Scotch

03-02-2009, 09:57 AM

Anyone have any suggestions for some good Scotch? Please list some. Thanks

Scottw · 03-02-2009, 10:06 AM

What do you normally drink? Are you a blended or Single Malt guy?

AD720 · 03-02-2009, 10:10 AM

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1029

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8994

Some good info there.

03-02-2009, 10:12 AM

Johnny Walker Blue
Lagavulin 16
Glenrothes
Johnny Walker Black

yourchoice · 03-02-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by AD720

[url]Some good info there.

Andrew, what did I say on Saturday? Now it's you getting them brought back to the forefront!

AD720 · 03-02-2009, 11:02 AM

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Andrew, what did I say on Saturday? Now it's you getting them brought back to the forefront!

I went from 0 to 7 bottles in 6 weeks!

Stig · 03-02-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by AD720

I went from 0 to 7 bottles in 6 weeks!

Hell, I've done that in 12 days!

JohnnyFlake · 03-02-2009, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1029

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8994

Some good info there.

Lot's of good info in those threads!

03-02-2009, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1029

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8994

Some good info there.

Thanks!!

03-02-2009, 01:45 PM

I have never tried scotch before. How does scotch differ from American whiskey? What is the classic taste of Scotch? thanks

AD720 · 03-02-2009, 01:50 PM

I am an amateur when it comes to Scotch, but I have found that the Scotches that I enjoy to be smoother than American Bourbon, Canadian whiskey and Irish whiskey as well as more complex and they tend to have a medicinal kind of taste (but in an enjoyable way), some have a salty taste and some have a sweet, peaty taste.

03-02-2009, 02:23 PM

Single islay and Highlands are really peaty.
If you are new to scotch which is an aquired taste Jonny Walker Swing is a good jumping in point. I don't prefer scotch but if I have to this is the most mellow of the batch, if your into the good stuff and like the afterbit my friend swears by Cragenmore or Balvenie or at least that's how I think they spell it.
18 to 21 years old but you will pay for it.

AD720 · 03-02-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Lensjockie

Single islay and Highlands are really peaty.
If you are new to scotch which is an aquired taste Jonny Walker Swing is a good jumping in point. I don't prefer scotch but if I have to this is the most mellow of the batch, if your into the good stuff and like the afterbit my friend swears by Cragenmore or Balvenie or at least that's how I think they spell it.
18 to 21 years old but you will pay for it.

Thats interesting, I've found the Islays and Highlands to be more salty than peaty.

It just goes to show you that much like cigars everyone tastes things differently.

03-02-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

Thats interesting, I've found the Islays and Highlands to be more salty than peaty.

It just goes to show you that much like cigars everyone tastes things differently.

The Highlands are certainly more robust, and can be a bit peaty too. But the Islays tend towards peatiness. Especially Lagavulin, Ardbeg, Laphroig. Bowmore is less so, but still distinctly peaty, Bruichladdich varies depending on the bottling, but tends to be less peaty than the other Islays.

AD720 · 03-02-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kayaker

The Highlands are certainly more robust, and can be a bit peaty too. But the Islays tend towards peatiness. Especially Lagavulin, Ardbeg, Laphroig. Bowmore is less so, but still distinctly peaty, Bruichladdich varies depending on the bottling, but tends to be less peaty than the other Islays.

I guess I should say "savory" over "salty" as what I am tasting could very well be more of the peat (I've had salt by itself but I've never had handful of peat

).

The Bowmores (12 year, Legand) have made up most of my Islay experience so that might be coloring my perception of the region as a whole as well.

pnoon · 03-02-2009, 02:44 PM

If you are new to scotch, I would look for a single malt scotch in the $20-$30 price range. Yes, you can find better ones closer to $40 but I don't think they would be a good introduction into scotch.

Many will argue, but I think The Glenlivet 12 year old is affordable and a good starting point.

AD720 · 03-02-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

If you are new to scotch, I would look for a single malt scotch in the $20-$30 price range. Yes, you can find better ones closer to $40 but I don't think they would be a good introduction into scotch.

Many will argue, but I think The Glenlivet 12 year old is affordable and a good starting point.

I wish I could find The Glenlivet 12 for $20-$30 around me...it is $40 and change. Damn PALCB!

But yes, it is great.

pnoon · 03-02-2009, 06:47 PM

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I wish I could find The Glenlivet 12 for $20-$30 around me...it is $40 and change. Damn PALCB!

But yes, it is great.

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AD720 · 03-02-2009, 07:23 PM

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lightning9191 · 03-02-2009, 08:08 PM

When I wanted to start tasting scotch, I went to the liquor store and bought every mini bottle they had of scotch (which was about 4 or 5 of them). I went through those, read some stuff on the scotch thread, and started buying bottles.

03-02-2009, 09:57 AM	#1
Tombstone Guest Posts: n/a	Scotch Anyone have any suggestions for some good Scotch? Please list some. Thanks

03-02-2009, 10:06 AM	#2
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: Scotch What do you normally drink? Are you a blended or Single Malt guy? __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

03-02-2009, 10:10 AM	#3
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Scotch http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1029 http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showthread.php?t=8994 Some good info there.

03-02-2009, 10:12 AM	#4
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Scotch Johnny Walker Blue Lagavulin 16 Glenrothes Johnny Walker Black

03-02-2009, 01:45 PM	#10
Tombstone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Scotch I have never tried scotch before. How does scotch differ from American whiskey? What is the classic taste of Scotch? thanks

03-02-2009, 01:50 PM	#11
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Scotch I am an amateur when it comes to Scotch, but I have found that the Scotches that I enjoy to be smoother than American Bourbon, Canadian whiskey and Irish whiskey as well as more complex and they tend to have a medicinal kind of taste (but in an enjoyable way), some have a salty taste and some have a sweet, peaty taste.

03-02-2009, 02:23 PM	#12
Lensjockie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Scotch Single islay and Highlands are really peaty. If you are new to scotch which is an aquired taste Jonny Walker Swing is a good jumping in point. I don't prefer scotch but if I have to this is the most mellow of the batch, if your into the good stuff and like the afterbit my friend swears by Cragenmore or Balvenie or at least that's how I think they spell it. 18 to 21 years old but you will pay for it.

03-02-2009, 02:44 PM	#16
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Scotch If you are new to scotch, I would look for a single malt scotch in the $20-$30 price range. Yes, you can find better ones closer to $40 but I don't think they would be a good introduction into scotch. Many will argue, but I think The Glenlivet 12 year old is affordable and a good starting point. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

03-02-2009, 08:08 PM	#20
lightning9191 I think I'm normal... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kevin Posts: 1,007 Trading: (8)	Re: Scotch When I wanted to start tasting scotch, I went to the liquor store and bought every mini bottle they had of scotch (which was about 4 or 5 of them). I went through those, read some stuff on the scotch thread, and started buying bottles. __________________ I eat gummy bears by tearing them limb from limb and eating their heads last.