Comments for Whisky Advocate Blog http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:15:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on 18th Annual Whisky Advocate Awards to be announced daily, beginning tomorrow! by mongo http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/01/31/18th-annual-whisky-advocate-awards-to-be-announced-daily-beginning-tomorrow/#comment-149524 mongo Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:15:38 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=9938#comment-149524 go to the bottom of the page and click on "older posts".... go to the bottom of the page and click on “older posts”….

]]> Comment on 18th Annual Whisky Advocate Awards to be announced daily, beginning tomorrow! by Jim from Boston http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/01/31/18th-annual-whisky-advocate-awards-to-be-announced-daily-beginning-tomorrow/#comment-149432 Jim from Boston Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:20:50 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=9938#comment-149432 What happened? Why do I no longer see your "Irish Whisky of the Year" listed on the blog? What happened? Why do I no longer see your “Irish Whisky of the Year” listed on the blog?

]]> Comment on Whisky Advocate Award: Distillery of the Year by K D Kearney http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/12/whisky-advocate-award-distillery-of-the-year/#comment-149126 K D Kearney Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:45:29 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=10027#comment-149126 Redbreast 12 year old cask strength SPS is available on line through the PA Liquor Control Board for about US $65 per bottle. While on the PA LCB website , you might also want to check out the Tyrconnel 10 YO SM Madeira cask which is powerful good as well. Slainte. Redbreast 12 year old cask strength SPS is available on line through the PA Liquor Control Board for about US $65 per bottle.

While on the PA LCB website , you might also want to check out the Tyrconnel 10 YO SM Madeira cask which is powerful good as well.

Slainte.

]]> Comment on Of course, you know what the the best whisky really is… by Andrew http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/15/of-course-you-know-what-the-the-best-whisky-really-is/#comment-148735 Andrew Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:00:55 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=10057#comment-148735 I look at this a little differently than some. The best whisky, to me, is one that I have yet to try. Gives me something to look forward to. I look at this a little differently than some. The best whisky, to me, is one that I have yet to try. Gives me something to look forward to.

]]> Comment on Of course, you know what the the best whisky really is… by Tom D http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/15/of-course-you-know-what-the-the-best-whisky-really-is/#comment-148623 Tom D Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:38:03 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=10057#comment-148623 One more comment... The first drink I ever served behind a bar, as little more than a toddler next to my Dad, was nothing more than a Dewar's White Label and soda. Although I rarely drink blends anymore, there is never a time that a simple Dewar's and soda doesn't make me smile. One more comment… The first drink I ever served behind a bar, as little more than a toddler next to my Dad, was nothing more than a Dewar’s White Label and soda. Although I rarely drink blends anymore, there is never a time that a simple Dewar’s and soda doesn’t make me smile.

]]> Comment on Of course, you know what the the best whisky really is… by Tom D http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/15/of-course-you-know-what-the-the-best-whisky-really-is/#comment-148621 Tom D Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:29:00 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=10057#comment-148621 As so many have said above, any whisky that has a memory for me typically stands out and can become a favorite for a period of time, during certain activities, or forever. I don't really follow ratings that closely and try anything I can get my hands on. If I like it, I buy it. However, John's review of the Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection bottle made with oats on December 12th that started with "Don't buy this whiskey" gave me a laugh and a pause. I passed on that one. Seldom do you see such a definitive statement. As so many have said above, any whisky that has a memory for me typically stands out and can become a favorite for a period of time, during certain activities, or forever.

I don’t really follow ratings that closely and try anything I can get my hands on. If I like it, I buy it.

However, John’s review of the Buffalo Trace Experimental Collection bottle made with oats on December 12th that started with “Don’t buy this whiskey” gave me a laugh and a pause. I passed on that one. Seldom do you see such a definitive statement.

]]> Comment on Of course, you know what the the best whisky really is… by B.J. Reed http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/15/of-course-you-know-what-the-the-best-whisky-really-is/#comment-148549 B.J. Reed Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:43:32 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=10057#comment-148549 What do you remember? What sticks with you long after you tasted that particular dram? Will that whisky stay with you forever? Those are the ones that really become my favorites. I like a lot of different whiskies but I truely love very few. People who know me know I just cannot let a conversation pass about favorites without talking about the 2001 Old Pultney Millennium bottling. Why? Clearly it us about cloves and nutmeg and how the wash over your nose like you just opened a bottle of fresh spices. But its the story and history of how I obtained the bottle that have cemented in my memory. Will I ever forget it? Nope. Is it a great whisky? I think so but others would disagree. Is it a favorite. Without a doubt. What do you remember? What sticks with you long after you tasted that particular dram? Will that whisky stay with you forever? Those are the ones that really become my favorites. I like a lot of different whiskies but I truely love very few.

