Got a favorite scotch? Name your poison - Page 3

Egads1 · 12-12-2009, 10:07 PM

Glen Grant 1957

Davo-55 · 12-12-2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parrothead

... the kind you buy and the kind I buy. The kind you buy always tastes better than the kind I buy.

Seriously, all good recommendations here. There's another Scotch thread on here that is very informative. Do a search. While sampling some of these fine recommendations. If you're new to Scotch, perhaps a very little bit of clean water and ice to mellow it and bring out the fragrance. And don't forget a good cigar to go with it.

+ 5 on the cigar suggestion. That is another vice I have grown fond of.

grantsdad · 12-13-2009, 12:51 AM

Glenmorangie does it for me. Probably too often.

fyrfytr · 12-13-2009, 05:34 AM

Glenlivet French Oak Reserve 15 y.o. And I once had a (tiny) sip of Johnny Walker Blue and all I can say is YUM!

fnckr · 12-13-2009, 06:12 AM

Another vote here for Talisker. Also try a bottle of Bruichladdich. I have a Bruichladdich Rocks bottle as well that is very good, but needs water to bring out the best flavors.

My cabinet currently contains Macallan 12, Bruichladdich Rocks, and Talisker 10.

GSJon · 12-13-2009, 12:25 PM

Several people have mentioned Talisker and I'll agree. My favorite is Bowmore. Bruichladdich - pronounced bruick (rhymes with Buick) laddy - is another good one.

There are six "classic" Scotch Whiskies and all have a different taste to them. I'd suggest picking up a bottle of each to experience the difference in the various regional tastes. The six are Oban, Glenkinchie, Craggenmore, Talkisker, Dalwhinie, and Lagavulin.

Scotch whiskey is like wine, each distillery has it's own unique taste. Sample as many as you can and enjoy them. Fine a region that really sticks out for you then find more from that region.

I don't know where you are located but there are a number of liquor stores around Chicago that have scotch tastings from time-to-time. We also have a few bars that have a significant number of different Scotch Whiskies available to try - some upwards of $100 / glass.

All of the scotches mentioned in this thread have been of the singlemalt variety, there are some very good bleneded scotches as well that should not be ignored.

Jon

JDLuke · 12-14-2009, 10:08 AM

Some good advice here. Balvenie double-wood is what turned me into a single malt drinker and is still a favorite. My next tasting will be Laphroaig 18 year. It's quite expensive, but I hear tell (via a podcast I listened to over the weekend) that state stores in Pennsylvania have it available for about 51 bucks. I need to head over the state line one day soon and check it out.

Knighthawk · 12-14-2009, 10:17 AM

Auchentoshan..in particular the 21 year old.

Tullamore Dew Heritage Blend. Yeah, it's not a scotch but it's damn fine.

FatChance · 12-14-2009, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadNoRoad

Macallan 18...nothin' better in my book.

+1

Uncle Pollo · 12-14-2009, 12:04 PM

Glenlivet ... but heck I don't know anything about the good stuff.

I had some of the SantaFeRider's scotch and I cannot remember what it was.

The guy knows his stuff.

DireWolf · 12-14-2009, 12:21 PM

My wife got me a bottle of Macallan 25 for a wedding gift. I enjoy one fat dram a year, and still have most of the bottle (married 8 years).

At the time, I think it ran $275-$300.

I saw a bottle this past weekend, for $525.

JDLuke · 12-14-2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DireWolf

My wife got me a bottle of Macallan 25 for a wedding gift. I enjoy one fat dram a year, and still have most of the bottle (married 8 years).

At the time, I think it ran $275-$300.

I saw a bottle this past weekend, for $525.

So you are preserving your capital!

Buccleuch · 12-14-2009, 02:08 PM

I'll put in my vote for Cragganmore. Classic, smooth Speyside. Look for the Distiller's Edition.

Nothing quite like sitting on a rock 80 feet above Island Lake in the Bridger Wilderness [Wyoming], watching the stars come out over the High Winds while sipping Cragganmore from my hip flask...

Oh, and I'm not averse to the stouter Islays, either. I enjoy Laphroaig and Ardbeg, too.

WA.

BMW Kurt · 12-14-2009, 02:21 PM

Is Budweiser considered a Scotch?

Seriously...Glenmorangie!

FatChance · 12-14-2009, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW Kurt

Is Budweiser considered a Scotch?

Geez, it was bad enough when some people included blended scotch when talking about the real scotch whisky...

12-13-2009, 12:51 AM	#33
grantsdad Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2008 Location: California Oddometer: 179	Single Malt Glenmorangie does it for me. Probably too often. __________________ smugmug spot

12-13-2009, 05:34 AM	#34
fyrfytr B.U.F.F. Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Jersey, the New one. Oddometer: 2,334	Glenlivet French Oak Reserve 15 y.o. And I once had a (tiny) sip of Johnny Walker Blue and all I can say is YUM! __________________ But the speed was power, and the speed was joy, and the speed was pure beauty.

