tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post4984948897682752729..comments2024-02-28T07:23:12.706-04:00Comments on Jason's Scotch Whisky Reviews: Holiday Scotch Whisky Recommendations!Jason Deblyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-12241635259437058142018-10-09T06:45:58.024-03:002018-10-09T06:45:58.024-03:00Not sure about all the baked apple zesty spicy gra...Not sure about all the baked apple zesty spicy grapefruit and ginger crap that people talk about. It smells nice and tastes even nicer. Very smooth and warming. If you think it burns, then stick to uncultured colonial drinks, this is one very fine malt whisky<br />ruou johnnie walkerhttps://douongngoainhap.com/ruou-johnnie-walker-red-label-183.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-37829865689688944952014-01-04T17:54:47.024-04:002014-01-04T17:54:47.024-04:00Jason, I brought up the topic of your December hol...Jason, I brought up the topic of your December holiday gift recommendations among our tasting group last evening. It seems there's as many ways to give good whiskey as there are people recommending it. When pressed for a consensus, we felt that under $30, there's no standout option. At under $60 there was one everyday quality whiskey that all members felt happy enough with to recommend for receipt or gift. There was no compromise to giving - or receiving - a bottle of Bruichladdich (The Laddie) 10y single malt, at least among us JKJKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03355557111713061160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-63877298528192918162013-12-23T18:11:42.985-04:002013-12-23T18:11:42.985-04:00Oh yeah, and the Cutty Sark Storm was launched re...Oh yeah, and the Cutty Sark Storm was launched recently and is now being distributed through out Canada. It's not bad. I rather like it. <br /><br />I have not opened the Talisker Storm, so I cannot tell you what it is like yet.Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-14645107303943716212013-12-23T18:10:26.006-04:002013-12-23T18:10:26.006-04:00Green Spot is my favorite Irish whiskey and will d...Green Spot is my favorite Irish whiskey and will definitely be the subject of a review in the New Year.<br /><br />The Talisker Storm was purchased when I was recently in Houston, Texas for an NFL game. Not available in my neck of the woods, so I knew I had to grab it.<br /><br />Merry Christmas!Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-42453320307113856952013-12-23T14:14:40.639-04:002013-12-23T14:14:40.639-04:00That's an awfully nice bottle of Green Spot yo...That's an awfully nice bottle of Green Spot you've got sitting there... Hope the recent weather hasn't put too much of a damper on your holidays, though.<br /><br />One question: where did you get hold of the Talisker Storm and Cutty Sark Storm? Travel? How do they compare (to each other / their respective standard releases / etc.)?<br /><br />Ok, that was more than one question...but Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Looking forward to more reviews in 2014.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />DanDanhttp://dan-the-tax-man.livejournal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-49731201314218917292013-12-20T21:24:24.907-04:002013-12-20T21:24:24.907-04:00JK, I think I will simply delete the suggestion of...JK, I think I will simply delete the suggestion of Royal Salute. You are correct. It is grossly over priced and in good conscience, I cannot recommend readers buy it as a gift.<br /><br />So, my fifth suggestion is gone, and now the list is 4.Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-49349253399993142382013-12-20T21:01:02.934-04:002013-12-20T21:01:02.934-04:00I agree the Royal Salute is over priced for what o...I agree the Royal Salute is over priced for what one gets. I am deleting the recommendation and will replace it with another suggestion. But, the question is what? It must be honeyed, not too sherried, me thinks Glenkinchie Distiller's Edition.Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-28766141531271515952013-12-20T20:59:34.673-04:002013-12-20T20:59:34.673-04:00The fifth recommendation of mine should have been ...The fifth recommendation of mine should have been Johnnie Walker Gold 18 years, but as it has been discontinued, I obviously couldn't make the suggestion.<br /><br />The more I think about it, Royal Salute has to be dropped. Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-13614423534356490892013-12-20T14:31:16.248-04:002013-12-20T14:31:16.248-04:00Jason, Another enjoyable piece, thanks. Scotch as ...Jason, Another enjoyable piece, thanks. Scotch as a gift to other - is for me - simplified to one thing: what do you know could make the receiver happy ? If one knows knowing about their spirit or whisky tastes, maybe Scotch is the wrong answer. If I know they enjoy Scotch but have no further info, I go Glenlivet 12 or 18, depending upon the relationship. JW Gold and Royal Salute 21 are each so over-priced for the quality these days I'd not want the receiver thinking I recommend it. For someone deserving of an extravagant gift of whisky (more than $60 US), I resist the temptation of giving something I think is worthy or educational or exciting, and instead give something I know they wish to taste. JKJKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03355557111713061160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-5840561192318313002013-12-20T05:21:20.269-04:002013-12-20T05:21:20.269-04:00There's still a somewhat healthy supply out he...There's still a somewhat healthy supply out here in Los Angeles area, along with Johnnie Gold (not the RESERVE). <br /><br />Reminds me, I need to pick them up as soon as I can get the funds for both bottlings. The JW Gold is absolute one of my favorites.