Originally posted by Trapps:
RogerB is right on. While you would be looked at strangely if asking for ice while in a Scotish Pub, water is typically serve along side in a small decanter for cutting you own. I drink Dewars on the rocks as an everyday Scotch. For malts, and I have had very many, I like heavier Malts. Here is my rundown on a few:

Talisker 15 - a fine, fairly rare (~4900 bottles made. A very smooth medium bodied, peaty and smokey malt. It's got a sharp entry and a moderate tail. A gift from my boss when I came home from the hospital.

Laphraoig 30 - The very best malt I've ever had. Slightly heavier and smokier than the Talisker. A big opening and perfect finish (not too long, not too warm).

Lagavulin - My favorite non-outrageously expensive Malt. They don't get much bolder than this. Meaty, Beaty, Big and Bouncy! You dont need a Monte Christo with this very smokey malt. It's in there, big time. Longer length and its medium peat are hallmarks of a fine finish.

As you can see, my tastes tend to the 'dark side.' I have many malts to comment on. I think this will be cool, a sort of Journal. More later...

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Right on, T.

However, the Laphroig 18 is a kick in the jimmies with the peat!

Lagavulin 18 is a taste adventure.

Huge fan of Oban (14, 30)

I have Glenlivet 21 sitting on the shelf. The French Limousin Oak Finish (12) is quite tasty.

One newcomer that a Chicago distributor turned me on to is Lincolnwood. I believe it is Islay, and the flavor is very complex. 14 yrs, I believe. Liked it so much I picked up 3 bottles of it (~$80 per)

James, did you ever get a bottle of that Bookers Bourbon I showed you??? When someone starts a bourbon thread I can comment on that and others

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