The Scotch Malt Whisky Society

Lagavulin Distillery

Aged 16 Years Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Apparently one of the oldest Distillery sites in Scotland. Located by the sea on the Isle of Islay this receives the slowest distillation of any Islay malt, then spends 16 years in old oak casks before being bottled. This is very pungent, peaty and smoky. One of my favourite single malts. — 2 months ago

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Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

Bob,
You should go to Islay. Lagavulin and Laphroaig and are only a couple of km down the road from each other
It’s a long way from Australia…I don’t want to imagine the flight connects.
Bob McDonald

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@Jamie Lauder Thanks Jamie. I love Laphroaig as well - a toss up which is the most peaty. I’ve visited Talisker on the Isle of Skye which is the spiritual home of the Clan Donald (McDonald). Also had a tour of Glenmorangie over on the east coast.

The Glenlivet

The French Oak Reserve 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

A little spicey, not as smooth because of the cognac barrels. Slight fruit, a little bitter on aftertaste. No peat. $85 at target (a bit pricey) might get it if it were in the $50s. — 4 years ago

Laphroaig

Quarter Cask Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1815

ZYM
8.9

Nicely rounded with smaller cask. Maybe sherry or orloroso. Big peat per usual. — 6 years ago

Clynelish Distillery

Aged 14 Years Coastal Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1819

Nice one. Always a joy to fly via the LX Whiskey Bar in ZRH — 6 years ago

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Bruichladdich

The Classic Laddie Scottish Barley Unpeated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Basic nonpeated Islay single malt. I feel simple malt aroma and taste with aggressive sea salt on tongue. It shots my mouth but goes away very quickly. — 7 years ago

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Glendronach

Aged 12 Years Original Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

This was a delicious surprise. Reminded me of old Glenmo releases. — 8 years ago

Caol Ila

Aged 12 Years Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

K J
9.0

Really peaty and Smokey — 6 years ago

Laphroaig

10 Years Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1815

Had this bottle for a long time already. And thought it to be a basic peaty Islay. But it is a very fine rounded, bit sweet and not too agressive. Better get a new one. — 7 years ago

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Lagavulin Distillery

The Distillers Edition Double Matured Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky 2005

The best possible medium plus ballpark frank aromas then bright and birch-y (if I dare say so) on the palate. Smoke is the calling card, earth and bakery aromas back it up. — 4 years ago

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Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

I Never thought I’d see the day,
Ellen Clifford

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@Paul T- Huntington Beach it’s a bit on you, thanks to trying Glenmorangie now by mind is expanded if not too much. But seriously you shared one of the first Scotches you told me old!
Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Yeah I remember, but this bottle has some serious Peat & Smoke. Nice upgrade. Great winter nights pour

Highland Park Distillery

Aged 18 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Golden amber color. Briny, diluted iodine, smoky, red fruit, floral and herbal notes on the nose. Warm mouthfeel. Hints of sherry and stewed fruits on the palate. — 6 years ago

Glenfarclas

Aged 25 Years Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky ABV: 43%

Glenfarclas. There is no substitute. — 6 years ago

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Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Well the 40 is a good substitute, but doubled in price unfortunately
Jim McCusker

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Yeah. Best I could do at a reasonable price point. GF 40 is still my all time favorite. Cheers, @Paul T- Huntington Beach
Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Can’t beat it for that price, best 25year out there

Bunnahabhain

12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky

A. R.
9.1

Lightly floral, slightly sweet and a touch of smoke (unpeated)... oily mouthfeel. Good dram. — 7 years ago