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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:36:25 PM EDT
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You need to try Glen-Livet or Famous Grouse.
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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:39:09 PM EDT
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Laphroaig 10 Year Single malt for the Islay Peaty/Smoky/Oh so good scotch! ~$40-50 a bottle
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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:40:58 PM EDT
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You need to try Glen-Livet or Famous Grouse. This is the first step on the path to Scotch enlightenment. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:41:55 PM EDT
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Laphroaig 10 Year Single malt for the Islay Peaty/Smoky/Oh so good scotch! ~$40-50 a bottle Yummy, but definitely not a beginner's scotch. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:42:22 PM EDT
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Macallan 12year is the one that got me hooked.
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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:43:09 PM EDT
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Scotch Tape get the hell in here!
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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:44:04 PM EDT
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Might I suggest the Talisker 10 for a good beginner single malt. Damn tasty but not too full-flavored to scare away a noob.
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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:45:16 PM EDT
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Just get it over with and skip the swill. The Balvenie 21 Year Old Port Wood
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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:45:26 PM EDT
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Heaven in a glass
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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:46:15 PM EDT
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Just get it over with and skip the swill. The Balvenie 21 Year Old Port Wood I bet this rules, but exceeds the $50 limit. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:46:23 PM EDT
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Macallan 12year is the one that got me hooked. It's on my shelf right now. Very good. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:46:53 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:46:56 PM EDT
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Your going to have to try several brands to discover what you prefer.
Lapharoig is nasty. Acquired taste for sure. Craggenmore is a fav of mine. Macallan is good stuff. Royal Lochnagar it another fav. Stay away from cheap shit like Cutty Sark and Dewar's. Some of the blended scotches are pretty good too. Pinch is a nice one. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:48:30 PM EDT
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And my third and last recommendation for under $50 (depending where you live)
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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:51:21 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:51:32 PM EDT
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I want on the Scotch bandwagon. I've read the posts, I have the flavor chart Delicate vs. Smoky/rich vs. light (I understand smoky but rich vs light?) I plan to purchase 1 bottle of single malt for the holidays ~$50 What should I get and why? I bought a sample (airplane bottle) of Johnnie Walker Black today it was all they had in little bottles its not my favorite but tolerable Well my go-to Scotch in the under $50 price is Oban 14 year. Generally you can find it for $40 in most places, not sure about NC due to their dreaded ABC monopoly. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:52:18 PM EDT
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^^^^This but the 18 year ;) |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:55:17 PM EDT
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Laphroaig 10 Year Single malt for the Islay Peaty/Smoky/Oh so good scotch! ~$40-50 a bottle Yummy, but definitely not a beginner's scotch. This, or Lagavulin 16 year, is another great Islay "Peat Monster" if you like it. I do. And even other folks who like hard liquor normally can't stand it so don't mooch. 
As to beginners... you never know. I was a beginner and "meh" on scotch until I tried some Laprohaig, then I was hooked. The smoke and peat odor/flavors makes me think of fireplaces on holidays, and campfires... 
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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:57:11 PM EDT
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Glenmorangie Port or Sherry finish are both rather tasty.
Dalmore is pretty good. Not a fan of Balvenie, it's got a harsher, boozy flavor. Yeah, Laphroaig or any of the Islay scotches are an acquired taste. Once you get hooked on it though....... it's tough to go back. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:57:43 PM EDT
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I've tried a good many single malt whiskies. For that price range I'd suggest:
1. Glennfiddich 15 (42 or so at SAM's Club) 2. Balvenie Doublewood, about 40 or so 3. Glennmorangie 10 about 40 or so Highland whisky such as Glennmorangie tend to mature earlier hence the 10 year old bottling. Otherwise Id stick with 12yo or older. The difference will be in the smoothness and drinkability of the whisky. You should experiment around. Single malt is like wine, every one of them has a different flavour. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:58:46 PM EDT
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Sheep Dip
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Posted: 12/14/2010 12:59:23 PM EDT
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My wife saw people drinking scotch on TV. She wanted to like what the "rich" people like. So she got a scotch in the hotel lobby, one of her free drinks. It was cheap scotch. She did not like it. Not at all.
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Posted: 12/14/2010 1:00:13 PM EDT
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What? No love for the Glenfiddich?
 I think the 12 and 15yo are both kinda awesomel!
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Posted: 12/14/2010 1:01:12 PM EDT
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Quoted: I want on the Scotch bandwagon. I've read the posts, I have the flavor chart Delicate vs. Smoky/rich vs. light (I understand smoky but rich vs light?) I plan to purchase 1 bottle of single malt for the holidays ~$50 What should I get and why? I bought a sample (airplane bottle) of Johnnie Walker Black today it was all they had in little bottles its not my favorite but tolerable Lesson #1 - That's not scotch. Get a bottle of The Macallan. Once you go Mac, you'll never go Black.  |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 1:03:14 PM EDT
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There is no substitute. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 1:03:51 PM EDT
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I want on the Scotch bandwagon. I've read the posts, I have the flavor chart Delicate vs. Smoky/rich vs. light (I understand smoky but rich vs light?) I plan to purchase 1 bottle of single malt for the holidays ~$50 What should I get and why? I bought a sample (airplane bottle) of Johnnie Walker Black today it was all they had in little bottles its not my favorite but tolerable Lesson #1 - That's not scotch. Get a bottle of The Macallan. Once you go Mac, you'll never go Black.
