Peaty Single Malts, anyone?

[reginald-van-gleason]

I love the heavy peat moss flavor in certain single malts -- Lagavulin and Talisker are among my favorites -- Lagavulin's asking price seems to be going through the roof as of late, $70 at Bevmo, I remember picking up a bottle for $39.99 at Trader Joe's. Anyway, what are some other peaty types that you single malt snobs out there might recommend (I've also tried Laphroaig--not bad). Thanks.

RVG

[Scotto]

Laphroig 15 is my all-time favorite. Can't beat Ardbeg for in your face peat, either.

Not much of a summer drink, though.

-Scotto

[Classyjack]

I'll be right over for a drink, Scotto. I'm with you on the Laphroig. Cheers, J.

[reginald-van-gleason]

Laphroig 15 is my all-time favorite. Can't beat Ardbeg for in your face peat, either.

Not much of a summer drink, though.

-Scotto

Thanks Scotto, I've tasted the 10, but not the 15-- I'll be sure to try it.
The Ardberg looks mighty tempting too... for me there's no such thing as too much peat... well there probably is, but I haven't tasted it yet.

I'm in San Francisco, so the term "summer" doesn't apply -- right now its foggy and cool (much like the Scottish highlands, I would guess). bottoms up.

RVG

[navajadeafeitar]

I love the heavy peat moss flavor in certain single malts -- Lagavulin and Talisker are among my favorites -- Lagavulin's asking price seems to be going through the roof as of late, $70 at Bevmo, I remember picking up a bottle for $39.99 at Trader Joe's. Anyway, what are some other peaty types that you single malt snobs out there might recommend (I've also tried Laphroaig--not bad). Thanks.

RVG

Bowmore (available at Bevmo). More reasonably priced too...

[reginald-van-gleason]

I love Bowmore, but I have only tried the youngest one. I'm excited to see what their 16 year aged whiskey is like.

RVG

[Chris]

Lagavulin is my all-time favorite. I really like the young Laphroaig too, it's got quite a bite to it.

[reginald-van-gleason]

Knockandhu... love that name... I will be looking out for it.

Thanks for sharing that little secret about the Jameson's and Lapsang, Chris... sounds like total indulgence. Next time I go bar hopping I'll request a "J & L" from the bartender and see what kind of look I get -- or does this little creation of yours already have a name?

RVG

[JohnP]

I'll throw my vote for Talisker. So peaty I can smell the peat fires roasting the....well anyway its good stuff.
John P.

[notthesharpest]

Mmm... drinks with tar in them...
(Homer Simpson voice optional)

[stbdtack]

Aaaaaaah. . . latakia. . . it's been 25 years! -- but better that I don't smoke at all I guess.

[bbqncigars]

I'll usually go for one of my cigars before firing up one of the meerschaums. In either case, a wee glass of Tullamore Dew 12 is a perfect accompaniment.




Wayne