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Is there a better scotch than Lagavulin 16? I can't find it.
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Date: June 16th, 2021 12:24 AM Author: startled ebony orchestra pit I've had more expensive scotches, peatier ones, rarer ones, but it just hits a spot unlike any scotch I've ever tasted. It's the most unique scotch I've ever had. I realize it's sort of "played out" amongst scotch snobs because its become ubiquitous (as ubiquitous as $100 bottles of scotches can get) but I don't give a damn it's amazing and it's become popular for a reason. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42634903) |
Date: June 16th, 2021 12:30 AM Author: Copper State Yarmulke It’s great but I still have a soft spot for Laphroaig (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42634931) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 12:32 AM Author: startled ebony orchestra pit My issue w/ Laphroaig is it's too on the nose. "Eh, you like peat? Here's some peat right up your ass!" Laphroaig to me is an entry into the world of Islay scotches and when I want to be punched in the nose I'll pour myself a dram of it but I find Lagavulin to be so much more interesting and complex while still having that classic peat smoke of a good Islay. It's such a good scotch. As much as I've tried to find something to best it, I can't so far. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42634943) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 12:33 AM Author: Copper State Yarmulke All true and I concede I have prole tastes but I really love the peat you find too much Objectively, you are right |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 5:47 AM Author: Fragrant garnet puppy half-breed (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42635417) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 7:25 AM Author: honey-headed soggy potus meetinghouse Bowmore is a softer entre into Islay, I feel. Maybe because I agree with you re: Laphroaig: it's 5 pounds of peat in a bottle. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42635546) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 12:46 AM Author: sickened violet lay Macallan 25 (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42634977) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 12:48 AM Author: startled ebony orchestra pit I should have qualified this statement with "for less than $500 a bottle" lol (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42634985) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 5:51 AM Author: Fragrant garnet puppy half-breed I appreciate Macallan 25 in the same way I enjoy Blue Label, but Lag 16 is more enjoyable if you like peat (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42635426) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 6:04 PM Author: sickened violet lay i like lag/laphroaig style but i prefer macallan (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42638757) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 5:49 AM Author: lemon bisexual famous landscape painting (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42635421) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 5:53 AM Author: Fragrant garnet puppy half-breed the short-lived revival of Port Charlotte also produced some 180 Islay (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42635434) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 5:56 AM Author: racy pozpig depressive Try Hibiki 21 or Glennfidditch 26 Year (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42635444) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 7:28 AM Author: Red parlour volcanic crater Macallan 12 is the best scotch at its price point imo (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42635553) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 6:05 PM Author: sickened violet lay i agree but i need to up my japanese whisky game. way less familiar but i know theyve got some good shit. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42638767) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 6:05 PM Author: House-broken Insanely Creepy Den Mad-dog Skullcap prices all way too high for jap stuff these days unfortunately (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42638775) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 6:07 PM Author: bossy nibblets Try Nikka “from the barrel” if you ever get a chance (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42638788) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 6:25 PM Author: House-broken Insanely Creepy Den Mad-dog Skullcap Nikka Coffey Malt also cr (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42638896) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 6:29 PM Author: Red parlour volcanic crater Japanese whiskey is highly regarded by scotch fanatics. Unfortunately I live in Carolina, and I lack the market access. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42638912) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 6:05 PM Author: House-broken Insanely Creepy Den Mad-dog Skullcap hakushu 18 (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42638768) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 6:06 PM Author: fighting charismatic travel guidebook Im an Ardbeg guy myself when it comes to Islay Scotch. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42638783) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 6:08 PM Author: sickened violet lay sorry bro, didnt see your post when i posted below
i think it's the best deal for islay |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 6:07 PM Author: sickened violet lay ardbeg is a good deal if you like peaty islay btw (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42638789) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 6:09 PM Author: apoplectic gaming laptop elastic band I was in the mood for scotch a few months back but I’m a complete noob. Bought the lagavulin 16 on a whim. Was 1800000000 and I’ve been buying only that since. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42638801) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 6:09 PM Author: excitant fortuitous meteor sanctuary i went to lagavulin and it was one of the most 180 tastings of all time. i have a lot of connections in the liquor industry, and i buddy set me up with an insiders tour and tasting. i got set up with this really amazing cask tasting and was allowed to valinch the scotch right from the barrel. the tasting was hosted by ian mcarthur, the master distillery and the oldest barrel was 35 years old. when we got that barrel, he filled my glencarin ALL THE WAY TO THE TOP. that's probably like a $500 glass of scotch at that point. one of my favorite whiskey experiences ever. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42638802) |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 6:42 PM Author: Dashing Corner Can a regular dude get hooked up like this?
Sounds like a peak experience. |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 6:55 PM Author: excitant fortuitous meteor sanctuary it was absolutely peak experience. i've had tons of 180 whiskey experiences.
unfortunately it's not something a regular dude can get hooked up with. which is such a shame, because they'd make a ton selling these experiences.
my advice is this: if you buy a lot of whiskey, start patronizing only one store. a store with a strong focus on whiskey that buys lots of single barrels. get in good with the owner or whoever is their "whiskey guy". make sure they see you every time you come in and buy something. this will have a lot of benefits because they will often have "stuff in the back" or other rare items that never hit the shelf that you'll have first crack at. if you're planning on going to some whiskey area, tell them about it. they will probably hook you up. it's really no skin off their back. every time i've done something like this the owner just emails a rep and says "a vip customer of mine is visiting you, can you set them up with a vip/insider tasting?" and the distilleries are happy to accommodate. same thing with wineries and breweries. i just went to napa and my guy set me up with a bunch of free tours that would have cost me thousands otherwise. |
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Date: June 16th, 2021 6:42 PM Author: Dashing Corner It’s my favorite too. McCallion 15 is nice too but the Lagavulin just has more complex flavor IMO. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42638959) |