Bullshiat. Sounds like some judges just wanted to make waves.

/Yum

Blind tasting
Yoichi 20-year old
Can believe it
Can't afford it

SwiftFox: Blind tasting
Yoichi 20-year old
Can believe it
Can't afford it

I've had it. And it's certainly not bad. But a choice between last year's winner, the 18 year Talisker, and the Yoichi 20 year isn't a choice at all. And I don't even think that the Talisker 18 is the best single malt Scotch whisky out there, although it is one of my favorites. Bah, whatever. These kinds of contests are just designed to get people stirred up, anyway.

Tetsuji Hisamitsu, chief blender at the Yoichi distillery, said he was "very moved" by the award.

Nah, that was just another earthquake.


I'll withhold judgement on this until someone sends me some of this Yoichi stuff, and maybe some Talisker 18 so I can taste them side by side. Hint hint.

Headline - brilliant.

Thanks subby, the best laugh is with morning coffee.

"WHISKYYYYYYYYYY!"

Pocket Ninja: Bullshiat. Sounds like some judges just wanted to make waves.

Yup. Because those blind taste tests are ALL about bringing your preconceptions to the table...

hubiestubert: Yup. Because those blind taste tests are ALL about bringing your preconceptions to the table...

Yup. Because someone who'd be chosen as a judge in a whisky blind taste test would have no idea whatsoever about what individual labels and years already tasted like. None at all.

Pocket Ninja:
hubiestubert: Yup. Because those blind taste tests are ALL about bringing your preconceptions to the table...

Yup. Because someone who'd be chosen as a judge in a whisky blind taste test would have no idea whatsoever about what individual labels and years already tasted like. None at all.

Judging 300 whiskey samples?

Sorry, I give your informed taste test much more credence than any expert's taste buds being that expert. IIRC the French judges couldn't manage it with wine blind taste tests, and judging by their trying to backpedal after finding out the results, they would have if they could.

Doesn't matter to the Japanese, they mix their whiskey with over half water in a highball glass.

Smooth and smokey, with a touch of tentacles.

wookalar: Doesn't matter to the Japanese, they mix their whiskey with over half water in a highball glass.

please tell me that is a joke.

If it's not Scottish, it's CRAP!

I haven't have any Yoichi, but I have had Suntory. The 18 year old is stupedous.

It's a different taste, but delicious.

Those complaining about non-Scottish Scotch are just pretending to be purists, or are so locked into their taste that they aren't willing to concede anything is better than their chosen brew....

If it's not Scottish, It's crap!

Japaneese Whisky will never be the best Whisky. Because as we all know the best Whiskies are Bourbons and Bourbon only comes from Kentucky.

It really is that simple.

I'll stick to my usual evening treat of three or so shots of Maker's Mark, a couple hits of quality rock cocaine, and a BJ before bed.

The judges must have really wanted a relaxing time.

Whiskey snob thread?

Santori?

/I'm a Potter's Special Blend man myself.

The real question is how do you sample 200 whiskeys without getting hammered?

Uncle Karl

wookalar: Doesn't matter to the Japanese, they mix their whiskey with over half water in a highball glass.

please tell me that is a joke.

I've seen it; what's the big deal?

Oh, that's right. Every time one drinks whisky, he must have his favorite nosing glass and he must only drink that which is accepted by the Community as worthy, and every sip must be treasured as a blessing from God himself.

I taste, and I drink. The two are separate activities.

Besides, Scotch is made to be drunk with some water. And once you add water, from three drops to three drams, you don't change the flavor profile. Just the proof.

Well they certainly price it like it's good shiat.

and as some wise ass said once said: (paraphrased)

"All whisky is good whisky, some are better than others"

LegacyDL

The real question is how do you sample 200 whiskeys without getting hammered?

They spit it out after tasting.

I know, heresy, but some people actually like to do that. Me, I'll drink. Alcohol poisoning is worth it for the best Scotches in the world.

/my opinion.

Where's the love for Ireland?

