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Hunting down a Japanese Scotch
I had a Japanese Scotch that I liked at a restaurant once, and I cannot remember the name of it. I think it was a 15-18 year and had hints of cherry in it. I found a Yamazaki 12 year, but that is too...
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Tasting notes: Evan Williams, and Johnnie Walker Black Label
A few days ago I was at Total Wine and picked up 2 bottles of whisky: - Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch Whisky, 375ml ($18) - Evan Williams Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 50ml ($1) My tasting...
 
Tasting notes: "The Classic" and "Knob Creek"; and "Vacu-Vin".
I was at my local wine&spirits shop (the local branch of "Total Wine") a couple days ago and I bought a couple bottles of whisky. My intent had been to purchase some Johhnie Walker Black, but I ended...
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Jim Beam sucks (esp. after exposure to good Scotch); blended Scotch query.
In my youth I used to be a Jim Beam fan, but I'd not actually tried any of that particular beverage for some 30 years... until last night, when I made the mistake of paying $10 for a small plastic...
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Cool video (and music track) showing the Whisky Water trick
Very clever use of a playing card and two shot glasses... I thought it might be a magic trick. Doesn't look as if it is 100% effective, anyway what do you think....?
 
best whisky
under $20....blended....hmmmmm Black Velvet...RESERVE....
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Discussion lists or boards?
This group seems pretty quiet. I'm wondering if anybody knows of any Internet discussion lists or boards devoted to single malts? Just wondering if there are spots where the discussion is a little...
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Best place for whisky online?
I live in southwest Virginia, USA. I'm limited by what the state ABC stores stock. Even the biggest have nowhere near a comprehensive selection of single malts. Anybody have a favorite online source...
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Grouse
Grouse. No, not the whisky. We're in the grouse hunting season in the UK. I wonder if anyone here eats much grouse. And what would you drink with it?
 
Weather and drinking single malts?
Although I've been sipping single malts for a few years, I still consider myself a novice. I like the Islays the best, Laphroiag being my current favorite. I've noticed that I seem to enjoy a dram...
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Tesco Islay
What is Tesco's Islay single malt?
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Japanese Whisky and Radiation
I'm a fan of Japanese whisky but I've not bought any for long time. I was thinking of ordering some but got to wondering - should I be concerned with radiation? Is the nuclear disaster going to have...
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Oak
To All, Why is it that only oak barrels are used(I know by law that's all that can be used)?Would not other types of wood offer different tastes?In Greece they put Feta in beech barrels to give...
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smoothest?
I've only tried Ardbeg 10 myself, and while I certainly appreciated its qualities, it did seem to have a bit of a sharp/harsh aftertaste. This time I'd like to wow someone, who has only tried Crown...
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Instead of aging spirits in oak barrels,
why not just filter the spirits though oak sawdust?
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