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Posted on 5/31/15 at 8:40 pm
Posted on 5/31/15 at 8:40 pm
So I tried Glenfiddich 12 tonight and throughly enjoyed it. I know nothing about scotch at all except for there are some out there that taste like a camp fire - not a big fan of those. Alright guys (and gals) of the off topic board; tell me everything I need to know and of course suggestions for further drinking.
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Posted on 5/31/15 at 8:51 pm to parrothead
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Alright guys (and gals) of the off topic board; tell me everything I need to know and of course suggestions for further drinking.
There are only 3 things to drink
#1 Burbon - when you are flush
#2 Tequila - when you are breaking even
#3 Moonshine - when money is tight
Posted on 5/31/15 at 9:00 pm to parrothead
Congrats on reaching alcoholic status
Posted on 5/31/15 at 9:03 pm to parrothead
Macallan is a nice one to start with and remains one of my favorites. The 12 year is a nice balance between price and quality I think.
Posted on 5/31/15 at 9:16 pm to AmericusDawg
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Congrats on reaching alcoholic status
Haha precisely my thoughts after the first sip and knew I liked it
Posted on 5/31/15 at 10:24 pm to parrothead
A Scotsman once said to me:
You know the difference between a $25 bottle of scotch and one for $75? $50
Take that as you will. There are a lot of distinctions based on region. Try different bottles from different regions and figure out what you like. If you're lucky, there's a scotch club in your town and you can hang out with some of the more experienced drinkers and get to try out a good variety of scotches and learn about the various subtleties that exist from region to region.
You know the difference between a $25 bottle of scotch and one for $75? $50
Take that as you will. There are a lot of distinctions based on region. Try different bottles from different regions and figure out what you like. If you're lucky, there's a scotch club in your town and you can hang out with some of the more experienced drinkers and get to try out a good variety of scotches and learn about the various subtleties that exist from region to region.
Posted on 5/31/15 at 10:42 pm to JacketFan77
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You know the difference between a $25 bottle of scotch and one for $75? $50
I do not agree with this.
Posted on 5/31/15 at 11:10 pm to parrothead
You don't like the "campfire" ones, stay the frick away from Laphroaig. I mean, way the frick away.
Otherwise, if you like Glenfiddich 12, you should really like Macallan 12 and Glenlivet 12. Try some Johnie Walker Black and you'll probably enjoy that as well.
I prefer bourbon over scotch, but I would not turn any of the above down. Them are the basics.
Enjoy.
Otherwise, if you like Glenfiddich 12, you should really like Macallan 12 and Glenlivet 12. Try some Johnie Walker Black and you'll probably enjoy that as well.
I prefer bourbon over scotch, but I would not turn any of the above down. Them are the basics.
Enjoy.
Posted on 5/31/15 at 11:34 pm to parrothead
I prefer the single malts, all your usually suspects.
Posted on 6/1/15 at 12:54 am to AubieALUMdvm
Macallan seems to be a common suggestion between here and other places so definitely going to add that to the list of stuff to try
Posted on 6/1/15 at 3:49 am to parrothead
Im more of a Bourbon fan myself. But i have had the Macallan 12 and enjoyed it greatly
Posted on 6/1/15 at 6:38 am to parrothead
Can't go wrong with anything by Balvenie (Doublewood, Portwood, etc) That is a single malt. The wood reference is the type of barrel it is aged in and they all impart a different flavor. They have one aged in used sherry barrels I'd like to try. I prefer the single malts to the blends. 
Add a good quality cigar...Boom!
Add a good quality cigar...Boom!
This post was edited on 6/1/15 at 6:55 am
Posted on 6/1/15 at 7:03 am to parrothead
Single Malt is all you need to know.Glenfiddich is a good Single Malt for the money.
Try Glenlivet next.A little more $$,but very good.
Try Glenlivet next.A little more $$,but very good.
Posted on 6/1/15 at 7:17 am to parrothead
I gravitate more towards Speyside scotches, myself. Highlands can be a little too floral while Islays are a little too salty and often a bit rough, but Speyside is kind of right there in the middle. Glenfiddich 15 is what I always keep in stock at my house, as it's my favorite. the 12 and 18 are good, too, but I think 15 is just right. 21 gets to be a little too oak-y for me. Macallan is another very good scotch, and Glenlivet is solid. If you want to explore an Islay option then I highly suggest Bunnahabhain. It's more lightly peated than most Islays so it drinks a pretty smooth.
Be a man, don't disgrace your scotch with water or ice. Drink a good single malt neat. The only time you should order a scotch on the rocks or a scotch and water is if they are serving a mediocre or worse blend, like Famous Grouse. Not saying all blends are bad (Your JW black, especially the blue, is a very good scotch that happens to be a blend), but I like the tastes and bite of the single malts a lot more.
Not all scotches are created equal; try sipping on a good scotch like Glenfiddich or Macallan and then switch over to a glass of Cutty Sark neat. It'll curl your toes.
Be a man, don't disgrace your scotch with water or ice. Drink a good single malt neat. The only time you should order a scotch on the rocks or a scotch and water is if they are serving a mediocre or worse blend, like Famous Grouse. Not saying all blends are bad (Your JW black, especially the blue, is a very good scotch that happens to be a blend), but I like the tastes and bite of the single malts a lot more.
Not all scotches are created equal; try sipping on a good scotch like Glenfiddich or Macallan and then switch over to a glass of Cutty Sark neat. It'll curl your toes.
This post was edited on 6/1/15 at 7:21 am
Posted on 6/1/15 at 8:23 am to crispyUGA
Had an aficionado train me, shortly before he lost a battle with cancer, to try a scotch neat for a sip or two and then add just one drop of water--just a drop. Then try it again. If you focus, it is amazing how much of a difference one drop of water has on a scotch. Give it a try.
Posted on 6/1/15 at 8:52 am to JacketFan77
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A Scotsman once said to me:
You know the difference between a $25 bottle of scotch and one for $75? $50
That's because in Scotland, scotch is crazy cheap due to location. In Europe scotch is cheaper than jack daniels.
Posted on 6/1/15 at 9:56 am to Brick67
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it is amazing how much of a difference one drop of water has on a scotch. Give it a try.
This is the absolute truth. A very small dash of filtered water( less than a table spoon) will allow the bouquet to open up and the flavors to come out with much more clarity. With that said I never order scotch and water out, only neat and I'll add the water myself from a separate water glass.
Posted on 6/1/15 at 1:29 pm to bengalbait
Everything the Balvenie makes is great. Start with the 12yo doublewood. Great Scotch it is.
eta: to correct the name (doublewood)
eta: to correct the name (doublewood)
This post was edited on 6/1/15 at 3:59 pm
Posted on 6/1/15 at 2:13 pm to parrothead
We have some Glenlivet 12 that the OH says is good. I don't drink Scotch.
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