My father-in-law thoroughly corrupted me when I was attempting to woo his daughter by introducing me to the world of single-malt scotches. It's an expensive habit, but, in my estimation, one worth a gentle cultivation.
So here they are folks, Letterman style:
5. Oban, 14yo: It's a great beginners brew - a west highland malt without the set of nuggets on the Islay malts. Even so, it's by no means light.
4. Glenlivet, 12yo: Oh hello to our Speyside posse here. Look... there are some sherry notes in there, which gives it a butterscotch undertone. Still I wouldn't feed it to a 4-year-old.
3. Highland Park, 12yo: Hailing from the Orkneys, this is rich whiskey with a bit o' smoke but not much peat. It's made in the Northernmost distillery in Scotland. That has to be good...
2. Laphroaig, 10yo: Some peeps reckon this is the most richly flavoured of all the single malts and that's a mistake many beginners make. Peaty? Yes. Warm? You betcha. Sweet? Darn tootin'. Heck it's even a bit peppery. More shiraz than merlot, more sandpaper than tissue...
1. Lagavulin, 16yo: It's an Islay malt and it's one bad mutha. Serving suggestions include seatbelts because it's peaty, smoky and mediciney. Very naughty.
Tuesday, February 6, 2007
Top 5: Single Malt Scotches
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All I can say is that I would bring shame to both of your households as the best I can do mask my grimace on consumption (and indulge the passion of my friends).
Alas, perhaps there is redemption for even the neandearthals of this geographically-specific beverage.
i love it when people are into something and willing to share their into-it-ness with others. unless it's boring...
I want examples of boring - for future reference and also to see how interesting they could become.
So true. Whichever way you look at it though, poo tastes terrible.
although there are a number of pert little varietals coming through.
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