Single malt it is, the smokier and peatier the better.

I love single malt, but not the real heavy smoky, peaty ones. Too strong for my taste.

Laphroaig, one of my favorites

Eric the Lagavulin would not work for you then. I like a good single malt myself but this stuff is something else.

Nothing beats a nice 18 yr. Glenlivet single malt for smooth, Nice glass while cleaning and oiling the Old Parkers and Foxes is like Heaven. :corn:

You are right Randy, I tried it once and that was enough for me. That's what so neat about single malts, the wide variety of the flavors depend on which region they come from.

My preference is Glenmorangie. Very smooth and doesn't have that heavy peat taste that the highland scotches have.

Lagavullin, Macallan, Balvenie are my favorite Scotch brands.

I don't know how you guys can drink whisky ,horrible dirt

If you spent half a day trying to do your son's Spanish homework that requires computer technology that John Dunkle couldn't figure out, you would know why I like whiskey so much

I second this Chris! Give me a nice pinot or champagne ! :bigbye:

I'll bet you drank anything you could get your hands on when you were doin' time on the oil rig....:cool:





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Some grouse hunter introduced me to Balvenie 12yr at the end of the day on the tailgate at the RGS national hunt one year and that's been my favorite since. Haven't yet tried their 16yr old....

Hey Richard, what year were you at the National Hunt? I was a guide there in 1988 or '89--cant remember exactly

Yes Sir Allen. I'm primarily a Bourbon guy but when it comes to Scotch I'm with you on the Glenmorangie. Very good drink.

At one time I drank scotch. When I was in the service I was at a bar with my Sargent (we had the same last name) and ordered a scotch. He asked "why do you drink that^%t). I like it I replied. He then asked if my parents drank scotch and when I replied yes he said I drank it cuz it was the only think I could steal from the cabinet.

I'm a bourbon drinker through and through.:)

Staing busy at home
 

Well I do love bourbon, but like a good wine also Megan and I have been making some wine to restock our cellar, She has a small business that teaches folks how to make your own wine, cheekywinesllc.com It is really top shelf with many varieties there I put a plug in for her! some of the membership have tasted them. gary

Gary, does her red wine have the same kick as yours....................:rolleyes:

Allen, Glenmorangie IS a Highland scotch. The peaty, smoky scotches you describe, like Lagavulin and Lafroig, are Islay scotches. Much as I like scotch whisky, you will find no Islay scotches in my home. They remind me of my teen years, siphoning gasoline by mouth.

Were someone to come into this thread about midway,
they might assume that most are Staying busy at home...drinking! :rotf:

not me ,I never touch the stuff.......much

Drinking alone at home is no longer a no no. In fact it is almost mandated by our government.

It's Not Drinking Alone if the DOG is HOME!

Sophie, my setter, follows me everywhere. She has yet to ask for a sip of my scotch.

Harry and I got a 15 on his earthquake proof building science project. Fortunately, the teacher is giving us a second chance.

Yes, 15 out of 100

Just got a nasty gram from Ms. Ballbricker the math teacher.

Agreed Bill. If there is a shoot in June at Ernies I am going to bring along that Lagavulin in the hopes that someone will drink/take it. If not I will share it with you Gents as bore cleaner.

Want my address? I'll pay shipping

John I am not inclined to ship it but if you are coming to Ernies you can have it. It's missing a scant few ounces that I have given as samples. As of yet there has been no requests for a second drink from anyone.

Yes, I'm a scotchie, but no, I won't be at Ernies. Just trying to have a little fun these days. I'm sure someone will enjoy it. If not, maybe COB could carry it back to MI. Thanks for the offer

It's on my calendar as of now so I will not forget to take it.

She is a smart dog. I had a GSP Willie who liked bourbon.

I have had shotgun shells loaded for quite a while. I cleaned the gun room but then started loading rifle shells so the mess shifted. Today I was digging through the components and found stuff I forgot i had mostly brass much of it new. Tomorrow is organization day.

I have loaded rifle shells from the 22 Hornet to a double rifle in 500 BPE:eek: This deer season I'll just pick a rifle any rifle and it will be sighted in.
Come and try to steal my TP or bourbon I dare ya :rotf:

John I'll bring it back for you if you wish.

There is an hour long YT featuring Islay and the eight distilleries on the Island. It is on Netflix as well. Randy, being the Lagavulin.

Eric, Not quite! Gary

Whats the name of the program ?

Chris,

One is is entitled, Scotch, the magical or some other adjective for elixir, and the other Islay. I searched Islay and both came up along with half a dozen others touring the whisky producing regions of Scotland. Some interesting narration and visuals about a Master Distiller first name is Jim but whose last names escapes me at the moment. Also a nice historical overview of Johnny Walker and the underground distillers following Culloden. Good viewing for these stay at home days. Was tempted to buy a bottle of Bruichladdich, but better angels prevailed, at least for now.

Keep the faith

thanks i'm taking the day off and will look it up - Bruichladdich is awesome by the way

John where these vidoes, YouTube, Netflex? Chris never had Bruichladdich it isn't real smoky and peaty is it. I know can't get it in Michigan or I can't find it but the state controls what is sold in MI.

Eric I'll make you the equivalent next time your at camp,:whistle::whistle:

Opening day,

The films are on both, but Netflix is better as well as Amazon prime. I first caught it on YT and then searched NF and AP. Bruichladdich is from Islay, but no where as smoky or peaty as Lagavulin or Laphroiag. I broke down and bought a bottle. They also have similar films for JD, JB, and others.

This too, shall pass.