Who else likes the Glenlivet French oak reserve 15yo and wishes they were rich enough to be able to afford the 25 year old? I hear it's only about 200 Euro now. That's what I'm talking about.
That's good stuff!! I think I've had the standard 12 year stuff. I keep Highland Park in my whiskey bar. 18 year old. http://cocktails.about.com/od/whiske...hland_park.htm I think I'll have a nip after I take the dog out for the evening walk.
Yeah, I'm having a brandy glass of the Highland Park. I also checked my bar and i do have one of those really small bottles (fits in the palm of the hand, 5cl I think) of the Highland Park 25 year. I'm sipping on the 18 right now.
I am not really a dirnker, but I think that box it comes in is wicked cool!
Good granny that's an expensive bottle of whiskey! I like a glass of the good stuff as much as the next man . . . but thank goodness I don't have that good of a taste! I have had Glenlivet on one occasion, though I have no idea how old.
I saw the process for making whiskey on tv the other day. I think it was "Modern Marvels : Whiskey" or some other show. Anyhow this particular bottle was on there, and I guess it goes for about $500 here in the states or was it $2,000:confused:... Anyhow, I'm not much of a whiskey drinker any longer. I tend to stick to wine and the occasional beer. I do like a good glass of rum on occasion ;)
Sounds like King Edwards. $150 a shot. I've also heard its not that great.
Nothing is worth $150 per shot. Come on. The difference between a good whiskey and a super whiskey is marginal and not worth the price, if you ask me. The reason I have Highland Park was because I picked up a bottle on my trip to Scotland a few years ago and then when my mother-in-law went over seas she picked me up a bottle as a gift knowing I liked it. Duty free had a big savings. It's hard to justify the cost otherwise. I also enjoy cognac, but I haven't bought a bottle in years. When i see one in the liquor store I get sticker shock and say forget it. Oh, I just remembered, my mother in law is planning on going to France in the spring. Guess what I'm going to ask for.
What's with all the fake whisky drinkers here? No Scotsman with his malt would ever spell it with an 'e', that 'e' denotes fake whisky. Fakers I'ce never understood the love of whisky anyway. Might as well drink out of the pump at the petrol station. Bleugh.
Originally Posted by TheFifthElement What's with all the fake whisky drinkers here? No Scotsman with his malt would ever spell it with an 'e', that 'e' denotes fake whisky. Fakers I'ce never understood the love of whisky anyway. Might as well drink out of the pump at the petrol station. Bleugh. Irish whiskey has an 'e' in it.... you got a problem with the 'e'? huh?
Originally Posted by Niamh Irish whiskey has an 'e' in it.... you got a problem with the 'e'? huh? Oh that little 'e' so often linked with fakery. E numbers, whiskey? It's all coming together But more seriously, no. Just found it amusing that in a discussion about Glenlivet Scotch whisky a term is used which would never, ever be used to refer to Scottish whisky except by whisky fakers of course
I can't spell. Why is that Irish Whiskey uses the "e" and not scotch?
Originally Posted by TheFifthElement I'ce never understood the love of whisky anyway. Might as well drink out of the pump at the petrol station. Bleugh. It's certainly an acquired taste. Oh and Niamh, I like Irish Whiskey too.
Jameson is a nice irish blend of whiskey, but it just doesn't compare to some of the single malts that have their home in the highlands. Glenlivet to me is simply amazing. The 15yo has this flavour that stays with you for the rest of your live, I only ever once had a glass of the Glenlivet 25, and it was sublime. I will also admit that not all of the Scottish whiskes are good, for one I just plain don't like glenfiddich, Don't know why, I just don't. Virgil, I never tried the highland park before, I've seen it in the liqour stores around here, but it's not cheap, can you tell me how it is? I'm eager to try it someday. I recently became a member of the guardians of the Glenlivet. It's awesome you get a card and a key so if I ever visit them in Scotland, I can have special tastings and the like.
Originally Posted by Virgil I can't spell. Why is that Irish Whiskey uses the "e" and not scotch? different form of gaelic, different spelling. Jameson is nice, but give me a Bushmills Triple Distilled (smooth and mellow) any day!
[QUOTE=Niamh;bt45230]different form of gaelic, different spelling. :p Jameson is nice, but give me a Bushmills Triple Distilled (smooth and mellow) any day![/QUOTE] Oh gosh, see now I'm all confused. There's different spellings of whiskey :out: I'm doing well to spell one semi-properly and I only added the "e" because the spell check made me do it ;) You are all making me feel the need to go get a bottle. It's been a number of years since a good night of stupidity with a bottle, so maybe I can drink it again.
I for one love the glenfiddich. It has an almost more... vaguely apple-y taste than the glenlivet. Or I'm crazy. That's possible too.
Originally Posted by AimusSage Virgil, I never tried the highland park before, I've seen it in the liqour stores around here, but it's not cheap, can you tell me how it is? I'm eager to try it someday. I don't know how to describe it. I'm not good at that. The website describes it this way: Opens with the sweet and smoky fragrance of peat with notes of honey and fruit. The palate is exceptionally smooth and light, with a bright, velvet texture and a subtle smokiness, a rich malt background and delightful tones of light butterscotch. It finishes in a sweet and smooth lusciousness that is superiorly calming and slightly warming while it fades rather fast, but not too fast. http://cocktails.about.com/od/whiske...hland_park.htm You can also surf through here and see what they say: http://www.duncantaylor.com/distille...hland_park.htm
How do you become a guardian of Glenlivet? It sounds very mysterious. I despise beer. I usually get a margarita if I'm getting a mixed drink, and I love white wine, chardonnay in particular. I don't think I'd care for whiskey or whisky. Once someone was waxing enthusiastic about scotch and water and they mixed me up a huge glass of it. Blech.
All you have to do to become a guardian is sign up on the website! It's nothing special but it's really fun. Also, whisky is best without water added. It's like watering down a spicy dish because it's too hot, takes away from the purpose. Thanks Virgil, I'll give it a try next time I can get a bottle.
Oh Aimus I also remembered how I stumbled upon Highland Park. I was in Scotland and at a specialty bar and I was interested in trying to find a bottle to take home. They had a list at the bar of single malt scotch ranked from one through forty something I think. Not sure who ranked them but i tried a few of the top ones and liked Highland Park the best. I think it was ranked two or three.
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