BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch (!Macallan!)

Subject: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: olddude
Date: 22 Nov 12 - 09:41 PM

Well my kid in Scotland sent me a bottle of 25 year old Mcallum single malt. I am not much of a drinker but that stuff is amazing... You can't get that in the states and if you do find a 25, it is like 200 + bucks.

Her friend's dad gave it to her for me, I guess he has some work ties to the distillery ... Oh boy .. can't wait for that to show up. I only had it one time out my doc buddies house ... incredible stuff

what do ya think am I right on the Mcallum or do you know a better one?

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: olddude
Date: 22 Nov 12 - 09:44 PM

Hey Captain,
come on over and we will pop the cork on that bugger when it comes

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: bobad
Date: 22 Nov 12 - 10:03 PM

It is so regal that it is called "The Mcallan", as in "The Queen". I've had the 18 year old but that is even out of my price range now. It is a fine tipple so the 25 must be an extra fine tipple.

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Nov 12 - 10:12 PM

come over Bobad and we have a glass

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: gnomad
Date: 23 Nov 12 - 01:10 AM

Here ye go for if you are feeling a bit wealthy. Being outside the EU you pay the VAT-free rate, I make that about USD 6000 at present rates.

Of course the regular 25 year is only about USD 500 per bottle (where you can find it) but I thought you would want to go a bit mad. Sometimes I find that not having a taste for whisky is a blessing.

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: GUEST,olddude
Date: 23 Nov 12 - 02:10 AM

Holy crap wow ... I guess that was quite the gift, I will have to send him a thank you card for sure. Oh the guest post was me

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 23 Nov 12 - 03:36 AM

Mcallum ? never heard of it, did you mean The Macallan ? or have you just had too much ?

Dave H

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: kendall
Date: 23 Nov 12 - 07:40 AM

I've tried Mcallum and it is very very good, but Aberlour still tops my list. Just above Glen Livet and Glen Fiddich.

Someone gave me a bottle of Johnnie Walker black label. Two shots of that and I realized why they gave it to me.

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 23 Nov 12 - 07:51 AM

Well if you've bought some of it you've been done, there is no such Scottish whisky.

Dave H

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 23 Nov 12 - 07:53 AM

I shop at The Wright Whisy Co, in Skipton, North Yorkshire, they stock over 700 different whiskies and they've never heard of it.

Dave H

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: MikeL2
Date: 23 Nov 12 - 08:49 AM

hi Dan

I have tried (too) many whiskeys in my time both Scotch and Irish.

The McaCallan for me is the best I have tasted and my wife , Jane, who is not really a drinker and who normally dislikes whiskeys really enjoys The MacCallan.

Some years ago I bought a bottle of MacCallan for a Spanish friend who lived in Spain. I took it out and gave it to him. He thanked me very much and we did not see him for a few years. When we went to see he pulled out the bottle I had given him unopened !! He gave us a tot and took one himself. I asked why he hadn't opened it - he replied "it is too good to for me to drink and expensive so I have waited for you to return and we drink together".

At the moment I have a bottle of Jameson Select Reserve Small Batch which is excellent but not as good as The MacCallan.

Cheers raising my glass

Mike

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Musket
Date: 23 Nov 12 - 09:59 AM

Whisky if it is Scottish! (Whiskey if it is Irish.)

Although Canada, Japan etc use Whisky and USA make whiskey,

Except there are too many exceptions!

Okay, MacCallan is good. A MacCallan 10 is smooth but a MacCallan 25 is VERY smooth, but needs a mortgage to buy it. 15 is a good compromise.

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: bobad
Date: 23 Nov 12 - 10:20 AM

For the record the correct nomenclature and spelling is "The Macallan".

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: GUEST,999
Date: 23 Nov 12 - 10:32 AM

The Macallan has a website. Note the spelling. For those wishing to visit the site Google

The Macallan

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: GUEST,999
Date: 23 Nov 12 - 10:39 AM

Sorry bobad. Didn't see your post.

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 23 Nov 12 - 11:53 AM

I prefer the Laphroaig Scotch, but I'm no connoisseur.

