Welcome to new members

@WhisQueer welcome to Connosr! You'll love it here.

@WhisQueer,

Bienvenue à bord, it's always nice to see new members who jump in with both feet to the discussions and reviews, some of us were new to this site not so long ago too.

I've enjoyed your reviews thus far, you'll find everyone quite open to the different styles of reviewing.

Hola a todos, me llamo dickson. Soy venezolano. Trabajo como asegurador en una agencia llamada Pont Grup ¿Que me dicen ustedes?

Welcome @SingleMaltz! Drop on bye and have some fun on Connosr.

Hi folks! Just joined. Been into whisky for only two years and would like to know more. I love peated stuff, btw. Cheers.

@Bluessurfer welcome!

hola soy venezolano me gustaría compartir nuevas ideas y experiencias

conocer personas de cualquier parte del mundo que aporten mejores ideas en cuanto al comercio

@keinerzz

Bienvenido a Connosr. Nos complace que contribuyas a la discusión sobre los espíritus en general y el whisky en particular.

Espero que esta sea tu intención. Si es así, creo que disfrutarás de este sitio.

건배 !

Hi everyone, I joined the group to help me better understand, appreciate, and find the perfect Whiskey's for me to enjoy. I'm 41 and never liked the "hard" stuff most of my life. I always stuck to beer until last summer when my friend gave me a Bottle of the Macallan cast strength. Wow, it completely won my heart and taste buds over. I have since dabbled in Scottish Single Malts but the selection in my area is pretty slim "South Central PA". Where can I get bottles shipped to me in the US or places to sample different makers. I have also read a few good books on the subject and have some tasting guides to sort of point me in the right direction. It's all well and good, but most of state stores only carry a few brands. Hope to meets some folks, learn a lot, make some friends and find some good evening "sips".

Welcome, @cwspangler !

That Macallan Cask Strength that won you over is a bit of a legend. It's also discontinued for a number of years now—don't count on ever finding it again. But there are good substitutes still on the market.

I think you'll find some other folks on this site who are familiar with overcoming the limited selection in your area. You might try a couple searches for past discussions.

Welcome, @cwspangler. From York, PA you might do very well to make whisky-buying excursions first to Baltimore, and maybe later to Montgomery County, MD and some of the DC stores. Drop me a follow and a PM for some store suggestions.

@MadSingleMalt that make me really sad to hear that. He told me it was a special bottle, but eluded to tell me that it would be my last!

@Victor thank you for the advise. I did finally figure out the site a little more and put my current "limited" and "favorites" on my shelf. I figured out how to follow you and a few others. How do I send PM's on here??? You seem like you are from my general geographic area. If you know of any gatherings, whiskey/cigar bars, or private venues for discerning tastes, I would love to know. I believe that some of the best things things in life..... fine wine, fine whiskey, and fine food are worth sharing with others. Fine women, like my wife I will keep to myself! :) I will try to figure out how to PM you and get more info. Thanks again!

@cwspangler, click messages under your profile pic and look for the message I just sent you by clicking on @Victor..

@cwspangler Welcome to Connosr. You’ll find quite a good number of experts here. I’ve been here just under a year, and I’ve learned a LOT. @Victor is a bourbon expert, @paddockjudge is our go-to expert on Canadian whisky. As for scotch, Irish and other whisky, there are many others contributing so you have to find out whose palate is similar to your own.

@cwspangler, welcome to Connosr. I hope you enjoy the stay.

@cwspangler Welcome aboard. I'll just add to what @OdysseusUnbound said. @Victor is the go to guy for all things whiskey and whisky. You just have to ask. Just keep an eye on the people who are most active on here and all your questions will be answered. It's a fun and informative place to hang out and we owe a big debt of gratitude to the founders: the brothers Thiebault.

Many thanks for the warm welcome everyone. See you all on other topics soon!

@nickolaslexine Please allow me to be the first to welcome you to this site before your account is deleted as all the "spam" accounts are...

Poof, and you're gone before I even got a chance to second @Nozinan. Our administrators are very efficient when it comes to blowing off your type.

Hi! I’m R.M. Peluso and I’m a writer & reviewer. My book is: Deep Tasting Chocolate & Whiskey. Check out the “look inside” feature on Amazon. Hope you enjoy it. RM

@revrmpeluso

Welcome - are you here to discuss whisky or just to sell your book? You'll probably get a different reception depending on your answer.

Hi there I have just joined thank-you for taking me on board.

SHC71

@SHC71 welcome!

Hello! After reading about Connosr as a resource for whisky lovers on Whisky Advocate, I thought to give it a go. I am very much a pen and paper type of gal (yes, as my handle indicates, I am indeed an archivist), and while I've kept a paper inventory/notebook of all whiskies I've ever tried, and track what I own, I'm intrigued by having a virtual whisky cabinet, so to speak. Longtime whisky drinker thanks to Dad, but far from knowing much other than what I like to drink. Always exploring and open to new whiskies, and am hoping for suggestions and interesting discussions here!

@archivist Well welcome aboard. There is a wide range of experience and expertise, and lots of great discussions about our favourite drink. I'm sure you'll enjoy joining in and being a part of the global community here. Any particular personal favourite whiskies, or styles you'd like to share with us? As an aside, I have something of a penchant for pencils - they are just so much more tactile than a pen and there is a certain beauty in their simplicity. Anyway, welcome.

@Hewie Thank you for the welcome. Pencils are an absolute necessity at work and pens are not allowed, so writing in pen is my "outlet".

My bargain bottle is Teeling (small batch), and I find it to be easy drinking, uncomplicated and what I pour after work or just reading a book, and I'll use it if I'm making a cocktail. On its own, I enjoy Glendronach 12 -- when I'm feeling reflective and watching the sun set, I'll have a dram of Lagavulin 16. I like to think my tastes vary, and am always game to try something different. Suggestions welcome, and I do look forward to diving into this forum more to learn, and share.

@archivist - Welcome aboard! As @Hewie says, lot's of good advice here.

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Might want to pop in if your ever going up to Scotland - could shave a few hours off your journey time though. Just in case you're interested. Erase this post from your minds if not applicable.

@RianC now you're talking, I could in theory propose to my boss the importance of such a trip for business purposes and write this off as business travel expenses, all for research.