Balvenie Founder's Reserve 10 year...

[Colin]

I am still working on my bottle of Dalmore, the taste is OK, but is quite different from the Dewar's 12 (blend) that I have been drinking. I'll keep working on the Dalmore. As I progress I may be able to sort out the peat and the smokey flavors.

My next bottle will be Glenlivet 12, we will see how that goes.

That's funny, I was trying to stomach the bottle of Glenfiddich 12 year so that I could get my bottle of Dalmore. I find this malt extremely good and have added it to my favourites. It is a nice dark colour rather than the apple juice look of some blends. I wouldn't compare the Dalmore to a blend, as they are very different types of whisky.

One thing that I have heard numerous times now, is to not add ice to your whisky, but to instead use purified water. I have been doing this since I was told the same thing in Scotland a few years back http://www.scotchwhisky.net/drinking/

This page will better explain the differences between single malt, blended, etc. http://www.scotchwhisky.net/index.htm

KiltedCodeWarrior, I would recommend going down to the book shop and finding a good book listing the history, process, types, and numerous examples and write ups of whisky, for example: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/se...305882-4770408
the cost of the book will be worth the education and save you from buying a ***** bottle you don't like.

I have also started to keep a whisky journal and have added names, region, taste, and like/dislike to the whiskies I have tried at home, at friend's, or at a pub. It has been very helpful. This would be really useful if you found a malt tasting in your area, where you could try several varieties and see what your tastes gear towards.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...tchen&v=glance Looks like a pretty good price for a sporran flask to me. More fun stuff http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=...eywords=whisky Whisky tastes better if you have the right tools. Well, at least people think you know what you are talking about ;-)