Anyone else drink Lophraig?

[ADHD librarian]

...decaf late with skim milk.

A decaf late with skim milk is also known as a Why Bother in some parts of Australia. I've even sen it written up that way on a menu.

 

[Copper]

A decaf late with skim milk is also known as a Why Bother in some parts of Australia. I've even sen it written up that way on a menu.

The decaf/skim combo was usually abbreviated to 'Why Bother' in the coffee shop I worked in in University here too... It would be added like a tag to whatever was ordered - "Tall, why bother, Cappo"...

 

[Chanfan]

I'm partial to most of the Islay drams I've tried. I also like Highland Park quite a bit.

Oh, who am I kidding - I like the majority of Single Malts.

 

[Smithy]

I drink a fair whack of it over the colder months (along with one or two other Islays). And then I tend towards Speysides over summer when I hanker for a malt.

 

[Highlander]

You bet, the Islays are among my favorites. And Laphroaig is one of the best. It just keeps growing on you. BUt, it is more of a winter libation.

 

[Beowulf67]

I'm partial to most of the Islay drams I've tried. I also like Highland Park quite a bit.

Oh, who am I kidding - I like the majority of Single Malts.

Highland Park is this evenings choice. I'll lift a wee dram in your honor Chanfan.

 

[arthur]

gotta love the peat

The 10 yr has always been my favorite but I recently splurged on a bottle of cask strength,pure heaven!

 

[frijoli]

The 10 yr has always been my favorite but I recently splurged on a bottle of cask strength,pure heaven!

I've not seen that! hmmmmmmm

 

[Nash Buckingham]

I would not turn down a Laphroaig if offered but spending my own money I tend to go for two other Islay heavyweights: Caol Ila and Lagavulin.

Flieger

Just picked up a bottle of Caol Ila today and am looking forward to it. I too prefer this and the Lagavulin.

But to reiterate another comment in this thread, they get more attention from me in cold weather. (I visit the Bourbons through the summer)lol

 

[zaika]

thanks to my uncle (who is also a Waffle House connosuier lol), it's been a family institution on the holidays for nearly a decade now.

i tried it for the first time just last christmas. blew my socks off. not in a good way. blech.

 

[jamespowers]

thanks to my uncle (who is also a Waffle House connosuier lol), it's been a family institution on the holidays for nearly a decade now.

i tried it for the first time just last christmas. blew my socks off. not in a good way. blech.

A woman of good taste.
Lagavulin yes. Highland Park yes. Caol Ila yes.
The Frog?! Forgettaboutit.

 

[Ethan Bentley]

Single malt. Like drinking smoke, and I love it.

Clay

The smokey/peaty ones are a favourite, Ledaig is one that's worth having a nip of.

I seem to recall Johnny Walker Gold is quite smoky - can anyone confirm this?

 

[Nick D]

I bought a bottle of the Laproaig quarter cask a little while back which I've been steadily working my way through, I definitley reccomend it.

 

[MisterCairo]

My favorite Laphroaig is the Quarter Cask bottling. Check it out.

Wonderful stuff, enjoyed a bottle earlier this year.

 

[jwalls]

I bought a bottle of the Laproaig quarter cask a little while back which I've been steadily working my way through, I definitley reccomend it.

Nick, you are correct. Nothing quite like it. The young lady at the booth distributing Laphroaig at the Cigar Aficionado dinner thinks I'm hitting on her every year in Las Vegas.:eusa_doh: :eusa_doh:

 

[filfoster]

Turn your head and cough

I admit to liking it without buying it often. "The color of coal oil and taste to match." But, it has a character like no other. I suppose it's like Coen Brothers movies: you either like them or hate them.

 

[Ethan Bentley]

I suppose it's like Coen Brothers movies: you either like them or hate them.

Quite so, I've only had one Scotch that may have border on too smokey! I had in the Royal Mile Whiskies in Edinburgh. Princess Anne or something, interesting name that.

 

[tortswon]

I particularly enjoy Laphroaig while sitting at the sushi bar. I take a sip to refresh my palate occasionally. Sake is wonderful within a course. Between courses, a bit of Laphroaig tastes wonderful. I think it is the iodine quality of Laphroaig that makes it so wonderful in that context. No other Scotch works quite so well. Best, Sam

 

[jamespowers]

I admit to liking it without buying it often. "The color of coal oil and taste to match." But, it has a character like no other. I suppose it's like Coen Brothers movies: you either like them or hate them.

Have you tried Peat Monster? If you like the Frog then you might like it. They both :fing28: me.

 

[jwalls]

Lophraig

Gentlemen; Are any of you planning to attend the Cigar Aficionado Big Smoke in Las Vegas next weekend? If so I will be in attendance on Saturday evening. Please PM and let me know your coming. We'll hoist a few together.