Single malt Scotch and D&D

[aher]

Of late i have been tasting each sort of whiskey to contrast and compare them. Although bourbon (kentucky & tennessee blended and straight), canadian. irish, and scotch are all fine, I have come to the conclusion that my palate prefers scotch single malt.

These can get pretty pricy, but a good starter is Glenlivit. If you enjoy that whiskey you can then venture further afield, try the pale, peaty cngle malts that I am fond of as well as a blend such as Dewar's and Haig & Haig.

Cheers,
Gary

--Gary Gygax (02-22-07 11:24 AM)

Do any of the Grognards here know what Gary's favorite single malt Scotch was?

My personal favorite is Lagavulin 16-YO. VERY smokey and peaty. I also get strong aromas of iodine and a salty palate. Scotch shifu Michael Jackson gave this Scotch a 95 in his Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch, a high achievement indeed.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, I like Glenkinchie 12-YO. It's light and fruity, unlike any other single malt Scotch I've had.

Last week I tried Laphroaig 10-YO. Quite good. Smokey and peaty, just nowhere near as much as Lagavulin.

I also like Glenmorangie, The Lasanta. Medium body. Great with dark chocolate.

Currently I'm finishing a bottle of Highland Park 18-YO. Very smooth. Jackson gives this a score of 92.

I'm also about to start my 3rd bottle of The Yamazaki 12-YO. While not technically a Scotch whiskey, because it comes not from Scotland but rather from Japan, it is indeed a single malt whiskey made in the fashion of Scotch. Long finish with caramel flavors. It gives the best bang for my buck.



Do you like single malt Scotch? If so, what kind?

Do you allow Scotch/whiskey/beer/alcohol at your game table?

[funkaoshi]

That Japanese whiskey is excellent. They have a 16 year old variant that's really good as well.

I think my favourite scotch is Talisker's 18 Years

[Sean Michael Kelly]

Yes, I love various single-malts and have had numerous single-malt scotch whiskeys and Japanese whiskeys. I also enjoy Irish whisky, Bourbons, and blends. Depends on the mood, the food, and the..... pocketbook. In leaner times, I've actually found that "Old Crow" bourbon makes an excellent sipping whiskey on the rocks. I've also got several 18-25yo single malts deep in the cabinet for when the time is right. (one of them is a Glenfiddich 18yo sherry cask conditioned..... excellent)

[Koren n'Rhys]

My favorite is Cragganmore, a 12-year. Not rated super highly, but very nice to my taste.

I have not tried any Japanese whisky, but I think I may need to do so.

Mmm, single malt. Always nice with a cigar...

[thorswulf]

"Whiskey, you're the Devil, you're leadin' me astray.... over hills and mountains and to Amerikay..." Taliskars and Laphroig indeed! All single malts are fine and bonny when shared 'round with the lads! I fyou ever get to Portland, Oregon go to Kells pub downtown. They have a wall of whiskey that is not to be missed!

[alcyone]

I love a good single malt, but don't offer it at my game table .

Lately I've been looking for the Texas-made Balcone's 1 single-malt "scotch", but after a NYT article it seems to be unavailable.

[welleran]

Remember, "Logic, like whisky, loses its beneficial effects when taken in too great a quantity."
Lord Dunsany

(I might replace logic with rpg rules)

[Deleted]

Big fan of cask strength Macallan. Also the 10 year cask strength Laphroaig.

[tec97]

Liking Glenmorangie Nectar d'Oro lately!