Whisky (or Whiskey) Fi
Mar 28, 2021 at 7:14 PM Post #1,111 of 1,408
I was turned on to single malt scotch by Neil Peart (may he Rest In Peace). In his book, Ghost Rider he's never far from 'The Macallan'. Usually the 12 if I remember correctly. Neil had his ghosts for sure, given the unfortunate passing of his daughter and wife. But, there was something about the way he described his appreciation and comfort in a solid Scotch encouraged me to give it a shot (bad word?). I don't venture too far though I've tried the 18,....was sublime.
 
Mar 28, 2021 at 7:31 PM Post #1,112 of 1,408
I was turned on to single malt scotch by Neil Peart (may he Rest In Peace). In his book, Ghost Rider he's never far from 'The Macallan'. Usually the 12 if I remember correctly. Neil had his ghosts for sure, given the unfortunate passing of his daughter and wife. But, there was something about the way he described his appreciation and comfort in a solid Scotch encouraged me to give it a shot (bad word?). I don't venture too far though I've tried the 18,....was sublime.
I'm always a big fan of Macallan. I prefer the Mac's 12yr offering versus Glendronach 12. There's a lot of hate tho toward Macallan in the single malt (fan boys) world which is funny.
 
Mar 29, 2021 at 6:28 AM Post #1,113 of 1,408
I was turned on to single malt scotch by Neil Peart (may he Rest In Peace). In his book, Ghost Rider he's never far from 'The Macallan'. Usually the 12 if I remember correctly. Neil had his ghosts for sure, given the unfortunate passing of his daughter and wife. But, there was something about the way he described his appreciation and comfort in a solid Scotch encouraged me to give it a shot (bad word?). I don't venture too far though I've tried the 18,....was sublime.
I read that book when it first came out, and like you I am sure I have been a fan of the band since about 1980. I remember spinning Moving Pictures on vinyl endlessly and not long after feverishly acquiring ever other album on vinyl. I actually lived about a 2 hours drive at most from the area in Quebec where Peart resided. I have spent many years trying to play Rush songs on the drums, rather a humbling experience I must say. My brother and his son actually went to the studio where Moving Pictures was recorded and brought back some actual pieces of the outside wood shingle cladding and a metal structural bolt. Apparently the studio is no longer operating and until such time as it is deemed unsafe allows tours, or so I understand.
 
Mar 29, 2021 at 7:08 AM Post #1,114 of 1,408
I’m such an amateur, can’t for the life of me generate a 16 beat with my high hat to Tom Sawyer. It always looks playable on YouTube from kids that are 8, to Vietnamese jury rigged self made kits, with an exact peart in synch hits.
‘there’s macallen 25 yr at the lcbo, think it’s 3000$ ..... so I’m passing. Cant beleive in my lifetime, once, 2010, paid by a stranger, 50 year macallen at 4 seasons Boston...
 
Apr 2, 2021 at 11:57 PM Post #1,117 of 1,408
One of those low key hidden gems.

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May 25, 2021 at 6:01 AM Post #1,123 of 1,408
Some like smoke more than others
 
Jun 6, 2021 at 5:06 AM Post #1,124 of 1,408
This is my summer tipple as a replacement to gin (drink that like juice) and staying off the IPA's (beer belly creeping up 🤣)

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Bought this recently whilst in Skye cycling. I had actually met on of the salesmen whilst waiting for the electric car charger, nice bloke, recommended this and it's lovely!
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Yet to sample this but it won't be long until the seal is broken I'm sure.
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