On Nov 2, 2011, at 10:12 AM, Stephen Mackey wrote: > On Tue, Nov 1, 2011 at 11:33 PM, LAR <[email protected]> wrote: > > "Laphroig - just not my taste" > > Those peaty, smokey Islay scotches are such a tough sell to the newcomers to > scotch. I find laphroig to be one of the more "in your face" Islay scotches, > too. A cigar and a glass of Ardbeg/Laphroig/Bruichladdich is just a > wonderful Sunday afternoon for me, but I can totally understand that > combination being of-fputting to others.
It's a matter of taste, like how hot you like your salsa or Szechuan or curry. I have a friend who likes it so hot it'll make strong men weep, while I love the complex spice, but not the hotness. I can't abide the big peaty monsters, the ones that make your eyes bleed. It's why I like Gldenfiddich, because it's subtle and complex, with a tart tangy finish. A cigar with any scotch is OK, but I'd rather have the cigar be the heavier, darker, more bitter element. <g> Best,R.E.F. ---- www.crydee.com Never attribute to malice what can satisfactorily be explained away by stupidity.
