Scotch's that wont break the bank - Page 2

Steve · 09-05-2014, 02:04 PM

Y'all are making me thirsty!

JohnnyFlake · 09-05-2014, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSmokey

as far as single malts, my liquor store only has glenlivet, glenfiddich, and highland park. prices start at $53 and up

IMHO, single malts are very, very, much overrated!

Blends are much less expensive for the most part and much more complex in flavor!

Hell, JW Black, a very reasonably priced blend is far more complex and most single malt. It is what many, many, hard core scotch drinkers favor.

Willygt · 09-16-2014, 04:19 PM

I got a Glenlivet 12 year based on Pnoon's recommendation, and it is very good!
It was barely $30, really good.

jhedrick83 · 09-16-2014, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

IMHO, single malts are very, very, much overrated!

Blends are much less expensive for the most part and much more complex in flavor!

Hell, JW Black, a very reasonably priced blend is far more complex and most single malt. It is what many, many, hard core scotch drinkers favor.

I love me some Johnny Black! If you live near a Total Wine and Spirits their price is unbeatable to me!

Ncpsycho · 09-27-2014, 10:20 AM

Deff Aberfeldy --- $35 a bottle and awesome -- also Glenmorangie really smooth and not expensive

kugie · 09-27-2014, 11:06 AM

Glenmorangie 10 or 18

Porch Dweller · 09-27-2014, 12:46 PM

Lots of mentions of JW Black. They've got a new one, Johnnie Walker Double Black, that is available for around $33 is worth it.

I'm the one guy in the room that doesn't like Macallan. I've tried a few of them and just don't care for them.

So, $20-$40 range:
JW Black & Double Black
Glenfiddich
Glenlivet 12
Singleton
Dewar's 12
Glenmorangie 10
Speyburn 10
McClelland Speyside
Auchentoshen

jhedrick83 · 09-27-2014, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

Lots of mentions of JW Black. They've got a new one, Johnnie Walker Double Black, that is available for around $33 is worth it.

What is the difference is taste/process?

JohnnyFlake · 09-27-2014, 01:23 PM

I have not seen the Johnnie Walker Double Black yet, however, as soon as I do I will be trying a bottle.

A best buy out there is Teacher's. A very nice smooth blend for very cheap $

Porch Dweller · 09-27-2014, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jhedrick83

What is the difference is taste/process?

To me it's got a touch of spice and some smokiness that the Black doesn't have. If you enjoy Black I recommend giving the Double Black a try.

jhedrick83 · 09-27-2014, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

To me it's got a touch of spice and some smokiness that the Black doesn't have. If you enjoy Black I recommend giving the Double Black a try.

Thanks.

hammondc · 09-28-2014, 01:39 PM

Monkey Shoulder

JohnnyFlake · 09-28-2014, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

Monkey Shoulder

Never Heard of it!

Where is it made?

WaRevo · 09-28-2014, 10:46 PM

Love to make Brass Monkey with Monkey Shoulder. Not bad And Apes and Apples

James

kansashat · 02-08-2015, 10:20 PM

Lately, I've become very fond of Irish single malts. Try Tyrconnell single malt Irish at about $35/750ml. Bushmill's 10yr single malt is also very nice at a few dollars more a bottle.

nutcracker · 02-09-2015, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

Never Heard of it!

Where is it made?

It's a Scotch blend. Rather good actually.

BTW - The name of the whiskey refers to a strain injury distillery workers would get from shovelling barley. Eventually their shoulders would hang because they had torn all their cuff muscles.

Taki · 02-09-2015, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

Balvenie Doublewood.

couldn't agree more!

nutcracker · 02-09-2015, 07:23 AM

“There is no such thing as bad whiskey. Some whiskeys just happen to be better than others." William Faulkner.

(Probably not entirely true.....)

billybarue · 02-14-2015, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

IMHO, single malts are very, very, much overrated!

Blends are much less expensive for the most part and much more complex in flavor!

Hell, JW Black, a very reasonably priced blend is far more complex and most single malt. It is what many, many, hard core scotch drinkers favor.

I agree with that sentiment. I happen to like singles and blends, but Chivas 12 was my dad's scotch and what I cut my teeth on, and will always have a soft spot in my heart and place in my bar. I actually have the 4.5 litre bottle (in a cradle) on my bar - in homage to my pop.

Chivas 18 is a nice treat, JW black of course, and monkey shoulder is a welcome addition to the blends. As I understand, the scots, themselves, mostly consume blended whiskey?

