Recently tried some McCallen 12 year and it was by far the sweetest scotch that I've had with quite a few fruit notes to it that were very enjoyable. But my go to every time is my Cragganmore... never go wrong with that bad boy!
"When walking in open territory bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them."
I tried a glass of Laphroaig 10 last night, pretty good! Not as intense as the Lagavulin though, that's my baseline for all Islay scotches.
Lagavulin is a great Islay for comparison. I would say I enjoy the Laphroiag Quarter Cask as much but it's not as delicate. I enjoy the Ardbeg Correy and Uiegeadail far more but they are like the difference between a Man O War and a Ruination.
Recently tried some McCallen 12 year and it was by far the sweetest scotch that I've had with quite a few fruit notes to it that were very enjoyable. But my go to every time is my Cragganmore... never go wrong with that bad boy!
love the cragganmore, that was my introduction to scotch
Had a Liga Privada L40 with it, and it was awesome. I'm not sure it would always be the Scotch I would go for in any and every situation, and it certainly wouldn't pair with every cigar (and I'm also not sure I would bother with the $125 price tag considering what else I can get in that range), but it is totally worth a try.
WOW $125 is a little much for Dalmore IMO. I will try it at my local Scotch bar but I won't be buying a bottle. If I'm spending $100+ on single malt, it better be an Islay and more than likely something from Ardbeg. Except maybe Balvenie Port Wood 21yr.
Recently tried some McCallen 12 year and it was by far the sweetest scotch that I've had with quite a few fruit notes to it that were very enjoyable. But my go to every time is my Cragganmore... never go wrong with that bad boy!
love the cragganmore, that was my introduction to scotch
Mine as well and at around $45-50 a bottle when I can find it on sale, it is money well spent every time for me
"When walking in open territory bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them."
If you like fruity notes, I would suggest Balvenie 12 yr Double Wood. I've detected apples, pears, some vanilla spice, and everything mixed in with an almost honeyish sweetness. All a product of aging in two different barrels.
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