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Whisky - elixir of life

This lovely lady has proven for me - not that I need much persuading - that whisky is indeed the water of life. Moderation appears to be the key, although I have my doubts, and shall continue to test the theory. 120 here I come.
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Remember: a teardrop of water in any glass.
 
This lovely lady has proven for me - not that I need much persuading - that whisky is indeed the water of life. Moderation appears to be the key, although I have my doubts, and shall continue to test the theory. 120 here I come.
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Remember: a teardrop of water in any glass.

A teardrop in a glass of whisky that is OVER 40% abv.
Got taught that by a very nice old lady in Bladnoch distillery.

I learned more about whisky in 15 minutes with her than in the past 30 years.
 
I am a complete novice to whisky drinking so here's a question - which is the best kind of malt whisky? I've tried blended but to be honest given a chance between blended whisky and bourbon, bourbon would win any time.
 
I am a complete novice to whisky drinking so here's a question - which is the best kind of malt whisky? I've tried blended but to be honest given a chance between blended whisky and bourbon, bourbon would win any time.

I don't think there is a best kind of malt but one that most appeals to your palate. You'll need to try a few before you know what you like. I quite like a Speyside malts. The world's two best selling single malt whiskies, Glenfiddich and Glenlivet, are Speyside whiskies. My particular favourite is Cardhu.

I'm not keen on peaty whiskies. I was given a bottle of Ardbeg, an Islay single malt, as a gift and after having sampled half a glass the bottle's contents ended up going down the sink.

Scotch Whisky - Master of Malt


ETA
I have this bottle of 30 year old Glenmorangie Malaga Cask Single Malt Whiskey, one of a limited edition of 2597 bottles. It originally cost £256 and is currently valued at £1,895.

Glenmorangie Rare Aged Malaga Cask Finish 30 Year Old Whisky

I also have a 13 year old Glenmorangie Manager's Choice which originally cost £151 and is currently valued at £750

Glenmorangie 1987 - Port Wood Finish - Manager's Choice Scotch Whisky : The Whisky Exchange

And finally a 25 year old Glenmorangie also currently costs around £750 and originally cost £106.

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I rather like Islay whisky, Laphroig or Lagavulin but for special occasions. Nothing quite like sitting in front of a log fire, glass cupped in both hands , breathing in that heady aroma
 
I can only see three distilleries from my house, the aforementioned Glenmorangie (rhythms with orange), Balblair and Dornoch.

I always find Glenmorangie over rated.
 
I am a complete novice to whisky drinking so here's a question - which is the best kind of malt whisky? I've tried blended but to be honest given a chance between blended whisky and bourbon, bourbon would win any time.


As Jimmy_Green says, depends on your palate. In one place I worked, for a time I was the only Scot. I was frequently asked, "Whats the best whisky?" My answer was always the same, "Whichever one you like. Just because I like it, doesn't mean you will."

As J_G said, find the one you like. I haven't a clue how many there are, but diligent research should take quite a few years, and pounds, before arriving at your own favourite. Enjoy.

PS Any you dislike, not too keen on, I'll willingly volunteer to despatch for you. Slainte.
 
I can only see three distilleries from my house, the aforementioned Glenmorangie (rhythms with orange), Balblair and Dornoch.

I always find Glenmorangie over rated.

The Glenmorangies I have are not for drinking. They were bought by my father and left to me when he passed away.

I have about 1/6th of a bottle of Johnny Walker Red to finish off and a 1L bottle of Grouse to make a dent in. Neither are what I would have bought myself but as they were raffle prizes I shan't complain. I then have a 15 y.o. bottle of Cardhu to enjoy.
 

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