What should I open next?

[Ganga]

Hey, I've been working through a bunch of bottles, both mine and a friend's (service charge ya know). Anyway, I will be finishing off several bottles in the very near future and want to know what I should open up next.

[pkt77242]

I voted for Lowland as it is summertime and I have a picture of a nice glass of Rosebank in my head.

[Ganga]

Only a picture? I was thinking of something else but Rosebank is an excellent suggestion.

[pkt77242]

Only a picture? I was thinking of something else but Rosebank is an excellent suggestion.

Later tonight I will pour a Signatory Rosebank for you and it will be wonderful.

[dramtastic]

I voted for Campbletown, second choice would be Lowland. i certainly hope it's not something as predictable as islay.

I will say this, it would have been easier for me to vote if I knew what bottles you were looking at opening.

[Ganga]

Depending on the vote...

It really comes down to eiminating a bottle (not much of a problem) vs the stock or gettting something. Campbeltown is limited as there are only the three distilleries. Otherwise, it's up to you.

[hyperfuji]

springbank!

[dramtastic]

Campbeltown is limited as there are only the three distilleries.

Yep only 3, but I personally haven't had a whisky from there I didn't like.

[Ardbeg311]

I'll vote Islay. The hotter it gets the better those very young cask strength Islays taste. At least that has been my experience.

[The Third Dram]

The spring-into-summer period of the year is a wonderful time, what with everything blossoming (plants and ladies, if you know what I mean) and the chill of winter rapidly becoming a distant memory.

In that light, I voted Lowland, as I really appreciate the delicate complexity of many of the malts of this region around this part of the year. Of course, when the long, hot days of summer arrive, I'll also settle down with lots of Bourbon or Canadian whisky, be it on the rocks or poured as a long drink.

Sorry... Got diverted there for an instant.

Lowlands? Rosebank, for sure. Simply beautiful. All the better if its a cask strength version. And Bladnoch, with its deft melding of sticky citrus sweetness and breadth of floral overtones, definitely strikes the spring-summer 'bell-tones' perfectly. Once again, the higher the proof, the better. Love the 17-year old 55%ABV releases from the distillery last year.

[Drammed]

Highland - OP12...the hotter it gets the better the light crisp flavours become.

[jazz lover]

Springbank 15 yr.

[Maccy]

A good summer Speysider.

[Swedish Chef]

I really like Glenlivets in the summer, so why not a Nadurra?
But then a lowlander is a great summer whisky as well.

[arkle]

Go for a Highland/Speyside, gives you most scope, then you can start another poll asking which one

[Willie JJ]

I voted for Lowland as it is summertime and I have a picture of a nice glass of Rosebank in my head.

That, or as TTD says, a Bladnoch. I'm always happy to take an excuse to encourage folk into the lowlands.

[Ganga]

The masses have spoken...and I've just finished a bottle.

Ok, will open a LOWLAND.

Auchentoshan Classic. Something I haven't tried yet. Get back to ya shortly.

Much custard and cinnamon. Have you guys tried any young Auchies? They really drink like younger Speys.

[lockejn]

The masses have spoken...and I've just finished a bottle.

Ok, will open a LOWLAND.

Auchentoshan Classic. Something I haven't tried yet. Get back to ya shortly.

Much custard and cinnamon. Have you guys tried any young Auchies? They really drink like younger Speys.

The Auchentoshan Classic is my only lowland experience. I found it to have quite a bit of bourbon influence. Wasn't overly impressed, though.

[Ganga]

Really? I find it far closer to Speyside than bourbon.

Lots of cinammon and custard.

[desouza]

Definitely split between Speyside and Campbelltown.
I am currently drinking Aberlour 12 and enjoy a "young"Springbank too!
Decisions, decisions - what the heck get a taste of both!

[Maccy]

Great choice Desouza!