Comments for What Does John Know? http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:55:56 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Review: The Glenrothes 1994 Vintage by jimi http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2010/03/22/review-the-glenrothes-1994-vintage/#comment-21354 jimi Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:55:56 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=4188#comment-21354 I agree, Red. I was getting the '74 @ less than $100US just a few short years ago and now they are asking nearly that for a 12yo. And it's really a shame because this would probably sell well @ $45-$50. I know the '91 is still on the shelf around here @ $69. Nothing at all wrong with Glenrothes, they release some amazing stuff, just too many alternatives at a friendlier price. I agree, Red. I was getting the ‘74 @ less than $100US just a few short years ago and now they are asking nearly that for a 12yo. And it’s really a shame because this would probably sell well @ $45-$50. I know the ‘91 is still on the shelf around here @ $69. Nothing at all wrong with Glenrothes, they release some amazing stuff, just too many alternatives at a friendlier price.

]]> Comment on Review: The Glenrothes 1994 Vintage by Red_Arremer http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2010/03/22/review-the-glenrothes-1994-vintage/#comment-21352 Red_Arremer Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:46:43 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=4188#comment-21352 The going opinion amongst a lot of folks I talk to is that Glenrothes is a dead issue. The idea is that the quality of the bottlings declined while the prices on them went up. Maybe this will change a few peoples minds. The going opinion amongst a lot of folks I talk to is that Glenrothes is a dead issue. The idea is that the quality of the bottlings declined while the prices on them went up. Maybe this will change a few peoples minds.

]]> Comment on Recommend a core whisk(e)y everyone should try. by Luke - AspiringGent http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2010/03/17/name-a-fundamental-whiskey-everyone-should-try/#comment-21342 Luke - AspiringGent Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:51:04 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=4116#comment-21342 Everyone should try? While not necessarily the best and greatest, I think every whisky drinker should have at least tasted the following at some point (I've limited to scotch): The Glenlivet 12 Glenfiddich 12 Ardbeg 10 The Famous Grouse JW Black Everyone should try? While not necessarily the best and greatest, I think every whisky drinker should have at least tasted the following at some point (I’ve limited to scotch):
The Glenlivet 12
Glenfiddich 12
Ardbeg 10
The Famous Grouse
JW Black

]]> Comment on What is Irish whiskey, really? by Ian McCarthy http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2010/03/12/what-is-irish-whiskey/#comment-21340 Ian McCarthy Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:38:40 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=4066#comment-21340 My Nebraska bar was limited to two bottles, and I heard there were only a few cases in the state. For the money, I think it is no better than Powers, but I would gladly take a Knappogue or Redbreast over Paddys any day. I have been told the limited availability has something to do with Pernod-Ricards concern over biting into their own market share. Sell one more bottle of Paddy, sell one less bottle of JJ. My Nebraska bar was limited to two bottles, and I heard there were only a few cases in the state. For the money, I think it is no better than Powers, but I would gladly take a Knappogue or Redbreast over Paddys any day.

I have been told the limited availability has something to do with Pernod-Ricards concern over biting into their own market share. Sell one more bottle of Paddy, sell one less bottle of JJ.

]]> Comment on Recommend a core whisk(e)y everyone should try. by Vince http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2010/03/17/name-a-fundamental-whiskey-everyone-should-try/#comment-21333 Vince Sun, 21 Mar 2010 23:29:12 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=4116#comment-21333 I would look at OWA 107, OGD 114, Buffalo Trace, FR Small Batch and 1792. Best valued bourbons and each a superior whiskey experience. I would look at OWA 107, OGD 114, Buffalo Trace, FR Small Batch and 1792. Best valued bourbons and each a superior whiskey experience.

]]> Comment on Your recommendation for a good post-surgery whisk(e)y? by Sickie http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2010/03/19/your-recommendation-for-a-good-post-surgery-whiskey/#comment-21329 Sickie Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:53:59 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=4180#comment-21329 "No one, repeat, NO ONE needs to buy sports drinks, unless they’re proud of being taken in by yet another corporate health claim and want to spend money to support an economy based, in part, on food faddisim and the bizarre advertising that helps perpetuate it." Henry, as I am recovering from violent, debilitating food poisoning, I found your very strong statement about sports drinks hilarious. I have been unable to eat solid food for 3 days now, and only started keeping down soup yesterday. You know what kept my body hydrated and provided those very simple sugars necessary for me to function? A sports drink, cut with water. As it turns out, this sports drink cut with water was a very helpful way to cover my most basic bodily needs (short of an IV) while unable to eat, and contained the very same ingredients as other electrolyte solutions such as pedialyte (and was cheaper). Just because you are unable to fathom a use for a sports drink doesn't mean it doesn't exist. “No one, repeat, NO ONE needs to buy sports drinks, unless they’re proud of being taken in by yet another corporate health claim and want to spend money to support an economy based, in part, on food faddisim and the bizarre advertising that helps perpetuate it.”

Henry, as I am recovering from violent, debilitating food poisoning, I found your very strong statement about sports drinks hilarious.

I have been unable to eat solid food for 3 days now, and only started keeping down soup yesterday. You know what kept my body hydrated and provided those very simple sugars necessary for me to function? A sports drink, cut with water. As it turns out, this sports drink cut with water was a very helpful way to cover my most basic bodily needs (short of an IV) while unable to eat, and contained the very same ingredients as other electrolyte solutions such as pedialyte (and was cheaper).

Just because you are unable to fathom a use for a sports drink doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist.

