Scotch. I love it.

[Galactic]

Was wondering what all you scotch drinkers think is the best out there, in regards to smokiness, peatiness, smoothness, oakiness, etc. I'd have to say that for the value, the Macallan 12 year is tops, but that's just me. Smooth, sweet, fruity, smoky, great buy. Any thoughts?

 

[FAH-Q]

i always liked whiskey myself. :hatsoff:

 

[marquis2]

i always liked whiskey myself. :hatsoff:

Macallan produce a whole range of Scotch whisky ; I once had a 1965 vintage which was very fine.Glenfarclas is good too (in my whisky book it "goes down singing hymns") and there are many, many other superb distillers all with profoundly different characteristics.
Moving to Ireland the word is now spelt "whiskey" and they too have some great bottles, often overlooked which is a pity as they invented it!
The secret is to look for the word "malt" on the bottle as there is stuff sold which used inferior grains.

 

[Galactic]

Macallan produce a whole range of Scotch whisky ; I once had a 1965 vintage which was very fine.Glenfarclas is good too (in my whisky book it "goes down singing hymns") and there are many, many other superb distillers all with profoundly different characteristics.
Moving to Ireland the word is now spelt "whiskey" and they too have some great bottles, often overlooked which is a pity as they invented it!
The secret is to look for the word "malt" on the bottle as there is stuff sold which used inferior grains.

Agreed about the malt, and now, I really only tend to stick with the single malts. I did, however, receive a bottle of Dewar's 12 year Special Reserve as a gift, and I have to say it's not too bad. Really taste the oak cask, but pretty good. Actually, it's VERY good, seeing as how it was free!

 

[tartanterrier]

So do I with a nice fat Cuban cigar

Isle of Jura,Glenmorangie and Laphroaig are my favourites.

http://www.royalmilewhiskies.com/

 

[youwanttoshagme]

Talisker 18yr or Highland Park 18yr. Then there are the cask strenghts, or Bruchladdich blends such as Infinity first edition.

I could go on for hours........

 

[Christmas_Ape]

Hmm, I'm more of a whiskey drinker too, but earlier this week I've been thinking about giving Dewar's a try. I think I will pick up a bottle.

 

[Devout Pornist]

Whiskey is good. Canadian Gold is really good for me

 

[member006]

Never cared much for Scotch. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/35/Crown_Royal_-_Box_Bottle_Bag.jpg Smooth.

I really never was one for a whole lot of drinking. A weak one now and then. *shrugs* I haven't drank anything at all in a long time though.

LL

 

[Devout Pornist]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/35/Crown_Royal_-_Box_Bottle_Bag.jpg

LL

Wow, that bottle is expensive in estonia

 

[slowhand]

Scotch was never my thing I liked whiskey myself.

 

[thapie]

nope, no scotch for me , i am a wuss at drinkin'. that being said i do have a friend that i buy scotch for at christmas time and i go to the store and select something different each year one time i found a gift set of macallan with different ages. but myself , i wouldn't have a clue what is good or bad ina scotch.

 

[AverageAllStar]

I am more of a Bourbon drinker myself. Black Maple Hill 23 year old, ah the good stuff.

 

[Eric Lindros]

Don't know. Never had whiskey.

The only thing is beer for me.

:glugglug:

 

[gmaxman1212]

oban tickles my fancy with subtle hint of smokiness

 

[Christmas_Ape]

I'm going to buy some Dewar's tonight. I'm so excited!

 

[squallumz]

ive never had scotch but always been curious about it.

 

[BlueBalls]

I'm a 'Jameson' man myself

 

[Galactic]

ive never had scotch but always been curious about it.

Give it a shot! I was hesitant myself, as I am not a huge whiskey fan, like Jack Daniels and the such, but the flavors and aromas of a good scotch are amazing. I like to have at most one per day. Good way to blow off the troubles of your life. Everything in moderation.

 

[thomas_mikel]

Try The Balvenie double oak.