I like to receive Glenmorangie as a gift & Lismore, Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whiskey when whatshername is buying (Lismore is surprisingly good for everyday and for deadbeat drovers that pop by - great price ~:0):ccowboy:
Favorite Scotch?
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I'm too new too Scotch to have much input but will enjoy watching the thread. I enjoy Highland Park 12, Johnnie Gold and Blue and I tried some Chieftain's (don't recall exactly what) that was good but different - very smoky.
Now rum on the other hand..........
Now rum on the other hand..........
Here's the key question, at least for me it was anyway......do you like peaty Scotch...or don't you?
I've only been really drinking Scotch for 6 months or so, so I'm an admitted amateur. If you like really potent "smoky", almost campfire'esque flavors in Scotch, which I don't think is typical of someone just getting into Scotch, then you'll like the Islay Malts (Lagavulin, Laphroaig etc.).
If you DON'T like Peaty Scotch, go with Speyside and Highland and you should be pleased. Speysides are sweeter, and although Highlands do have some peat, it's minimal compared to Islay malts.
One of the first Scotchs I really have enjoyed quite a bit, is the Macallan 12. I've also had the 18, which is amazing, but ridiculously expensive.
A bottle of Laphroaig Quarter Cask is ultimately what led me to believe I'm not an Islay Malt fan...although I won't write it off as a possibility in the future, b/c it was smooth in weird sorda way.....but that peat was over-powering for me at times.
I've since tried quite a few others that I've come to enjoy....Oban 14 being one, Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban and La Santa, Macallan Cask Strength......to name a few.
Hmm.....perhaps this should be the next poll:
Speyside, Highlands, or Islay??
I've only been really drinking Scotch for 6 months or so, so I'm an admitted amateur. If you like really potent "smoky", almost campfire'esque flavors in Scotch, which I don't think is typical of someone just getting into Scotch, then you'll like the Islay Malts (Lagavulin, Laphroaig etc.).
If you DON'T like Peaty Scotch, go with Speyside and Highland and you should be pleased. Speysides are sweeter, and although Highlands do have some peat, it's minimal compared to Islay malts.
One of the first Scotchs I really have enjoyed quite a bit, is the Macallan 12. I've also had the 18, which is amazing, but ridiculously expensive.
A bottle of Laphroaig Quarter Cask is ultimately what led me to believe I'm not an Islay Malt fan...although I won't write it off as a possibility in the future, b/c it was smooth in weird sorda way.....but that peat was over-powering for me at times.
I've since tried quite a few others that I've come to enjoy....Oban 14 being one, Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban and La Santa, Macallan Cask Strength......to name a few.
Hmm.....perhaps this should be the next poll:
Speyside, Highlands, or Islay??
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I am a really big fan of the Glen Livet 15yr French Oak reserve. Somewhat economical at about $45 a bottle, the french oak finish seems to impart a really nice creamy texture and vanilla notes. I think it is a fantastic scotch for the money.
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More in the price range would be the 18 yr old Mac. It sells for $140.
Jeff:cbig:
WHERE can you buy 25 yr old Mac for $300??? I would snap that up quick! Around here it is going for $579.
More in the price range would be the 18 yr old Mac. It sells for $140.
Jeff:cbig:
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Bockbrännarbolmers
Imo best whisky brand is the Macallan and when I can afford it the 30 year old from "fine oak" series is my choise. Also the 12 year old from the same series is very very good!
And Japan produces some really amazing stuff, dont know if it is popular but if you havent do try one, you will be blown away!
And Japan produces some really amazing stuff, dont know if it is popular but if you havent do try one, you will be blown away!
I've never tried any but have a buddy who loves the Yamazaki, says it may be his favorite.
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Bockbrännarbolmers
I have a bottle of the Yamakazi 12 and it is very good! Next time I travel I´ll buy a bottle of the 18 year, i hear very good things about it!
Still love the Glen Grant 10 year old whisky, smooth and flavoursome or the old Glenturret bottlings of 15 year old were fantastic, unfortunately Famous Grouse took over the distillery and repackaged it and the main Glenturret is now a 10 year old.
Docbp87
Smoke Into Oblivion
Nothing wrong with J&B. It's a good oily, balanced blend, for a miniscule price.
+1 for Lismore... smooth and tasty at a miniscule price point :thumbsup:
