all things scotch

**absolom** · July 24th, 2006, 11:26 PM

scotch is the best liquor availible to man

/thread

anyways, some of the good ones to try when just starting out

the dalmore 12 year old is a very nice entry level single malt scotch
bout 30 bucks a fifth, nice character, slightly nutty flavor with a bit of smoke

scotch's to stay away from: johnny walker red (sucks, haven't tried the other's though) and J&B scotch, which also sucks

the best scotch i've had is the Caol Ila 18 year old

it's pricey at 60 bucks or so a fifth, but it is amazingly smooth and f***ing delicious

other good mid level choices are the cragganmore, oban, and macallan 12

more to come later

**absolom** · July 26th, 2006, 02:32 AM

no other scotch lovers?

**upsizin** · July 26th, 2006, 12:20 PM

Im trying to make my way over to scotch but it's so harsh... and you pretty much have to drink it straight, correct? Im trying... I love all things bourbon but scotch gags me... I try all the time though

how'd you get to it?

**absolom** · July 26th, 2006, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by upsizin

Im trying to make my way over to scotch but it's so harsh... and you pretty much have to drink it straight, correct? Im trying... I love all things bourbon but scotch gags me... I try all the time though

how'd you get to it?

take a whiskey glass, 3-4 cubes of ice, cover over or just over the ice in scotch, add a splash of water, and enjoy

the water and ice will take down the harshness

**Collin** · July 26th, 2006, 02:47 PM

I've tried a bunch of other scotches and the Macallan's are by far my favorite...

**absolom** · July 26th, 2006, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Collin

I've tried a bunch of other scotches and the Macallan's are by far my favorite...

i've had the macallan 12, it was pretty good

**Collin** · July 26th, 2006, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by absolom

i've had the macallan 12, it was pretty good

bottle of the 12 here....I like the 18 too but its pricey.

**Joey** · July 26th, 2006, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by absolom

scotch is the best liquor availible to man

/thread

http://www.forbes.com/2006/06/13/cx_...thisSpeed=6000

Also some of the most expensive

**absolom** · July 26th, 2006, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeyZeppelin

http://www.forbes.com/2006/06/13/cx_...thisSpeed=6000

Also some of the most expensive

if i was rich as balls, i'd buy that

**Collin** · July 26th, 2006, 06:47 PM

38k for a bottle of scotch...that stuff better blow me too while I sip it.

**Joey** · July 26th, 2006, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by absolom

if i was rich as balls, i'd buy that

Did you guys look at all of them, even the next cheapest one is 10k.....wow...

**gkarman** · October 18th, 2006, 08:40 PM

Reviving an old thread... If you get a chance try the Glenlivet 21 year which is spectacular (the 18 is my fav for the price). I think Dewars is great for a blend and if you like to drink a lot on the cheap... The stuff is super consistent too

**Nick** · October 18th, 2006, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by gkarman

Reviving an old thread...

No problem with that...

Welcome to the site.

**absolom** · October 19th, 2006, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by gkarman

Reviving an old thread... If you get a chance try the Glenlivet 21 year which is spectacular (the 18 is my fav for the price). I think Dewars is great for a blend and if you like to drink a lot on the cheap... The stuff is super consistent too

the 21 and 18 is on my to-buy list

the dalmore is excellent for the price

nice single malt for 30 bucks

**Evinissent Cum Guinness** · October 19th, 2006, 08:51 AM

Crazy forbes link, I would never pay the 10k for those blends, but I would drop 2k for that Bruichladdich. I *kill* for Islay malt scotches. My scotch of choice of Laphroaig.

**gkarman** · October 19th, 2006, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Get Shorty

No problem with that...

Welcome to the site.

From LS2 as g-car-man; got to love the concept of this board...
I am down to my last glass of 15 yr Balvenie... what do I do?!?!?!

**BlackDemon** · October 26th, 2006, 10:26 PM

Vodka> scotch

**absolom** · October 30th, 2006, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackDemon

Vodka> scotch

gtfo

**Nova5** · December 9th, 2006, 07:20 PM

Had some Glenlivit 12, good stuff. now have a bottle of Glenlivit 15 French Oak Reserve. very nice.

**Big Block Stingray** · December 20th, 2006, 11:49 AM

Scotch....the ONLY alcohol I don't like. I even sipped some 50yr old stuff a friend had and still cannot aquire a taste for it.