Oh how I love Kirkland's (Macallan 18) labeled scotch. It's not fair they only get one batch a year. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 1:04:55 PM EDT
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Balvenie Doublewood or Glenfiddich 15 year old.
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Posted: 12/14/2010 1:07:56 PM EDT
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Just get it over with and skip the swill. The Balvenie 21 Year Old Port Wood I bet this rules, but exceeds the $50 limit. maybe by a hair, but it would be worth it |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 1:16:52 PM EDT
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I've never really tried scotch. What makes it so special? I've drank brandy, and to me it tastes like any other whisky.
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Posted: 12/14/2010 1:23:50 PM EDT
[#30]
Dalmore, highlad park, oban, talisker 10 all great intro scotches.
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Posted: 12/14/2010 1:38:09 PM EDT
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I've never really tried scotch. What makes it so special? I've drank brandy, and to me it tastes like any other whisky. Well to start, brandy isn't whisk(e)y at all. It's distilled wine. Scotch has a smoky, peaty flavor. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 1:38:54 PM EDT
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I've never really tried scotch. What makes it so special? I've drank brandy, and to me it tastes like any other whisky. Then you have very uncultured tasted buds...brandy is not whisky at all, it is distilled wine. Good cognac tastes completely different than any whisky. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 1:39:15 PM EDT
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The Balvenie, 15 years old, single barrel.
It'll put you back about 60 bucks, but it is outstanding.
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Posted: 12/14/2010 1:40:58 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/14/2010 1:43:52 PM EDT
[#35]
This topic is relevant to my interests.
Now, we are talking scotch that you can drink neat or rocks, correct? That is what I am looking for anyways... |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 1:45:02 PM EDT
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I want on the Scotch bandwagon. I've read the posts, I have the flavor chart Delicate vs. Smoky/rich vs. light (I understand smoky but rich vs light?) I plan to purchase 1 bottle of single malt for the holidays ~$50 What should I get and why? I bought a sample (airplane bottle) of Johnnie Walker Black today it was all they had in little bottles its not my favorite but tolerable Lesson #1 - That's not scotch. Get a bottle of The Macallan. Once you go Mac, you'll never go Black.
Yeah i had hoped they would have a variety of airplane size bottled so I could try several brands without spending the $$$$ |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 1:55:04 PM EDT
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I've never really tried scotch. What makes it so special? I've drank brandy, and to me it tastes like any other whisky. Well to start, brandy isn't whisk(e)y at all. It's distilled wine. Scotch has a smoky, peaty flavor. Depends on where it is from, obviously more so from the lowlands than the highlands. Dalwhinnie for example is about as mild as it gets. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 1:55:39 PM EDT
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This topic is relevant to my interests. Now, we are talking scotch that you can drink neat or rocks, correct? That is what I am looking for anyways... Yes I understand if I mix these with anything some kilt wearing dude will kick my arse 
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Posted: 12/14/2010 1:56:16 PM EDT
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I've never really tried scotch. What makes it so special? I've drank brandy, and to me it tastes like any other whisky. Well to start, brandy isn't whisk(e)y at all. It's distilled wine. Scotch has a smoky, peaty flavor. Depends on where it is from, obviously more so from the lowlands than the highlands. Dalwhinnie for example is about as mild as it gets. Obviously. I'm trying to distinguish it from other spirits. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 2:06:43 PM EDT
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There is so much win in this thread!!!
I'm going to add Ardbeg to the list of recommendations. -K |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 2:09:17 PM EDT
[#41]
You must first ask yourself if you are cool enough to drink Scotch.
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Posted: 12/14/2010 2:10:00 PM EDT
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BLUE LABEL
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Posted: 12/14/2010 2:11:44 PM EDT
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BLUE LABEL IMO way overrated and overpriced. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 2:15:30 PM EDT
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/thread. My taste has evolved through several different Scotches to include Laphroaig, Talisker, and Lagavulin, finally settling on Ardbeg. Just the right amount of peat/smoke with the perfect amount of spark. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 2:18:25 PM EDT
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Just finished my bottle of that on Sunday. Not bad. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 2:18:56 PM EDT
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BLUE LABEL The Cadillac Escalade of the Scotch whisky world, all flash and bling with little substance. Johnnie Blue is a blend (as is all Johnnie Walker Scotch) and an unimaginitive one at that with little character. That being said, I always have a bottle of Johnnie Black and Green on hand. |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 2:22:59 PM EDT
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I've read the posts, I have the flavor chart Delicate vs. Smoky/rich vs. light (I understand smoky but rich vs light?) What is this chart you speak of? |
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Posted: 12/14/2010 2:26:24 PM EDT
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I normally do Dalwinnie 15 or Glenmorangie 18, however I do have a bottle of Johnny Walker blue at the house
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Posted: 12/14/2010 2:33:59 PM EDT
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I've read the posts, I have the flavor chart Delicate vs. Smoky/rich vs. light (I understand smoky but rich vs light?) What is this chart you speak of? Here you go 
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Posted: 12/14/2010 2:35:07 PM EDT
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Do you like it to taste more like bandaids, or feet?
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