nick17 Posted July 23, 2011 Posted July 23, 2011 As we all know whats a cigar without a good drink or good company here is a photo of my current collection of scotch and whiskey I enjoy a nice scotch with my Saturday/ Sunday afternoon and evening cigar how may other are the same way and whats your favorite ?
Rexyboy Posted July 23, 2011 Posted July 23, 2011 I am indeed a little partial to a Scotch. I am a particular fan of the peaty Islay whiskys. As I am reading through the day's FoH I am enjoying a wee dram of Ardbeg Ten. It always amazes me how it can have such a pale color but whack you with so much peat, salt and seawed. yum.
bc8436 Posted July 23, 2011 Posted July 23, 2011 Lately I've been drinking this blended scotch by Compass Box called 'Flaming Heart' and quite enjoy it
cigarmonologues Posted July 23, 2011 Posted July 23, 2011 I'm a massive, massive fan of Lagavulin 16. I'm a big fan of Islay generally, but I love whisky from all the regions of Scotland. I'm also not a fan of drinking Islay with a cigar, I just don't think they work (the profiles are often too similar, and the Islay will almost always overpower the cigar). So I prefer something like a Highland Park 12, which I think is almost perfect with a good, medium-bodied cigar. I bought a bottle of Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or as a gift for someone for putting me up in Ankara last year and was lucky enough to sample a bit of it... needless to say I picked up a bottle for myself on the return flight! Great whisky with something with a fuller body - slightly sweet, and I find it has a long, slightly cigar-like finish at the back of the throat.
NJP Posted July 24, 2011 Posted July 24, 2011 Bolivars with Glenmorangie it's like a candy shop. Cohibas with Oban big boys need big toys. Upmans with Dalwhinnie it just works Cheers
headstand Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 Bolivars with Glenmorangie it's like a candy shop. Cohibas with Oban big boys need big toys. Upmans with Dalwhinnie it just works Cheers Ok. I'll bite. Will be giving these combos a try.
Gooie Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 Nice little collection there. Here is my latest purchase.
ZinZan Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 Nice little collection there.Here is my latest purchase. WOW!!
Rexyboy Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 Nice little collection there.Here is my latest purchase. I like the little tasting glass beside the bottle. Always best to keep these things in moderation.
Gooie Posted July 25, 2011 Posted July 25, 2011 I like the little tasting glass beside the bottle. Always best to keep these things in moderation. LOL. Never actually noticed it in the pic. Was to busy focusing on the whiskey.
Barnz Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 Been hitting bottles of Laphroaig QC like its going out of style lately. I like the pairing with almost anything Monte and that funky, grungy kind of taste that comes with it (the cigar). I also have been mixing some Bowmore 18 with RG Corona Extras and while the younger versions of the RGs are just too sharp, some with age on them are fantastic with the smooth heat and peat of the Bowmore. I have been on a Laphroaig QC streak myself lately.
nick17 Posted July 29, 2011 Author Posted July 29, 2011 I really enjoy highlands and speysides, currently in my cabinet I have bottles of Glenmorangie 12 The La Santa, Dalwhinnie 15, Macallan 12, and for the special occasions Macallan 18. I love the Macallan 12 YO I have only had one other Macallan and that was the 15 yearold special cask or something like that and that was the best scotch ive ever had
Lotusguy Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 I love the Macallan 12 YO I have only had one other Macallan and that was the 15 yearold special cask or something like that and that was the best scotch ive ever had That was probably the Fine Oak 15 which IMO is the best value for money Macallan out there.
Lotusguy Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 The 15 is excellent, but I would argue that the Cask Strength is a better value, and a better taste as well. Even though it is only 10 yrs old, it fills your entire body with warmth, rainbows and unicorns. When I drink the cask strength, I have to dilute it with water which kind of defeats the purpose
nick17 Posted July 30, 2011 Author Posted July 30, 2011 When I drink the cask strength, I have to dilute it with water which kind of defeats the purpose adding water does not defeat the purpose infarct it can be said that it enhances the scotch, by adding water it allows for almost a separation of the different flavor and smells it also shows the drinker the rue nature of the flavors and allows you to get past the alcohol works with wine as well i did this in my wine and beverage class i take for school
Lotusguy Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 adding water does not defeat the purpose infarct it can be said that it enhances the scotch, by adding water it allows for almost a separation of the different flavor and smells it also shows the drinker the rue nature of the flavors and allows you to get past the alcohol works with wine as well i did this in my wine and beverage class i take for school Sure, adding a few drops of water helps the flavor open up. But when I want to drink the Macallan Cask Strength, I really have to mix it with maybe 1/3 water and it ends up tasting pretty much like standard Macallan 12. It was the same for two friends of mine who are also single malt fans. YMMV
Lotusguy Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 Now here is something really rare: A GERMAN Whiskey A friend of mine picked it up from the distiller which is a tiny operation in the south of Germany that usually specializes in the typical German fruit brandys. We finished half a bottle and I took this full one home. It is only aged 5 years but surprisingly smooth.
Lotusguy Posted July 30, 2011 Posted July 30, 2011 Looks pretty good! What flavors does it offer? Not smokey at all (not surprisingly, since I doubt they use peat). Got a little bit of vanilla and a bit of cherry. Wish I knew what it cost...
nick17 Posted August 1, 2011 Author Posted August 1, 2011 The 15 is excellent, but I would argue that the Cask Strength is a better value, and a better taste as well. Even though it is only 10 yrs old, it fills your entire body with warmth, rainbows and unicorns. i love when my body is full of warmth,rainbows and unicorns! I have to find a cigar that has rainbows and unicorns as a flavor or an emotion
brazoseagle Posted August 3, 2011 Posted August 3, 2011 I love the Oban 14 as my first choice, if we stray a little to Bourbon, it doesn't get much better than a glass of Willet Reserve with a couple of cubes of ice, same for Cruzan Single Barrel!
Lotusguy Posted August 3, 2011 Posted August 3, 2011 A new one I just tried is the Highland Park 1998 (Exclusive for Duty-Free). Very tasty and reasonably priced. Just the right amount of smokyness!
Hohenthal Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 I am not convinced about pairing Cigars and Whisky, but I do like a good scotch after my cigars. If you like to extend the woody / campfire aspects through the peatyness in the Single Malt, I would go for: island whiskies like Lagavullin, Ardbeg, Talisker (particularily after a Partagas hence the cayenne pepper), and Highland Park. If you like the remeniscence of sweet spices, dried fruit, cocoa etc., I would recommend: Dalmore, Glendronach, Macallan.... Cheers!
celtmick1984 Posted May 1, 2012 Posted May 1, 2012 The 15 is excellent, but I would argue that the Cask Strength is a better value, and a better taste as well. Even though it is only 10 yrs old, it fills your entire body with warmth, rainbows and unicorns. Agreed. That is the scotch that opened my eyes to the possibility of pairings.
Wiley Posted May 3, 2012 Posted May 3, 2012 Glenmorangie Finealta - if you haven't tried it yet, I highly recommend it.
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