So what's wrong with a 12 pack of Bud Light?

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Originally posted by Nakihunter:
...For those who are into the story behind single malts, I attended a tasting session where I was informed that each single malt is associated with a mood! So a Laphroaig is for a "dirty mood".

LOL! Makes perfect sense.

A few years back, I went to an upscale Scotch bar in Scottsdale, AZ to get educated on the finer points of Scotch drinking. The barkeep described the smoky, rich, delicate tastes of the various scotches. Right.....to me it was like the difference between gasoline, kerosene or diesel. I just could not get it. Maybe growing up along the Mexican border and drinking to much tequlia years ago altered my taste buds. You folks that enjoy scotch can have my portion. A nice G & T around the fire after a great day of hunting suits me just fine. Enjoy!!!

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Originally posted by impala#03:
A few years back, I went to an upscale Scotch bar in Scottsdale, AZ to get educated on the finer points of Scotch drinking. The barkeep described the smoky, rich, delicate tastes of the various scotches. Right.....to me it was like the difference between gasoline, kerosene or diesel. I just could not get it. Maybe growing up along the Mexican border and drinking to much tequlia years ago altered my taste buds. You folks that enjoy scotch can have my portion. A nice G & T around the fire after a great day of hunting suits me just fine. Enjoy!!!

I could understand that to some extent if you were drinking it neat or with ice....... You only get the full range of subtle flavours when you add a little (25-50%) good quality water.

That said, I never understood tequila until a lady client mixed me a proper margarita.

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That said, I never understood tequila until a lady client mixed me a proper margarita. Smiler

Steve, thats only half a story, its what happened after the Margarita that we want to hear.

Isn't there a country & western song about how margaritas have a ´'romantic' affect?

All it did to me was make my legs go wobbly! LOL

So now Steve knows what a proper margarita can do to you,,,I mean for you.

All those on the right, particularly the upper right, of shakari's chart are good, and not that expensive. Add a splash of water or a small cube of pure ice.

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Originally posted by Scottyboy:
I'd rather drink my own piss than willfully drink Scotch.

Maybe I'm just a simpleton, but I like a cold beer after hunting all day in the heat.

Scotty--that is funny!

I learned to like Scotch..I am a highland Scotch man

1.The Balvenie PortWood 21yr--No doubt my fav.
2.Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban
3. The Balvenie--12year double wood
4.Glenmorangie Lasanta
5.Mcallen 18yr good stuff--just prefer the above.

I like rich but not smoke and grass!

Ed

PaFrank, how the H does rot gut like Bud Light get in this conversation? At least it should be Castle or Tasker which are good chasers for a good quick dram.

I'll take a bottle of Bushmills single malt over scotch any time, but if I'm slumming I am partial to Mcallan 18 year old. Laphroaig only in the winter, preferably during a raging snowstorm.

I would suggest that these inflated priced bottles are for export only. Its common knowledge single malt goes back in condition after approx 25years (for drinking)
As an investment for its rareity another story.jc
:coffee

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Originally posted by Die Ou Jagter:
For your next great hunt you need a bottle of Balvenie 50 Y. O.. This would be especially appropriate for your 100 lb elephant or 50" hard bossed buffalo. Oh yea if you can't get a fifth you could get a 2 oz shot at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas for $3700. But the fifth would be cheaper at $30,000. How about that Ernest!

Finally I understand why I am not making any money on my hunts... Sorry folks, no more Balvenie 50 Y.O after a good day's hunt... From now-on we're stuck with good old J&W or J&B

As Chris has decided to stop offering the good stuff: If anyone cares to swing by my place, I've got a bottle or two of nice, smooth agua diente I'll be very happy to give you a free shot of....... you won't want or need a 2nd shot!

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Originally posted by shakari:
As Chris has decided to stop offering the good stuff: If anyone cares to swing by my place, I've got a bottle or two of nice, smooth agua diente I'll be very happy to give you a free shot of....... you won't want or need a 2nd shot!

Aqua Diente? Doesn't that stuff give you piles?

When I hunted hill stags way up in the north of Scotland a few years ago, the outfitter (Mike McCrave, the Man in the Kilt) brought along his registered tour guide for the after-hunt excursions, and this fellow happened to be a serious scotch connoisseur. He told me that paying extra for anything more 12 year old scotch was mostly a waste of money; the flavor that's leeched from the barrels can only reach a certain level--and the 18 and 20 year old stuff wasn't worth the extra $$$.

He rated the top three scotches as:

Cardhu

McCallan

Glenfarcus

Cardhu runs $40-$50 in local liquor stores and that's what I drink, when I can afford to splurge a little.

As for you tequila drinkers, here's the definitive (in my mind) song about the effects of your favorite beverage (I wish she had not quit the music business):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySdRUWYJhsk

Chris,

Mate, it burns like flame going down your throat and then makes your legs go numb so if anything, it probably cures piles by burning them away and cauterising the wounds!

Surprisingly I found "Famous Grouse" , a decent blend , to be commonly found in both Zim and RSA last year.

SSR

Laphroaig 10 year is my favorite.

It is not only Smokey, but Very Peaty.

