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Manofsteelpt · 6 March 2013, 02:07 PM

I picked up a bottle of Aberlour 18 yr old Scotch earlier this afternoon. Cracked it open with a buddy of mine after work, boy was it good!!!

I'm by all means a novice when it comes to Scotch, but this was really good to us. Drank it neat, then with a splash of spring water to see the difference. We both liked it a lil better with the splash.

I'm usually a JW guy, Green being my fav of the group, but this single malt was special. I'd love to know what some of the REAL Scotch drinkers think of this if any have tried it.

Price was $110 for a 750ml bottle, it was nice and smooth, and liked the HINT of sweetness to it.

Manofsteelpt · 6 March 2013, 02:13 PM

Pic so it happened!!!

HRV · 6 March 2013, 02:32 PM

That's a nice whisky,but if you want to try something else try http://www.bunnahabhain.com
I also enjoy it with a splash of water

Hooper · 6 March 2013, 03:03 PM

Had the same experience Sunday night after work Mike, however mine was a combo of Glenlivet 15, Talisker and a blend called Te Bheag, which was quite good for the money!! Needless to say his wife called looking for him lol and I woke up with a bigger head than expected

Manofsteelpt · 7 March 2013, 12:42 AM

Andrew, that 12 yr sounds like I would like it...

Tony, your Scotch thread from last year inspired me to go out and buy a new bottle... After reading the suggestions to the "sweeter" Scotch you were also looking for, I decided on the Highland Park 12 or 18 yr that was suggested to you. Ran into my buddy that was at the store and he highly recommended that Aberlour, so I ended up buying that.

Though I'm very happy with the Aberlour, at $110/bottle, it's a lil pricey to drink regularly. I'd like to find something really nice for like 1/2 that. They have a 12 yr for about 1/2 the price of the 18, gonna give that a whirl.

Hooper · 7 March 2013, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Andrew, that 12 yr sounds like I would like it...

Tony, your Scotch thread from last year inspired me to go out and buy a new bottle... After reading the suggestions to the "sweeter" Scotch you were also looking for, I decided on the Highland Park 12 or 18 yr that was suggested to you. Ran into my buddy that was at the store and he highly recommended that Aberlour, so I ended up buying that.

Though I'm very happy with the Aberlour, at $110/bottle, it's a lil pricey to drink regularly. I'd like to find something really nice for like 1/2 that. They have a 12 yr for about 1/2 the price of the 18, gonna give that a whirl.

Yeah I just picked up the Highland park 12 myself !! Probably crack it open this weekend!

Manofsteelpt · 7 March 2013, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Hooper

Yeah I just picked up the Highland park 12 myself !! Probably crack it open this weekend!

Oh nice... I'll be on the look out for your thoughts on it.

Rockrolex · 7 March 2013, 01:10 AM

There are all kinds of single malts, from very heavy Highland and Speysides (like Mortlach and Glenmorangie) to very light (e.g., Glenlivit and Glenfiditch) to very smokey/peaty (Laphroaig). My favorite happens to be a 25 year old Macallan Sherry Cask (but at $800 for a 750 ml bottle, it's too pricy for me now). My second favorite is the 10 yr old Laphroaig, just about the peatiest whisky made.

wantonebad · 7 March 2013, 01:28 AM

Scotch, Scotch, Scotch. Scotch-y, Scotch-y, Scotch, I like Scotch, Scotch-y, Scotch-y, Scotch!

Hooper · 7 March 2013, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockrolex

There are all kinds of single malts, from very heavy Highland and Speysides (like Mortlach and Glenmorangie) to very light (e.g., Glenlivit and Glenfiditch) to very smokey/peaty (Laphroaig). My favorite happens to be a 25 year old Macallan Sherry Cask (but at $800 for a 750 ml bottle, it's too pricy for me now). My second favorite is the 10 yr old Laphroaig, just about the peatiest whisky made.

I was just going to say there Mr. God, your Scotch taste certainly had 2 different extremes!! The Laphroig and the Macallan are about as different and opposite as you can get!

wantonebad · 7 March 2013, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Hooper

I was just going to say there Mr. God, your Scotch taste certainly had 2 different extremes!! The Laphroig and the Macallan are about as different and opposite as you can get!

And yet both are great, so I agree with him. Figures I agree with the TRF Deity

I had a chance to try the Sherry cask at a tasting last year and man was it good!

