First Glendlivet 12

Von Fourche · 2003-12-29T22:21:01+00:00

Well, I finally got that first bottle of Glendlivet 12. I could onlyfind the small bottles for twenty bucks and a bigger bottle with two glassesfor thirty six bucks. The only other scotch I have had was Cutty Sark. Theliquor store also had Glendlivet 18 for about fifty eight dollars. I endedup buying the 12 bottle with the two fancy glasses. Anyway, I'm not going to drink it until I can really sit down and enjoyit. Maybe on the weekend. Now, a few questions: 1. Do people drink scotch while eating dinner like they do wine? 2. What should my next bottle of scotch be? Glendlivet 18?Thanks

Dec 29, 2003 23 Replies

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The Rev 22 years ago

It's a great book. I highly recommend it.

I'm new to the wonderful world of whisky - hello! - and I've already found things in the book I disagree with, but that's to be expected. It's a great read and very useful. I've already spent far too much money ordering whisky online because of recommendations in there. (Still waiting for them to arrive though - yes, I'm *that* new to whisky drinking.)

And it's very small and easy to carry. I've taken to keeping mine in my bag at all times. I've got a feeling I might need to buy a new copy before the next edition comes out, it's getting very dog-eared.

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Rajmund M. 22 years ago

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See the colour of the Spey water at the famous Telford Bridge at

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- it's practically brown from peat. Compare with the colour of water in the Feith an Dobhrain stream, a tributary of the river Avon (itself a tributary of the Spey), higher in the Cairngorm Mountains, at

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Correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as I know, none of the Speyside distilleries actually uses water from the Spey for distillation. The simple reason being, athough they are on Speyside, the majority is actually quite a distance from the river (with the exception of Imperial, which is closed anyway, and Dailuaine). And they all have their own independent water sources anyway.

Cheers, Rajmund

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Bart 22 years ago

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Unfortunately import of this whisky to the U.S. is banned because of the Cuba connection. That was the "Helms" act wasn't it? I believe it has been available in Canada so if you live near the border... If I recall correctly, it was aged in Scotland in barrels that had previously contained Cuban rum.

Jeff's advice is very good in my opinion. If you try it in a bar you can save yourself quite a bit over buying a bottle and then deciding you don't care for it.

Bart

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Rajmund M. 22 years ago

This is so exactly. The whisky is called Glenfiddich 21yo Havana Reserve. My notes say: "...An interesting example of wood finishing, but at this point I'd like to ask what for? There are lots of distilleries out there which are capable of producing much more complex, interesting whiskies of that, quite noble age. Glenfiddich can do it too, come to think of that, without resorting to exotic casks. (...) Undiluted nose is the best part of the experience..." - written while still pondering on the finish of my last dram of Glenfiddich 21yo Havana Reserve.

Cheers, Rajmund

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