F^4 Are there any Scotch drinkers out there?

[Skyfish]

Well I am a Single Malt lover as well

Amazing to see so many around here

Whats also crazy is to see that Hurricane basically got exactly the same taste as me
You are indeed a connoisseur Hurricane

Little water in it is a definite yes, it adds a lot of length and intensity to the flavours. What I found was even better was to drink some water (no ice) on the side between your sips of whisky.

Of course a good Cuban cigar is also a must

Here's a glimpse of my collection (in order of preference):
Lagavullin 16y is my favourite ever
Balvenie 21y port wood finish : what a delight !
Johnny Walker Blue Label : the only non-Single Malt I own but what a sweeeeeeeeeet drink, made from 50 year old Singles.
Aardbeg 1977 : 'nuf said
Highland Park 21y : voted " best whisky in the world" by many an expert.
Cragganmore 12y : discovered recently but keeps getting better, maybe easier to drink than any of the above ones (except the Blue Label)
Laphraoig 15y : actually better than the 20y !
Bowmore 12y : same again better than too old, gotta love that iodium and peat
Glenfiddish 15y Solera Reserve: refined, discreet.

Various others like Glen Morangie, Maccallan (over rated in my eyes), Oban, Talisker, etc...

 

[Gern]

Hi,

I'm new to the GotM and to these forums. (In fact, this is my first post...)

At this moment, I'm sipping a glass of 10 year Laphraoig, which I like pretty well.

I've also tried the Glenfiddich Solera Reserve, which I thought was a little too subtle, but which I will probably buy again.

The Blue Label is nice, but at $180/bottle it's a little rich to keep on my shelf, so it's very occasional for me.

I'm getting a lot of tips from this thread, so keep posting, and thanks.

-Gern

BTW: Does the sin of ice also apply to blended whisky? Some establishments I go to have very limited selection and a little cooling goes a long way...