Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri (Post 24607032)

talisker vs caol ila anyone ?

Originally Posted by EuropeanPete (Post 24607300)

particular peatiness you get in the Coal Ila

Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri (Post 24607032)

talisker vs caol ila anyone ?

Originally Posted by EuropeanPete (Post 24607300)

Quite a few different expressions within those distilleries, but on average I'd rather go Talisker as I'm not sure I like the particular peatiness you get in the Coal Ilas I've had.

Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri (Post 24607557)

interesting, thanks

both are liked by the family i have in scotland, and my friends who like peaty

(i avoid peaty myself)

Originally Posted by tentseller (Post 24607733)

Islay L16 and ABs

Originally Posted by EuropeanPete (Post 24607952)

I'd guess Lagavulin 16 and Ardbeg.

Originally Posted by flyerdude88 (Post 24607784)

Not so much a recommendation but a question. I'm heading to China in about a month, any Chinese Whisky that's worth keeping an eye out for?

Originally Posted by flyerdude88 (Post 24607784)

Not so much a recommendation but a question. I'm heading to China in about a month, any Chinese Whisky that's worth keeping an eye out for?

Originally Posted by exerda (Post 24608089)

I dunno about the mainland, but Taiwain did just have one of theirs named the top in the world. The Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique, from King Car distillery, to be exact, though there are several other offerings out there from King Car.

Originally Posted by tentseller (Post 24608129)

Na, no Chines Whiskey is worth pursuing at this time.
But look for a good Bai Jeu (white wine by literal translation). Fine rice wine!

Originally Posted by flyerdude88 (Post 24608468)

Yeah I saw that and I was fortunate to try the Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask in the LH F lounge in MUC last year :D

I'll have to see if they have any Kavalan at a price point worth buying



Ahh thanks - I'll be on the lookout for a good Bai Jeu!

Originally Posted by tentseller (Post 24607733)

Talisker is to share when your friends present are not strong fans of Islay peat. For those who are then the Coal Ila comes out. Real friends get the Islay L16 and ABs

Originally Posted by Kettering Northants QC (Post 24612568)

I agree Talisker is a lot less peaty.... unless you go for the Talisker Storm where they've certainly ramped it up.

Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri (Post 24607910)

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Originally Posted by EuropeanPete (Post 24607952)

I'd guess Lagavulin 16 and Ardbeg.