Bought my First Single Malt

[caudio51]

After having a glass at the Philly herf yesterday I had to pick up a bottle.

Chose this:

 

[djs134]

Nice bottle to start with Tom, you'll really like it.

 

[AZsteelman]

I'm so proud of you grasshopper! I'm partial to The Glenlivet, myself...

 

[djs134]

Lagavulin!

 

[tobby4]

Nice purchase...

 

[caudio51]

I'm so proud of you grasshopper! I'm partial to The Glenlivet, myself...

I'll try that one next....any -particular year?

 

[AZsteelman]

I'll try that one next....any -particular year?

I prefer the 12 year old scotch myself

 

[rpb67]

Yum !

That and the 18 are my go to scotch drinks.

 

[caudio51]

I still like beer better, but this is damn good stuff

 

[Séamas]

Hmmmm... thinking about a peated stout....

 

[caudio51]

Do share, got a brand name/link?

 

[Séamas]

No... I used to brew, and ideas still pop into my head.

I may have to clean out the carboys...

 

[cvm4]

What did that run Tom?

 

[caudio51]

$36 and came with a glass

 

[jcgoldner]

Tom, nice one to start with!

 

[CWS]

Nice.

 

[MadAl]

Bought my first Campbelltown, Springbank, a few months ago. Give it a try if you have the chance.

 

[tobby4]

So what did you think???

 

[MadAl]

So what did you think???

you talkin' t'me?

The Springbank reminded me of Rosebank, a Lowland that a pal gifted me. It had a little brininess, with some sweet notes, like honey or vanilla, especially on the nose.

 

[geoffrie]

Welcome to the true darkside, Tom.

Next time we'll need to hit Hudson Bar & Books. A very good menu, plus they have tasting flights. Carnegie Club has a a good selection of pedestrian single malts.

Macallan was a good first choice. Glennlivet or Glennfiddich would be fine as well.

I like Lagavulin but it's not for beginners. After Macallan I would steer you towards Oban (my favorite) and then some Islays. Good variety of peatiness there.