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Scotch. Macallan 12 or 18, occasionally Glenlivet, and on special occasions Johnny Walker Blue. mmmmm so good.

And coffee, but no soda. Stopped drinking soda many years ago.

Man those are the Scotches I don't drink. JWB is good but too damn expensive, I'll take a Laphroaigh or Lagavulin any day.

Or JW Green...

> Lagavulin

Absofuckingloutley.

This particular spirit has been my drink of choice for the last two weeks or so.

You just named my two favourite scotches.

Strangely enough, I've also identified Macallan and Glenlivet as two scotches that are less pleasant than they "should" be, given their price. This must be characteristic of having an Islay gene.

Talisker is also high up on my list.

If you've only tried "fine oak" Macallan, you should try the sherry cask versions too.

Funny you mention JWB. I was at my local liquor shop on friday night grabbing a bottle of JW Black, my normal "non special occasion" scotch. The guy in front of me bought four bottles of Blue, all the stock the shop had.

I felt so jealous of being able to just casually drop a grand on scotch that I spent all weekend working on my startup.

I dunno man, I think if I had a grand to blow, I'd buy a bottle of Lagavulin and keep the $930 change...

I find Laphroaigh a bit too smoky for my tastes. Haven't tried Lagavulin but I'll keep my eye out for it.

I'll confess depending on which one it is, Ill throw in a few cubes to make Laphroaigh a little more drinkable.

I know many people disagree vehemently, but certain scotches lose a bit of the bite and less of the flavor just a wee bit watered down.

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