Scotch's that wont break the bank - Page 3

JohnnyFlake · 09-28-2014, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by hammondc

Monkey Shoulder

Never Heard of it!

Where is it made?

nutcracker · 02-09-2015, 04:48 AM

Quote:

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.

RWhisenand · 02-18-2015, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammondc

Monkey Shoulder

Had a couple bottles of this lately, it's damn good! I guess it's Balvinnie Glenfiddich and Kinitchy. Two of my favorites and one I'm not familiar with. Anyhoo it's really good. Thanks for the recommendation.

WaRevo · 09-28-2014, 09:46 PM

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

James

kansashat · 02-08-2015, 09:20 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, 06:23 AM

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

(Probably not entirely true.....)

02-18-2015, 03:22 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

Slow Triathlete · 02-18-2015, 03:27 PM

I second (or third or fourth?) the Glenmorangie Orignial. It is my favorite everyday.

markem · 02-18-2015, 07:17 PM

Ah, ego as substitute for substance.

pnoon · 02-18-2015, 09:24 PM

Excuse me while I genuflect.

CigarNut · 02-18-2015, 09:56 PM

I enjoy a number of single malts -- Glenmorangie 21 year old single cask is about the best I have had. I also like Johnny Walker Blue... I don't fit your standards, but I am OK with that.

Smoke or drink what you like... Drink or like what you smoke and to include what Mark said -- don't look down on others for what they like...

JohnnyFlake · 02-19-2015, 10:31 AM

I must say wddwkelly, for a new member, you have an obnoxious attitude, not generally seen here with even older, crabby, members. But, I guess that's you and I expect that some of us will learn to get along with it.

That being said, The following link will explain what Single Malts are and what blends are, for those who wish to read.

http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2012/0...ed-whisky.html

BTW, I have experienced many, many single malt scotches, in my 73 years, but I love J.W. Black and Chivas 18, better than most single malts! Of course, that's just me!

09-28-2014, 09:46 PM	#4
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, 09:20 PM	#5
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, 06:23 AM	#6
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, 03:22 PM	#7
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 03:32 PM.

02-18-2015, 03:27 PM	#8
Slow Triathlete I Need A Beer!! Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 369 Trading: (11)	Re: Scotch's that wont break the bank I second (or third or fourth?) the Glenmorangie Orignial. It is my favorite everyday. __________________ The police never think it is as funny as you do!

02-18-2015, 07:17 PM	#9
markem Bunion Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Second Star on the Right Posts: 22,646 Trading: (47)	Re: Scotch's that wont break the bank Ah, ego as substitute for substance. __________________ I refuse to belong to any organization that would have me as a member. ~ Groucho Marx

02-18-2015, 09:24 PM	#10
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Scotch's that wont break the bank Excuse me while I genuflect. __________________ 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

02-18-2015, 09:56 PM	#11
CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,042 Trading: (111*)	Re: Scotch's that wont break the bank I enjoy a number of single malts -- Glenmorangie 21 year old single cask is about the best I have had. I also like Johnny Walker Blue... I don't fit your standards, but I am OK with that. Smoke or drink what you like... Drink or like what you smoke and to include what Mark said -- don't look down on others for what they like... __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

02-19-2015, 10:31 AM	#12
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 must say wddwkelly, for a new member, you have an obnoxious attitude, not generally seen here with even older, crabby, members. But, I guess that's you and I expect that some of us will learn to get along with it. That being said, The following link will explain what Single Malts are and what blends are, for those who wish to read. http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2012/0...ed-whisky.html BTW, I have experienced many, many single malt scotches, in my 73 years, but I love J.W. Black and Chivas 18, better than most single malts! Of course, that's just me! __________________ A real man only needs Seven things in his life, Cigars, Women, Guns, Whiskey, Beer, Beans & Bacon!