Here are some great scotches, along with cigar pairings, to enjoy for any occasion. Each recipe is for one serving so for more than one serving, just multiply the amount of ingredients for per guest. Enjoy!
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Laphroaig Single Malt 10 Year
Color: Full, refractive, gold.
Nose: Very peaty with the tangy sweetness of the sea.
Body: Full and hardy.
Palate: Richly smoky, fully peated, with still a hint of sweetness, salty.
Finish: Lingering and unique
Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch
Color: Deep amber/ gold
Nose: silky richness, deep, fruity foreground, drier peaty nuances.
Body: Medium and silky.
Palate: Tones of sweet vanilla and raisins, spicy, peated, smoky.
Finish: Lingering and unique.
Dalmore “Cigar Malt” Single Highland Scotch Malt Whisky
Color: Rich copper.
Nose: Sweet chocolate, burnt caramel, spice, and oily nut aromas.
Body: Full and rich.
Palate: Buttery toffee, brown spices, roasted nuts, and nice dash of pepper.
Finish: Somewhat dryly with a dark caramel, chocolate and heather fade.
December 20th, 2008
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“Whack for the daddy-o, there’s whiskey in the jar.” Or in this case, in the pint of Guinness.
Maybe it’s no coincidence then that in stressful times like these, we look for relief to the very institutions that got us into this mess in the first place: our friendly neighborhood alcohol distributors. That’s why on any given night this week, you’ll find me down at Wild Rover in Manchester NH the nearest bar to my place of residence, washing away my Female drama misery with pint after pint of nonjudgmental Guinness.
But sometimes, in our less proud moments, beer just won’t cut it. When the thought of returning home to your better half is enough to drink more booze till you puke ! The Wild Rover has the solution: the aptly named “car bomb”. Evocative of a time when acts of terrorism were a daily occurrence on the emerald isle, the drink boasts a shot of Bailey’s and a shot of Jameson, dropped not too delicately into a foaming pint of cold draft Guinness. To make matters worse, in any reputable Irish pub, you’re expected to knock back the whole drink in one go. Say what you will about lost brain cells and liver spots, but I can promise you this: if you were worried about tomorrow’s test before you started chugging, once you put the glass down, you won’t remember a thing. It’s what the experts refer to as “aftershock”, the momentary loss of memory (and in this case, inhibition) triggered by a nearby explosion. Its terrible when it happens, but after all, what could provide a better boost to your ego than successfully surviving a car bomb?
Directions
Take a pint of Guinness
Drop in a shot of Irish whiskey
Add a shot of Bailey’s Irish Cream
Knock back and repeat!
Black Outs Usually Occur after 8 – 10 Car Bombs Enjoy
By MIke Johnson