Hooper · 7 March 2013, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

And yet both are great, so I agree with him. Figures I agree with the TRF Deity

I had a chance to try the Sherry cask at a tasting last year and man was it good!

Yes Agreed

Rodentman · 7 March 2013, 04:18 AM

I've been trying to find a single-root root beer to no avail.

Watchdog · 7 March 2013, 04:26 AM

I really enjoy Aberlour

w-v-m · 7 March 2013, 05:26 AM

This time last year.I was working near this distillery

http://www.auchentoshan.com

Bought a bottle for Dad and I for Christmas morning, very nice it was too.

This is my usual tipple

http://www.jurawhisky.com

Theres a couple or three bottles stashed , from when it was on offer.

Dr.Brian · 7 March 2013, 10:05 AM

The Aberlour is a very good whisky. It's not just another sherry bomb. Lots going on in the nose and on the palate. I last had the 18 about a year ago at a tasting, good but not great (at least that's my recollection, I didn't take notes). To be honest, if you liked the 18, you'll probably love the Aberlour A'bunadh. It's outstanding and cask strength. Great whisky. Tremendous. It's made in batches, each is a bit different. It's an outstanding value as well at about $75. I always have a bottle.

joleel7 · 7 March 2013, 12:05 PM

I been drinking Spice Tree (bold and spicy) and Glengoyne 12 (medium and spicy) highly recommended

. Would love to try Aberlour 18

Manofsteelpt · 7 March 2013, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

The Aberlour is a very good whisky. It's not just another sherry bomb. Lots going on in the nose and on the palate. I last had the 18 about a year ago at a tasting, good but not great (at least that's my recollection, I didn't take notes). To be honest, if you liked the 18, you'll probably love the Aberlour A'bunadh. It's outstanding and cask strength. Great whisky. Tremendous. It's made in batches, each is a bit different. It's an outstanding value as well at about $75. I always have a bottle.

Brian, I'm very novice to the Scotch world. I am trying to expand my tastings past the blended JW line. This was my 1st, and to an absolute novice and virgin to the single malts, I was very pleased.
I went out today and grabbed a bottle of Highland Park 12 yr that I saw mentioned on another Scotch thread. At $54 for a bottle, it was not quite half as good as the Ab 18.
Can you recommend a nice tasty (sweet hints) single malt for about $50/btl? My buddy is going to bring over a bottle of Ab 12 yr ($50/btl) to try this weekend.

Lion · 7 March 2013, 01:06 PM

Yikes...Mike, why does that Scotch bottle look soooo big compared to the other ones??? We're the other ones larger type bottles you get on airplanes???

Sorry couldn't help myself.....I am definitely out of the loop as I stopped drinking over 13 years ago but I did enjoy Scotch and Cognac when I did partake.....

Take it easy.....Leo

Manofsteelpt · 7 March 2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Yikes...Mike, why does that Scotch bottle look soooo big compared to the other ones??? We're the other ones larger type bottles you get on airplanes???

Sorry couldn't help myself.....I am definitely out of the loop as I stopped drinking over 13 years ago but I did enjoy Scotch and Cognac when I did partake.....

Take it easy.....Leo

Actually, the JW bottles are 1L and the Aberlour is only a 750ml, the JW bottles are larger... It's just the angle and my iPhone picture.

MichaelB_Can · 7 March 2013, 01:16 PM

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362626208.025239.jpg

Mike B , Canada ⌚

Lion · 7 March 2013, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Actually, the JW bottles are 1L and the Aberlour is only a 750ml, the JW bottles are larger... It's just the angle and my iPhone picture.

Okay...Thanx for the explanation.....I hope you do not mind me messing around with you. Next time you have a drink...have one for me it looks really good and enjoyable!!!

take it easy.....Leo

Im Lauf der Zeit · 11 March 2013, 11:07 PM

To all you Scotch fans, I highly recommend visiting Scotland... one breath of the fresh air, a sip of the local water and you'll see why the whisky is so good.

Jwitt · 12 March 2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wantonebad

Scotch, Scotch, Scotch. Scotch-y, Scotch-y, Scotch, I like Scotch, Scotch-y, Scotch-y, Scotch!

X 5

I love single malts. Glenmorangie Original 10 almost always these days.
Love it, love it, love it!!

A couple of nights it's helped me pull the trigger on yet another Sub!!
(1680 currently on the way!).

