The Macallan Cask Strength

[Ulysses]

An excellent scotch. The last cask strength bottle I tried was Old Potrero. I thought it was far too harsh. At 117 proof, this Macallan definitely packs a punch as well, but the Sherry Wood finish really smooths out the flavor. It's not nearly as fruity as the Balvenie and Glenmorangie Port/Sherry/Madeira Wood bottles, but provides a really nice balance to the whisky. I highly recommend this one.

[HDPM]

Stop teasing us and invite us over for some. [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

[Roy Munson]

Macallan is sublime.

For any bourbon lovers I tasted a life changing Woodford Reserve last night.

Your welcome.

[HDPM]

matt sklansky also recommended woodford. it is very good.

[dogsballs]

If you haven't tried it already - get the Lagavulin 16 yr old.

[DPCondit]

I find it (Lagavulin) a bit too peaty for my tastes. Now I've always preferred a Glenmorangie over a Macallan, but never tried the cask strength.

Don

[Ulysses]

That's a very tasty one, but I prefer a slightly less peaty flavor.

[HDPM]

nah, lag is just right. If you think lag is a bit much try laphroaig. it is really excessive, but wonderful. oily peaty seaweedy iodiney, yum. Lagavulin is my fave tho.

[Ulysses]

I agree, the Woodford Reserve is very good. In a similar price range, I also like Knob Creek. You should also check out Old Rip Van Winkle. And for a special treat, Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve.

It's from Tennessee so I don't think it qualifies as "bourbon" whisky, but Gentleman Jack (from the nice folks at Jack Daniels) is also very nice.

[Ulysses]

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laphroaig. it is really excessive, but wonderful. oily peaty seaweedy iodiney, yum.

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What a great description of Laphroaig.

When in the mood for a peaty Islay, I usually go w/ Lagavulin, but sometimes the only thing that will do is that intense Laphroaig flavor.