Lend Me Your Palates, Oh Friendlist

[magusdave]

The scene: I sit down at my computer with a wee bit of the Glenlivet Nadurra, angels dancing on my tongue, and I think, "Other folks on the f-list must love single malts as much as we. I should use 'the power of teh Internets (tm

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[ab3nd]

Alas, my scotch is a subset of yours, but I'm also a huge fan of the peatier scotches. I currently have Lagavulin 16 Year and an Auchentoshan of unknown (and therefor probably not that astounding) age.

[magusdave]

When we get the Lagavulin Distillers Edition, you will have to stop by for Scotch Tasting (tm). :)

[crazybone]

Note, I am not a scotch drinker by nature.
That said, try Longmorn the next time you find yourself in a fine drinking establishment that carries it. It's not bad.

[magusdave]

Thanks for the recommend, crazybone. What is it about the Longmorn that you like?

[crazybone]

A lot of scotches (and hard liquor in general) seem to have a effervescent almost perfumey texture to them. Not literally flowery but it's like an inhalation of aerosol to my mouth. Also there is the burn factor. I know the high test stuff is going to burn, that's a given. But, like chili, the quality of the burn matters to me. There are grades to it. In chili there is mild, warm, slow burn, hot, and "My God,my God. Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me"?
The majority of my experiences with scotch are of the latter two. Longmorn less so, maybe because it's peaty (if I recall correctly) that it seems to cut the "burn for burn's sake" heat and it's a bit less vaporous.
On the warm, slow burn side I recently had the distinct pleasure of having some 52 year single malt (I forget the label but might be able to find it). That was just pure warmth, smoothness and beauty to my taste. So maybe it's that my scotch palate is just wayyy out of my price range;)

[magusdave]

You will have to try a dram or two from our bar next time you're over. :)

[shadowravyn]

Of course she likes Islay! Islay's adora--Oh. You meant the scotch. I see.

Well then, never mind.

[magusdave]

I like Islay, too - she *is* adorable. And certain Islay Scotches...

And now I set you on fire. *scritch*

[rhonan]

I have a very strong preference for Islay malts. I am often considered a heretic by many younger malt fans, as my preferred was of taking my malt, especially this time of year, is not neat. No, I am a big fan of the classic toddy. Most people don't know it, but before prohibition, the most common way for men of taste to indulge in a fine scotch was a well made toddy. The classic recipe is to dissolve half a teaspoon of sugar in 3oz hot water, add a jigger of fine malt, and grate some fresh nutmeg on top. I highly recommend it.

[magusdave]

You are no heretic - just a classicist. :) Will have to try this sometime.

[huruma]

My husband loves his single malts. I'll ask him tonight about his favorites.

[magusdave]

Thanks huruma! Many palates are better than one. And ask if you could ask him why are what in particular distinguishes what he likes, I would be most grateful. :)