tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970998.post261012889746379757..comments2024-02-28T12:28:01.924+00:00Comments on Dr.Whisky: Malt Mission 2008 #316Dr. Whiskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07544150288363636301noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30970998.post-39195222226340940342008-10-21T19:02:00.000+00:002008-10-21T19:02:00.000+00:00"the front line redeemer of a whole category of sc..."the front line redeemer of a whole category of scotch whisky"<BR/><BR/>Do I take it that you aren't that keen on blended whisky?<BR/><BR/>I'm aware that maybe some malt fans look down on blended whisky as a poor relation, and that people such as Jim Murray say that this makes no sense, etc. etc.<BR/><BR/>But... but, but, but... try as I might, I just don't enjoyed blended Scotch. I've even splashed out for the best recently, Old Parr Superior, Ballantine's 17 y-o, etc., but I just don't enjoy it. There's a combination of bland and smooth, coupled with a certain bitter/sour taste there, that means that the whole package just doesn't appeal.<BR/><BR/>Or is just me?<BR/><BR/>I find single malts feistier and also sweeter, and for me that's just wonderful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com