**Nova5** · December 24th, 2006, 11:11 AM

Good. more for me!

**bobshotme** · January 2nd, 2007, 02:47 AM

I tried my first scotch the other day, Johnnie Walkler Black and at first it taste really good, but then the alcohol hits and i dont like it. So my question is, are there any good scotch that has less then 40% alcohol? any 20 or 30 proof scotch? Its the damn alcohol that kills the taste, i think it would be better with less alcohol. Plus im a light weight and get drunk off 3 shots.

**Nick** · January 2nd, 2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bobshotme

I tried my first scotch the other day, Johnnie Walkler Black and at first it taste really good, but then the alcohol hits and i dont like it. So my question is, are there any good scotch that has less then 40% alcohol? any 20 or 30 proof scotch? Its the damn alcohol that kills the taste, i think it would be better with less alcohol. Plus im a light weight and get drunk off 3 shots.

How did you drink it? You can mix it with water to weaken it, plus drink it over ice.

**Nova5** · January 2nd, 2007, 05:48 PM

if there are i don't know of any. 40% = 80 Proof. So i don't expect you'll find any 10% or 15% whiskeys/scotchs. THere may be a fwe 30%/60Proofs, but i don't really recall. Under the US's proof system Proof is double the %. 40% is 80Proof. 50% is 100Proof, etc. The brits do it different.

**bobshotme** · January 3rd, 2007, 12:32 AM

I drank it straight, and tried it once with coke, but that was not very good. I guess i could try it on the rocks next time and let it sit for a minute so its watered down.

**Blaydeman** · January 3rd, 2007, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by bobshotme

I drank it straight, and tried it once with coke, but that was not very good. I guess i could try it on the rocks next time and let it sit for a minute so its watered down.

u mixed scotch with coke?

**The J-Man** · January 3rd, 2007, 03:26 PM

Somebody explain scotch to me - I never drink it.

**Nova5** · January 3rd, 2007, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Blaydeman

u mixed scotch with coke?

So did I. cheap scotch. OFC Shenly. I would never do it to a good single malt like Glenlivet or Glenmorangie.

**Nova5** · January 3rd, 2007, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The J-Man

Somebody explain scotch to me - I never drink it.

Had Whiskey? Same basic thing. to be called Scotch it needs to be made in Scotland. Its.... Good.
There are so many flavors, aftertastes, types, that is just uneplainable unless you've had some.

**Firebird Lady** · January 3rd, 2007, 11:23 PM

I've never had scotch before and I'd like to try it.

Are you saying this is a good one to have your first time?

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Originally Posted by absolom

the dalmore 12 year old is a very nice entry level single malt scotch
bout 30 bucks a fifth, nice character, slightly nutty flavor with a bit of smoke

If not, enlighten me on how one goes about having a good first experience with scotch.

**chimay** · January 11th, 2007, 01:04 AM

I've got some good scotch around here. Balvenie 10 year single malt. Not the best stuff around but for the money it's good. I've been told it is like the Glen whatever posted about above.

**DCR** · January 11th, 2007, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by upsizin

Im trying to make my way over to scotch but it's so harsh... and you pretty much have to drink it straight, correct? Im trying... I love all things bourbon but scotch gags me... I try all the time though

how'd you get to it?

Drinking Scotch neat (room temp with no ice) is not the recommended way to develop a taste for it. Try it as suggested over rocks with a splash of water, the dilution actually helps to bring out the bouquet (sp) of the scotch which is very complex.

**Lonestar** · January 27th, 2007, 11:48 PM

I just tried Johnnie Walker Red and can't get through it. Is it supposed to taste this bad? Perhaps a bad bottle? I bet they serve this in hell.

**Nova5** · January 27th, 2007, 11:50 PM

try softening it with a shot of water or some ice. Red is at the top of mixer grade and bottom of straight. the Macallens 12 i have has a bite to it, but a shot of water removes the bite and lets me actually taste the scotch.

**Blazedtech** · February 3rd, 2007, 02:27 PM

I actually enjoy JW red. I guess I have no taste.

**Perfectibilist** · February 4th, 2007, 10:59 AM

How is the Glenfiddich? To get a small taste for scotch I got the little sample pack with the 12, 15 & 18 years. Is it a decent scotch for starters, or am I gonna hate myself in about 15 minutes?