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 23 Nov 12 - 12:07 PM

If you prefer Laphroaig, you are indeed a connoisseur. Try Talisker too. It's slightly less assertively iodine-peaty than Laphroaig but it has a an irresistible sweetness and a lovely peppery finish. Twenty or more years ago The Macallan 10-year-old was a sort of benchmark for me, but these days they're confusing me with all their different styles. I have to stick with what I like as I can't afford thirty-quid experiments. The Balvenie Doublewood is a beaut if you see it on offer anywhere.

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: GUEST,olddude
Date: 23 Nov 12 - 12:19 PM

ya can tell how much of a drinker I am when I can't even spell it right LOL ...

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: GUEST,olddude
Date: 23 Nov 12 - 12:21 PM

given the value of that bottle I wonder what the odds are it getting here, some PO guys are going to have a party ...

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 23 Nov 12 - 12:31 PM

Thanks Steve, I will try the Talisker!

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 24 Nov 12 - 03:56 AM

The Macallan 10 year old is often on offer at the big supermarkets. Very good value and one of my favourites. 25 year old is a very special one and, to be honest, my pallette can't justify the difference in price - But everyone should try it :-)

Enjoy it, olddude. Do you think someone may send mem some? :-)

DtG

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: GUEST,999
Date: 24 Nov 12 - 04:17 AM

I used to drink scotch mixed with milk in a ratio of two to three. I expect that statement will garner me a few remarks. However, because I did so, Cutty Sark was just fine. I'm one of those fortunate people who's never had a connoisseur's ability to distinguish between the really good stuff and the so-so stuff. Good thing, because my budget couldn't handle it. Wine at $20 a gallon tastes much like wine at $100 a gallon. Expensive Muscatel at $8 a gallon tastes much like the cheap stuff at $3 a gallon.

I hope you enjoy it, Dan. Have a shot for me, will ya? Uh, no, ya don't have to mix it with milk if you're not so inclined :-)

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Will Fly
Date: 24 Nov 12 - 05:17 AM

As Dr. Feelgood used to sing, "She gave me milk and alcohol..."

A not uncommon drink in bars over here, Bruce.

As for malts, my favourite - with a gentle, flowery nose to it - is Dalwhinnie. Always a bottle in the drinks cupboard at my place - come on over - have a taste.

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 24 Nov 12 - 06:04 AM

But Dave, is that the same as "Fine Oak"? I never see th plain 10-y-o these days. Maybe they're one and the same.

If you want something a bit gentler with a flowery nose I don't think you can beat The Glenlivet, an occasional refuge from those big, peaty jobs I like the most.

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: GUEST,kenny
Date: 24 Nov 12 - 06:34 AM

Anyone here tried the "Caledonia" whisky - named after Dougie MacLean's greatest hit - from the Edradour Distillery, just outside Pitlochry in Perthshire - smallest distillery in Scotland ? Well worth trying.
I'm not a big whisky drinker, but I'd also recommend "Highland Park", from Orkney.

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 24 Nov 12 - 06:40 AM

I'll second Highland Park! And I'm rapidly absorbing information from everybody. I wish I could afford to absorb more malt...

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 24 Nov 12 - 07:44 AM

If you can ever afford it [ I can't ] Highland Park 18 year old is superb, I once bought a bottle in Tesco because I had a ten quid voucher and they had mistakenly underpriced it by 40 quid so I got it for 20 quid.

My top ten list has 5 from Islay, 2 from Orkney, 1 from Skye and 2 Speysides, Aberlour 10 year old and Aberlour A'bunadh.

Dave H

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 24 Nov 12 - 09:32 AM

Always had a bit of a blind spot about Aberlour 10-y-o. Found it a bit inoffensive and dull, a bit lacking in anything assertive. I must try it again sometime.

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 24 Nov 12 - 09:50 AM

Caol Ila on your Islay list Dave? I bought a bottle at the Talisker distillery in 2009 - one of the best ever IMHO. Then there's The Balvenie 15yr old single barrel...hic!

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Lonesome EJ
Date: 24 Nov 12 - 10:52 AM

Talisker 60 dollars a litre, OUCH! I'll have to ruminate on that one until the current bottle of Scotch shows more daylight

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Jim McLean
Date: 24 Nov 12 - 11:53 AM

I had a bottle of Bruichladdich, an Islay malt, some time ago and thought it superb.

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Dave Hanson
Date: 24 Nov 12 - 12:00 PM

I like Caol Ila but it's not a favourite, Laphraig, Laphroaig QC, Ardbeg 10 year old, Arbeg Uigeadail and Lagavulin are the ones, and I'm going to try the Lagavulin Cask Strength for Christmas.