People who know me know I just cannot let a conversation pass about favorites without talking about the 2001 Old Pultney Millennium bottling. Why? Clearly it us about cloves and nutmeg and how the wash over your nose like you just opened a bottle of fresh spices. But its the story and history of how I obtained the bottle that have cemented in my memory. Will I ever forget it? Nope. Is it a great whisky? I think so but others would disagree. Is it a favorite. Without a doubt.

]]> Comment on Of course, you know what the the best whisky really is… by Jim Curr http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/15/of-course-you-know-what-the-the-best-whisky-really-is/#comment-148525 Jim Curr Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:37:08 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=10057#comment-148525 I find that my favourite whisky may be related to a happy memory and friendly faces over whatever whisky it was on that day. Sometimes a memory of a time or a place. Laphroig QC with a tasting club in Thunder Bay. Glenfarclas 21 by the fireside with a blizzard outside in Fort Frances. Glen Moray at the Distillery in Elgin. Glen Garioch on the deck in summer, the list goes on. Of course the friends and family present at the time make all the difference in the world. Thank you John and have a great vacation! Slainte Mhah. I find that my favourite whisky may be related to a happy memory and friendly faces over whatever whisky it was on that day. Sometimes a memory of a time or a place. Laphroig QC with a tasting club in Thunder Bay. Glenfarclas 21 by the fireside with a blizzard outside in Fort Frances. Glen Moray at the Distillery in Elgin. Glen Garioch on the deck in summer, the list goes on. Of course the friends and family present at the time make all the difference in the world.

Thank you John and have a great vacation!
Slainte Mhah.

]]> Comment on Of course, you know what the the best whisky really is… by OudErnest http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/15/of-course-you-know-what-the-the-best-whisky-really-is/#comment-148522 OudErnest Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:22:53 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=10057#comment-148522 Well said John. Have a great vacation. Well said John. Have a great vacation.

]]> Comment on Of course, you know what the the best whisky really is… by mark davis http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/15/of-course-you-know-what-the-the-best-whisky-really-is/#comment-148516 mark davis Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:55:27 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=10057#comment-148516 The answer was in our hearts the whole time. The answer was in our hearts the whole time.

]]> Comment on Of course, you know what the the best whisky really is… by John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/15/of-course-you-know-what-the-the-best-whisky-really-is/#comment-148514 John Hansell Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:28:21 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=10057#comment-148514 Absolutely. And that applies to just about any drink. Or even cigars, for that matter. Absolutely. And that applies to just about any drink. Or even cigars, for that matter.

]]> Comment on Of course, you know what the the best whisky really is… by John Hansell http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/15/of-course-you-know-what-the-the-best-whisky-really-is/#comment-148513 John Hansell Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:26:47 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=10057#comment-148513 It's being printed and will be getting into circulation within the next two weeks. It’s being printed and will be getting into circulation within the next two weeks.

]]> Comment on Of course, you know what the the best whisky really is… by Scotch http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/15/of-course-you-know-what-the-the-best-whisky-really-is/#comment-148512 Scotch Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:19:30 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=10057#comment-148512 John - I frequently find that my favorite whisky is dependent on a great many factors; time of day, cigar pairing, company, before/after a meal and geographics. A light briny scotch near the ocean is peaceful, whereas after a great steak dinner - a heavier malt paired with an earthy cigar works wonders! S~ John – I frequently find that my favorite whisky is dependent on a great many factors; time of day, cigar pairing, company, before/after a meal and geographics. A light briny scotch near the ocean is peaceful, whereas after a great steak dinner – a heavier malt paired with an earthy cigar works wonders! S~

]]> Comment on Of course, you know what the the best whisky really is… by lawschooldrunk http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/15/of-course-you-know-what-the-the-best-whisky-really-is/#comment-148507 lawschooldrunk Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:32:29 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=10057#comment-148507 Enjoy your vacation, John. I'm looking forward to the next issue of the magazine. Enjoy your vacation, John. I’m looking forward to the next issue of the magazine.

]]> Comment on Whisky Advocate Award: Distillery of the Year by sam k http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/2012/02/12/whisky-advocate-award-distillery-of-the-year/#comment-148381 sam k Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:39:17 +0000 http://www.whiskyadvocateblog.com/?p=10027#comment-148381 My thoughts exactly, Dominic. It's a privilege to be associated with you all! My thoughts exactly, Dominic. It’s a privilege to be associated with you all!

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