I'm visiting New Orleans and just had a tasting flight of Laphroaig 10yr, MacAllan 12yr, and Glenmorangie Nectar D'or. Pretty new to the game. Liked the Laphroaig the best (maybe b/c of the smokiness?). Any suggestions on where to steer me next based on this?
Laphroig is an Islay malt, so you might want to try some others.
For its price its a really good value.
OP, you can go a ton of different directions, really depends on how much you are willing to spend. Once you are over $50/$60 a bottle, there's a noticeable difference in quality. Below $50 and you are more or less going to be hit and miss on what you like, atleast in my experience.
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if you like Macallan try either Oban (Highland) or the Balvenie (speydside).
I forget which style Macallan is, speyside or highland but I find it similar to both.
I really like laphroaig (islay).
good stuff. I also like the Laphroaig quarter cask.
Side note to those Irish Whiskey drinkers but the Redbreast 12 that BBI recommended is amazing. Probably the best booze I've had in its pricerange ($50).
Try the Talisker 10. It's a component of JWB and is a medium peated Islay. Might work for you. (BTW, I'm a JWB guy as well)
Is it good? I skipped it for the 12 year Doublewood because i heard the 14 is too sweet. Definitely don't want sweet.
I like that, but prefer the cleaner stuff. Balvenie 12 is my all around company pour to start with. Special occasions I like Macallan 15.
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Is it good? I skipped it for the 12 year Doublewood because i heard the 14 is too sweet. Definitely don't want sweet.
Since its matured in rum casks, it will pick up those sweet spice flavors like vanilla and caramel, with a bit of candied fruit. Its not sugary sweet, but definitely a smooth whisky.
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Is it good? I skipped it for the 12 year Doublewood because i heard the 14 is too sweet. Definitely don't want sweet.
Since its matured in rum casks, it will pick up those sweet spice flavors like vanilla and caramel, with a bit of candied fruit. Its not sugary sweet, but definitely a smooth whisky.
Nice. Maybe i'll give it a go next time I run out.
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It's really unique because you can taste the seaweed and salt water from the air that has permeated the barrel over 10 years!
Really amazing!
I feel like I'm at the sea when I drink it.
Palate: Full bodied with huge plumes of smoke and volcanic, peppery peat. Intense.
Finish: Long finish, barley, malt.
If you are willing to go away from Islay smoky peaty, but want something big, powerful and balanced, Aberlour A'Bunadh is worth a shot.
Btw, the Nector D'Or is a dessert scotch, having spent its last year in Sauternes casks. It really isn;t comparable to practically anything else.
Great review site linked.
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