]]> Comment on Gordon & MacPhail introduces world’s oldest whisky by Justin http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2010/03/11/gordon-macphail-introduces-worlds-oldest-whisky/#comment-21328 Justin Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:12:43 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=4028#comment-21328 Two and a half times as old as some of us as well. :-) Yup, I'm a youngin'. The Dell has spoiled me so far, but I doubt I'll ever see this. Two and a half times as old as some of us as well. :-) Yup, I’m a youngin’. The Dell has spoiled me so far, but I doubt I’ll ever see this.

]]> Comment on Your recommendation for a good post-surgery whisk(e)y? by John Hansell http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2010/03/19/your-recommendation-for-a-good-post-surgery-whiskey/#comment-21327 John Hansell Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:10:42 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=4180#comment-21327 Well, when I do start drinking again, it will be because I want to. I would never use whisky as a "crutch." :) Well, when I do start drinking again, it will be because I want to. I would never use whisky as a “crutch.” :)

]]> Comment on Your recommendation for a good post-surgery whisk(e)y? by jburlowski http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2010/03/19/your-recommendation-for-a-good-post-surgery-whiskey/#comment-21325 jburlowski Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:01:46 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=4180#comment-21325 Went through the same thing late last Summer. You'll do fine... probably better than you imagine. What to drink? Primary consideration: something within easy reach. Secondary: something that you can contemplate and savor for an extended period of time (Cuz time will slow down for a while.) Good luck & enjoy! Went through the same thing late last Summer. You’ll do fine… probably better than you imagine.

What to drink? Primary consideration: something within easy reach. Secondary: something that you can contemplate and savor for an extended period of time (Cuz time will slow down for a while.)

Good luck & enjoy!

]]> Comment on The two new Glen Garioch whiskies coming to the U.S. by John Hansell http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2010/03/19/the-two-knew-glen-garioch-whiskies-coming-to-the-u-s/#comment-21322 John Hansell Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:57:23 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=4163#comment-21322 Patrick, you make some great points. These new expressions are more like "designer" whiskies. I don't know about the casks in these whiskies, but you're right that it could be more first-fill casks in the mix. There is more textural intensity in these whiskies. Patrick, you make some great points. These new expressions are more like “designer” whiskies. I don’t know about the casks in these whiskies, but you’re right that it could be more first-fill casks in the mix. There is more textural intensity in these whiskies.

]]> Comment on The two new Glen Garioch whiskies coming to the U.S. by Patrrick http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2010/03/19/the-two-knew-glen-garioch-whiskies-coming-to-the-u-s/#comment-21320 Patrrick Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:27:20 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=4163#comment-21320 I have tasted quite recently the new Founders, as well as the old 8, 10 and 15 yo. The new expressions are quite different. The older expressions were very smooth, while the new ones are more intense, with an increased spiciness, probably coming from the use of a higher percentage of first fill casks. The 1978 from the new range is excellent and my personal favorite. I hope to taste the new 12 YO next week. I have tasted quite recently the new Founders, as well as the old 8, 10 and 15 yo. The new expressions are quite different. The older expressions were very smooth, while the new ones are more intense, with an increased spiciness, probably coming from the use of a higher percentage of first fill casks. The 1978 from the new range is excellent and my personal favorite. I hope to taste the new 12 YO next week.

]]> Comment on What are the good whisky values? by k martin http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2009/08/05/what-are-the-good-whisky-values/#comment-21315 k martin Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:38:36 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=1407#comment-21315 agree with Pepcycle on the Triple A! agree with Pepcycle on the Triple A!

]]> Comment on What are the good whisky values? by k martin http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2009/08/05/what-are-the-good-whisky-values/#comment-21314 k martin Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:37:02 +0000 http://blog.maltadvocate.com/?p=1407#comment-21314 Cragganmore 12 Highland Park 12 JW Black Label - this is my "everyday china" JW Green Label - this "vatted malt" is always a crowd pleaser Linkwood - always a flask in my golf bag WL Weller Sp Reserve Old Forester E Williams SB of course, the best value dram is the one that someone has given to you! Cragganmore 12
Highland Park 12
JW Black Label – this is my “everyday china”
JW Green Label – this “vatted malt” is always a crowd pleaser
Linkwood – always a flask in my golf bag

WL Weller Sp Reserve
Old Forester
E Williams SB

of course, the best value dram is the one that someone has given to you!

]]> Comment on Your recommendation for a good post-surgery whisk(e)y? by lawschooldrunk http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2010/03/19/your-recommendation-for-a-good-post-surgery-whiskey/#comment-21309 lawschooldrunk Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:17:48 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=4180#comment-21309 He could definitely afford me; I take whisky samples as payment! But I'll only work for him if he really kneeds me. He could definitely afford me; I take whisky samples as payment! But I’ll only work for him if he really kneeds me.

]]> Comment on Your recommendation for a good post-surgery whisk(e)y? by John Hansell http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/2010/03/19/your-recommendation-for-a-good-post-surgery-whiskey/#comment-21300 John Hansell Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:13:21 +0000 http://www.whatdoesjohnknow.com/?p=4180#comment-21300 Well, I have decided one thing for sure. Monday night I am hosting a whisky tasting in NYC. After that, I'll be abstaining from alcohol for at least one week: the three days leading up to surgery, the day of surgery, and at least the three days after the surgery, depending on how my recovery goes. But after that, I will be ready for a good dram! Well, I have decided one thing for sure. Monday night I am hosting a whisky tasting in NYC. After that, I’ll be abstaining from alcohol for at least one week: the three days leading up to surgery, the day of surgery, and at least the three days after the surgery, depending on how my recovery goes.

But after that, I will be ready for a good dram!

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