**Nova5** · February 4th, 2007, 02:04 PM

its pretty good. just remember to drink some water between different scotchs, so you wash the previous taste off your tounge so as to not alter the next one.

**Blaydeman** · February 10th, 2007, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by absolom

the 21 and 18 is on my to-buy list

the dalmore is excellent for the price

nice single malt for 30 bucks

my g/f found it for 25 at costco. just an FYI

**Blaydeman** · February 10th, 2007, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bobshotme

I tried my first scotch the other day, Johnnie Walkler Black and at first it taste really good, but then the alcohol hits and i dont like it. So my question is, are there any good scotch that has less then 40% alcohol? any 20 or 30 proof scotch? Its the damn alcohol that kills the taste, i think it would be better with less alcohol. Plus im a light weight and get drunk off 3 shots.

it cant be considered scotch unless it is greater and 40% and less than 94.8% alcohol by volume
Scotch whisky - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

**Mannix** · February 13th, 2007, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by absolom

scotch is the best liquor availible to man

You have just earned some extra point in my book. I am beginning to see why everybody yearns to know every detail about your life.

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scotch's to stay away from: johnny walker red (sucks)

I bought a bottle of that last week. The first drink was pretty good - nice and smooth, decent flavor. The next time I cracked open the bottle, it was harsh. I finished the bottle, but I've certainly had better.

I am cheap and therefore I dislike paying a lot of money. So Johnny Walker Red was attractive given the price ($23/750ml). I couldn't see spending $30 or more for the same amount.

The next bottle I bought was in that price range - Famous Grouse

Look at the grouse!

It's got a nice aroma and flavor for a cheap scotch.

So what do you recommend in the cheap scotch offerings?

**Mannix** · February 14th, 2007, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackDemon

Vodka> scotch

You, sir, are a person of low quality.

**Coach Leslie Miles** · February 14th, 2007, 04:57 PM

I normally drink Auchentoshan 10 year.

I bought the f-in-law a 21 year, I think they also make for Christmas.

**6speedZ** · March 25th, 2007, 03:26 PM

I have been a whiskey and bourbon drinker for a while, but most of my clients drink scotch so I figured I would give it a try. I am thinking of picking up a couple of bottles tomorrow and can't decide which to try. For sure I will get the Dalmore 12yr or the Dalmore Cigar, but I can't decide between the GLENFIDDICH 12YR or the GLENLIVET 12YR. Any suggestions or other thoughts?

**absolom** · March 27th, 2007, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach Schembechler

I normally drink Auchentoshan 10 year.

I bought the f-in-law a 21 year, I think they also make for Christmas.

never even seen that

we don't get any of the lesser known brands here

**absolom** · March 27th, 2007, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 6speedZ

I have been a whiskey and bourbon drinker for a while, but most of my clients drink scotch so I figured I would give it a try. I am thinking of picking up a couple of bottles tomorrow and can't decide which to try. For sure I will get the Dalmore 12yr or the Dalmore Cigar, but I can't decide between the GLENFIDDICH 12YR or the GLENLIVET 12YR. Any suggestions or other thoughts?

start with the dalmore 12 and the glevlivet 12

glenlivet > glenfiddich

**absolom** · March 27th, 2007, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Archie Bunker

You have just earned some extra point in my book. I am beginning to see why everybody yearns to know every detail about your life.

I bought a bottle of that last week. The first drink was pretty good - nice and smooth, decent flavor. The next time I cracked open the bottle, it was harsh. I finished the bottle, but I've certainly had better.

I am cheap and therefore I dislike paying a lot of money. So Johnny Walker Red was attractive given the price ($23/750ml). I couldn't see spending $30 or more for the same amount.

The next bottle I bought was in that price range - Famous Grouse

Look at the grouse!

It's got a nice aroma and flavor for a cheap scotch.

So what do you recommend in the cheap scotch offerings?

dalmore is probably cheap as i would go

**Mannix** · March 31st, 2007, 03:53 AM

I think I'll just stick with Glenlivet. I finished a bottle of 12 and now I'm working on a bottle of 15. I don't really detect too much of a difference between the 12 and the 15. So next time I may just buy the 12 again.

Or I may try something similarly priced.