Four of us were sailing in Scotland about ten years ago and visited Oban, the source of Oban scotch. Being aware of the distillery, it was high on our priority list and we went for a tour. After we escaped, we visited a small pub on the second floor of a waterfront hotel and were confronted by a large bearded barman with a kilt on. He noted we were from away and, after a brief welcoming conversation, asked us what we would like to drink. We replied dutifully, "Oban, of course!". His response surprised us: "I'll no be serving ye that shite!" he said, and insisted on serving us Lagavulin, a most delightful, expensive and somewhat scarce brew. Even so, Oban is quite acceptable.
Rich Knowles INDIGO LF38 Halifax, NS. On 2013-05-28, at 12:16 AM, Russ & Melody <russ...@telus.net> wrote: Hi Robert, I gotta say that if you enjoy a 25 hour old scotch then it's no wonder you think an regular 12 year is overpriced :) I like your comment regarding the snobs, if people can be honest with themselves they can find bargains. Here is a cheap Canadian whisky that can place in the top 10 of blind taste at a $120 "Whisky Tasting seminar". The presenter loves that part. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberta_Premium Only in Canada eh? Pity. And all this from a rum snob.... Cheers, Russ Sweet 35 mk-1 At 03:53 PM 27/05/2013, you wrote: > I have tried the 25 hr old at a scotch tasting. It was wonderful. > > Macallan 12 yr old is overpriced but OK. It's sherry cask aged so you have to > like that taste. > > Macallan uses the old casks to make some of the varieties of Famous Grouse. > Famous Grouse is a very reasonably priced yet drinkable blended. > > If you want something single malt, peaty, and sherry cask aged that is cheap, > try Tomatin. It's $22 a bottle in my area. > > Scotch is no different than wine or cigars or vodka. There is no shortage of > snobs and reviewers who want to tell you what you like. Taste all you can and > enjoy what you like that doesn't break the bank. > > CHEERS! > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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