DulceEtDecorumEst: Approves

"For relaxing times..."

I always have my headbutt face on.


/Irish

/not amused

Maker's Mark represent!

Oztemprom: Japaneese Whisky will never be the best Whisky. Because as we all know the best Whiskies are Bourbons and Bourbon only comes from Kentucky.

It really is that simple.


Ignorant and snobbish is no way to go through life.

I was just watching a program last night on the History channel about whiskey, but I only caught the last 15 minutes or so. That, and drastically exceeding my limits the first, last and only time I drank any (Makers Mark) leaves me unable to contribute to the conversation.

Pocket Ninja: Bullshiat. Sounds like some judges just wanted to make waves.

Actually, I've had some excellent scotch in the far-east. The 18YO Nikka comes to mind.

number_seven:


Besides, Scotch is made to be drank drunk with some water. And once you add water, from three drops to three drams, you don't change the flavor profile. Just the proof.

/pet peeve

Oztemprom: Japaneese Whisky will never be the best Whisky. Because as we all know the best Whiskies are Bourbons and Bourbon only comes from Kentucky.

It really is that simple.

Actually, the Japanese have been doing whiskey and whisky since the 20s. They do love their bourbon, but there are still more folks doing Scotch than bourbon.

Smellvin: Where's the love for Ireland?

I googled for it:
Pops! (new window)

Way too many results to sift through though... I'm guessing the Amazon link is pretty close...

I slowly descended into madness last night with Jim Beam by my side, so I feel compelled to post in this thread.

Frosted Flake: Actually, I've had some excellent scotch in the far-east. The 18YO Nikka comes to mind.

Hey, they're legal at 18... let's not bring race into this.

DulceEtDecorumEst: SiriuslyBlack: DulceEtDecorumEst: Approves

"For relaxing times..."

Rat Lat pack

FTFY

They can take our whiskey, but they can never take our Freeedoooom!


/But seriously, take our whiskey? That's a headbuttin'

tehotherbilly: Santori?

/I'm a Potter's Special Blend man myself.

DulceEtDecorumEst: Approves

I was obviously beaten up. Twice.

So here's something to cringe your teeth with (new window).

My tastes buds must be completely shot. I've have tried dozens, hell, maybe hundreds of different brands of scotch. My favorite is still
It's cheap as hell too. $18.99 for a 1.75L

/positive that no one will agree with me on this

Had a balcony party with 5 different whiskies and some friends last night. Good times, except most my guy friends are too pansy to have hard liquor, much less whiskey. Pansies.

/nothing interesting to contribute to the discussion

Well, the Japanese are serious alcoholics. Ireland, Scotland and Germany have the reputation but the Japs are serious boozers.

Doesn't mean they make the best stuff though.

/not an expert
//pint of Skoal vodak, tree fitty

Does not approve. Lil' Kim's favorite is Johnnie Walker Swing.

Not a whiskey snob. I like it, but I can't justify spending much over $30 for 750ml.. so I go Glenlivet 12yr, Jameson, Knob Creek, and Woodford Reserve.
If anyone knows of anything somewhat widely available and somewhat reasonably priced that I should try, I'm all ears.

number_seven: Uncle Karl

wookalar: Doesn't matter to the Japanese, they mix their whiskey with over half water in a highball glass.

please tell me that is a joke.

I've seen it; what's the big deal?

Oh, that's right. Every time one drinks whisky, he must have his favorite nosing glass and he must only drink that which is accepted by the Community as worthy, and every sip must be treasured as a blessing from God himself.

I taste, and I drink. The two are separate activities.

Besides, Scotch is made to be drunk with some water. And once you add water, from three drops to three drams, you don't change the flavor profile. Just the proof.

If you are going to mix it 50/50 with water you should be drinking something else. It is like when my girlfriend uses my Belvedere to make mixed drinks.

Awamori FTW.

Give me a goodly portion of this stuff, a beach anywhere in the Ryukyus, and a Japanese cutie, and you can kill me right then and there. I'll die a happy man.