{"id":914,"date":"2008-01-23T00:48:07","date_gmt":"2008-01-23T00:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cocktailians.com\/2008\/01\/my-first-single.html"},"modified":"2008-01-23T00:48:07","modified_gmt":"2008-01-23T00:48:07","slug":"my-first-single","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cocktailians.com\/?p=914","title":{"rendered":"My first single-malt Scotch"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saturday night I found myself having a very good steak at Lark Creek<\/a> in San Francisco after doing some shopping.  In the wine list, they also listed all the alcoholic libations they had, which is a plus in my book; I don’t like to have to go over to the bar to see if they have a particular vodka or gin that I prefer, and if they have an obscure, specialty liquor, I won’t often think to ask the server if they have it.  (Restaurants, are you listening?  Full menu of libations = good.)<\/p>\n

I was in the mood for a sippin’ drink, but I wanted to try something new.  I noticed that they had an extensive listing of single malt scotches, and I thought to myself, "You know, I’ve never really ventured over to scotch.  Maybe tonight’s the night I ought to pop my single-malt cherry."<\/em><\/p>\n

So, I got a hold of Vidiot and several other scotch-drinking friends to ask their opinion.  The following suggestions were made:<\/p>\n

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  1. Lagavulin<\/a>; they had a 16-year Lagavulin<\/li>\n
  2. Macallan<\/a> – they had 12, 18, and 30-year.  The 30-year was $75 for a glass.  I’ll need a sugar daddy for that.  Any takers?<\/li>\n
  3. Oban<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Talisker<\/a> <\/li>\n
  5. Ardbeg<\/a> – they didn’t have this<\/li>\n
  6. Auchentoshan<\/a> – they didn’t have this<\/li>\n
  7. Laphroaig<\/a> <\/li>\n
  8. Caol Ila<\/a> – they didn’t have this<\/li>\n
  9. Jura<\/a><\/a><\/li>\n
  10. Balvenie<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    I decided to go with the Talisker 10-year, which arrived in an old-fashioned glass with a thick bottom, neat.  The glass felt good in my hand; I love a tumbler or old-fashioned glass<\/a> that fits neatly in my hand and has an appropriate heft.  A good glass adds to the whole cocktailian experience, n’est-ce pas<\/em>?  I noted the color; it was reminiscent of a jar of honey when held up to sunlight.  I took a whiff, and smelled the peat.  Finally, the liquid made its way to my mouth and rolled around on my tongue.  It was a bit harsh, much different than bourbon.  Then it sluiced down my throat, and the lingering aftertaste on my tongue was surprisingly sweet and smoky; I felt like I had just smoked a really good cigar.<\/p>\n

    It was the perfect postprandial cocktail to my steak dinner, and I think it’s safe to say that the single-malt scotch posse has now gained a new member.<\/p>\n

    So, what should I try next time?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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