Well readers, I am back. After a somewhat lengthy blog hiatus, I have returned with an absolute lack of interest in doing anything whatsoever. Right about now, communism sounds pretty damn good to me. The thought that I could live off the labor of others while working in the communal fields every once in a while does sound rather inviting. I would like to be the communal hunter, providing meat or fish for the bellies of my oppressed brethren. The likelihood of such an event is remote, but a man can dream can't he?...
I have opened a new office in Fresno. Hired a new attorney, a paralegal, and a secretary. If you want to lose weight rapidly, start a new business venture. Such things will drive a man to drink, and right now I am working on two fingers of 15 year old single malt, The Balvenie. Distilled in 1990 and bottled in 2005, it is a work of art. Slight hints of honey and vanilla, with an oak-like finish at the end. I do believe that this is one of my favorites.
I have several other types in my liquor globe. I have some Irish whiskies, and some American Bourbons. But the Scotch is my favorite. Sometimes I wonder if that makes me sound like a whisky snob. Then I think to myself, who cares. On hand at the moment, I have the following: Glenfiddich, The Glenlivit, Laphroaig, The Macallan, and Highland Park. I have some Bushmills and Crown Royal as well, but those don't hold sway over me like the others. Should anyone ever ask about what to start with, I would suggest to go with the oldest you are able to afford. Younger whiskys are cheaper for the obvious reasons, but if you are able try and get something 12 years or more old.
In my experience, blended whiskys and young single malts, i.e. less than 7 years old, burn the tip of the tongue. Middle age single malts, i.e. 8 - 12 years, burn the back of the tongue. Older single malts warm up the chest, and therein lies the draw. It is not a whisky I would buy to get drunk, although if you consume enough you can do it very easily. I would buy it for the experience.
On my fortieth birthday, I am hoping to find an old bottle of single malt, i.e. 25 - 30 years old, for the celebration. We shall see what dreams may come.
Time to roll on out of here....back sooner rather than later.
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My favorite is McClelland's Highland Single Malt Scotch. I try others and keep going back to it. I buy one once every few months; it takes me a couple weeks to down it, but it's done slowly - like you said, it's the experience!
FORTY YEARS! Unbelievable. I guess I need to plan on which one to buy for my 50th in 15 months. If I set aside a few dollars here and there, I could get one of those really spendy ones and treat a few people to a fine Scotch. Or, I could take a year and really nurse it!
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