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-18783393348267967892013-12-18T17:40:42.188-04:002013-12-18T17:40:42.188-04:00Hi Josh, I was going to make Johnnie Walker Green ...Hi Josh, I was going to make Johnnie Walker Green the fifth suggestion, but as it has been discontinued, I thought it would be an exercise in frustration for people looking for it. It is apparently still on shelves, but that will change quickly if not already in many places.<br /><br />I think I will remove Royal Salute and replace with Highland Park 15. The latter is aged in sherry casks, which offends my thesis of sticking to honeyed flavor profiles, but the presence of sherry in HP 15 is not dominating. I just gotta add it.<br /><br />Springbank 10 is a dream but a little to adventurous for the consumer buying for someone whose tastes they are not familiar with.<br /><br />Happy Holidays!Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-44904297020230969512013-12-18T17:22:27.496-04:002013-12-18T17:22:27.496-04:00Excellent suggestions, Jason. Cragganmore 12 and ...Excellent suggestions, Jason. Cragganmore 12 and Glenfiddich 15 are also at the top of my list of malts that I recommend to people who don't have much (or any) experience with Scotch. I'd also recommend Johnnie Walker Green (if the person can find it). I've yet to meet someone who has tried one of those and not liked it.<br /><br />If I were asked to recommend a malt that's a bit more adventurous than those, I'd go with Highland Park 12 or Talisker 10 -- and, for the even slightly more adventurous, Springbank 10.<br /><br />Happy holidays to you and your family.<br /><br />- JoshAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-54447980308896613932013-12-18T17:02:20.439-04:002013-12-18T17:02:20.439-04:00Hi Whisky Rover! I just opened the Cutty Sark Sto...Hi Whisky Rover! I just opened the Cutty Sark Storm and must say I rather enjoyed it, given the price point and that it is a blend. It is basically the standard Cutty on steroids. A bit more smokey and peaty. Quite enjoyable.<br /><br />Your Springbank 12 is a great one but not easy for the occasional whisky drinker to appreciate. More for the intermediate and advanced fans like ourselves!<br /><br />Happy holidays!Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-81374971050130744082013-12-18T16:08:51.880-04:002013-12-18T16:08:51.880-04:00Good suggestions Jason, I am interested in your op...Good suggestions Jason, I am interested in your opinion on the Cutty Sark Storm; another of this historical recreations I seem to enjoy. Not tried it yet. I'll take the Dalwhinnie 15 year over the distillers edition any time.<br /><br />I always get asked along to the local whisky shop by colleagues to pick out some whisky gifts. I first ask a few questions about what the intended recipient enjoys, or what they do not like. My own recommendation for under £50 is the superb Springbank 12 year cask strength at 50.3%. However it might not be widely exported. Fantastic bottle for the price.Glen Mhor Whiskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18332265190121712442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-92036711675609113532013-12-18T06:37:23.933-04:002013-12-18T06:37:23.933-04:00Oh yeah, a Green Spot review will be coming in the...Oh yeah, a Green Spot review will be coming in the new year. Great Irish Whisky.Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-20293108575358803762013-12-18T06:34:37.571-04:002013-12-18T06:34:37.571-04:00Trust me, the 15 is a world apart from the 12.Trust me, the 15 is a world apart from the 12.Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-44643896611799787022013-12-18T06:34:06.501-04:002013-12-18T06:34:06.501-04:00I struggle with the Royal Salute 21 too. I was go...I struggle with the Royal Salute 21 too. I was going to add Hibiki 17 or 21 to the list, but as they are so hard to find I thought it was better to suggest whiskies that are widely available.Jason Deblyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13305087714773608306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-57777819248161989272013-12-18T02:57:53.350-04:002013-12-18T02:57:53.350-04:00Good list, though I don't agree with the Chiva...Good list, though I don't agree with the Chivas pick. I'm not a fan of this overpriced blend. There are a host of 21 YO single malts that are better at lower cost. I see in the picture you have green spot. Review coming soon?politicalidiothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13291137737878914556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176940657289976265.post-20270829837000130542013-12-17T23:20:30.365-04:002013-12-17T23:20:30.365-04:00My friends all have sweet tooths (teeth?) so this ...My friends all have sweet tooths (teeth?) so this is especially useful. They are just now getting into whiskys they all loved Buffalo Trace. <br />Also very curious about the Glenfiddich 15. Not a fan of the 12.<br />x <a href="http://www.atelierzozo.com" rel="nofollow">atelier zozo</a>zozohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10208700012742859488noreply@blogger.com