tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post5397134644683688230..comments2024-03-13T04:04:32.568-07:00Comments on Sku's Recent Eats: How to be a Whiskey Expertskuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00487419662314518931noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-25905234496703986052012-10-18T17:27:34.950-07:002012-10-18T17:27:34.950-07:00Don't forget to slap people who are improperly...Don't forget to slap people who are improperly holding their glass then threaten to kill them if you see them doing it again.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215982348779717643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-40094042094462082142012-10-17T23:01:19.045-07:002012-10-17T23:01:19.045-07:00I love reading say a Malt Advocate post and see in...I love reading say a Malt Advocate post and see in the comments section somebody writing some along the lines of "oh, yeah John, totally agree, I did taste 42 seconds before you did this 89 years old Bowmore with Bob (read Bob Bowmore) at the VIP part of the VIP tasting and Bob was like "Nick, I am so happy you re the first person in the galaxy to taste this elixir". <br />Like the dude spends his weekend with Bob Bowmore.<br /><br />Man, Bob has no idea who you are. <br />Get real: Bob doesnt care about you. The minute Bob is in the BowmoreMobil en route to his hotel, he has forgotten you even exist.<br />It's his business to go around, great a ton of old grumpy guys and make them feel special for 2 hours.<br /><br />So please please, dont drop Bob's first name like you guys are pal. He doesn't know you. And he couldn't care less.<br />NPnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-4215493690531797372012-10-17T20:39:16.026-07:002012-10-17T20:39:16.026-07:00All in all excellent advise. I find discussing th...All in all excellent advise. I find discussing the advantages of Glencairn preferences and the merits of crystal verses unleaded crystal or glass is greatly appreciated by novices.chazjaznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-68427133847046942202012-10-17T19:20:27.196-07:002012-10-17T19:20:27.196-07:00When people start complaining about the price of w...When people start complaining about the price of whiskey these days, you can say, "I haven't noticed. I only drink pre-release free samples from the distilleries."Lazernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-69857261209092133992012-10-17T18:37:19.308-07:002012-10-17T18:37:19.308-07:00Dr. Whisky, excellent point! In a pinch, you can ...Dr. Whisky, excellent point! In a pinch, you can even do that for more recent editions. For instance, "Balvenie Tun 1401 Batch 1 was so much better than these later batches."skuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487419662314518931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-33185795589272852562012-10-17T17:38:14.059-07:002012-10-17T17:38:14.059-07:00It's funny you wrote this, I was talking to Jo...It's funny you wrote this, I was talking to John from the Advocate about humor in writing the other day. We both shared stories about the late Hugh Johnson and how much we enjoyed his humor one night while drinking an old 1970's Lagavulin on the shore outside the distillery. We all instantly noticed how the wood maturation has changed over time. My how great those days were. It's not like it used to be. I don't need to go to tastings anymore, anyway. With my bunker of 5,000 bottles of Stitzel Weller, Brora, Michters, and Port Ellen, all the best tastings are now done at home with my friends and family. I believe Jim McEwan is stopping by for tea tomorrow. I'd better go and prepare!<br />David Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-26378990502887839192012-10-17T17:08:58.190-07:002012-10-17T17:08:58.190-07:00Brilliant as always, Sku. Also, always remember to...Brilliant as always, Sku. Also, always remember to make it clear that you weren't born yesterday and that you have been a whisky expert for ages (since the early 21st century). ie. "Highland Park 12/Ardbeg 10/Balvenie 12/Springbank 15/Glenlivet 12 is nowhere near as good as it used to be."Dr. Whiskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07544150288363636301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-83918684831224735322012-10-17T13:31:44.775-07:002012-10-17T13:31:44.775-07:00Don't forget to remind them that you have a hi...Don't forget to remind them that you have a highly developed pallet so you know what you are tasting. Bonus points for having a highly developed palette as well.Oxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-39603434032563631202012-10-17T12:58:24.937-07:002012-10-17T12:58:24.937-07:00Too bad the Black Bowmore was only released at 81 ...Too bad the Black Bowmore was only released at 81 proof. Had a chance to purchase a bottle but decided to wait until they released something at cask strength.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9082156144028140004.post-60030551706180244602012-10-17T11:50:17.480-07:002012-10-17T11:50:17.480-07:00You forgot to mention the fact that simply purchas...You forgot to mention the fact that simply purchasing a bottle of a new release makes you quite an expert. In fact, if you purchase several it's even better!Ryannoreply@blogger.com