Dave H

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 24 Nov 12 - 01:12 PM

Mcallum, ain't bad, I have a bottttel bo'ulle, er botul or two of *Macallan on hand, but I prefer Highland Park.

* I had to look at the bottle. I never could spell it, either.

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: GUEST,DrWord
Date: 24 Nov 12 - 02:32 PM

During a longish wait at Heathrow, I spent most of it browsing The World of Scotch [or some such name], a single-malt outlet larger than the entire liquor store in my home town.   Passing on the ten thousand pound 1935 stuff, I finally bought a bottle of Irish!* [my daughter, a box nut, liked the casket!]. Great thread, good reminders!
A yes to those peaty|iodiney Laphroigs, etc. And yes the Highland Park is a very good value, at least at our government-run liquor stores (manitoba, canada).
Have to agree with Steve S. about the array of "styles".   

The Middleton's was pretty good, but, after all, it's Irish!

cheers
keep on pickin'
Dennis

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Bill D
Date: 24 Nov 12 - 07:20 PM

The Macallan is wonderful... Highland Park for every day (to be marooned on a desert isle with)...Talisker for that occasional special **zing**...Cragganmore for one late night dram before bed...Springbank for an unusual malt with a slighly peaty, slightly 'saltly', but delicious taste..(quite pricey in older bottles)...some special Glenmorangie aged in various wine casks for a great taste treat.... and a dozen more.--- except for the heavily peated Islay stuff. I just don't care for them.

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 24 Nov 12 - 08:18 PM

I don't think you can get those Glenmorangie wine cask ones any more. I loved them all - the bourbon, the sherry and, especially, the Madeira were superb, though not members of the heavy brigade.

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: scouse
Date: 25 Nov 12 - 07:28 AM

One of my very good friends buys me a Bottle of Aberlour 10 year old every year for my Birthday one year she couldn't buy it so got the 12 year old instead.. Talk about seventh heaven Mmmmmmmmm!!!

As Aye,

Phil.

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: michaelr
Date: 26 Nov 12 - 01:01 AM

Just got a bottle of Cardhu 12yo, from Speyside. Very nice!

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 26 Nov 12 - 07:35 AM

My former head of MA fine art moved to Glasgow in September (to work at the Glasgow School of Art). He sent a text last week saying he'd found a bar which has 500 whiskeys on offer. Reckoned he'd already made a start...

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 26 Nov 12 - 08:37 PM

Re Glenmorangie in different casks, Lasanta from a sherry cask is very pleasant and readily available. Got it on special offer in Morrison's for £28.75 for 70cl, usual price a bit over £30.

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 27 Nov 12 - 05:42 AM

I tried that one - quite nice but not up there with the Madeira Cask!

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Bill D
Date: 27 Nov 12 - 09:33 AM

A friend at a folk weekend shared a bottle of the Madeira. I got a small taste.... very nice indeed!

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 27 Nov 12 - 02:26 PM

Lagavulin for me!

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: GUEST,Dave Hanson sans cookie
Date: 27 Nov 12 - 02:51 PM

Lagavulin is one of the really great Whiskies, I'm going to splash out on a bottle of cask strength for Christmas.

Dave H

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Nov 12 - 03:11 PM

Is that what Illya Kuryakin drinks Dan?

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Steve Shaw
Date: 27 Nov 12 - 03:44 PM

Lagavulin for me!

One wouldn't argue.

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Megan L
Date: 27 Nov 12 - 03:50 PM

Pete he has probably wandered into The Pot Still

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Lox
Date: 27 Nov 12 - 04:01 PM

I'm on the Glenlivet tonight.

I was given it for my birthday a couple of weeks ago.

Just add enough water to bring it down from about 40% to about 30% and the flavour just overcomes you.

Warm, cosy, golden ... I might even be tempted to say "Oh Yes" ...

slainte

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 27 Nov 12 - 04:09 PM

I'm drinking a wee dram of Bowmore, yet another lovely Islay malt.

Subject: RE: BS: Oh yes Mcallum Scotch
From: Megan L
Date: 27 Nov 12 - 04:14 PM

Next time yer ower John ah'll tak ye tae The Lynnfield at the last count they had 200 whiskys that should keep ye happy fur an hour or twa