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<title>Hugh</title>
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I whole heartily agree with Jason's comments....I have been to almost all of the places on the list...other than the winner....which I will head to this weekend. Not sure how anyone can agree with Matt's comments.....

Well said Jason!]]>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:07:39 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Mark</title>
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Very well said Matt.]]>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:08:15 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Mark</title>
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Very well said, Matt. I'm eagerly awaiting a visit to Via Allegro soon.]]>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:07:35 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Jason MacGregor</title>
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Love it when people tell you to cool down.Lets see...
Quote by you...."
"Via Allegro and The Feathers are on par with some of the best whisky places on the planet, such as Glasgow's Bon Accord & Pot Still. "

So yes you are comparing them....and you cannot. The Emmett Ray is a bourbon bar.....and yes a good one....but it is not a bar that compares to these....these are Malt bars....Allens is good, Feathers is really good and The Caledonia just down the street from The Emmett is actually really amazing and I question your best prices comment as I have never seen such amazing prices on higher priced malts...just look at their website and compare...the landlady there is from what I understand is Scottish and from Inverness or Elgin? Why would you not include an actual Scottish Whisky Bar in your comparisons with other Scottish Malt Bars...So if your comment and comparison is with Scottish Landmarks I would assume you are talking about malt bars like The Caledonia.....so thanks for letting me calm down I just do not see how your comments are justified saying that Feathers and Via Allegro are on par....Via Allegro is not a whisky bar....its an Italian Resto with a great whisky list.....if you like location, price and list as you said....

Thanks for helping all us non informed malt lovers.....if you like malts and want something that compares to a Scottish whisky bar like Bon Accord then do to The Feathers, The Caledonia, or maybe Allens....skip Via and Emmet Ray...
Thanks
Jason]]>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:57:04 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Matt</title>
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Oh, I missed answering your question. No. I don't work for any bar, or even in the hospitality or restaurant industry. 

My preferences are based on selection, location, and price. Nothing more. Nothing less.]]>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:50:40 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Matt</title>
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Not saying they're better than the Bon Accord. But I've chatted with Paul at the BA on a few occasions 9even watched him fume at the prices at Feathers haha), and a chat with Joseph who curates the collection at Via Allegro will pleasantly surprise you. He's the measure of any great publican. It's not the list that makes it special, it's the person behind it. Also, couldn't agree more about the location, but hey, that doesn't change what ends up in my glass.

That said, you can't rely on the regular staff at any of these places to be as knowledgeable as the staff at the great Glasgow whisky bars I mentioned. Of course, that's not what were discussing here is it? 

But once you cool down and re-read what I wrote, I only called  VA & Feathers to be in the league of the Glasgow greats. Naturally, I based that declaration on the selection as I trust myself to know what I want. But if it's knowledge in service you're seeking, then Joseph at VA stands alone right now. 

As for The Emmet Ray, talk to Andrew before stomping on the place. You'll find someone who readily admits that he doesn't know everything, but rather wants to learn all he can. So perhaps you could take your superior wisdom gained from the Bon Accord and do us all a favour and help educate him. One thing is for sure, you won't find better prices on a dram in Toronto. Believe me, I've tried. ]]>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:44:07 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Jason MacGregor</title>
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What? 
Bon Accord...The Pot Still? I worked at Bon Accord for 4 years you idiot. You are comparing a Italian Strip Mall resto with a real whisky bar? I understand they have a list but WTF?It is not a whisky bar but an Italian Resto that has a great list..... Has this guy ever been to Scotland? A whisky bar in Scotland is a bar/pub that has an extensive knowledge of malts..... The Emmett Ray?....this guys has no clue...or do you work at The Emmett Ray? I like the list and have not been to several on the list but mind you I will in the next few weeks...Come on guy...


Jason....having just a wee bit of knowledge of malts...]]>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:52:44 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Tom</title>
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I wonder what the Scotchblog guys think of this list? ]]>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:20:05 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Ted</title>
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Bartender? I'll have a vodka tonic.]]>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 07:22:33 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Eric</title>
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Finally! Great list, great to see Toronto emerging as a true whisky city...but some questions re The Miller Tavern....really? the Emmett ray really? 
The cornerstone of Toronto's whisky scene: Allens, Via Allegro and the Feathers all there....great newer spots....The Caledonian is tops on my list....you gotta try their Scotch Eggs by the way....
Great to see....FINALLY Toronto!

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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:36:48 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Gabe</title>
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Do people get HamZammered at this place? Do they booze you up and give you whiskey dick?? Or the Whiskey really ain't flowin like that at this place?]]>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:09:41 EST</pubDate>
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<title>evan</title>
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Feathers is awesome, it feels so homey and warm, I've never been anywhere else like it. Worth the trek. BlogTO uses voting so they can claim that these are the best. These have never said, "As Voted By…" so it's kind of both because the voting is clearly based on their demographic so it's skewed enough to not objectively be "The Best". Which I guess is why everyone always misunderstands?]]>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:28:27 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Jer</title>
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Actually, I am second guessing my comments.  Normally they specify that it is a reader survey but I don't see it mentioned this time around unless I am missing it.  I think it is likely still a reader survey but they should make it clear...]]>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:31:39 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Jer</title>
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Like most list on BlogTo, this list is from readers voting.  They are the ones that caused the list to appear in that order.
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 17:30:30 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Matt C.</title>
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It is so not pedantic to separate American whiskey from bourbon (re: The Emmet Ray review), or for that matter Irish whiskey from ye olde Scottish stuff. It's more than about accuracy or sophistication - it just makes sense when each country (let alone region) produces a different-tasting spirit.

Now if we could just have fair access to all the lovely stuff you can get south of the border...]]>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:38:24 EST</pubDate>
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<title>1800Paul</title>
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not traditionally a 'whisky bar', Insomnia has the one of the best/cheapest lists in the city.  ]]>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:52:31 EST</pubDate>
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<title>Matt</title>
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A solid list, but I have a few qualms with the order of appearance. 

Via Allegro and The Feathers are on par with some of the best whisky places on the planet, such as Glasgow's Bon Accord & Pot Still. That they are not ranked 1 and 2 is a bit irksome. Allen's is fairly placed, and The Emmet Ray truly is deserving of the 4th spot on this list as Andrew's passion for whisky is on par with that of Joseph at Via Allegro, Reid at Feathers, and John at Allen's.

However, all things considered, you could have done much worse and for that, I applaud you.

Slainte! ]]>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 14:29:21 EST</pubDate>
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