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Beginners scotch
Posted on 1/10/10 at 2:02 am
Posted on 1/10/10 at 2:02 am
Looking to try out some scotch whats a good starter scotch for me?
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Posted on 1/10/10 at 2:06 am to burgeman
The first scotch I tried was johnny walker and I enjoyed it. Since then I've tried others but I was happy with starting on that. Black Label
Posted on 1/10/10 at 2:14 am to ThePostman
quote:
johnny walker
Expensive shite if I recall.
Is it the blue label that is $150 a bottle?
Posted on 1/10/10 at 2:17 am to lynxcat
Don't get blue label man. That's pretty expensive.
Posted on 1/10/10 at 2:32 am to ThePostman
Posted on 1/10/10 at 3:07 am to burgeman
Famous grouse or Dewars. Good and relatively cheap.
Posted on 1/10/10 at 3:23 am to Burlee
Macallan 12 year...Worked at a liqour store that was the third largest scotch dealer in the US. Trust me on this one. Pour a small glass with a few drops of water and take really small sips you'll get the hang of it.
Poster above who put Glenlevit also has the right idea thats a good starter.
Poster above who put Glenlevit also has the right idea thats a good starter.
This post was edited on 1/10/10 at 3:25 am
Posted on 1/10/10 at 5:30 am to ThePostman
quote:
The first scotch I tried was johnny walker and I enjoyed it.
this....
Posted on 1/10/10 at 5:33 am to Pepe Lepew
Glenlevit 12!!!
Posted on 1/10/10 at 7:51 am to burgeman
I'm liking Glenfiddich 12 year. Nice and smooth. I'm a big fan of the maccallan 12 as well though.
Posted on 1/10/10 at 7:57 am to mtcheral
The important point is that you drink a single malt. Those mentioned above, for the most part, fit this requirement. Most popular American scotches traditionally have been blends, but drinkers have become more sophisticated.
Posted on 1/10/10 at 8:00 am to burgeman
If you have been drinking bourbon or whiskey, Johnny Walker Black is a really good first crossover (blended scotch). The single malt scotches like Glenlivit or Glenfiddich take a little more getting used to, IMO
ETA-I have gotten to that point, and have recently enjoyed Macallan 18 yo.
Decent read here:
Maltmadness
ETA-I have gotten to that point, and have recently enjoyed Macallan 18 yo.
Decent read here:
Maltmadness
This post was edited on 1/10/10 at 8:07 am
Posted on 1/10/10 at 8:29 am to Icansee4miles
Dewars white label is my go to cheap scotch.
Posted on 1/10/10 at 8:34 am to Turbeauxdog
Macallan 12 over ice with a splash of water to start. gradually lessen the amount of water until you can just let the ice melt.
Macallan 12 is a little sweeter tasting and a little more expensiv but well worth it.
Macallan 12 is a little sweeter tasting and a little more expensiv but well worth it.
Posted on 1/10/10 at 8:39 am to whiteside
quote:
Macallan 12 over ice with a splash of water to start. gradually lessen the amount of water until you can just let the ice melt.
Technically, you should never, put good scotch over ice. A splash of water, opens up the body of the scotch and allows you to taste all the different flavors. Ice has the exact opposite effect and makes it more difficult.
That being said, the most important thing is to enjoy the scotch. So if that's really the way you like it,
Posted on 1/10/10 at 8:59 am to burgeman
what part of "beginner's scotch" did you assfricks not grasp?
it's his first pull of scotch
dude, go get some Dewar's, pour it over ice, and pour some water in it
go from there - skip all the other Mac's and the like for now - you'll find your way
it's his first pull of scotch
dude, go get some Dewar's, pour it over ice, and pour some water in it
go from there - skip all the other Mac's and the like for now - you'll find your way
Posted on 1/10/10 at 9:01 am to burgeman
Glenmorangie. Good scotch - not peatty.
Posted on 1/10/10 at 9:09 am to burgeman
Blend or Single Malt?
Posted on 1/10/10 at 9:12 am to burgeman
Blend:
Grant's
Chivas
Jameson
JW
Single Malt:
Glenlivet 12 year
The Balvenie Doublewood 12 year
*Depending on budget, many more.
Grant's
Chivas
Jameson
JW
Single Malt:
Glenlivet 12 year
The Balvenie Doublewood 12 year
*Depending on budget, many more.
Posted on 1/10/10 at 9:13 am to USMCTiger03
Thanks fellas, I like to branch out my drinking from time to time. I recently tried some absinthe imported from Europe and now I want something that does not take as long to get here and is enjoyable.
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