What dram is in your quaich?

**Orvis** · 3rd May 17, 09:41 AM

I prefer Laphroaig, and the 15 year-old is a favorite. The 18 is even better, but not often available hereabouts.

**Terry Searl** · 3rd May 17, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by Father Bill

By the way, on the subject of Aberlour, be sure to try the Aberlour A'Bunadh. I absolutely love the stuff and have heard no negative comments from those few favoured individuals with whom I've shared a nip.

It is a lovely whisky to be sure but it is cask strength so if you are unaware, the alcohol burn might take your breath away. A tear of water will open it up to let the flavours come out......At the moment I am supping a Lagavulin 8 year old.....What a magnificent whisky this is ..... My favourite is the Lagavulin 16 year old. The 8 year old is very unlike the Lagavulin 16 year old in all regards ......so now I have two favourite Whiskies

**ASinclair** · 9th May 17, 09:10 PM

Highland Park 12

**MacKenzie** · 10th May 17, 05:19 AM

Originally Posted by ASinclair

Highland Park 12

That just appeared at the local purveyor of spirits. How is it?

**Jock Scot** · 10th May 17, 05:34 AM

I cannot speak for Allen, but many over here would consider Highland Park 12 as one of the best.

**MacKenzie** · 10th May 17, 05:51 AM

Then I'll have to give it a try.

**ASinclair** · 10th May 17, 07:11 AM

Originally Posted by MacKenzie

That just appeared at the local purveyor of spirits. How is it?

Highland Park 12 has a wonderful oak smell (reminds me of a dockside warehouse, the timbers having absorbed seawater and salt air). Going down, it has a smoky burn -- peaty, but not too peaty. You can count me among those that, as Jock said, consider it one of the best.

**Orvis** · 10th May 17, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by ASinclair

Highland Park 12 has a wonderful oak smell (reminds me of a dockside warehouse, the timbers having absorbed seawater and salt air). Going down, it has a smoky burn -- peaty, but not too peaty. You can count me among those that, as Jock said, consider it one of the best.

When my daughter got married, she gave me a bottle of Highland Park 21 year old as a rehearsal gift. She knew nothing about whisky and chose it simply because it was bottled in the year she was born. To me, nectar of the gods! It lasted me about five years, only brought forth on special occasions and consumed neat from a very small silver cup. I've tried the Highland Park 12, too, and concur with the remarks above.

**derosa** · 14th September 17, 08:34 PM

Any suggestions for a truly gluten free whiskey of some quality. Wife's step-father has developed a gluten allergy and finds that he has a small reaction to the Dewars that he likes to drink, wouldn't be bad to have something a little nicer to surprise him with the next time he comes round. I lean in the direction of rum in general though after reading this and some other threads here I'm clearly going to have to dabble.
I should also note that while I like the man, I'm cheap and I don't like him that much so the 50.00ish range would be ideal and not over 100.00 (I'm not that cheap if I'll also be enjoying it)

**fflex** · 15th September 17, 04:33 AM

Originally Posted by derosa

Any suggestions for a truly gluten free whiskey of some quality. Wife's step-father has developed a gluten allergy and finds that he has a small reaction to the Dewars that he likes to drink, wouldn't be bad to have something a little nicer to surprise him with the next time he comes round. I lean in the direction of rum in general though after reading this and some other threads here I'm clearly going to have to dabble.
I should also note that while I like the man, I'm cheap and I don't like him that much so the 50.00ish range would be ideal and not over 100.00 (I'm not that cheap if I'll also be enjoying it)

I may be wrong, but I thought all distilled alcohol was considered gluten free..