Poll: what is a good brand of Scotch...after many years of swilling
12-04-2001, 05:55 PM
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Poll: what is a good brand of Scotch...after many years of swilling
back cheap dime store Burbon Ive decided to go upscale!! anyways....I bought a couple bottles of Glenffidich, wasnt sure what to get cause ive mainly just had blends in the past...whats some good single malts to drink this Holiday season that dont cost more than $100 per bottle. I like the Glenffidich but want to drink some more..any tips??
12-04-2001, 06:08 PM
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This thread could get long! It's like cars...it depends on your personal taste.
I personally like Islay singles. Bowmore 21, Lagavulin 16, and just plain Laphroaig 10 (just now sipped the end of a bottle).
There's nothin' like "Islay breath" to spoil an evening with your non-scotch drinkin' SO!
Try Pinch Dimple...not a single, but you might like it. And you get two and change from your C note.
There's nothin' like "Islay breath" to spoil an evening with your non-scotch drinkin' SO!
Try Pinch Dimple...not a single, but you might like it. And you get two and change from your C note.
12-04-2001, 06:25 PM
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How about finding a good bar with a great collection of scotches and...
have a personal tasting party? Some will pour you like 1/2 or 1/4 oz. tastes for a very reasonable price. If the barman is good, he/she can help educate you. My favorite barman gave me a freebie taste of Bowmore 21, and I then had a couple of $11.50 hits. Not dumb, that Michael!
Try to drink them without ice. Just a dash of water which brings out the 'nose'. An ice cube will do the same after a bit, if you must.
I think I'd try Highlands scotches first. Any of the 'Glens'. They are much milder than the Islays which are very peaty and oily...an acquired taste, IMO. The first time I smelled Laphroaig, "peaty turpentine" came to mind. Now it's nectar.
My highly opinionated $.02.
Try to drink them without ice. Just a dash of water which brings out the 'nose'. An ice cube will do the same after a bit, if you must.
I think I'd try Highlands scotches first. Any of the 'Glens'. They are much milder than the Islays which are very peaty and oily...an acquired taste, IMO. The first time I smelled Laphroaig, "peaty turpentine" came to mind. Now it's nectar.
My highly opinionated $.02.
