Whisky Forum - Chanukah Scotch Drams

Quaich1 · Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 5:33 pm Post subject: Chanukah Scotch Drams

First full day of my Jewish holiday, Chanukah, which goes on for eight days, a candle lit each night which started on Wed. evening. It is a festive time for us similar to Christmas in terms of the festive atmosphere. For the first time in 125 years, Chanukah falls on American Thanksgiving. Our Canadian Thanksgiving has long passed. We go by the lunar calendar for Chanukah dates.

Trying to figure out which drams would be considered to hit the mark for Chanukah. Something sweet (for the festive mood), something that lasts for a long time on the palate (like the one supply of oil last lasted 8 days in the temple) and something with a chocolate palate (gold coins made of chocolate are given out to the children). Any suggestions.
I'll review your suggestions before selecting some drams to have at home later.
Very Happy

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Keith · Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 6:45 pm Post subject:

Happy Chanukah Murray, and enjoy the festival. Your mention of chocolate made me think instantly of Glenmorangie Signet and for sweet Glenlivet Nadurra

William · Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 7:10 pm Post subject:

Happy Chanukah Murray, I always find Glenfiddich can hit the spot when i am in the mood for something sweet, have you got any of the Canadian Cask of Dreams left.
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Quaich1 · Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 7:12 pm Post subject:

Fergie · Master Of Malts Joined: 02 Dec 2006 Posts: 1743

Enjoy the holiday Murray. it can vary from one expression to another but i always find a good bit of sweetness in Dufftown and Arran and as William suggested Glenfiddich.

Grant M · Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 9:14 pm Post subject:

Yes enjoy the festival,

Keith mentions Glenmorangie Signet as being chocolatey which made be think of Bushmills 1608 400th Anniversary blended which is the most chocolatey Iriish whiskey i have had and a outstanding whiskey come to that.

I always find a nice bit of sweetness in Glenmorangie Nectar d'or but it also has a touch bitterness balancing it out.

John · Moderator Joined: 21 Apr 2006 Posts: 876 Location: UK

Enjoy the holiday Murray and the drams which ever ones you choose.

How about Glen Grant 10 year old for some sweetness and an brilliant whisky for your money

Quaich1 · Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:05 pm Post subject:

My first dram of the evening, Genfiddich Cask Of Dreams, Canadian Edition.

Very Happy

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Quaich1 · Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:18 pm Post subject:

Moving on to Tomintoul 21 year. A beauty!
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"Always carry a large flagon of whisky in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake."
W.C. Fields (1880-1946)

Quaich1 · Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 12:39 am Post subject:

Finished tonight with Glenmorangie Nectar D'or.

Thanks for the suggestions so far everyone! With 8 days of Chanukah in total, 7 days left; there are plenty of Chanukah drams to come.
Very Happy

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"Always carry a large flagon of whisky in case of snakebite and furthermore always carry a small snake."
W.C. Fields (1880-1946)

Big Mac · Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 4:46 am Post subject:

Happy Chanukah Murray, as you know i like a sherried dram so i always reach for a sherried whisky on a special occasion so i would suggest something from Macallan, Aberlour or Glenfarclas if you have any in the cupboard.

albo · Master Of Malts Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Posts: 1888

Happy Chanukah Murray.

Sounds like you need a big cask strength sherry bomb. A'bunadh or Glenfarclas 105

albo · Master Of Malts Joined: 22 Mar 2011 Posts: 1888

And given it's you Murray, you have to have a dash of Laga 16 in there at some point.

bifter · Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 9:31 am Post subject:

Something Irish perhaps? Many to choose from.

You'll find your newly acquired Tweeddale Blend Batch 3 is on the sweet side too!
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Quaich1 · Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 12:23 pm Post subject: