Mallette Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) Crikey. I am obviously either just a lush or have very wide bandwidth. I have NEVER met a single malt I didn't like. People, yes. Single malt? No. Granted, some provide more bliss than others, but the Scots are clueless as to how to make bad whisky. If they don't care for it, they mix it together, call it "blended," and sell it to people with not a single working taste bud or olfactory nerve in their heads...starting with their neighbors to the south. Dave Edited May 9, 2015 by Mallette 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Crikey. I am obviously either just a lush or have very wide bandwidth. I have NEVER met a single malt I didn't like. People, yes. Single malt? No. Granted, some provide more bliss than others, but the Scots are clueless as to how to make bad whisky. If they don't care for it, the mix it together, call it "blended," and sell it to people with not a single working taste bud or olfactory nerve in their heads...starting with their neighbors to the south. Dave Not a bad review Dave, you get a "Like" for that And i realize that statement could ONLY come from one who has sampled one or two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Yezzir. From dam near light as moonshine to dark as molasses single malts rule. The US makes some fine whisky, but also makes stuff I wouldn't burn in a turbine. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Yezzir. From dam near light as moonshine to dark as molasses single malts rule. The US makes some fine whisky, but also makes stuff I wouldn't burn in a turbine. Dave Not to shun the crowd, iv walked into many of Bar and ask about their single malt collection, only to to be told (With Pride) in his voice, sir we have the finest 12 year old Glenlevet (i would not light my BBQ with this) i simply say fine i'll have a Beer. P.s. to all of the pep's fellow forum members, this is NOT a reflection on your taste ! My comments are not to influence your taste buds, my statements come from 40+years of "Sampling" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Check out the Coffee & Cables Thread to see the latest Dork...Me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydro_pyro Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Duder, Glenlivet 12 or 15 is a safe bet if you like something simple and smooth. Those are good ones to get started with, until you develop the palate for something more intense and complex. My wife has been giving me crap lately about the whisky drinking. Gotta lay off for a while, I guess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Duder, Glenlivet 12 or 15 is a safe bet if you like something simple and smooth. Those are good ones to get started with, until you develop the palate for something more intense and complex. My wife has been giving me crap lately about the whisky drinking. Gotta lay off for a while, I guess. Not a bad thing, you will save a little money, my wife see's me heading for the cave she's out here with her Own shot glass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 (edited) Early Evening gang Posed a comment to the wife, what ya cookin? PorkChops, have not had those critters in years. Distillers Edition is-a-flowin, yep need to break-in this Retirement BS. @ 87 Spl Wife pops in for a re-fill ask where is whitesnake @ 85Spl gave a refill and currently @105Spl..... Edited May 10, 2015 by minermark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 12 year old Glenlevet (i would not light my BBQ with this) Proofage isn't high enough, anyway. Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted May 11, 2015 Author Share Posted May 11, 2015 Give another option or two! I've got a Macallan under the bar too. I'm down with the scotch and the more choices the better. I do not have an option for "Your" taste, i know, it's a tasters world. Some will swear by firewater that will blister your lips, i will not rant about things iv not tried, only what (Through sampling) i have. Believe me iv made my share of $100 mistakes, they get drank sooner or later. This is a world of the Right Cigar, and the Right Scotch or dare i say the Right woman, one must sample before we know what we are doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Especially the women. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydro_pyro Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I opened a bottle of Glenmorangie Original last week... I think this is my favorite non-peaty variety so far. I like it better than some of the more-expensive aged Highlands and Speysides. Not super complex, but nice flavor and very smooth for a cheap and lesser-aged whisky. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 @22Wpc https://youtu.be/iwDDswGsJ60 Lagavulin Distilles Edition going well with Guinness Blond chaser(s) Hope everyone's day is proceeding as well..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 (edited) Sapporo "reserve" and Zappa "Overnight Sensation". So... I might be moving to Montana soon... Edited May 23, 2015 by Schu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Sent the wife and daughter to a live band at the Pub, now i can get down....https://youtu.be/omg9Zv8ihKQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted May 23, 2015 Share Posted May 23, 2015 Nice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted May 23, 2015 Author Share Posted May 23, 2015 Getting ready for Pizza and a movie...meanwile: https://youtu.be/F7OvPTmhtiY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Good day one and all Workin on the Dodge project and drinkin Guinness Blond, have not quite got to the single Malt yet, but it's sitting here looking at me. Currently drilling and just about ready to Tap, so better not get too tippsy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 Since the work being just outside the cave, i do beleive some tunes are in order....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minermark Posted May 28, 2015 Author Share Posted May 28, 2015 (edited) Break time, broken bolt drilled and tapped, time for a Nip. And Yes ,CEC "Are you reverse engineering one?" Have prints and drawing(s) of six verisions, but we cannot pass one up in Brentwood for 2K come and get it kind of thing Just waiting for Jer to say the word for a weekend in SoCal. Edited May 28, 2015 by minermark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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