Cadaver, FWIW, I'll ditto Ennis' recommendation. Lagavulin is the finest spirit known to man or beast- at about $80. None of the other Islays quite compare, but a few get close. But a mediocre Islay is better, IMHO, than a good Highland.
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Cadaver, FWIW, I'll ditto Ennis' recommendation. Lagavulin is the finest spirit known to man or beast- at about $80. None of the other Islays quite compare, but a few get close. But a mediocre Islay is better, IMHO, than a good Highland.
A campfire in your mouth.
SMH.
PI just doesn't appreciate _all_ the finer things in life, I suppose.
Just curious...all you campfire-in-your-mouth lovers, are you guys all current or former smokers?
Beast, that sandwich looks amazing.
I'm about to get started on some grilled pineapple-terryaki shrimp, deer sausage, baked potatoes & crawfish dip. I cheated on the dip though....bought it at Rouse's.
Ranger IPA during the process
I havent smoked cigs in over 10 years. I do smoke synthetic weed every day
Thanks Ennis and bullmutt.
And yes, Trace Grill is great. Eat there at least once a week. It's the best place to get good southern style meat and veggies in the Jackson Metro Area
I did some kayaking today and didn't get off the water until 7. That equalled pick up Hungry Howies and the 3 Budweisers in my fridge
I disagree. Blends have their place. I'd still rather sit around a sip on a blend all night than sip on a bourbon all night. And if I blow through 3/4 of a fifth of a blend in one night, I don't feel like I've wasted it like I do if I blow through 3/4's of a good scotch. And there are a lot of intermediate scotches that even though I like them better than blends, they are in no man's land to me. I'm not going to buy Glenlivet anymore. I'll either spring for a lagavulin, balvenie, or mac 12 or I will stick with the cheaper blend. I also think blends are good beginner scotches in general, especially if you're moving to it from bourbon or irish whiskey. Just don't spend money for a 'nice' blend. To me, Johnny Walker Black is the high end of what you should spend on a blend.
I do agree about bastardizing a good scotch with a mixer. To me, if somebody offers you anything good, either take it on the rocks or decline it. Even if you like a splash of water, take it on the rocks and just sip slowly until enough ice has melted to your tastes.
there are nice blends, but I'd much rather sip on Morangie than chevis for only a few more dollars a bottle.
PI, I've never smoked, but I found over the many years I have been a wine drinker that I love a lot of the better reds that have a prominent "smoke" component, and I think that led me to appreciate the Islays. If you wanted a snack that might enhance your appreciation of them, try smoked almonds or black pepper Triscuits.