12-13-2009, 12:25 PM	#36
GSJon Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago Oddometer: 1,074	Several people have mentioned Talisker and I'll agree. My favorite is Bowmore. Bruichladdich - pronounced bruick (rhymes with Buick) laddy - is another good one. There are six "classic" Scotch Whiskies and all have a different taste to them. I'd suggest picking up a bottle of each to experience the difference in the various regional tastes. The six are Oban, Glenkinchie, Craggenmore, Talkisker, Dalwhinie, and Lagavulin. Scotch whiskey is like wine, each distillery has it's own unique taste. Sample as many as you can and enjoy them. Fine a region that really sticks out for you then find more from that region. I don't know where you are located but there are a number of liquor stores around Chicago that have scotch tastings from time-to-time. We also have a few bars that have a significant number of different Scotch Whiskies available to try - some upwards of $100 / glass. All of the scotches mentioned in this thread have been of the singlemalt variety, there are some very good bleneded scotches as well that should not be ignored. Jon __________________ Jon ADVMax: BMW's do not break down - they fail to proceed.

12-14-2009, 10:08 AM	#37
JDLuke Ravening for delight Joined: May 2007 Location: New Jersey Oddometer: 8,645	Some good advice here. Balvenie double-wood is what turned me into a single malt drinker and is still a favorite. My next tasting will be Laphroaig 18 year. It's quite expensive, but I hear tell (via a podcast I listened to over the weekend) that state stores in Pennsylvania have it available for about 51 bucks. I need to head over the state line one day soon and check it out. __________________ Why did I drink all of the ingredients for vomit? "Used to be Man vs. Nature.. then Man vs. Space.. then Man vs. the Moon. Now it's Man vs. Food" - Dalar "you cannot reason a person out of something they were not reasoned into." - Jonathan Swift

12-14-2009, 10:17 AM	#38
Knighthawk Anti-Authoritarian Joined: Feb 2005 Location: Redneckistan, Alabama Oddometer: 20,909	Auchentoshan..in particular the 21 year old. Tullamore Dew Heritage Blend. Yeah, it's not a scotch but it's damn fine. __________________ Come to the darkside, we have cookies. "Make sure you got clean underwear," Mom always said. I always figured that'd be the least of my worries, but now I'm older, I see there's a lot you can't control and some you can control and clean underwear is one of those you can...for the most part.

12-12-2009, 10:07 PM	#31
Egads1 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2007 Location: Georgia Oddometer: 127	Glen Grant 1957

12-13-2009, 06:12 AM	#35
fnckr Do you wanna play too? Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Parsippany, NJ Oddometer: 78	Another vote here for Talisker. Also try a bottle of Bruichladdich. I have a Bruichladdich Rocks bottle as well that is very good, but needs water to bring out the best flavors. My cabinet currently contains Macallan 12, Bruichladdich Rocks, and Talisker 10.

12-14-2009, 12:04 PM	#40
Uncle Pollo Von Hochstaden's son Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Albuquerque, Neue Messico Oddometer: 44,957	Glenlivet ... but heck I don't know anything about the good stuff. I had some of the SantaFeRider's scotch and I cannot remember what it was. The guy knows his stuff. __________________ mikuni vm32-33 both sides :\ 5000 feet altitude/ 140 main \ 159 02 needle jet\ 6F4 needle in the middle setting\ 0.5 air jet\ pilot 25/3.0 slide 35 mpg around town riding like a asno

12-14-2009, 12:21 PM	#41
DireWolf Knees in the Breeze Joined: Jun 2006 Location: In the Mustard Booyah. Whooop!! Oddometer: 4,635	My wife got me a bottle of Macallan 25 for a wedding gift. I enjoy one fat dram a year, and still have most of the bottle (married 8 years). At the time, I think it ran $275-$300. I saw a bottle this past weekend, for $525. __________________ And all you are left with is a vast featureless blancmange de merde. - Bongolia 2003 XR650R (plated) For Sale

12-14-2009, 02:08 PM	#43
Buccleuch Resistance is futile. Joined: Apr 2008 Location: DFW, Texas Oddometer: 1,257	I'll put in my vote for Cragganmore. Classic, smooth Speyside. Look for the Distiller's Edition. Nothing quite like sitting on a rock 80 feet above Island Lake in the Bridger Wilderness [Wyoming], watching the stars come out over the High Winds while sipping Cragganmore from my hip flask... Oh, and I'm not averse to the stouter Islays, either. I enjoy Laphroaig and Ardbeg, too. WA.

12-14-2009, 02:21 PM	#44
BMW Kurt Exorbitant Tax Payer Joined: Jul 2006 Location: People's Republic of the United States of America Oddometer: 7,192	Is Budweiser considered a Scotch? Seriously...Glenmorangie! __________________ "We blew it." -- Wyatt in Easy Rider My Riding Blog My Travel Blog Kurt Nugent Photography My Adventure Page

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread: