The Scotch Thread

[kusok]

Anyone been able to try any of the Bruichladdich Octomore bottlings? See them on the shelf at local stores sometimes. Want to try. Hard time justifying the price tag. Is it worth the $$$?

hmmm... hard to say wether it's worth the $$$

well it's a great peated Scotch. I would have to say the best from the somewhat affordable and available ones IMO. Typical recognizable Bruichladdich's "creamy finesse and green apple" style and taste combined with the largest amount of peat of any spirit, ever. But this peat is not rude and smelly like Laphroaig (which I also really like), but rather a polite fine peat. Good complexity as well. Clean. No drawbacks.

I had two bottles of the standard 06.1 release. First one was amazing with heavy prune note, and thick like heavy cream. Second one was more flat and thin, but still great, and it got better after I let it sit in my bar for a few weeks.

Would I buy another bottle? I'm not sure. Probably not, since there are 3 other similar Scotches available that are less money and still awesome: Ardbeg Corryvreckan $100, Lagavulin 12 Cask Strength $100, and Laphroaig Cask Strength 10 ($65). But I definitely do not regret buying Octomore twice. Like i said, objectively if you did a side by side test, you'd have to give it to Octomore.

[EdmundGTP]

hmmm... hard to say wether it's worth the $$$

well it's a great peated Scotch. I would have to say the best from the somewhat affordable and available ones IMO. Typical recognizable Bruichladdich's "creamy finesse and green apple" style and taste combined with the largest amount of peat of any spirit, ever. But this peat is not rude and smelly like Laphroaig (which I also really like), but rather a polite fine peat. Good complexity as well. Clean. No drawbacks.

I had two bottles of the standard 06.1 release. First one was amazing with heavy prune note, and thick like heavy cream. Second one was more flat and thin, but still great, and it got better after I let it sit in my bar for a few weeks.

Would I buy another bottle? I'm not sure. Probably not, since there are 3 other similar Scotches available that are less money and still awesome: Ardbeg Corryvreckan $100, Lagavulin 12 Cask Strength $100, and Laphroaig Cask Strength 10 ($65). But I definitely do not regret buying Octomore twice. Like i said, objectively if you did a side by side test, you'd have to give it to Octomore.

Thanks bro. Based on that I may pick one up just for the sake of trying it out. Really been enjoying the bottle of PC11 I got.

[VabaX]

I finally tried the Ardbeg Uigeadail on the weekend, and i gotta say its my new favorite. im not sure if i'd already had too much by that point, but if memory serves, it was even peatier than Talisker/Laphroaig/Lagavulin, with a little less spice (maybe, cant exactly remember)

fukk brah's i love whisky

[dash_riprock]

Is the new macallan series any good ? Specifically macallan gold when compared to the 12?

[Dave P]

Chivas 12 is hot garbage, threw a bottle away once.

[TheGodRustler]

I finally tried the Ardbeg Uigeadail on the weekend, and i gotta say its my new favorite. im not sure if i'd already had too much by that point, but if memory serves, it was even peatier than Talisker/Laphroaig/Lagavulin, with a little less spice (maybe, cant exactly remember)

fukk brah's i love whisky

Ardbeg 10 is like drinking straight peat and smoke.

[AZliftbrah]

Picked up these when the local grocery store had buy any 6 bottles of liquor or wine and get 30% off entire order. Threw in a Glenfiddich 12 for my brother in law's Christmas gift as well as a few bottles of wine.

[SkepticalOne]

Picked up these when the local grocery store had buy any 6 bottles of liquor or wine and get 30% off entire order. Threw in a Glenfiddich 12 for my brother in law's Christmas gift as well as a few bottles of wine.

On R/C - Reps coming your way whiskey brah.

[kusok]

Can't believe it's back from the dead. Grabbed it the instant I saw it without looking at the price. Curious to find out wether this one lives up to the legendary status of its' famous ancestor.

[AZliftbrah]

Can't believe it's back from the dead. Grabbed it the instant I saw it without looking at the price. Curious to find out wether this one lives up to the legendary status of its' famous ancestor.

GJDM let us know how it tastes.

[VabaX]

Ardbeg 10 is like drinking straight peat and smoke.

[ThatOneBigKid]

Can't believe it's back from the dead. Grabbed it the instant I saw it without looking at the price. Curious to find out wether this one lives up to the legendary status of its' famous ancestor.