6 March 2013, 02:07 PM	#1
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Aberlour 18 year single malt Scotch I picked up a bottle of Aberlour 18 yr old Scotch earlier this afternoon. Cracked it open with a buddy of mine after work, boy was it good!!! I'm by all means a novice when it comes to Scotch, but this was really good to us. Drank it neat, then with a splash of spring water to see the difference. We both liked it a lil better with the splash. I'm usually a JW guy, Green being my fav of the group, but this single malt was special. I'd love to know what some of the REAL Scotch drinkers think of this if any have tried it. Price was $110 for a 750ml bottle, it was nice and smooth, and liked the HINT of sweetness to it.

6 March 2013, 03:03 PM	#4
Hooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: 16610 Posts: 3,290	Had the same experience Sunday night after work Mike, however mine was a combo of Glenlivet 15, Talisker and a blend called Te Bheag, which was quite good for the money!! Needless to say his wife called looking for him lol and I woke up with a bigger head than expected __________________ “LIfe’s Journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting “Holy shit, what a ride!” – Hunter S Thompson

7 March 2013, 01:10 AM	#8
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,970	There are all kinds of single malts, from very heavy Highland and Speysides (like Mortlach and Glenmorangie) to very light (e.g., Glenlivit and Glenfiditch) to very smokey/peaty (Laphroaig). My favorite happens to be a 25 year old Macallan Sherry Cask (but at $800 for a 750 ml bottle, it's too pricy for me now). My second favorite is the 10 yr old Laphroaig, just about the peatiest whisky made. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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7 March 2013, 10:05 AM	#16
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	The Aberlour is a very good whisky. It's not just another sherry bomb. Lots going on in the nose and on the palate. I last had the 18 about a year ago at a tasting, good but not great (at least that's my recollection, I didn't take notes). To be honest, if you liked the 18, you'll probably love the Aberlour A'bunadh. It's outstanding and cask strength. Great whisky. Tremendous. It's made in batches, each is a bit different. It's an outstanding value as well at about $75. I always have a bottle. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

6 March 2013, 02:32 PM	#3
HRV "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: johannesburg Watch: ROLEX Posts: 4,407	That's a nice whisky,but if you want to try something else try http://www.bunnahabhain.com I also enjoy it with a splash of water

7 March 2013, 12:42 AM	#5
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Andrew, that 12 yr sounds like I would like it... Tony, your Scotch thread from last year inspired me to go out and buy a new bottle... After reading the suggestions to the "sweeter" Scotch you were also looking for, I decided on the Highland Park 12 or 18 yr that was suggested to you. Ran into my buddy that was at the store and he highly recommended that Aberlour, so I ended up buying that. Though I'm very happy with the Aberlour, at $110/bottle, it's a lil pricey to drink regularly. I'd like to find something really nice for like 1/2 that. They have a 12 yr for about 1/2 the price of the 18, gonna give that a whirl.

7 March 2013, 04:18 AM	#13
Rodentman Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: ACCT CLOSED Location: - Posts: 1,497	I've been trying to find a single-root root beer to no avail.

7 March 2013, 04:26 AM	#14
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	I really enjoy Aberlour

7 March 2013, 05:26 AM	#15
w-v-m Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: Wellingborough Watch: 116610LN Posts: 40	This time last year.I was working near this distillery http://www.auchentoshan.com Bought a bottle for Dad and I for Christmas morning, very nice it was too. This is my usual tipple http://www.jurawhisky.com Theres a couple or three bottles stashed , from when it was on offer.

7 March 2013, 12:05 PM	#17
joleel7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Joey Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, PAM, BALL Posts: 869	I been drinking Spice Tree (bold and spicy) and Glengoyne 12 (medium and spicy) highly recommended . Would love to try Aberlour 18

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Yikes...Mike, why does that Scotch bottle look soooo big compared to the other ones??? We're the other ones larger type bottles you get on airplanes??? Sorry couldn't help myself.....I am definitely out of the loop as I stopped drinking over 13 years ago but I did enjoy Scotch and Cognac when I did partake..... Take it easy.....Leo __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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MichaelB_Can Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Canada Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 332	ImageUploadedByTapatalk1362626208.025239.jpg Mike B , Canada ⌚

11 March 2013, 11:07 PM	#23
Im Lauf der Zeit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 1,000	To all you Scotch fans, I highly recommend visiting Scotland... one breath of the fresh air, a sip of the local water and you'll see why the whisky is so good.

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