I will be trying The Arran tonight. Will let you all know how it is. I had heard it was good and decently priced, so who knows.
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Indeed. Please understand, I was speaking only of my own preferences. I've studied every region and it just so happens that the Speysider I will reach for, given reasonable selection, is a rarefied beast. That said, the ones I like, I very like.

As with cigars, I say 'dig what you dig' and don't let anyone call you wrong. :-)
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How about your thoughts on the Arran?
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It is quite good for a 40$ bottle. On the initial sip, you get fruits such as grapes and pears with caramel and then on the aftertaste you get vanilla, cream and a burst of cake icing. Quite enjoyable if you ask me.
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I'll take Laphroaig Cask any time of the day.... Peet n Smoke
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I would too if they ever sold any here. :-)
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I am still a scotch noob, but after all the stuff I have tasted, I always come back to this stuff. Freakin fantastic. I really love Oban as well, but is was a good bit more expensive.
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On Friday I'll have a Whisky tasting with a few other guys...

The following is on the schedule (and they all really rock):

• Bunnahabhain 1976, 31 yo, Murray McDavid
• Inchgower 1974, 34 yo, Scotch Single Malt Circle
• Caperdonich 1972, 37 yo., Duncan Taylor Rare Auld
• Glenfarclas 1971, 35 yo, Whiskyfair

My personal favorite is the last one.... fantastic to be combined with some ginger bread.
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Sounds like a great time Heiko.

I love Glenfarclas 25 year. I'm sure the 35 year was off the chain!
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I still have to open the 17. I heard nothing but good things about it. I remember reading you liked Oban somewhere. I see lots of people have mixed feelings about it. Can you convince me its worthy of a place in my stock? :-)
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Macallan 12 Sherry Oak is a favorite of mine. I would love to try some older bottles from Macallan.
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Anyone here try the Glengoyne 17 and the Glenlivet Nadurra? If so, thoughts?
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A few Nadurras... I've only had the Triumph variety per a recommendation from a bartender friend of mine at Craftsteak, and I really enjoyed it. Keep in mind I'm a fan of the Speyside singles like Macallan and Aberlour, some of the others regions are a bit too "medicinally peat-y" for my delicate palate :-).
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Been enjoying some Yamazaki Suntory 18. My birthday is next month, I think another bottle is due :-)
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I enjoy a variety of single malts. Have not tried so many, but those that I have I have liked. I tend to prefer islay scotches, but it is always good to get a change with a speyside here and there.
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The Whisky tasting weīd yesterday evening was really awesome...

Got another bottle which I tried this morning: Ardbeg 1975 (bottled 1997) by Spirit of Scotland... that stuff really rocked the house...

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Heiko, are the older Macallan offerings worth the buck? 18-30 year olds?
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Speakin of the older Sherry finished Macallans itīs more a "yes" for me than for the "Fine Oak" stuff.

But itīs definetly a fact that Macallan is price-wise Rolls Royce... so, had to say, if itīs really worth the buck... Maybe you should try to find older bottling from Independent bottlers.
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Thanks for the advice. Are there online retailers that sell Independent bottlers stuff? I've seen them being auctioned online before, but not really on any retailers site.
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I'm not familiar with US retailers but in Europe you can find them...
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