How would you compare this to an Ardbeg 10? The 10 is my go to.

[aresg0d]

Brahs, recommend me some single malt in the range of 40-60$ to try out. I am not a big drinker and don't know chit about whisky. I prefer smoother and kind of sweet ones tho. Like Jameson if that helps lol.

[Dave P]

Glenmorangie LaSanta or Macallan 12.

[kusok]

Brahs, recommend me some single malt in the range of 40-60$ to try out. I am not a big drinker and don't know chit about whisky. I prefer smoother and kind of sweet ones tho. Like Jameson if that helps lol.

Balvenie Double Wood 12, Dalwhinnie 15, Macallan 12.

[BobisMighty]

Highland Park have just released the latest Valhalla whisky - Loki. Picked up a couple of bottles, and a Thor (HP still have it in stock if you buy direct), these are definitely a good investment for the future. I can't bring myself to open it and taste it though!

Has anyone tried the Highland Park 15yr Loki? Was thinking of getting it for my gf's father.

[Bobgnarley]

Glenmorangie LaSanta or Macallan 12.

I always have a full stock of Macallan 12, but I'm thinking about buying the 21 or 25. Both are pricey so it's gonna have to be for a real special occasion.

[Dave P]

Get the 17 fine oak or 18.


25 isn't worth the money.

[Bobgnarley]

Get the 17 fine oak or 18.


25 isn't worth the money.

I'll take a look at those. I've seen the 21 at Bevmo, but never 17 or 18.

[Gxp23]

I always have a full stock of Macallan 12, but I'm thinking about buying the 21 or 25. Both are pricey so it's gonna have to be for a real special occasion.

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You have made me un-lurk. The way the Mac 12 is sitting on that table there bothers me, please make it safe. Please.

[Kiefer 2004]

Not a scotch, but I recently had the Redbreast 12 (Irish whiskey) at an Irish Pub in Seattle for a Seahawk game and it was easily one of the best whiskey's I've ever had in my life. I now see why it's always out of stock at liquor stores!

I had it with a Reuben sandwich, a Guinness and a water back. hhnnnnggg meal

[kusok]

GJDM let us know how it tastes.

How would you compare this to an Ardbeg 10? The 10 is my go to.

As expected: Great stuff.

Milky/creamy/soft (surprising), sherry influence (also surprising), and lots of smoke (not surprising given that it's the smokiest Ardbeg they make, but I was expecting even more smoke). With this whisky, much like with Octomore, you're expecting a peat monster, but you actually get a very soft creamy gentle elegant whisky. But of course it also has full body and lots of power.


Side by side comparison with Ardbeg 10? 10 is light body, Supernova is full. 10 has a white grape note, Supernova is more sherry/red fruits. I like both equally.

Sipped some Octomore and Laphroaig Cask Strength 10 as well for comparison. Peat smoke lovers' dream. Good times

[ThatOneBigKid]

Thanks for the review brah, will rep again when off the spread!

I'll have to check this out. I love me a smokey scotch and the sherry/red fruit finish sounds nice.

[NotableGent]

Any you guys buy doubles so you can drink one and swap one?

[EdmundGTP]

Christmas was good for the whisky cabinet this year.

Glenfarclas 25 year from my boss
Bruichladdich Octomore 06.3 from my wife
Compass Box Peat Monster from a buddy of mine

Up to about 40 current bottles of scotch + bourbon. I'll have to do an updated line-up pic soon.

[Jacobcapra]

Christmas was good for the whisky cabinet this year.

Glenfarclas 25 year from my boss
Bruichladdich Octomore 06.3 from my wife
Compass Box Peat Monster from a buddy of mine

Up to about 40 current bottles of scotch + bourbon. I'll have to do an updated line-up pic soon.

Holy chit mirin collection.

Bought my step father this for christmas

[AreolaBorealis]

has anyone had nikka whiskey before? is it any good?

[Dave P]

I find Japanese Whiskys usually taste like Highland type whiskys.

[EdmundGTP]

I find Japanese Whiskys usually taste like Highland type whiskys.

This.. Currently have a bottle of Suntory Hibiki and Nikka Coffey Grain in the cabinet. Highland-like for sure and they generally seem a bit more "floral"? If that's the right word..

[SkepticalOne]

Just got this as a gift. It will be my first Bowmore in almost a decade.