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Is there a better scotch than Lagavulin 16? I can't find it.

I've had more expensive scotches, peatier ones, rarer ones, ...
Ebony pungent roast beef
  06/16/21
It’s great but I still have a soft spot for Laphroaig
magenta locale
  06/16/21
My issue w/ Laphroaig is it's too on the nose. "Eh, yo...
Ebony pungent roast beef
  06/16/21
All true and I concede I have prole tastes but I really love...
magenta locale
  06/16/21
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citrine mischievous hominid
  06/16/21
Bowmore is a softer entre into Islay, I feel. Maybe because ...
Narrow-minded stage weed whacker
  06/16/21
Macallan 25
Vivacious Kink-friendly Chad
  06/16/21
I should have qualified this statement with "for less t...
Ebony pungent roast beef
  06/16/21
I appreciate Macallan 25 in the same way I enjoy Blue Label,...
citrine mischievous hominid
  06/16/21
i like lag/laphroaig style but i prefer macallan
Vivacious Kink-friendly Chad
  06/16/21
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Excitant masturbator gaming laptop
  06/16/21
the short-lived revival of Port Charlotte also produced some...
citrine mischievous hominid
  06/16/21
Try Hibiki 21 or Glennfidditch 26 Year
Rebellious Emerald Location Main People
  06/16/21
Macallan 12 is the best scotch at its price point imo
honey-headed bull headed native
  06/16/21
i agree but i need to up my japanese whisky game. way less f...
Vivacious Kink-friendly Chad
  06/16/21
prices all way too high for jap stuff these days unfortunate...
richard clock
  06/16/21
Try Nikka “from the barrel” if you ever get a ch...
brilliant blathering antidepressant drug
  06/16/21
Nikka Coffey Malt also cr
richard clock
  06/16/21
Japanese whiskey is highly regarded by scotch fanatics. Unfo...
honey-headed bull headed native
  06/16/21
hakushu 18
richard clock
  06/16/21
Im an Ardbeg guy myself when it comes to Islay Scotch.
Scarlet persian faggotry
  06/16/21
sorry bro, didnt see your post when i posted below i thin...
Vivacious Kink-friendly Chad
  06/16/21
ardbeg is a good deal if you like peaty islay btw
Vivacious Kink-friendly Chad
  06/16/21
I was in the mood for scotch a few months back but I’m...
Misunderstood deranged orchestra pit black woman
  06/16/21
i went to lagavulin and it was one of the most 180 tastings ...
Shivering juggernaut
  06/16/21
Can a regular dude get hooked up like this? Sounds like a...
Mint bawdyhouse
  06/16/21
it was absolutely peak experience. i've had tons of 180 whis...
Shivering juggernaut
  06/16/21
It’s my favorite too. McCallion 15 is nice too but th...
Mint bawdyhouse
  06/16/21


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Date: June 16th, 2021 12:24 AM
Author: Ebony pungent roast beef

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)



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Date: June 16th, 2021 12:30 AM
Author: magenta locale

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: Ebony pungent roast beef

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: magenta locale

All true and I concede I have prole tastes but I really love the peat you find too much

Objectively, you are right

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42634948)



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Date: June 16th, 2021 5:47 AM
Author: citrine mischievous hominid



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Date: June 16th, 2021 7:25 AM
Author: Narrow-minded stage weed whacker

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: Vivacious Kink-friendly Chad

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: Ebony pungent roast beef

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: citrine mischievous hominid

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: Vivacious Kink-friendly Chad

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: Excitant masturbator gaming laptop



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Date: June 16th, 2021 5:53 AM
Author: citrine mischievous hominid

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: Rebellious Emerald Location Main People

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: honey-headed bull headed native

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: Vivacious Kink-friendly Chad

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: richard clock

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: brilliant blathering antidepressant drug

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: richard clock

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: honey-headed bull headed native

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: richard clock

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: Scarlet persian faggotry

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: Vivacious Kink-friendly Chad

sorry bro, didnt see your post when i posted below

i think it's the best deal for islay

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42638795)



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Date: June 16th, 2021 6:07 PM
Author: Vivacious Kink-friendly Chad

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: Misunderstood deranged orchestra pit black woman

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: Shivering juggernaut

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: Mint bawdyhouse

Can a regular dude get hooked up like this?

Sounds like a peak experience.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42638957)



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Date: June 16th, 2021 6:55 PM
Author: Shivering juggernaut

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.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=4857975&forum_id=2#42639023)



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Date: June 16th, 2021 6:42 PM
Author: Mint bawdyhouse

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)