[Rally]

We have heard from those of you who worship the bean, red until roasted, so carefully, then loving ground in special machines and imbued ínto pure water (although some would argue for a certain minerality to the water) but what about when coffee time is over, the work is done, the sun is setting and the time for reflection has begun?  Then is the time to go in search of the perfect dram.

Like many of you I have search through markets and stores, tastings at specialty bars, been instructed by masters, sampled spirits from America, Asia, continental Europe, okolehao in Hawaii, and the incomparable venues and subtleties of infinite locations in the motherland, but there is always another unexplored frontier in the discovery of usquebaugh.  Science is, ultimately, about the thirst for knowledge.

http://www.eater.com/2015/9/13/9319773/a...ce-station

[Rally]

We have heard from those of you who worship the bean, red until roasted, so carefully, then loving ground in special machines and imbued ínto pure water (although some would argue for a certain minerality to the water) but what about when coffee time is over, the work is done, the sun is setting and the time for reflection has begun?  Then is the time to go in search of the perfect dram.

Like many of you I have search through markets and stores, tastings at specialty bars, been instructed by masters, sampled spirits from America, Asia, continental Europe, okolehao in Hawaii, and the incomparable venues and subtleties of infinite locations in the motherland, but there is always another unexplored frontier in the discovery of usquebaugh.  Science is, ultimately, about the thirst for knowledge.

http://www.eater.com/2015/9/13/9319773/a...ce-station

[thunder_chik]

Thanks for the link.  Now I know what to get my Ardbeg-lovin' husband for Christmas... ;D

[thunder_chik]

Thanks for the link.  Now I know what to get my Ardbeg-lovin' husband for Christmas... ;D

[Rally]

Thanks for the link.  Now I know what to get my Ardbeg-lovin' husband for Christmas... ;D

Consider this.  Only $2200.00.  Small, but does come with a white glove cleaning kit.  You know, for helping around the house. 

[Rally]

Thanks for the link.  Now I know what to get my Ardbeg-lovin' husband for Christmas... ;D

Consider this.  Only $2200.00.  Small, but does come with a white glove cleaning kit.  You know, for helping around the house. 

[winflop]

I read this thread title and thought you would be asking a question about computers (DRAM)...silly me.

Booze >> Computer memory

[winflop]

I read this thread title and thought you would be asking a question about computers (DRAM)...silly me.

Booze >> Computer memory

[Bruce Wang]

My people supposedly now make the best whisky in the world.  I haven't had it so I can't personally confirm.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/...aiwan.html

[Bruce Wang]

My people supposedly now make the best whisky in the world.  I haven't had it so I can't personally confirm.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/...aiwan.html

[Rally]

My people supposedly now make the best whisky in the world.  I haven't had it so I can't personally confirm.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/...aiwan.html

Let's have your people and my people set up a meeting. 

[Rally]

My people supposedly now make the best whisky in the world.  I haven't had it so I can't personally confirm.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/...aiwan.html

Let's have your people and my people set up a meeting. 

[Rally]

Who knew this was such a hot research topic.  Haven't found a Stanford connection . . . Yet.

http://www.eater.com/2015/9/14/9323931/w...ro-gravity

[Rally]

Who knew this was such a hot research topic.  Haven't found a Stanford connection . . . Yet.

http://www.eater.com/2015/9/14/9323931/w...ro-gravity

[Mick]

[quote author=Publius link=topic=12769.msg128424#msg128424 date=1442261662]
My people supposedly now make the best whisky in the world.  I haven't had it so I can't personally confirm.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/...aiwan.html

Let's have your people and my people set up a meeting.
[/quote]


I volunteer to facilitate.

[Mick]

[quote author=Publius link=topic=12769.msg128424#msg128424 date=1442261662]
My people supposedly now make the best whisky in the world.  I haven't had it so I can't personally confirm.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/...aiwan.html

Let's have your people and my people set up a meeting.
[/quote]


I volunteer to facilitate.

[Rally]

[quote author=ferrari link=topic=12769.msg128425#msg128425 date=1442262488]
[quote author=Publius link=topic=12769.msg128424#msg128424 date=1442261662]
My people supposedly now make the best whisky in the world.  I haven't had it so I can't personally confirm.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/...aiwan.html

Let's have your people and my people set up a meeting.
[/quote]


I volunteer to facilitate.
[/quote]

Great!  You can be my second.  I choose Publius' place as the venue.  They have the choice of vessel.

[Rally]

[quote author=ferrari link=topic=12769.msg128425#msg128425 date=1442262488]
[quote author=Publius link=topic=12769.msg128424#msg128424 date=1442261662]
My people supposedly now make the best whisky in the world.  I haven't had it so I can't personally confirm.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/...aiwan.html

Let's have your people and my people set up a meeting.
[/quote]


I volunteer to facilitate.
[/quote]

Great!  You can be my second.  I choose Publius' place as the venue.  They have the choice of vessel.

