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edro

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Which is the best gasoline, 89 octane, 91 octane or Super 93? It doesn't matter... it all tastes like gasoline.
 
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BatmanNate

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Originally posted by: edro13
Which is the best gasoline, 89 octane, 91 octane or Super 93? It doesn't matter... it all tastes like gasoline.
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Not if your car has forced induction. ;)
 
JulesMaximus

JulesMaximus

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I have a bottle of Glenlivet 18 YO scotch in my liquor cabinet at home that I caught my step Dad pouring into his coffee one morning!!! :Q:Q:Q:Q I let it go but pointed out to him later what is in that bottle. He knows good scotch I just don't think he looked at the bottle all that carefully.
 
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Ilmater

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Originally posted by: Farbio
i'm a macallen fan personally!
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No, no you're not. It's "The Macallan," and any true fan would know that. I'm sorry, but misspelling the best scotch on earth is just.... insulting.

For all of you picking Johnny Blue, I'd like to know how many of you have actually tasted it for real, and then I want to know if you've even tried other scotches. Blue Label is alright as far as blends go, but to a purist like myself, blends are inherently lacking. Outside of something like Johnny Blue or Gold, I wouldn't drink a blended scotch without water in it.

That being said, my favorite scotches are:

The Macallan: all are good, but the Gran Reserve is the best. It's better than even the 30-year-old, though the price would suggest otherwise

The Balvenie: Balvenie is a good scotch regardless, but the Doublewood is a personal favorite. It's a distinct flavor, and since I already drink a lot of The Macallan, I get enough scotch that's aged solely in used sherry casks

Knockando: It's the smoothest scotch I've ever had, and doesn't have the kick of most. Some would consider it "weak" because it doesn't have the kick or the burn of most scotches, but I think it's great for beginners (to ease them in) and old pros alike. The 18 is the best I've had from them, but I've only tried their 12- and 15-year-old other than that.

I haven't tried Laphroaig, so I'll have to give that a shot some time. The Dalmore is good, but the whole "Cigar Malt" thing is just a gimmick. Know I'll give some scotches that I'd recommend staying away from:

Aberlour: This stuff is definitely the worst stuff that I've ever drank in my life.

Most of the "Glen"s: as a blend, Glenfiddich is alright, but of the 6 other "Glen"s I've tried, I can honestly say I found them all repulsive. Glen Moray has a special place right next to Aberlour in my heart. Terrible.
 
JulesMaximus

JulesMaximus

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Originally posted by: Ilmater
Originally posted by: Farbio
i'm a macallen fan personally!
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No, no you're not. It's "The Macallan," and any true fan would know that. I'm sorry, but misspelling the best scotch on earth is just.... insulting.

For all of you picking Johnny Blue, I'd like to know how many of you have actually tasted it for real, and then I want to know if you've even tried other scotches. Blue Label is alright as far as blends go, but to a purist like myself, blends are inherently lacking. Outside of something like Johnny Blue or Gold, I wouldn't drink a blended scotch without water in it.

That being said, my favorite scotches are:

The Macallan: all are good, but the Gran Reserve is the best. It's better than even the 30-year-old, though the price would suggest otherwise

The Balvenie: Balvenie is a good scotch regardless, but the Doublewood is a personal favorite. It's a distinct flavor, and since I already drink a lot of The Macallan, I get enough scotch that's aged solely in used sherry casks

Knockando: It's the smoothest scotch I've ever had, and doesn't have the kick of most. Some would consider it "weak" because it doesn't have the kick or the burn of most scotches, but I think it's great for beginners (to ease them in) and old pros alike. The 18 is the best I've had from them, but I've only tried their 12- and 15-year-old other than that.

I haven't tried Laphroaig, so I'll have to give that a shot some time. The Dalmore is good, but the whole "Cigar Malt" thing is just a gimmick. Know I'll give some scotches that I'd recommend staying away from:

Aberlour: This stuff is definitely the worst stuff that I've ever drank in my life.

Most of the "Glen"s: as a blend, Glenfiddich is alright, but of the 6 other "Glen"s I've tried, I can honestly say I found them all repulsive. Glen Moray has a special place right next to Aberlour in my heart. Terrible.
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How is the Macallan 18 YO scotch? I am thinking of picking up a bottle of that.

Edit-I have sampled a few different varieties of scotch, mainly stuff a friend of mine brought back from a trip he took to Scotland. I couldn't even tell you now what they were though; I just don't remember the names. He likes the Glenlivet 18 YO I have though. This is a guy who rented a motor home in Scotland and spent the better part of 10 days driving through Scotland to different distilleries.
 
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tweakmm

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I can't recall the name of the best scotch that I've had. It was a 'glen' something and it came in a clay jar. Sooo smooth.
 
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acemcmac

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Mar 31, 2003
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going to get scoresby unless someone has a better suggestion.... I've only had scotch once before... I loved it, but I was far too hammered to remember what it was.... I think it was scoresby.... but.... :confused:
 
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Farbio

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Apr 9, 2000
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Originally posted by: Ilmater
Originally posted by: Farbio
i'm a macallen fan personally!
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No, no you're not. It's "The Macallan," and any true fan would know that. I'm sorry, but misspelling the best scotch on earth is just.... insulting.

For all of you picking Johnny Blue, I'd like to know how many of you have actually tasted it for real, and then I want to know if you've even tried other scotches. Blue Label is alright as far as blends go, but to a purist like myself, blends are inherently lacking. Outside of something like Johnny Blue or Gold, I wouldn't drink a blended scotch without water in it.

That being said, my favorite scotches are:

The Macallan: all are good, but the Gran Reserve is the best. It's better than even the 30-year-old, though the price would suggest otherwise

The Balvenie: Balvenie is a good scotch regardless, but the Doublewood is a personal favorite. It's a distinct flavor, and since I already drink a lot of The Macallan, I get enough scotch that's aged solely in used sherry casks

Knockando: It's the smoothest scotch I've ever had, and doesn't have the kick of most. Some would consider it "weak" because it doesn't have the kick or the burn of most scotches, but I think it's great for beginners (to ease them in) and old pros alike. The 18 is the best I've had from them, but I've only tried their 12- and 15-year-old other than that.

I haven't tried Laphroaig, so I'll have to give that a shot some time. The Dalmore is good, but the whole "Cigar Malt" thing is just a gimmick. Know I'll give some scotches that I'd recommend staying away from:

Aberlour: This stuff is definitely the worst stuff that I've ever drank in my life.

Most of the "Glen"s: as a blend, Glenfiddich is alright, but of the 6 other "Glen"s I've tried, I can honestly say I found them all repulsive. Glen Moray has a special place right next to Aberlour in my heart. Terrible.
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lol - sorry for the misspell there:) can't say i've drank any scotch in awhile and i should be dragged out flogged for the travesty i committed:)
 
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Slickone

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Dec 31, 1999
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Got me a mini bottle of Johnny Walker Red Label. Is it better chilled or room temp? It's in a plastic bottle. Will that affect the flavor?
 
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zugzoog

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Jun 29, 2004
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Currently drinking Talisker and loving it.

Is it the best? Don't know yet, just started my Scotch research project......!
 
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