Rose and Crown Pub - No More Crisps?!

[punkin712]

DH and I were at the Rose and Crown pub last weekend and tried to order our favorite snack - the house made crisps - and we were told that they no longer serve them. We were completely shocked! For the past several trips, we have made it a tradition to be at the Rose and Crown for a pint and crisps as soon as we arrive at Disney. Does anyone know if this is just a temporary change? We were there in May and they definitely had them then.

Thanks!

 

[Ro Z]

OH NO!! We love them too! Hope to hear they are back before Nov!

 

[TheRustyScupper]

1) Permanently gone, from what I hear from the bartenders.
2) When you drink as much Single Malt Scotch as I do, you know a lot of bartenders!

 

[punkin712]

1) Permanently gone, from what I hear from the bartenders.
2) When you drink as much Single Malt Scotch as I do, you know a lot of bartenders!

CRUD!!! Do you know anywhere else in the EPCOT area that has them?

Soooo...which Single Malts do you prefer? DH and I just started getting into scotch and I'm always interested in what others (read: more experienced drinkers) like.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

. . . Soooo...which Single Malts do you prefer? DH and I just started getting into scotch and I'm always interested in what others (read: more experienced drinkers) like.

1) When drinking for effect, I like The Glenlivet 12-Yr. (approx $45/bottle)
. . . medium body, smooth and firm, with a slight bite
. . . fruity with peat aftertongue
2) When drinking socially, like Balvenie Signature 12 Year Old (approx $55/bottle)
. . . really smooth and light, with cinnamon and nutmeg and a subtle oak
. . . warming and long lingering oak aftertongue
3) When "sipping" in the evening, Macallan Sherry Oak 10-Yr (approx $73/bottle)
. . . super smooth, complex, fruit and heather honey
. . . oak and fruit aftertongue

NOTE: There are about 300 Scotches from the five Scottish regions
(Highlands, Lowland, Islay, Campbeltown, Speyside; but some also
include Island and Grain). Each has a different taste, plus the way
scotch is distilled by individual makers has a difference. Different
people are partial to different regions and MOST drinkers have
their own 2-3 brands they consume - and VERY SELDOM drink any
other, except in emergencies. Part of the fun in getting into scotch
is finding "your" brand. I refer Speyside distillers. Yes, there are
Scotches with 15, 18, 20 year aging time, but just because it is
older does not make it better, since the taste changes so radically
with age.

 

[punkin712]

1) When drinking for effect, I like The Glenlivet 12-Yr. (approx $45/bottle)
. . . medium body, smooth and firm, with a slight bite
. . . fruity with peat aftertongue
2) When drinking socially, like Balvenie Signature 12 Year Old (approx $55/bottle)
. . . really smooth and light, with cinnamon and nutmeg and a subtle oak
. . . warming and long lingering oak aftertongue
3) When "sipping" in the evening, Macallan Sherry Oak 10-Yr (approx $73/bottle)
. . . super smooth, complex, fruit and heather honey
. . . oak and fruit aftertongue

NOTE: There are about 300 Scotches from the five Scottish regions
(Highlands, Lowland, Islay, Campbeltown, Speyside; but some also
include Island and Grain). Each has a different taste, plus the way
scotch is distilled by individual makers has a difference. Different
people are partial to different regions and MOST drinkers have
their own 2-3 brands they consume - and VERY SELDOM drink any
other, except in emergencies. Part of the fun in getting into scotch
is finding "your" brand. I refer Speyside distillers. Yes, there are
Scotches with 15, 18, 20 year aging time, but just because it is
older does not make it better, since the taste changes so radically
with age.

Thanks!! This is great info! I like the Oban 14-year and the Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or, but I'll definitely add these others to my "must try" list. Have you found any places at Disney, besides full-service restaurants, with a good scotch selection? Rose and Crown and Raglan Road seemed to have some options, but not sure if any other places might be better "equipped".

 

[jcvalenti]

This SUCKS. I loved the crisps - one of the best snacks in the park. A Black and Tan and an order of crisps was our first day ritual for the last 5 trips !

I love scotch too, I just can't bring myself to pay Disney prices to drink a lot of it when I'm down there. Nothing better than the super peaty scotches - Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Ardbeg. All a fabulous way to wrap up a day.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

. . . I like the Oban 14-year and the Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or, but I'll definitely add these others to my "must try" list. Have you found any places . . . with a good scotch selection? . . .

1) That is so nice about Scotch.
2) There are many distiller areas and different scotch tastes. *
. . . from earthy to to peat fruity to licorice
. . . from smooth to those with "bite"
3) As for varieties at WDW, Raglan and R&C are the two with variety.
4) AND, they both have Scotch Flights for tasting.
. . . Raglan Road {4 flights}
. . . Rose and Crown {2 flights}
5) Other eateries have the standard stock.

* Lots of folks say they don't like scotch, and it is like medicine. But,
they would try just one or two brands/ages. I have seen brands that
are smother than American whiskeys.