Recommend a Scotch that...

[bigloo]

has the smoothness of JW Blue. It can be blended, SM, but needs to have that super smooth body and taste. I am looking to give a gift to someone who loves JW blue and would like to give him something else.

Thanks in advance for the suggestions guys.

Lu

[DrDubzz]

JW Gold? seriously, I like the gold better, smooth? Glenfiddich 15 yr is the smoothest I've every had.

lots more scotch knowledgable types around here though, but those are my two pence

[SvilleKid]

IF you can find it......

Talisker's Distiller's Edition. Tough to find. Single Malt. Expect to pay at least $60.

I'm not a scotch fan at all. However, this one gets thumbs up. Had some Glenfiddich 18 (20?) year old that came close..

[goalie204]

I've never had JW blue so i can't compare unfortunately. But looking forward to reading some responses cuz i looove it smooth

[JohnnyFlake]

Chivas Regal 18yo, at about 1/3 the price of JW Blue. It will amaze you, with it's smoothness and extreme complexity. Drink it neat, with a few drops of cold water and then give it time to open up, 10/15 minutes. It's awesome!!!

[wayner123]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

Chivas Regal 18yo, at about 1/3 the price of JW Blue. It will amaze you, with it's smoothness and extreme complexity. Drink it neat, with a few drops of cold water and then give it time to open up, 10/15 minutes. It's awesome!!!

I agree with you on the Chivas Regal 18yo. For me it has a little more bite than JW blue, but that is overcome with a single cube of ice. At the price point it would match up very well.

When you say a few drops of cold water, do you mean "a few drops" as in using an eye dropper?

[JohnnyFlake]

Originally Posted by wayner123

I agree with you on the Chivas Regal 18yo. For me it has a little more bite than JW blue, but that is overcome with a single cube of ice. At the price point it would match up very well.

When you say a few drops of cold water, do you mean "a few drops" as in using an eye dropper?

Actually, I have a friend that uses an eye dropper and he drops about five drops of cold spring water into a jigger, of whichever scotch or bourbon he is drinking. I think that is kind of neat. However, for me, I use a level teaspoon into a jigger. BTW, if your not sure, a jigger is a shot and a half. After you add the water, swirl the scotch a time or two, and then let it set for at least 10 minutes before you start to sip it. That will allow it to open up and offer a complexity of flavors.

[MadAl]

Originally Posted by wayner123

When you say a few drops of cold water, do you mean "a few drops" as in using an eye dropper?

Figure between a teaspoon and a tablespoon.

[Scottw]

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

Chivas Regal 18yo, at about 1/3 the price of JW Blue. It will amaze you, with it's smoothness and extreme complexity. Drink it neat, with a few drops of cold water and then give it time to open up, 10/15 minutes. It's awesome!!!

I agree with this but I will also suggest that if your friend is open to Irish Whisky, get him the Bushmills 21 yr old. Quite good, extremely smooth and half the price of the blue.

yeah, chivas 18 is my blended scotch of choice. jw blue is way too expensive for how good it is chivas is a better choice. i have to point out, though, that i like islays so my definition of smooth might be different.

[mosesbotbol]

There's another blended Scotch that looks like a rip-off of JW. Even have the similar colored bottles, but goes for a lot less than JW. I forget the name, but a large Scotch B&M near me boasts its QPR for this brand. I think it is someone's name like Tom ...

Surly someone knows what I am talking about...

I agree with the few drops of water. Once a guy showed me that trick scotch has never tasted sooooo good. Makes a huge difference.

[Partagaspete]

Originally Posted by ahc4353

I agree with the few drops of water. Once a guy showed me that trick scotch has never tasted sooooo good. Makes a huge difference.

ABSOLUTELY! It also really brings out the aroma. I have never had JW Blue but I do know I found Glenlivit 18 y/o to be about the smoothest I have ever had.

T

[wayner123]

Sorry to thread jack here, but what temp do you serve/drink your scotch at normally?

[MadAl]

Originally Posted by wayner123

Sorry to thread jack here, but what temp do you serve/drink your scotch at normally?

Right out of the liquor cabinet, room temperature. I've had JWGold frozen, and it was delightful, but for the price of Gold...

[MTB996]

I would also recommend the genmorangie portwood or even a maccallan. Both are decent, smooth single malts.

JW blue is a really, really, really good, smooth johnnie walker. To me, the taste profile of JW is not good enough to justify the $, no matter how smooth. Again, a lot of personal preference here.

SM's have more complexity and variety in flavor.

[JohnnyFlake]

Originally Posted by wayner123

Sorry to thread jack here, but what temp do you serve/drink your scotch at normally?

Room temp is best!

[blugill]

IMHO JW Blue is over valued. It is good but for the price you can get three or more bottles of single malt premium quality scotch.

I'm not diminishing its flavor by any means. I progressed way past the almost simple taste for the way more complex Lagavulin 16 long ago. Now Lagavulin, as point out earlier isn't a scotch for everyone either, it is however one of the best out there at a relative steal compared to JW Blue.

JW Blue has a honey sweetness to it that to me isn't nearly as good as the smoky bliss of the Lagavulin!

[MadAl]

Springbank, Glenmorangie Port Wood

Originally Posted by MadAl

Springbank, Glenmorangie Port Wood

Ditto, when you have tried the rest then try the best,,,nuff said!