Consolidated "Scotch - Best & Worst, recommendations, questions" thread
Dec 19, 2018, 1:23 pm
#1051
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Almost done with my current bottle of glenmorangie. Usually alternate between single malts and blends so next bottle will probably be JW black
Dec 19, 2018, 2:17 pm
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I strongly recommend McScrooges for Knoxville liquor purchases.
Dec 22, 2018, 5:00 pm
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Dec 23, 2018, 11:35 am
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Dec 28, 2018, 5:59 pm
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At Christmas, my son-in-law opened a bottle of Monkey Shoulder blended scotch. Not great, but not bad. And apparently inexpensive. I think he said under $30.
Feb 17, 2019, 6:04 pm
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I’m in exile while my home goes through mold remediation, demo and reconstruction. I packed plenty of clothes and only one bottle of liquor. In the mood for a change, I bought a bottle of The Macallan 12 year double barrel. If I’m honest with myself, I’d say it’s too smooth. I will try a second tasting tonight after I finish this beer.
Feb 17, 2019, 6:17 pm
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I’m in exile while my home goes through mold remediation, demo and reconstruction. I packed plenty of clothes and only one bottle of liquor. In the mood for a change, I bought a bottle of The Macallan 12 year double barrel. If I’m honest with myself, I’d say it’s too smooth. I will try a second tasting tonight after I finish this beer.
What had you been drinking before you tried the Macallan 12?
Feb 17, 2019, 6:48 pm
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I’m in exile while my home goes through mold remediation, demo and reconstruction. I packed plenty of clothes and only one bottle of liquor. In the mood for a change, I bought a bottle of The Macallan 12 year double barrel. If I’m honest with myself, I’d say it’s too smooth. I will try a second tasting tonight after I finish this beer.
Feb 18, 2019, 10:08 am
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On second tasting the bottle was a little more scotch-like and complex, but not as smoky as I prefer. I bought it in a hurry. I had an hour but the traffic chewed up 40 minutes of that. I will definitely be more prepared for my next purchase.
Mar 15, 2019, 5:35 pm
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Trying something new tonight: Dalwhinnie 15 Year. It was on sale at the ABC store. Nice finish to it and fun to branch out with a new bottle as always.
Mar 15, 2019, 6:57 pm
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Mar 20, 2019, 11:07 am
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Mar 22, 2019, 11:20 am
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Mar 25, 2019, 11:14 am
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We passed by this distillery, but did not visit, on our way from Edinburgh to Inverness.