Thread: Single Malt

I like Macallan 10 yr (for this college student that's expensive enough!) and Dalwhinnie 15 yr. Glenlivet is nice, but not as good as the Macallan or Dalwhinnie. I had a chance to try Macallan 25 year once, it was amazing! Way way out of my price range though.

Originally Posted by ForestryProf

Lord, I need to go back to Scotland...y'all are making this southern boy's mouth water...and that is terrible because I hate adding water to my whisky!!!

My preference is for island malts.
Laphroaig
Talisker
Lagavoulin

Really wish I had access to a wide variety, but here in rural Alabama access to the finer things in life is often quite limited.

Slainte,
Ed

Like me, you live in a college town. Lots and lots of really cheap beer and alcohol, but very little of the good stuff.

Bruno, you da man. If I ever have a question regarding single malts, you are who I'm coming to first.

It is good to try some from the different regions -- the various regions are known for certain characteristics -- to find out what you like. The tastes differ dramatically. A quick internet search will give you the regions and charactisitics.

Personally, I like the peaty/smokey single malts. I am working on a bottle of Coal Isla right now, and really like it. When I'm in mood for something less smokey, I like Dalwinnie. There are just so many choices.....

Originally Posted by TULIP

I guess I'll get something started. What kinds of single malts do you like? Laphroaig and Talisker top my list.

Oban 14
The Balvenie / Sherry wood 12 (I'mhaving one right now)
Laphroaig 15 in the winter
Lock Dlu 10, a black single malt
Glen Garioch 21
Singleton 25

In another thread we will talk about cognacs.

Originally Posted by Don

I am new to this and very interested where would a Noob start. For reference I do beleive if you are going to try something do not go cheap, get something that gives you the picture any ideas for a Noob

Treat yourself to a night in town, a bar/restaurant with a nice selection, try 2 or 3, take notes. This is in fact the best way to start without spending for the whole bottle.

Lynn,
If you're familiar with the area, The Duke is on the North side in Lakeview. About 15 minutes from The Loop (down town). Here is the link...http://www.dukeofperth.com/main.htm
If you happen to be in town, let me know, I'd love to buy you a drink for all you've done for the community. This would also be a great spot for a Chicago SRP get together

Interesting interview with Bruce Ridley on whisky. Once you get to the link below, click on track 12 to listen to the interview.

http://www.stannespub.com/newdraught/

Ok, looking for a recommendation... I'm in college so budget is somewhat tight, but I also prefer to pay a little more for something that's better. I got a taste for scotch with Cutty and Dewars... told a co-worker who was absolutely horrified and insisted that I try single malt.. so I got some Macallan 12 @~$30/bottle. My college terms are 3 months, and one of the smallish (750ml?) bottles will easily last the whole 3 months, so I usually only buy one bottle at a time due to my nomadic nature at the moment.. because of this I've been sticking with the MacAllan due to not wanting to spend $30-$50 (a lot of $$ for my drinking budget) on something just to find I don't like it.
I'm not a heavy drinker, just like to enjoy a glass of scotch or rum with a pipe or cigar while reading..

So, can anyone recommend a nice step up from the Mac12, in say a price range UNDER $75? Preferrably under $50

Originally Posted by bbshriver

Ok, looking for a recommendation... I'm in college so budget is somewhat tight, but I also prefer to pay a little more for something that's better. I got a taste for scotch with Cutty and Dewars... told a co-worker who was absolutely horrified and insisted that I try single malt.. so I got some Macallan 12 @~$30/bottle. My college terms are 3 months, and one of the smallish (750ml?) bottles will easily last the whole 3 months, so I usually only buy one bottle at a time due to my nomadic nature at the moment.. because of this I've been sticking with the MacAllan due to not wanting to spend $30-$50 (a lot of $$ for my drinking budget) on something just to find I don't like it.
I'm not a heavy drinker, just like to enjoy a glass of scotch or rum with a pipe or cigar while reading..

So, can anyone recommend a nice step up from the Mac12, in say a price range UNDER $75? Preferrably under $50

you can get Dalwinnie15 for about 55 and macallan18 (MUCH better than 12) for less than 75 if you shop a bit

Originally Posted by Don

I am new to this and very interested where would a Noob start. For reference I do beleive if you are going to try something do not go cheap, get something that gives you the picture any ideas for a Noob

If you can find it, get a sample pack called "The Six Classic Malts of Scotland." My local liquor store had it and it contains 6 small bottles of Oban, Glenkinchie, Cragganmore, Talisker, Dalwinnie, and Lagavulin.

For about $25 (when I bought it) it's a very inexpensive way to get a taste of some of the best single malts.


Scott

I found a link to it here: http://www.thedrinkshop.com/products...hp?prodid=1855

Same product, but It seems the cost has gone up. Still much cheaper than buying all the full sized bottles.