Fafhrd on 15/3/2011 at 02:48
Quote Posted by the_grip
Can't say I have the in on what these two are thinking, but this subject has been discussed quite a few times already. They've weighed in before.
True, but time goes by, tastes change, and new whisky is discovered. One can't only drink cask strength Macallan and Laphroaig 25 forever!
Shug on 15/3/2011 at 07:30
that sounds suspiciously like a challenge
Colonel Klink on 15/3/2011 at 07:54
@ Sg3 Well, I've already pointed out why I probably screwed that up, and I too am an advocate for the proper use of the English language. But I'd hardly call a misplaced apostrophe something worthy of causing retinal rupture heh. Now, had I went and posted something to the effect of "Who ams all 'bout glas o Scotch now an again?", then I could see it being an issue. Well, no problem. Regardless, as far as never trying Scotch, yes, it's an acquired taste. But what differentiates Scotch from other spirits is the different and often subtle notes each particular batch can bring to the table. It can become an enjoyable indulgence :cheeky:
@ Fafhrd Never tried Springbank. But I have had Oban, and enjoyed it, so I'd probably enjoy Springbank as well.
@ Stitch I was referring to the fact that it wasn't worth dwelling on such a trivial matter after the fact. Had I caught it as I started the thread initially, then I would have rectified it. As it is, if you don't care either, don't post. If you want to contribute to the actual subject matter of the Thread rather than making a snarky comment, then by all means do so.
@ fett Heh. Indeed, sir. Indeed. Though Scotch should only be a reward for good behavior :)
the_grip on 15/3/2011 at 14:58
Quote Posted by Brian The Dog
Whilst not Scotch, I do like Jameson's Irish whiskey on the rocks.
I like Jameson. I think Bushmills' Black Bush tastes even better, but I have to drink it on the sly around my Irish Catholic friends.
Stitch on 15/3/2011 at 16:00
Quote Posted by Colonel Klink
If you want to contribute to the actual subject matter of the Thread rather than making a snarky comment, then by all means do so.
As much as I value your permission to participate in such matters, you might be surprised to find it not exactly necessary.
Sorry, let me fix that for you:
matter's
EDIT: In all seriousness: typos are understandable from time to time but TTLG
generally expects an attempt on the part of posters to get it right. You made a mistake, fair enough--everyone does it occasionally.
But most don't blow off sloppy communication with a "heh I'm not really too worried about it," which is what I was commenting on. If you don't care about your words then what are they worth in a medium of text?
Briareos H on 15/3/2011 at 16:01
Yep the black bush isn't bad, for an irish whisky :p
I'm a sucker for strong peats so Islay single malts all the way for me. Personal favorite is, accordingly and unsurprisingly, Lagavulin 16 and to a lesser degree Ardbeg 10 and Talisker 18.
For an expensive gift or impulse buy, in my layman opinion the finest whiskies you can get are of course Ardbeg, Lagavulin and Talisker above 20 years, the Bruichladdich Blacker Still and what bottle you can get of the remains of Port Ellen (eg. Elements of Islay Pe3). I also tasted recently some japanese Karuizawa ~20 years and it was excellent. Don't know how expensive this will be, though.
rachel on 15/3/2011 at 16:24
Can someone PLEASE fix that title typo? it's killing me...
I'm not too much of a fan of scotch but I sampled the 25 y-o at the Glenturret distillery a few years ago and I would have bought a bottle on the spot if it had been in my range...
Mingan on 17/3/2011 at 02:48
Quote:
Let other poets raise a fracas
Bout vines and wines, and drunken Bacchus,
And crabbit names and stories wrack us,
And grate our lug:
I sing the juice Scotch bear can mak us,
In glass or jug.
Oh thou, my Muse! Guid auld Scotch drink!
Whether thro wimplin worms thou jink,
Or, richly brown, ream owre the brink,
In glorious faem,
Inspire me, till I lisp and wink,
To sing thy name.
Let husky wheat the haughs adorn,
An oats set up their awnie horn,
An pease and beans at e'en or morn,
Perfume the plain:
Leeze me on thee, John Barleycorn,
Thou king o' grain.
On thee aft Scotland chows her cood,
In souple scones, the wale o' food!
Or tumblin' in the boiling flood
Wi' kail and beef;
But when thou pours thy strong heart's blood,
There thou shines chief.
Food fills the wame, and keeps us livin';
Tho' life's a gift no worth receivin',
When heavy-dragg'd wi pine and grievin';
But oiled by thee,
The wheels o' life gae down-hill, scrievin',
Wi' rattlin' glee.
So on and so forth. +1 to all Islay malts.
mxleader on 17/3/2011 at 06:34
Cute cartoon strip but it doesn't really say why the apostrophe goes where it does. The only thing that it does is blast those whom use it incorrectly. Nowhere does the strip explain that the apostrophe "s" shows possession.
More to the point of the thread though: I've been drinking The Glenlivet 12 year lately because that is all I can afford and it is fairly tasty.
Kolya on 17/3/2011 at 08:16
Quote Posted by mxleader
Nowhere does the strip explain that the apostrophe "s" shows possession.
Yes, it does.
