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Scotch Drinkers
Posted on 7/24/10 at 8:54 pm
Posted on 7/24/10 at 8:54 pm
I'm trying to get into drinking Scotch, usually a bourbon/whiskey drinker.
What is a good starter scotch? I bought some Macallan 12 and although smell is beautiful, the taste is complex but a little too heavy. I put it with 2 cubes to water it down a bit.
As I am typing this thought it is getting easier to sip.
What is a good starter scotch? I bought some Macallan 12 and although smell is beautiful, the taste is complex but a little too heavy. I put it with 2 cubes to water it down a bit.
As I am typing this thought it is getting easier to sip.
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Posted on 7/24/10 at 8:55 pm to Buck Dancer
how much was the 12year?
Posted on 7/24/10 at 8:56 pm to Amco
I think right under 45/50. They had a 15 year that was 75/80 - Martin Wine Cellar.
Posted on 7/24/10 at 9:06 pm to Buck Dancer
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Martin Wine Cellar.
I was in there yesterday and they were having a Chevis Regal 12 year, 18, and 25. At least I think that was the 25. The 25 was pretty good, but I wouldn't pay $165 a bottle for it.
I am still learning about scotches too and would love to hear some tips. Scotch is slowly getting to be my starter drink at nice restaurants.
Posted on 7/24/10 at 9:13 pm to notiger1997
Doesn't anyone buy American anymore? Stick with the Bourbon.
Posted on 7/25/10 at 8:59 am to Buck Dancer
I find glenfiddich 12 easier to drink than the macallan 12 and it's about 40 bucks.
Posted on 7/25/10 at 12:20 pm to Buck Dancer
MaCallan's are usually pretty full bodied. if you want something lighter I would really recommend a blend. Dewar's is perfect for this as well as some of the JW's. you don't have to spend an assload of money to get good scotch and nothing is wrong with a blend. I will put a tasting challenge up to see if anyone can tell the difference between single malt and blends.
personally I like scotch from the Speyside region, but everyone has their own taste. Be careful if it is a "peated" Scotch...that is a whole new kind of taste.
personally I like scotch from the Speyside region, but everyone has their own taste. Be careful if it is a "peated" Scotch...that is a whole new kind of taste.
Posted on 7/25/10 at 12:31 pm to Buck Dancer
balvenie doublewood
Posted on 7/25/10 at 12:47 pm to CITWTT
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balvenie doublewood
great speyside choice and well within range of most drinkers. I personally like the signature bottle better than the doublewood, but the doublewood tends to be easier to find.
last bottle I bought was it wasn't one I would recommend. Way to bold of a taste that I hear is common with this distiller.
also have been enjoying this...
This post was edited on 7/25/10 at 12:50 pm
Posted on 7/25/10 at 12:48 pm to mtcheral
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glenfiddich 12
I had a glass of the 15 year a couple weeks ago. Good stuff
Posted on 7/25/10 at 1:23 pm to SW2SCLA
I like the Glenlivit 12 myself.
(my sig pic doesn't make that clear )
(my sig pic doesn't make that clear )
This post was edited on 7/25/10 at 1:24 pm
Posted on 7/25/10 at 2:33 pm to Buck Dancer
Generally a 12 yr old scotch is not going to be as smooth as a 15....18 is even more smooth and so forth.
Posted on 7/25/10 at 8:57 pm to Dallas Tiger
Dewars is a good starter scotch. Look for Glenrothes, a mild Speyside single malt...
Posted on 7/25/10 at 8:59 pm to Lsupimp
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I like the Glenlivit 12 myself.
great for starters
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