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Comment by Topher White on November 16, 2009 at 9:20pm

Looks like Whyte & Mackay are going to try and escavate a couple cases of McKinlay & Co. whisky that were left behind on Antarctica by the Shakelton expedition.

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/WaterCooler/wireStory?id=9101230

Comment by Liam S. on October 12, 2009 at 10:34am

For my bachelor party, my good friend bought a round of the Balvenie 23 year in Port wood barrels... wonderful wonderful stuff. And may have won be back to Scotch, away from the Irish. I am still not a fan of the big peaty/smokey style Scotch, but enjoying many regardless.

Comment by Topher White on September 20, 2009 at 12:56am

18 YO MaqcCallan is subtle. Nurse it. Find the flavors. I'm not a fan of Talisketr, so it may not fit your taste profile the way it hits mine. That's okay. Explore and do what tastes right to you.

Comment by Stephen Dutra on September 19, 2009 at 3:22pm

Just got my hands on an 18yr old Macallan and I have to say, this is (to me) almost right up there with the Talisker I had as my first taste. It had a decent amount of citrus. It really was smooth too with a great lingering after taste.

Comment by E. P. Packer on September 16, 2009 at 8:47am

Glenffidich's 12 is fairly inexpensive, and not too bad. So is Tomatin and Speyside. All are fairly inexpensive. AND, hey, don't overlook a good blended scotch for inexpensive scotch. There's some decent stuff out there that will do in a pinch when the budget doesn't allow for the great stuff.

Comment by Juan Valle on September 16, 2009 at 1:04am

Gentleman,

Im a 26 year old Insurance Broker. I get home late and like to have a scotch on my leather scotch chair in my room while I watch baseball or read. The problem is im 26 and cant afford a great bottle. I usually just buy a maccalan 12 or 13. any good cheap bottles you guys might recomend besides GlenLivet or the Maccallan I tend to always buy?

Comment by Topher White on September 15, 2009 at 10:31pm

Was it in a bottle, or just spilled on the shelf? That makes a huge difference in the finish.

Comment by Thomas "Bear" Walling on September 15, 2009 at 11:56am

Gentlemen, I am going to admit something... Please forgive me...

The only scotch I have ever drank is from the liquor store shelf.

Comment by Topher White on September 15, 2009 at 11:10am

Congratulations Stephen!

Comment by Stephen Dutra on September 15, 2009 at 12:00am

Gentlemen! I finally had my first taste of Scotch and it was GOOD! I was at my grandfather's place, taking care of his lawn and some other small household tasks and I mentioned scotch and wanting to sample some. My grandfather told me be patient and wait for my grandmother to leave.

When My grandmother left for Bingo, he set out two glasses and some Talisker 175th Anniversary Single Malt scotch he kept in his closet. The first sip was all burned and made him chuckle at my expression. Like the advice here, he got out come bottled water and told me add some slowly. After a lot of sips it seemed I finally hit the right mix and all i can say is WOW! The different tastes.. I always heard people talking about such with wines and foods and I never experienced so myself, but now I can see what all the fuss is about. Next week I was asked by my grandfather to take him out so we could buy some other liquors and try educate my palate as he says. Cheers!

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