ryno Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 There always seems to be a good amount of talk about cigars and craft beer around here. What I'm wondering is if there is any scotch drinkers out there? I'm not sure when I started drinking it really, but have always enjoyed it. Some of my favorites so far have been the Dewars 12 year and The Glenlivet. I was also surprised with the Johnny Walker Double Black Label. I cannot stand the Red Label and the Black is alright, but the Double Black really had a good balanced flavor to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightHawk63 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Never got into bourbon, whiskey, scotch, etc. Although I really am wanting to because I feel like it would be something I would enjoy if I got my hands on some good stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryno Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 It can be an acquired taste. To get used to bourbon, I suggest starting on Manhattens as a drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerdy Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 JW Green label and Glenvilet for sure. I love hard liquors. Haven't tried double black.... Yet. What's that like?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 JW Green label and Glenvilet for sure. I love hard liquors. Haven't tried double black.... Yet. What's that like?? More peat smoke flavor over the regular black. I do enjoy it more than black, but if I had to choose any Johnnie it would be Gold or Green. Blue is way overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang67n Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Glefidditch! I'm not a fan of johnnie walker. but The Glenlivet is good too. I'm more of a bourbon drinker though, Makers Mark, or Bulleit. I also like Bulleit Rye a lot too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rani Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Scotch..... Pttttffff..... Gotta be Irish. I've got a delightful bottle of Red Breast beside me now. 'Rani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Some of my current stock -http://i.imgur.com/Ko677k8.jpg Well, only one is actually scotch, but whatevers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Damn. I just decided to look up the Oban distillery to learn more about them and the malt and discovered they are owned by the British multinational company, Diageo. Now check this out -- Diageo owns all of these scotch distilleries: Johnnie Walker, Buchanan's, Cardhu, Justerini & Brooks, Bell's, Black & White, White Horse, Logan, Caol Ila, Vat 69, Oban, Talisker, Lagavulin, Glen Ord, Glenkinchie, Dalwhinnie, Cragganmore, Clynelish, Singleton, Haig, Royal Lochnagar, Glen Elgin, Knockando, The Dimple Pinch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouda Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 wait which stock were we supposed to be looking at? I got distracted by that cane mint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Click Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 wait which stock were we supposed to be looking at? I got distracted by that cane mint Apologies. I forget how hard it is for people to get. A bunch of local shops have it, but they like to add a premium to it. It usually goes for $17 a 250g. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Some of the Diageo ones are the best though. Here's what I've got (and I'm a rum guy) Dalwhinnie 15 Old Pulteney 12 Balvenie Doublewood (I think 12 yrs?) Highland Park 12 Talisker 10 Caol Ila 12 Laphroaig 10 Cask Strength Ardbeg Uigedaill (also C.S.) Bruichladdich "The Laddie" 10 (unpeated Islay) Highland Park 18 the last two are the newest and I've only had them once, so haven't formed a strong enough opinion, but of the rest, HP12, Talisker, and Caol Ila are my favs - if I had to pick a desert island scotch, I might go for the HP12. As far as blended, don't even bother with anything besides Grant's Family Reserve, it surpasses Black Label in quality, for less than Red Label pricing. As far as drinking straight, single malt scotch any day over any bourbon or rye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 It can be an acquired taste. To get used to bourbon, I suggest starting on Manhattens as a drink. A Manhattan is made with rye sir. Anything else is unacceptable, uncouth, and unappetising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang67n Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 As far as drinking straight, single malt scotch any day over any bourbon or rye. I disagree. Scotch has an almost moldy taste to me that turns me off, HARD. There's been few scotches that haven't had at least a little of this lingering taste. I Love me some bourbons and rye's but scotches, more than any other liquor straight, honestly gross me out in most instances. Bourbon though, the full, rich flavor of the wood it's casked in, and the ingredients used.. AMAZING. Maybe this is the wrong thread for me though. XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Try Highland Park 12 or Dalwhinnie and thank me later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kvtaco17 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 The Glenlivet makes me happy lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cp44 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Here's my collection: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Mmmm Lagavulin AND Ardbeg. Two of Islay's finest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IainUM Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 i got my dad a bottle of macallan 12 for christmas, but we haven't opened it yet. waiting for a special occasion. i'm more of a gin kinda guy, but my friends had a bottle of macallan last night for our pregame to celebrate my graduation today. it was the lowest level macallan, but it was god damn delicious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Sharrp SYBIAN Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 If it's any type of Alcohol ill drink it! I got into Cognac lately :-) I never tried scotch though. What would be a good bottle to start with if you never tried it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang67n Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 If it's any type of Alcohol ill drink it! I got into Cognac lately :-) I never tried scotch though. What would be a good bottle to start with if you never tried it? it can be pricey, but if you're drinking Cognac already, it won't be that bad lol I'd suggest any of the scotches they mentioned, The johnnie walker stuff has a weird almost moldy taste to me, but The Glenlivet is amazing, i'd suggest that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 No, I wouldn't recommend Glenlivet to start out. Start with Dalwhinnie, it's the softest single malt out there - it's called "the honey malt." After that, try Glenmorangie 10, very solid, and VERY cheap (like, $30, which is as low as it gets for single malts). Also, almost every bar has Glenmorangie. If your budget is really low, Grant's Family Reserve is a blend, but is very smooth and sippable, and about $15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryno Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 It can be an acquired taste. To get used to bourbon, I suggest starting on Manhattens as a drink. A Manhattan is made with rye sir. Anything else is unacceptable, uncouth, and unappetising. Most recipes I've seen around here are for bourbon.. Looks like I need to revisit that with a rye.. Any good suggestions on that one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryno Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 Chivas Regal wouldn't be too bad to start on. Its decently cheap and has a good flavor. And I love the smokey flavor of the JW Double Black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hassouni Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 It can be an acquired taste. To get used to bourbon, I suggest starting on Manhattens as a drink. A Manhattan is made with rye sir. Anything else is unacceptable, uncouth, and unappetising. Most recipes I've seen around here are for bourbon.. Looks like I need to revisit that with a rye.. Any good suggestions on that one? Rittenhouse 100, Bulleit Rye (if cheap, you can find it <$20 if you're lucky), Wild Turkey Rye, Old Overholt, good starting points. But see if you can get the Rittenhouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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