Scotch Whisky Forum

hey... finlaggan... is it fresh and crispy... or am i going to wish i'd saved up for laphroaig?

note: i don't mind some variation... as long as the malt has some depth. cheers! Doc

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posted by docmartian

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US laws in carrying whisky

Hopefully somebody from the USA can help out here with my question. I have been asked by a bunch of US friends that gat...

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posted by boudinman

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Good books?

Hi. I'm after a good all-round book on whisky - perhaps a look at some (most) of the Scottish distilleries. Apart from...

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posted by jim

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another shelf life question

I am a little worried about my vodka and gin, as I much prefer whisky and the others just sit there in the cabinet. How...

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posted by nonspam

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International Wine & Spirits Competition Awards 2005

My local Waitrose was decked out with gold and silver stars this evening, in recognition of the IWSC awards for 2005. T...

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posted by hauntedriver

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Two New Whiskies! Yahoo!!

Here in North Carolina, the State Government often protects us from things, things such as too much choice in Alchoholi...

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posted by ccREMOVEiaffone

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quality of bourbon and mixed drinks

Does it make a difference whether one uses Jim Beam or Jack Daniels in a mixed drink? I personally have never purchased...

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posted by nonspam

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recommend some bourbons?

I normally use Maker's Mark in drinks such as Manhattan or Old Fashishioned. Wanted to branch out to other Bourbons. Som...

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posted by nonspam

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woohoo! Dewar's Special Reserve 14.95 plus tax.

score? or whut! cheers! Doc

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posted by docmartian

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Rob Roy/Bitters

I want to try some Rob Roys. I understand I need some whisky, sweet vermouth, "bitters" and marischino cherries. I thin...

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posted by groups_mw

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favorite mixed drinks

Last night I mixed a Manhatten. Wow, that was tasty: 1.5 oz bourbon 1 oz sweet vermouth dash Angostura bitters cherry I...

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posted by nonspam

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Weller 19 YO

All I just recently acquired a bottle of WL Weller 19 YO wheated Bourbon. This was part of Buffalo Trace's Antique Coll...

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posted by timrossnospam

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Royal Reserve Canadian Whiskey

Has anyone heard of a canadian whiskey named "Royal Reserve". A friend of mine bet me I couldn't find a bottle in the m...

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posted by erik.coleman

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Cigar Malt Sampler! Cigar & Whisky Review Challenge

Dear Friends, This Week's Special Offer We are offering a fantastic sampler this week entitled our "Cigar Malt Sampler...

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posted by laura

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tequila

anyone know of any good online tequila resources?

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posted by billybob

3 comments posted 21yrs posted by billybob