Are you a fan of Lagavulin?Think I'll try some Woodford Reserve malt whiskey tonight. It was either that or the double oaked.
Will that be very smokey / peaty like I would expect of whiskys from Islay?
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Are you a fan of Lagavulin?Think I'll try some Woodford Reserve malt whiskey tonight. It was either that or the double oaked.
Will that be very smokey / peaty like I would expect of whiskys from Islay?
never heard of it.Are you a fan of Lagavulin?
A little smoky, very peaty, and distilled in Islay. It was my old man's favorite, definitely in my top 3. For the record, nothing like Woodford, but both are delicious IMHO.never heard of it.
A little?A little smoky, very peaty, and distilled in Islay.
A little smoky, very peaty, and distilled in Islay. It was my old man's favorite, definitely in my top 3. For the record, nothing like Woodford, but both are delicious IMHO.
My first experience with smoky whisky was Highland Park, but a friend turned me on to Laphroaig. I cannot do the smoky/peaty any more since it gives me migraines.A little smoky, very peaty, and distilled in Islay. It was my old man's favorite, definitely in my top 3. For the record, nothing like Woodford, but both are delicious IMHO.
I found it to be very smooth. [ETA] Is it a Johnny Walker Blue or Macallan's 18? Hell no, but no where did I feel it to be rough. [/ETA]Is WoodFord the Best? Just asking.
Woodford is a safe bet for a present. Both their bourbons and ryes are quite nice. Their double oaked bourbon is very Smokey, great sipping bourbon.Is WoodFord the Best? Just asking.
Looking for a Christmas Present for the BIL for this Year.
I was in the same boat as you, looking for a gift for a friend. I asked my scotch loving friend and this was his reply:I'm not really a Whiskey guy so seeking some advice here:
Blanton's, Woodford, Buffalo Trace....where do they rank?
And is there any other, way better than these, and then others to definitely avoid?
Appreciate the info and please pardon my ignorance... you guys are great!
So I bought my friend some Buffalo Trace and a bottle of Woodford for myself. Buffalo Trace tends to sell out quickly. My friend was very pleased, and I am too with the Woodford.Choosing greatly depends on personal taste. I prefer smokey scotch so I'd be headed for a Lagavulin, Ardbeg, or Laphroaig. Many people like bourbon and the easiest recommendation for that is Buffalo Trace, Woodford Reserve is a step up, or even Wild Turkey 101 gets lots of solid reviews as a bang for the buck choice. Rye is not something I prefer but Bulleit is a sold representation of the category or Whistle Pig. Japanese is the friendliest and I've had Hibiki Harmony that also happens to be in an epic bottle. Canada hords all their good stuff for themselves so don't bother. Irish has the typical go to like Jameson, Powers, Tullemore Dew etc.
So, in short, I'd personally do something from Islay Scotland but it's very dependent on your tastes
Yes, it has a phenol level of 40 ppm, which is in line with the typical peat levels for Islay whisky. They are a new distillery that brought in Jim McEwan as a consultant after he retired from Bruichladdich, so he knows a wee bit about peat.Will that be very smokey / peaty like I would expect of whiskys from Islay?
Are you a fan of Lagavulin?
On this trip, we stayed next to Lagavulin (about a five-minute walk) and had a dram of the 16-year-old on our way to the tour at Ardbeg, about a 15-minute walk down the road from there. Laphroaig is just down the path as well. Bruichladdich makes Octomore, which is super peaty at 106 ppm or higher for some releases. However, the classic Laddie is unpeated. I love talking peat!A little?
Nah, because diet coke tastes nothing like real coke.
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