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Originally posted by shakari:
Chris,

Mate, it burns like flame going down your throat and then makes your legs go numb so if anything, it probably cures piles by burning them away and cauterising the wounds!

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Originally posted by Scottyboy:
I'd rather drink my own piss than willfully drink Scotch.

Maybe I'm just a simpleton, but I like a cold beer after hunting all day in the heat.

you said it - not me( re: simpleton)

My father-in-law made me a scotch drinker. McCallan was his scotch of choice so, naturally I'm hooked on that but, branching out.

Just prior to my retirement from the Army the soldiers were questioning my drink of choice. I told the older you become the better, finer things in life you will enjoy. Don't get me wrong... I still enjoy my beer and bourbon but, scotch is my drink of choice. My first trip to Africa was in in 2010 but, I truly enjoyed the scotch at the evening fire pit.

Next to Balvenie and a good G&T my neighbors shine is great for sipping. It does have a habit of slipping up on you, though

Dutch

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Originally posted by Dutch44:
Next to Balvenie and a good G&T my neighbors shine is great for sipping. It does have a habit of slipping up on you, though

Dutch

Is it any good for piles?

Just returned from a Scotland trip and we did a few makers tours.

I found High land Park (12 yr and 18 yr)to be smooth straight up. Brought a bottle of 18 and 25 year old stuff home with me.

Also "Old Pulteney" Was very good and i need to find a bottle for my wife. It was smooth and very good.

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Originally posted by Highlander7:
My father-in-law made me a scotch drinker. McCallan was his scotch of choice so, naturally I'm hooked on that but, branching out.

Just prior to my retirement from the Army the soldiers were questioning my drink of choice. I told the older you become the better, finer things in life you will enjoy. Don't get me wrong... I still enjoy my beer and bourbon but, scotch is my drink of choice. My first trip to Africa was in in 2010 but, I truly enjoyed the scotch at the evening fire pit.

I love a nice scotch around the fire pit.

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Originally posted by Safari James:
My favorites are Lagavulin 16-yr-old and a Laphroaig 18-yr-old.

Exactly my taste as well. But instead of a good Cuban Cigar to go with it, I prefer a good english tobacco in my pipe after a day of safari! Mixes well with Mopani smoke! 12 weeks and counting for me.

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Originally posted by Die Ou Jagter:
For your next great hunt you need a bottle of Balvenie 50 Y. O.. This would be especially appropriate for your 100 lb elephant or 50" hard bossed buffalo. Oh yea if you can't get a fifth you could get a 2 oz shot at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas for $3700. But the fifth would be cheaper at $30,000. How about that Ernest!

Just pour it back in the mule and use the $30K for a safari!

Anyone who spends $30K on a bottle of scotch has either more money that he needs or is a little light in the brain pan!

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Originally posted by MacD37:


Just pour it back in the mule and use the $30K for a safari!

Anyone who spends $30K on a bottle of scotch has either more money that he needs or is a little light in the brain pan!

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I find it hard to justify spending the equivalent of $30 on a bottle of whisky to myself let alone $30K!

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Originally posted by shakari:
I find it hard to justify spending the equivalent of $30 on a bottle of whisky to myself let alone $30K!

Steve, come on mate. You're not giving whisky enough credit. What single malt are you finding for less than $30 a bottle?

I recall Fairgame letting us know he would reimburse us for any bottle of whisky we brought with us so long it was less than 12 years old. I told him that was borderline pedophilia and told him the bottle of Oban was on me. Not that 14 years is that much different.

George

George

I said I find it hard to justify not that I didn't eventually convince myself it was worth the money!

In the good old days, it was always tax deductible but now I'm retired I have to pay for it myself!

21 years Dimple or a 12 year deer stalker good stuff when Your sitting in the cabin Cold and frosen after a long days hunting..

Lismore is a Speyside single malt that sells here in Missouri for about $22 for a 750 ml bottle. No age statement, so maybe no more than 8 years old, but very tasty.

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Originally posted by Scottyboy:
I'd rather drink my own piss than willfully drink Scotch.

I can see now why Scotch came from Scotland.
When bunch of Scots running around with nothing but skirts on come up with idea of making some kinda drink?
Well, that is answer right there. I hope you at least wear some underwear underneath Dudes.
The days of goats are hopefully long gone. Kinda like The old Montana saying " I was just trying the help the sheep over the fence?"

O WAD SOME POWER THE GIFTIE GIE US
TO SEE OURSELS AS OTHERS SEE US. ROBERT BURNS. SLAINT MHATH.JC

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Originally posted by boarkiller:
I can see now why Scotch came from Scotland.
When bunch of Scots running around with nothing but skirts on come up with idea of making some kinda drink?
Well, that is answer right there. I hope you at least wear some underwear underneath Dudes.
The days of goats are hopefully long gone. Kinda like The old Montana saying " I was just trying the help the sheep over the fence?"

Traditionally they don't wear anything under the kilt, which reminds me of the old story about the lady who sauntered up to the kilted Scotsman & asked:

Sir.... Do tell me, what's worn under the kilt?

And the Jock replies:

Madam. Nuthin' is worrrn underr the kilt. Everythin' is in purrfect wurrkin' orrder!