Post by: Nick1911 on November 09, 2006, 07:11:08 PM
Right now I'm drinking Jonny Walker Black Label. I like it, but I'm willing to try alternatives. I drink scotch straight (sometimes on the rocks) so taste and smoothness are prime considerations.
Post by: charby on November 09, 2006, 07:15:57 PM
I'm a bourbon man, couldn't get used to the peat taste.
Give Knob Creek a try instead of scotch. If you not a big fan of oak flavor Maker's Mark is pretty good too.
-C
Post by: Guest on November 09, 2006, 07:33:12 PM
Post by: Ezekiel on November 10, 2006, 05:50:24 AM
Just walk into a liquor store, verify single malt, confirm it is actually from Scotland, and things should be quite drinkable.
The Johnny Walker varieties, Dewars, and Chivas Regal are blended scotches -- some have an uppity phobia regarding blends -- but I have found each to be readily consumable.
As you already have the acquired taste, don't mess with things like Passport, Clan MacGregor, J & B, Scoresby (although it is, by far, the best "cheap scotch") or Cuttysark for your annual bottle.
Cheers!
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on November 10, 2006, 06:00:43 AM
I've found Glenlivet, Dalmore, and all of the blends to be unremarkable. Other swear by them, though.
Scotch is a personal thing. The only way to find out which is best is to try 'em all and decide for yourself.
Post by: Ezekiel on November 10, 2006, 06:16:50 AM
Quote from: HTG
I've found Glenlivet, Dalmore, and all of the blends to be unremarkable. Other swear by them, though.
You saw what I mentioned first, right [Glenfiddich]? (The Solera Reserve is a favorite.)
I concur with you theory of trying them all, so I didn't want to limit anyone, except to avoid the trash.
Cheers!
Post by: Sindawe on November 10, 2006, 06:52:24 AM
Day to day is The McCallan 12 y/o, with The Laphroaig ( http://www.laphroaig.com/ ) for special occasions. At this years Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival in Estes Park CO. I had chance to sample The Balvenie Single Malt ( http://www.balvenie.com/ ), VERY nice, even when drunk from a 30 ml plastic cup.
Post by: The Rabbi on November 10, 2006, 08:01:47 AM
But I prefer Bourbon to scotch. Heck, I prefer bourbon to anything.
Post by: charby on November 10, 2006, 08:49:40 AM
But I prefer Bourbon to scotch. Heck, I prefer bourbon to anything.
I like that answer!
-C
Post by: Preacherman on November 10, 2006, 09:11:47 AM
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Post by: BobR on November 10, 2006, 03:28:46 PM
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Post by: Cosmoline on November 10, 2006, 04:34:57 PM
Post by: Lee on November 10, 2006, 06:17:23 PM
Post by: Freedspeak on November 10, 2006, 06:43:47 PM
Personally I like both good burbon and good scotch (niether blended!).
Post by: Chuck Dye on November 10, 2006, 06:57:13 PM
For a contrast, sample some of the older Irish single malts: malt whiskey without the peat smoke flavor. Actually, the 12 year and older blended Irish whiskeys are quite good, too.
Post by: K Frame on November 11, 2006, 09:51:58 AM
Every one made.
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on November 11, 2006, 11:10:01 AM
"Is there a bad one?"
Every one made.
Ignorance comes in many forms...Every one made.
Post by: Waitone on November 11, 2006, 12:43:24 PM
Just make sure it is genuine single malt scotch.
Oh, and the most important part is get a good cigar to go with it. Nothing better than a good single malt scotch, an Artuero Fuente of your choice, a beautiful sunset, and a little peace and quiet.
Post by: Chuck Dye on November 11, 2006, 03:17:05 PM
"Good! More for us!"
Post by: slzy on November 11, 2006, 04:38:17 PM
Post by: Iain on November 11, 2006, 05:03:43 PM
Post by: The Rabbi on November 11, 2006, 05:05:09 PM
Post by: Guest on November 11, 2006, 05:22:35 PM
People have mentioned Laggvulin but I am surprised no one mentioned the better known Laphroig, one of my favorites.
I didnt mention it because it is a pretty specefic taste. Unless a person states that they like Islay scotches then I would be hesitent to recomend Laphroaig simply because it might turn them off single malts in general if it isnt their thing. I like it myself and always have a bottle of their 10 year old in my cabinet, but Lagavulin is an easier introduction.
Post by: Cosmoline on November 11, 2006, 06:38:48 PM
Post by: K Frame on November 11, 2006, 08:10:05 PM
"Is there a bad one?"
Every one made.
Ignorance comes in many forms...Every one made.
Yep, packaged as people who think that scotch actually tastes like anything other than dolphin vomit in a bottle...
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on November 11, 2006, 08:18:51 PM
Seriously, if you don't drink scotch, what do you drink?
Post by: Chuck Dye on November 11, 2006, 10:11:30 PM
Post by: stevelyn on November 12, 2006, 04:15:09 AM
Blended scotch is more of a gamble. They are blended from anywhere from 15 to 50 different scotches from the nastiest rot-gut to pretty-decent in a proprietary recipe.
The only blended scotch I've found that I like is Pinch.
Post by: Stickjockey on November 12, 2006, 04:28:59 AM
Quote from: c-yeager
Unless a person states that they like Islay scotches...
Speakng of Islay scotches, MacLellan makes one that's really nice. Nice and oaky with just a hint of sea salt.
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on November 12, 2006, 06:02:47 PM
Oh, and the most important part is get a good cigar to go with it. Nothing better than a good single malt scotch, an Artuero Fuente of your choice, a beautiful sunset, and a little peace and quiet.
This is a very good point. There are few things that go so well together as a nice smoky single malt and a good cigar. Taken together, each makes the other twice as enjoyable.Of course, now we need a thread on cigar recommendations...
Post by: LAK on November 13, 2006, 01:45:37 AM
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