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Old Apr 2, 2015, 1:39 pm
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(speaking of..) talisker vs caol ila anyone ?
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Old Apr 2, 2015, 2:42 pm
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Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri
talisker vs caol ila anyone ?
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.
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Old Apr 2, 2015, 3:25 pm
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Originally Posted by EuropeanPete
particular peatiness you get in the Coal Ila
interesting, thanks

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

(i avoid peaty myself)
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Old Apr 2, 2015, 3:51 pm
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Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri
talisker vs caol ila anyone ?
Originally Posted by EuropeanPete
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
interesting, thanks

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

(i avoid peaty myself)
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
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Old Apr 2, 2015, 3:58 pm
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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?
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Old Apr 2, 2015, 4:20 pm
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Originally Posted by tentseller
Islay L16 and ABs
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Old Apr 2, 2015, 4:29 pm
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I'd guess Lagavulin 16 and Ardbeg.
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Old Apr 2, 2015, 4:37 pm
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I'd guess Lagavulin 16 and Ardbeg.
i think that makes sense. im not recalling ardbeg at the moment.

thanks both of you!
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Old Apr 2, 2015, 5:10 pm
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Originally Posted by flyerdude88
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?
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.
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Originally Posted by flyerdude88
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?
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!
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Old Apr 2, 2015, 6:59 pm
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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.
Yeah I saw that and I was fortunate to try the Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask in the LH F lounge in MUC last year

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

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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!
Ahh thanks - I'll be on the lookout for a good Bai Jeu!
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Old Apr 2, 2015, 8:00 pm
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Yeah I saw that and I was fortunate to try the Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask in the LH F lounge in MUC last year

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!
Enlarge this and print it out. Different regions use different spelling to phonetically represent the same thing.
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Old Apr 3, 2015, 2:16 pm
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Originally Posted by tentseller
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
I agree Talisker is a lot less peaty.... unless you go for the Talisker Storm where they've certainly ramped it up.
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Old Apr 3, 2015, 8:47 pm
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I agree Talisker is a lot less peaty.... unless you go for the Talisker Storm where they've certainly ramped it up.
Talisker Storm is the Talisker in my cabinet not for public consumption. But I favour peat.
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Old Apr 3, 2015, 8:48 pm
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Originally Posted by Kagehitokiri
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Originally Posted by EuropeanPete
I'd guess Lagavulin 16 and Ardbeg.
I have enough problems pronouncing them, you guys are asking me to spell them after enjoying them?
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