Scotch - Page 2

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.

03-02-2009, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kayaker

Try Bowmore. 12yr is great. 15yr also good, but a little more expensive.

How much you looking to spend?

There is a 3x200ml bottle sampler out with the 12, 15 and 18.

Looking to spend less than 40$

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.

03-02-2009, 02:49 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.

Thanks for the advice Pnoon. I will get some tonight.

JohnnyFlake · 03-02-2009, 03:12 PM

For someone who is going to try scotch for the first time, I always try to suggest a blend over a single malt. Blends are usually easier on the palate than single malts, at least IMHO.

I highly recommend Teachers Highland Cream, Chivas Regal 12yo or Johnnie Walker Black for a first scotch! These can all be had in the $25/$30 range, actually, the teacher's may even been closer to $20.

Johnnie Walker Black, is my personal go to scotch, followed by Teacher's Highland Cream, of the 3 listed above, my first pick as a first scotch is Teachers Highland Cream, it's amazingly smooth and complex!

pnoon · 03-02-2009, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

For someone who is going to try scotch for the first time, I always try to suggest a blend over a single malt. Blends are usually easier on the palate than single malts, at least IMHO.

I highly recommend Teachers Highland Cream, Chivas Regal 12yo or Johnnie Walker Black for a first scotch! These can all be had in the $25/$30 range, actually, the teacher's may even been closer to $20.

Johnnie Walker Black, is my personal go to scotch, followed by Teacher's Highland Cream, of the 3 listed above, my first pick as a first scotch is Teachers Highland Cream, it's amazingly smooth and complex!

Actually, that is sound advice.
JWB is a good starting point for a blend, IMO.

pnoon · 03-02-2009, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by AD720

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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GreekGodX · 03-02-2009, 07:00 PM

I second starting at Chivas or Johnny Walker Black. Both great blends. Once I became legal age my Grandfather introduced me to Chivas to start me off. Still one of my favorites in my limited tastings of blends and single malts.

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.

03-03-2009, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by lightning9191

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.

Good idea

macpappy · 03-03-2009, 10:32 AM

If you can find it, a good introduction to scotch is McClelland's Single Malt. It runs around $21 a bottle and while it's not as good as the more expensive scotch, it will give you a good starting point. The stores in my area carries it in four different versions: Lowland, Islay, Highland and Speyside. Each different version has the characteristics of the region. Speyside, for example, is the less peaty and more "honeyed" flavor while Islay is the strong, smoky, peat flavored.

I would start a bottle of each and decide which one you like the most and then work your way up the price scale until you find what you enjoy the most.

03-02-2009, 02:44 PM	#23
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, 03:12 PM	#26
JohnnyFlake Just an old Wiseguy! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: John Location: Henderson, Nevada Posts: 534 Trading: (18)	Re: Scotch For someone who is going to try scotch for the first time, I always try to suggest a blend over a single malt. Blends are usually easier on the palate than single malts, at least IMHO. I highly recommend Teachers Highland Cream, Chivas Regal 12yo or Johnnie Walker Black for a first scotch! These can all be had in the $25/$30 range, actually, the teacher's may even been closer to $20. Johnnie Walker Black, is my personal go to scotch, followed by Teacher's Highland Cream, of the 3 listed above, my first pick as a first scotch is Teachers Highland Cream, it's amazingly smooth and complex! __________________ A real man only needs Seven things in his life, Cigars, Women, Guns, Whiskey, Beer, Beans & Bacon!

03-02-2009, 07:00 PM	#29
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Scotch I second starting at Chivas or Johnny Walker Black. Both great blends. Once I became legal age my Grandfather introduced me to Chivas to start me off. Still one of my favorites in my limited tastings of blends and single malts. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

03-02-2009, 08:08 PM	#31
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.

03-03-2009, 10:32 AM	#33
macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Re: Scotch If you can find it, a good introduction to scotch is McClelland's Single Malt. It runs around $21 a bottle and while it's not as good as the more expensive scotch, it will give you a good starting point. The stores in my area carries it in four different versions: Lowland, Islay, Highland and Speyside. Each different version has the characteristics of the region. Speyside, for example, is the less peaty and more "honeyed" flavor while Islay is the strong, smoky, peat flavored. I would start a bottle of each and decide which one you like the most and then work your way up the price scale until you find what you enjoy the most. __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.