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[Diana Duncan <art2mis AT nc.rr.com>]

I'd have to add that Craig's opinions are the result of some very determined 
scotch collecting and drinking we engaged in over the years.  There was a 
time (oh, back in the days when we actually made money) when we had a whisky 
closet with about 50 bottles in it.  Alas, no longer...but we learned alot.

My favorite affordable scotch that we can actually find here is Scapa.  It's 
fairly sweet (but not caramely), with a heather nose and a bit of peat.  It's 
from Orkney, I believe the only distillery on Orkney.  My favorite affordable 
scotch that we can't find here is Glenrothes, which is similar to a Macallan 
18 in taste but better, and cheaper.  If anyone finds it in an ABC around 
here, let us know...as it is, we have my parents bring us a bottle from Ohio 
whenever we see them.

And, as Craig broadcasted, my all-time favorite is Ben Nevis, which I got my 
once-yearly taste of on Thursday.  Heaven!!

Diana

PS, if you like Lagavulin, have you tried Laphroig?  Seaweedy, heavily 
peated, personally I'm not a fan anymore but I used to enjoy it.

On Thursday 25 July 2002 06:28 pm, you wrote:
> >> I guess I am cheap
>
> Sounds like you have some Scottish genes!-)
>
> >>but usually enjoy my Single Malt at home
>
> Glass in hand and ass in the comfy leather chair at home, is my preferred
> method for indulgence, but alas, this is a night on the town and I am
> planning a "tasting" with my own research notes.
>
> >>What do you consider the good stuff?
>
> That depends on my mood, and I have many moods. My absolute favorite scotch
> is from the Springbank distillery in Campbelltown on the west coast. Pretty
> much any age, although the 30yr old goes beyond exception, starts off a
> little sweet but rounds of with sea air and maybe, just maybe, a little
> seaweed buried deep in the after taste along with a hint of peat and oak.
>
> For my wifes twenty-sixth birthday, I bought her a 26yr old Ben Nevis from
> the speyside region, sadly now mothballed. But what a powerhouse, full
> strength (read undilluted), and, like the Springbank, only opens up it's
> deepest secrets after the tension is broken by a little water and sipped
> small and slow. We only open that once a year!
>
> >> My personal favs are Lagavulin (aged 16 years) and the Balvenie Single
> >> Barrel (aged 15 years).
>
> As for Lagavuln, I place that in the "burn't stick" category along with all
> other Islay malts (Bunnahabhain excepted). So called by my friend noting
> that it tasted like sucking on a burned stick. Good if you like smoke, but
> not for me.
>
> The spice of the Balvennie 15 on the other hand, is a welcome nuance to be
> savored on occasion. But as for everyday scotch, I drink Glenmorange 10 and
> the 12 year finishes, mmmh, hmmm, hmmm!
>
> I shan't go on, my taste buds are ringing and my wfe just got home on her
> birthday,
>
> Cheers, Craig
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