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ImaginingEmotions
SkyjumpingDude

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What Scotch would you recommend?

#14642630 - 06/20/11 01:56 PM (15 years, 3 months ago)

I've never tried scotch before and I am looking for something to break me into the scotch world.

What do you recommend?

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nicothoe
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Re: What Scotch would you recommend?

[Re: ImaginingEmotions]
#14642674 - 06/20/11 02:03 PM (15 years, 3 months ago)

Whatever it is, just make sure it is single malt. I usually buy Macallan or Glenfiddich.

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koraks

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Re: What Scotch would you recommend?

[Re: nicothoe]
#14642695 - 06/20/11 02:09 PM (15 years, 3 months ago)

If you're new to Scotch, you'll probably want to start with something mild and not too peaty. I came across and Auchentoshan a while ago that was very smooth and mild, and also not too expensive.

There are some very good blends out there too, but for some reason, I never come across them. For that reason, I usually settle for a not too expensive single malt. You can't go wrong with Glenfiddich as nicothoe suggested, and it has the advantage that just about any liquor parlor carries at least one variety.

With single malts, the general rule is: the older, the smoother, the costlier.

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chameleon303

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Re: What Scotch would you recommend?

[Re: koraks]
#14642762 - 06/20/11 02:24 PM (15 years, 3 months ago)

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Re: What Scotch would you recommend?

[Re: chameleon303]
#14642768 - 06/20/11 02:26 PM (15 years, 3 months ago)

I would recommend:

Shit fucks you up

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pouihi
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Re: What Scotch would you recommend?

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#14642865 - 06/20/11 02:42 PM (15 years, 3 months ago)

I like William Lawson's (the one I started with) also Famous Grouse which is much sweater than others. Johnny Walker is also not bad at all.

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rackem

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Re: What Scotch would you recommend?

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#14642869 - 06/20/11 02:43 PM (15 years, 3 months ago)

dude, once you go to scotch, you have nowhere left to go in the drinking realm..

you have officially reached the pinnacle

have fun

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pouihi
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Re: What Scotch would you recommend?

[Re: rackem]
#14643140 - 06/20/11 03:28 PM (15 years, 3 months ago)

you haven't reached absynthe yet?

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Ima Trooper
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Re: What Scotch would you recommend?

[Re: pouihi]
#14643218 - 06/20/11 03:40 PM (15 years, 3 months ago)

$40 - Jura Origins:

Try it, if you don't like it send it to me. :grin:

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frith
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Re: What Scotch would you recommend?

[Re: ImaginingEmotions]
#14643268 - 06/20/11 03:48 PM (15 years, 3 months ago)

Glenfiddich or Johnny Walker.

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unam sanctum

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Re: What Scotch would you recommend?

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#14643283 - 06/20/11 03:51 PM (15 years, 3 months ago)

Drambuie is like a honey scotch blend of perfection...a little expense, but completely worth it.

PS: I know it says whiskey on the bottle, but this shit is scotch. Without a doubt.

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MisterMuscaria

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Re: What Scotch would you recommend?

[Re: ImaginingEmotions]
#14643322 - 06/20/11 03:58 PM (15 years, 3 months ago)

Im really more of a bourbon man.

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ImaginingEmotions
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Re: What Scotch would you recommend?

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#14644451 - 06/20/11 07:59 PM (15 years, 3 months ago)

Trying Glenfiddich 12 yo as I type...

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Tangerines

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Re: What Scotch would you recommend?

[Re: ImaginingEmotions]
#14644457 - 06/20/11 08:00 PM (15 years, 3 months ago)

I like Talisker single malt.

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antiPock
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Re: What Scotch would you recommend?

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#14644540 - 06/20/11 08:25 PM (15 years, 3 months ago)

I get Dalmore on those rare occasions when I drink strong booze. Another great single malt from the motherland of Scotch.

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ifoundwaldo

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Re: What Scotch would you recommend?

[Re: ImaginingEmotions]
#14644777 - 06/20/11 09:30 PM (15 years, 3 months ago)

ImaginingEmotions said:

Trying Glenfiddich 12 yo as I type...

What did you think? It is customary to cut scotch with water. A splash or a couple ice cubes... It opens up the aroma and flavors. The cold makes it 100x smoother too.

Glenfiddich 12 is alright. Nothing special, but it's a drinkable single malt. It never really wow'ed me, but it holds a special place as the first scotch I ever tried.
Out of the widely available scotches, I would've picked Glenlivet 12.

If you have a nice liquor store nearby, there's also Glenmorangie 10 (would've been my recommend) or Cardhu 12... Affordable and delicious.

Not even getting into the peaty scotches. (Definitely try a 50mL bottle before you buy a fifth of Laphroaig.)

I used to drink Macallan 12 and Highland Park 12. Both excellent, but they're gonna run $40-50 a fifth. :smile:

:smile:

And Talisker's even more. Though I've heard it's excellent.

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frith
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Re: What Scotch would you recommend?

[Re: unam sanctum]
#14644832 - 06/20/11 09:42 PM (15 years, 3 months ago)

unam sanctum said:

I know it says whiskey on the bottle, but this shit is scotch. Without a doubt.

scotch is whisky from Scotland.

also.. whisky is from Scotland, whiskey is from Ireland or the US. Notice the spelling difference.

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ifoundwaldo

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Re: What Scotch would you recommend?

[Re: frith]
#14644860 - 06/20/11 09:51 PM (15 years, 3 months ago)

frith said:

unam sanctum said:

I know it says whiskey on the bottle, but this shit is scotch. Without a doubt.

scotch is whisky from Scotland.

also.. whisky is from Scotland, whiskey is from Ireland or the US. Notice the spelling difference.

Also, Drambuie is a liqueur and neither. :smile:

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In(di)go
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Re: What Scotch would you recommend?

[Re: rackem]
#14644874 - 06/20/11 09:55 PM (15 years, 3 months ago)

rackem said:

dude, once you go to scotch, you have nowhere left to go in the drinking realm..

you have officially reached the pinnacle

have fun

this is, indeed, true... i am partial to single malts myself, especially this one:

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unam sanctum

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Re: What Scotch would you recommend?

[Re: ifoundwaldo]
#14644925 - 06/20/11 10:05 PM (15 years, 3 months ago)

ifoundwaldo said:

frith said:

unam sanctum said:

I know it says whiskey on the bottle, but this shit is scotch. Without a doubt.

scotch is whisky from Scotland.

also.. whisky is from Scotland, whiskey is from Ireland or the US. Notice the spelling difference.

Also, Drambuie is a liqueur and neither.

I think you guys are missing the point :chillin:

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