a few malts and blends in the past month.

I am looking for a good sort...
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