Whisky reccomendation...

[Andrew Breecher]

Actually, I know that only distributors can ship to Massachusetts. Unless I order something through a store, I can't get alcohol shipped directly to me.

A pity, because according to that site, their Ardbeg 10yo is $41....

Andrew.

[Sherry]

And not a Dalmore fan among you? :-?


Sherry

[puffer]

Ok, I ran over to the Hi-Time Wine Cellar after school, and asked them about shipping; they said they can ship to most of the U.S. There is a state that they can't ship to, but I can't remember which one (maybe Georgia?).

This place is huge, like a "Liquor Barn", except with a better, higher-end selection. They bill themselves as the "largest retail wine cellar in the west," but they have tons of spirits as well, after all, they are pretty much THE local wine and liquor supplier to go to for Newport Beach. If you can't find something you're looking for, it's worth checking with them.
http://www.hitimewine.com

Here's the link to the first of 13 pages of scotch. (I think that means they have over 350 entries for scotch - different sizes and ages, etc.)
http://www.hitimewine.com/iStar.asp?a=3&dept=79

I just checked their site.
They list ONLY 31 STATES THET CAN SHIP TO My state WA is NOT one of them

Puffer

[Drillagent]

My father loves Johnnie Walker Black, and that's where I started. I bought a small bottle of Blue Label and found it rather harsh. I never really got into the single malts until I went to a tasting at Grandfather Mountain. There, I learned about the different regions, and the different tastes. Now in my cabinet I have Bowmore, Glenmorangie Lasanta, Johnnie Walker, Clan MacGregor (I'm a MacGregor anyway) and of course the obligatory bottle of Military Special from the Class 6 (very nasty stuff). I am working my way up to having at least one bottle from each region. However, the Class 6 at Ft Lee and Ft Belvoir are limited in their selection. My next purchase will hopefully be a nice bottle of Craggenmore. I did find a bottle of Macallum Cask strength at Ft Belvoir. Has anyone tried that? How much water should you add? Also, is it just me or have there been a lot of brands that have been finishing in either sherry or port wine casks. I never noticed them before, but now it's hard to find a good single barrel. Don't get me wrong, I love the Lasanta, but now everyone seems to be imitating each other. I also read that American Oak barrels are becoming scarce. Could that contribute to the use of other types of barrels?

[Mael Coluim]

. I did find a bottle of Macallum Cask strength at Ft Belvoir. Has anyone tried that?

Drillagent, you said 'Macallum.'
You probably mean Macallan which is readily available here in the States. But if you meant McCallum, that is not as easy to come by. Distilled in Scotland it is bottled in Australia. I have been told it is a favorite in SE Asia countries. I had my first dram this summer at the MacCallum Malcolm Clan Society AGM at Estes Park, CO. Our President, had aquired it by his son's girlfriend when she was in Australia. I've never met a Scotch, I could not acquire a taste for.

[Graham]

I am a loyal drinker of The Macallan, but I do like Dalwhinnie, which is Scotland's highest distillery,

Todd

Hang on Todd, Highland park is the highest distillery, but do you mean altitude or latitude?
Highland Park in on Orkney.

I've found most visits to distilleries dissappointing in Scotland. All they want to do is take you on a tour, when, especially on a tight time schedule, all I want to do is taste the stuff!! I don't need to know everything about the history of the distillery.

Of course, that's how they make the money from tourists.

[hagridhorse]

if u vcant afford malt then try the Black Bottle nice & smooth

[Mael Coluim]

if u vcant afford malt then try the Black Bottle nice & smooth

Thanks, for resurrecting this interesting 3 yo thread!

[Mael Coluim]

The smoothiest, I've ever tasted is Tullamore Dew. Neat of course.

[Jack Daw]

The smoothest I've had is the Macallan 18. Of course, it's become quite pricy these last few years, but the Mac 12 and Cask Strength are much more affordable and almost as good.