Scotch

[Xact]

I recently read an article that recommended the Scotches listed below.  If you have tried any of these I would appreciate your feedback.  I want to increase the selection I currently have.

Old Pulteney 15

Dalmore King Alexander III

Springbank 12 Year Cask Strength

Bunnahabhain 18

Aberlour A'bunadh or 'Aberlour of the Origins'

Scapa Skiren Single Malt

Glenmorangie Signet

Balvenie 14 Caribbean Rum Cask

[Spotcheck Billy]

I have only had the Bunnahabhain 18 and the Glenmorangie Signet (as well as the other Glenmorangie 18yo).

I really used to love the Bunnahabhain but now I personally feel it's too smooth, almost like what Makers Mark is to bourbon. The Glenmorangie 18 is OK but the Signet is so much better, current favorite when I have the $$$.

[warriorchick]

During these next few weeks, I actually plan to decrease the selection I have on hand.   

[Galway Eagle]

During these next few weeks, I actually plan to decrease the selection I have on hand.   

Same, time to dust off some of the old bottles that have made their way to the back.

[Galway Eagle]

Have had a few of those. Unfortunately it was a whisky fest so I can't give you a report on them other than they went down nice and stayed down.

[MUfan12]

The Caribbean Cask is delightful. If you're not into the real peaty scotches, then you'd really enjoy it.

[Coleman]

Can't comment on any of those you listed, but I was in Scotland last year and found a few I like, that I hadn't heard of before

Auchentoshan 12 (this is one of the few Lowland Scotches, the distillery is right outside Glasgow)...similar profile to a Speyside

Tamdhu 15 - nice smooth Speyside, on par with Macallan

[JWags85]

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[Hards Alumni]

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Chili too.

[keefe]

Dalmore King Alexander III

Bunnahabhain 18

Aberlour A'bunadh or 'Aberlour of the Origins'   

Dalmore King Alexander III - Sextuple casking delivers complexity but it is almost too much on the palate. Dalmore is the definitive Highland single malt; the 18 is better through and through at half the price.   


Bunnahabhain 18 - Bunnahabhain's niche is being the unpeated Islay. A notable exception is their Cruach Mhóna which begs the question: Why don't they peat their malt? Cruach Mhóna 18 is the choice from this distiller.

Aberlour A'bunadh or 'Aberlour of the Origins'  - Sublime. Arberlour distills an exceptional whisky. The A'bunadh batches are some of the finest whiskys ever created.

[WarriorFan]

Bunnahabhain 18 is the best in the bunch in my view, but I prefer smooth vs. peaty flavor.