02-18-2015, 04:22 PM

Single malts......Ardbeg 10, Laphroaig 10, Springbank 10, Bunnahabhain 12, is a great starting place.
Now...I am just not into blended scotch..HOWEVER, Campbeltown Loch is by far the best blend you can get. Its dirt cheap at 33.00 a bottle. Beats the pants off of 200.00 Johnny Walker blue.
All those i mentioned is under 60.00 For less than that....its tough to get a single malt that is worth it.
I love Scotch! It is so much "complex and just "better" for a lack of a proper term than American Whisky.

P.S. Ardbeg Uigeadail and Laphroaig Quarter Cask is both around 60-70. The Uigeadail is possibly the best scotch you can get for the money!! Personally, Uigeadail and Springbank 10 is mighty hard to beat. Uigeadail...is pronounced.....oog-eeeh-dahl

09-05-2014, 02:04 PM	#21
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: Scotch's that wont break the bank Y'all are making me thirsty! __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

09-16-2014, 04:19 PM	#23
Willygt FunkY Monkey!! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Carlos Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 47 Trading: (0)	Re: Scotch's that wont break the bank I got a Glenlivet 12 year based on Pnoon's recommendation, and it is very good! It was barely $30, really good. __________________ WillyGT - "Carpe Diem!"

09-27-2014, 10:20 AM	#25
Ncpsycho Newly obsessed Join Date: Nov 2011 First Name: Kevin Location: Long Island Posts: 387 Trading: (5)	Re: Scotch's that wont break the bank Deff Aberfeldy --- $35 a bottle and awesome -- also Glenmorangie really smooth and not expensive

09-27-2014, 11:06 AM	#26
kugie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Billerica, Ma. Posts: 1,376 Trading: (3)	Re: Scotch's that wont break the bank Glenmorangie 10 or 18 __________________ "Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together... mass hysteria!" Dr. P. Venkman

09-27-2014, 12:46 PM	#27
Porch Dweller Life is for living Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: James Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 8,399 Trading: (24)	Re: Scotch's that wont break the bank Lots of mentions of JW Black. They've got a new one, Johnnie Walker Double Black, that is available for around $33 is worth it. I'm the one guy in the room that doesn't like Macallan. I've tried a few of them and just don't care for them. So, $20-$40 range: JW Black & Double Black Glenfiddich Glenlivet 12 Singleton Dewar's 12 Glenmorangie 10 Speyburn 10 McClelland Speyside Auchentoshen __________________ A 1911 in the hand is faster than 911 on the phone

09-27-2014, 01:23 PM	#29
JohnnyFlake Just an old Wiseguy! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 534 Trading: (18)	Re: Scotch's that wont break the bank I have not seen the Johnnie Walker Double Black yet, however, as soon as I do I will be trying a bottle. A best buy out there is Teacher's. A very nice smooth blend for very cheap $ __________________ A real man only needs Seven things in his life, Cigars, Women, Guns, Whiskey, Beer, Beans & Bacon!

09-28-2014, 01:39 PM	#32
hammondc Moar Padrons! Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Chip Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,625 Trading: (17)	Re: Scotch's that wont break the bank Monkey Shoulder

09-28-2014, 10:46 PM	#34
WaRevo Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2014 First Name: James Location: North Central Oregon Posts: 172 Trading: (2)	Re: Scotch's that wont break the bank Love to make Brass Monkey with Monkey Shoulder. Not bad And Apes and Apples James

02-08-2015, 10:20 PM	#35
kansashat Just in from the Storm Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Alan Location: Kansas Posts: 26 Trading: (0)	Re: Scotch's that wont break the bank Lately, I've become very fond of Irish single malts. Try Tyrconnell single malt Irish at about $35/750ml. Bushmill's 10yr single malt is also very nice at a few dollars more a bottle.

02-09-2015, 07:23 AM	#38
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: Scotch's that wont break the bank “There is no such thing as bad whiskey. Some whiskeys just happen to be better than others." William Faulkner. (Probably not entirely true.....) __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)

02-18-2015, 04:22 PM	#40
wdwkelly Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Scotch's that wont break the bank Single malts......Ardbeg 10, Laphroaig 10, Springbank 10, Bunnahabhain 12, is a great starting place. Now...I am just not into blended scotch..HOWEVER, Campbeltown Loch is by far the best blend you can get. Its dirt cheap at 33.00 a bottle. Beats the pants off of 200.00 Johnny Walker blue. All those i mentioned is under 60.00 For less than that....its tough to get a single malt that is worth it. I love Scotch! It is so much "complex and just "better" for a lack of a proper term than American Whisky. P.S. Ardbeg Uigeadail and Laphroaig Quarter Cask is both around 60-70. The Uigeadail is possibly the best scotch you can get for the money!! Personally, Uigeadail and Springbank 10 is mighty hard to beat. Uigeadail...is pronounced.....oog-eeeh-dahl Last edited by wdwkelly; 02-18-2015 at 04:32 PM.