Whisky Forum - New User, Long Time Lurker

MW Plaster · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 9:06 pm Post subject: New User, Long Time Lurker

I've lurked on this forum for quite some time now. I'm maniacal about single malt scotch, so I figured it was time to go ahead and join. A few things about myself...

I'm American, from Arkansas and have been a serious scotch whisky appreciator for a little over a year. The revelation by my late grandfather that our family is of Scottish descendants peaked my interest in scotch whisky and Scottish culture and customs. My first single malt was Speyburn 10. My first love was Balvenie DW 12(Still love it). I am partial to Highlands/Speysides and Lowlands, but enjoy Islays from time to time. I also enjoy Bourbon, Beer, etc. I have a collection of about 13 bottles currently. So far, there have only been two whiskies I've loved so much and drank so much, that I've had to restock with new bottles. Some current favorite single malts of mine and my thoughts on them...

Auchentoshan Threewood...On my 2nd bottle. Love! Spicy, stewed/ripe red fruit. Syrup and vanilla in the nose after settling. Good stuff. My favorite with a cigar.
Balvenie DW 12...On my 3rd bottle. Still very good, but not as exciting as before. A good standby and intro for bourbon lovers.
Balvenie Single Barrel 12...Superb! Lots of honey, butterscotch, vanilla and green apple/citrus.
Dalmore 12...An everyday-er for me. Quite good for a 40 percent whisky. I love what's there and do not focus on what isn't there. It's orangey, nutty and delicious. Another favorite with a cigar.
Aberlour A'bunadh...What's to be said? I'm generous with the water on this one.
Laphroaig 10...Only my second islay to try. I like it. Much fruitier than expected.

There is more on my mind, but at risk of boring you all to death, I'll end there!

Quaich1 · Posted: Thu Jan 07, 2016 9:50 pm Post subject:

Welcome officially to the Forum MW. Sounds like you know what you like which is a great start. With about 141 single malt scotch distilleries open, silent and demolished and growing, there is certainly a lot to choose from. Independent bottlers provide many of the closed and demolished distillery products.

I have appreciation for almost all types of single malts, a varied palate you may say though I have my favorites of course. You mention enjoying Dalmore. If you get a chance to try Dalmore Cigar Malt Reserve, I think you would really like it.

Never been to Arkansas but vacationed quite a bit years back in Texas- San Antonio. A nice break from our frigid Canadian weather.
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Keith · Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2016 2:21 am Post subject:

Welcome to the forum, the great thing about Scotch single malt whisky as Murray points out there are 100's to explore. I am sure the folks here will enjoy hearing your thoughts on the whiskies you have tasted and be happy to share their knowledge. Any questions or thoughts, fire away, I doubt you will bore anyone. Slainte

sorren · Posted: Sat Jan 09, 2016 8:36 am Post subject:

A warm welcome from me too, as for the boring us part.. Please do.. You will find we don't bore too easy on here, most of us are very " geeky" about whisky, those that say they they are not are just closet geeks.. I too love the Auchentoshan threewood, I am well past the 2 bottle stage though.. The balvenie dw Is a great dram too( in my humble opinion ) anyway please feel free to ramble on as much as you want, but most of all enjoy yourself 👍

5-12-1908 · Master Of Malts Joined: 22 Dec 2010 Posts: 307

Your intrest in whisky is admirable......
As for your Scottish heritage......well we all have a cross to bear.

MW Plaster · Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2016 9:31 pm Post subject:

Thank You All for the warm welcome.

I look forward to trying The Cigar Malt, if I can ever locate it. Selection here is quite good, but I haven't found it yet.

I'm always obsessing over a whisky I haven't tried yet. Funny how that works!

Auchentoshan Threewood just continues to wow me. I remember being so excited to find it at a local shop, bringing it home and popping the cork and getting that first unique wiff of over-rype fruit.

And... I'm quite proud to have Scottish ancestors!

scotchirish · Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2016 11:29 pm Post subject:

Welcome! As someone said, your interest and taste is admirable. You've done a
very quick study and sampled some great malts.
Surprised you like Laphroaig 10 so quickly. To most it is acquired, like Ardbeg 10.
Anyway, Welcome

Darwin · Posted: Fri Jan 15, 2016 2:03 am Post subject:

Hello and welcome to the forum. Smile

MW Plaster · Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2016 11:24 pm Post subject:

scotchirish · Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2016 11:52 pm Post subject:

MW Plaster · Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2016 9:18 pm Post subject:

Colin · Posted: Sun Jan 24, 2016 6:14 pm Post subject:

I'm a newbie as well. I've put two posts in already so I thought I should make an intro.
I live in Glenrothes in the Kingdom of Fife,68 year old and retired.
Favourite whisky...........Port Charlotte Heavy Peated 50%.