Question for you Scotch people...

I typically sip Cognac or Scotch. The last bottle of Scotch I had was a Glenmorangie 10 year, and so far that was the best I've had. I want your advice on the best you've had $50 or less. I am interesting in trying something new for my late nights of homework.

Thanks,
Chris

 

Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, etc....

i don't drink that ****, but my boss does...

 

Glen Goyne.

unpeated scotch. VERY smooth flavor.

http://www.glengoyne.com/

I recommend the 17 year old.

Although the 10 and 12 arent bad at all.


the 21 year old takes on a little bit of a harsher flavor... at least the batch that i tasted did. Could have just been one cask though.

will have to try more of the 21 year old to be sure ;D

 

For 50 bucks it's the Oban 14.

Take it from me...I know!
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Agree on Glengoyne.

Oban

Caol Ila, if you like peaty.

Pick up a copy of Jackson or Lamond.
http://www.whisky.com/books/

FYI, there is no such thing as the single best Scotch...even in one person's mind. Sorta like Ferraris that way.



Forgot that I still had this out there.
http://home.earthlink.net/~fchat/Scotland2001.htm

 

I think the Macallan 12 has been pretty decent so far.

 

i bet you put it in a brown bag a guzzle that stuff down like its pepsi.

 

It's a few buck over $50, but The Balvenie Port Wood 21 year old is very good.

 

A Wee Dram for those young lads that visit the highland from Wales.....

Sheep Dip Pure Malt Scotch Whisky Aged 8 Years 40%.
Sheep Dip was originally distilled in Scotland for the village of Oldbury in Gloucestershire.
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Try Pinch its in a three sided bottle, sold as Dimple in Europe.

 

i like the scotch........

 

Somebody elses always tastes better

 

Under $50, I second the Macallan 12. Absolutely beautiful!

John

 

For a relatively inexpensive single, I've always liked the Dalwhinny as well. The oban is always pleasant, and Macallan remains a staple for me - especially when you can find deals on it from time to time. Seems to be the most regularly 'discounted' (ha!) single malt in many of the stores down here.

 

I like Macallan 12yo, I hate the fact that the actual name is "The Macallan". It sounds so pretentious and awkward.

"I'll have The Macallan with a chaser of The Pabst Blue Ribbon."

 

"I love scotch. Scotchy, scotch, scotch. Here it goes down, down into my belly... " Ron B.

I think that johnny walker black - not even a single - is pretty good for the day to day drinking.

I treated myself and some mates to the blue bottle once - also a blend. that was absolutely fantastic. So smooth. unbelievably smooth.

as far as singles go, i've always been fond of glen rothes.

Cheers!

 

Macallan and Highland Park are my 2 regulars. Hate Glenfiddich and the Isle of Islay peat moss stuff.

 

LOL, that's the first thing i thought of when i saw this thread yesterday...!

 

My wife bought me a 10cl bottle of this (The 10cl size meets the cost criteria of this thread, barely.) Smoooooooooooth. V-12 smooth. Un-f-in-believeably smooth. Very very very very good stuff.

For a completely different taste, I like Lagavulin, but it has shot up in price the last couple of years and can no longer be snagged for $50.


Does is cost everyone else an extra $50-$100 every time you go through Heathrow as well?

 

That's not a cost, that's an INVESTMENT in personal mental health. Like a drive in your Ferrari that raises your spirits and clears your head of all of the BS that bothers you, a wee dram (or more) of a good scotch in the evening does wonders to restore a healthy outlook to your life. Much cheaper and more fun than a shrink!

John

 

Absolutely.

I spent labor day weekend backpacking in the Sierras.

Clear starry nights, sitting around the campfire, sipping Laphroig and Balvenie.

It don't get better than that.

Erich
ps the Makers Mark went down smoothly as well. but that is another thread.

 

does anyone else get seasonal with their liquor? scotch is a cold weather drink to me, whereas I tend to drink more gin and vodka in the summer

 

What is this season you speak of?

Seriously, Summer is a time for Blue Sapphire and tonics, margaritas or sipping tequila. But that does not mean I never touch Bourbon or Scotch during the summer.

Erich

 

The lady will have the linguini and clam sauce and a coke with no ice.
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My staples are Bowmore, Laphroig, and Macallan. I vacationed on Islay as a kid, so my heart is there.

Jura is nasty.

For a treat, I love the Lagavulin too.

Yep, G&Ts mostly in the summer, but a good Scotch is good any time!