[BostonCard]

Apropos this thread... does anyone have any good Scotch recommendations?  I am looking for something approachable and reasonably priced.

BC

[BostonCard]

Apropos this thread... does anyone have any good Scotch recommendations?  I am looking for something approachable and reasonably priced.

BC

[Rally]

Apropos this thread... does anyone have any good Scotch recommendations?  I am looking for something approachable and reasonably priced.

BC

Obama.  Or Old Sheepshead or Pignose.  Trust me.  All at BevMo.

[Rally]

Apropos this thread... does anyone have any good Scotch recommendations?  I am looking for something approachable and reasonably priced.

BC

Obama.  Or Old Sheepshead or Pignose.  Trust me.  All at BevMo.

[Mick]

Apropos this thread... does anyone have any good Scotch recommendations?  I am looking for something approachable and reasonably priced.

BC

Moderate:
Black Grouse (blend)
Bowmore Legend
Glenfiddich
Glenmorangie
Isle of Skye
Monkey Shoulder
Pig's Nose
Glen Moray

Little more expensive (mostly single malt)
Laphroiag, if (like me) you like smoky scotch. 
Lagavulin
Scapa
Tomintoul
Highland Park
Glengoyne
Glenrothes
Dalwhinnie
Balvenie
Aberlour
Redbreast

[Mick]

Apropos this thread... does anyone have any good Scotch recommendations?  I am looking for something approachable and reasonably priced.

BC

Moderate:
Black Grouse (blend)
Bowmore Legend
Glenfiddich
Glenmorangie
Isle of Skye
Monkey Shoulder
Pig's Nose
Glen Moray

Little more expensive (mostly single malt)
Laphroiag, if (like me) you like smoky scotch. 
Lagavulin
Scapa
Tomintoul
Highland Park
Glengoyne
Glenrothes
Dalwhinnie
Balvenie
Aberlour
Redbreast

[dabigv13]

Single malt? All depends on how much peat you like. In terms of stuff you can find easily and at a reasonable price, Lagavulin 16 is my favorite but I like peaty. Laphroaig quarter cask also very tasty and peaty. Reasonable, quality, and less peaty, I think the Balvenie Doublewood is a good value. Quality, and approachable if the really smokey stuff turns you off.

[dabigv13]

Single malt? All depends on how much peat you like. In terms of stuff you can find easily and at a reasonable price, Lagavulin 16 is my favorite but I like peaty. Laphroaig quarter cask also very tasty and peaty. Reasonable, quality, and less peaty, I think the Balvenie Doublewood is a good value. Quality, and approachable if the really smokey stuff turns you off.

[Rally]

[quote author=Boston Card link=topic=12769.msg128476#msg128476 date=1442290496]
Apropos this thread... does anyone have any good Scotch recommendations?  I am looking for something approachable and reasonably priced.

BC

Moderate:
Black Grouse (blend)
Bowmore Legend
Glenfiddich
Glenmorangie
Isle of Skye
Monkey Shoulder
Pig's Nose
Glen Moray

Little more expensive (mostly single malt)
Laphroiag, if (like me) you like smoky scotch. 
Lagavulin
Scapa
Tomintoul
Highland Park
Glengoyne
Glenrothes
Dalwhinnie
Balvenie
Aberlour
Redbreast
[/quote]

If your definition of reasonable is around $85.00 I recommend Highland Park 12 year or Oban 14 year.  Prices at BevMo.

I enjoy Pig Nose.  I find it interesting that the master blender considers Pig Nose a "daytime whiskey" preferring his Sheep Dip blend in the evening.  Wherever you live it's 5 o'clock somewhere.

[Rally]

[quote author=Boston Card link=topic=12769.msg128476#msg128476 date=1442290496]
Apropos this thread... does anyone have any good Scotch recommendations?  I am looking for something approachable and reasonably priced.

BC

Moderate:
Black Grouse (blend)
Bowmore Legend
Glenfiddich
Glenmorangie
Isle of Skye
Monkey Shoulder
Pig's Nose
Glen Moray

Little more expensive (mostly single malt)
Laphroiag, if (like me) you like smoky scotch. 
Lagavulin
Scapa
Tomintoul
Highland Park
Glengoyne
Glenrothes
Dalwhinnie
Balvenie
Aberlour
Redbreast
[/quote]

If your definition of reasonable is around $85.00 I recommend Highland Park 12 year or Oban 14 year.  Prices at BevMo.

I enjoy Pig Nose.  I find it interesting that the master blender considers Pig Nose a "daytime whiskey" preferring his Sheep Dip blend in the evening.  Wherever you live it's 5 o'clock somewhere.