You don't drink scotch.. don't do it in a shot.. it is a waste.
"Nose" the scotch.. as this is more important than the taste.
Nosing involves taking in a quick sniff after lightly swirling it in your glass.
When you "Taste" it, take in just enough to coat your tongue.. Roll it around in your mouth and aerate it. It is good to coat the tongue before you swallow it, as the flavor can be complex and you won't fully taste it without covering all of the zones of your taste buds.
Scotch I have Tried
- Dalwhinnie - wow. I had this after a few hits of The Oban.. and the bartender was generous... but nonetheless, this one is now my favorite. It is just an all around excellent scotch, the pinnacle so far.
- The Macallen - A highlands malt. This is good, but didn't strike me. I'll have to try it again...
- The Oban - Tried this one at a hotel bar in Orlando, FL. It was very satisfying. Definitely belongs on the list of must-try if you want to know what you are talking about when it comes to Scotch.
- Highland Park - A smoky and smooth scotch. This one is a classic.
- Glenlivet - Old Standby.. You can get this one at any bar. Glenlivet is owned by Seagram's. One might assume that this would be the "Budweiser" of Scotch, since it is so common, but don't knock it.. it is a pretty good scotch... give it a try.
- Lagavulin - Whoo buddy! This one is serious. Peaty, medicinal, some describe as "iodine". Simple and complex at the same time. Strong flavor and nice aroma.
- Caol Isla
- Talisker - Smoky and peaty, with a good malt flavor. This is a very good scotch
- GlenFiddich Yum. Chocolate notes. Very smooth and easy to drink. I was pleasantly surprised with this one
- The Ardbeg - This very peaty, and complex. A good islay, and a strong one.
- The Balvenie - 10 yr - A Highlands malt. Has orange and honey notes, with some smokiness. This one relaxes me.
- Laphroaig - This is my favorite. Islay malt, very peaty, but full of distinct flavor. It's refreshing to me.. not an easy drink to start with if you don't drink scotch, but it's very good.
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Saturday, January 19, 2008
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scotchie scotch scotch... ever see The Anchorman? That's YOU!
Hey Ken, I think it is better to be the Anchorman than Aquaman (look at that guy: http://www.apparators.com/CartoonImages/aquaman.jpg http://www.johnrozum.com/images/aquaman.jpg, http://imagecache2.allposters.com/images/pic/ATA/26171DC~Aquaman-Posters.jpg , that's YOU).
As for the Scotch, I feel that it can only be properly enjoyed while eating and/or enjoying the long lingering aftertaste of a freshly murdered haggis. At some point I will try to blog about this experience.
I defintely recommend Lagavulin with the haggis.
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