Thread: Scotch help !!

Originally Posted by Doublewood

Definately recommend the doublewood

Priceless!

Originally Posted by porridgeorange

Priceless!

good one

So iam in the store today to buy a new bottle of scotch. I ask the salesman if he has Highland Park 12,yes we carry it,BUT its sold out,39.00 on sale.Ask if he had Bowmore Darkest 15,no sir ,dont stock it.Then how about Glenfarclas,nope dont stock that one either,3 strikes and iam out of there. So now i am on the search !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by nessmuck

So iam in the store today to buy a new bottle of scotch. I ask the salesman if he has Highland Park 12,yes we carry it,BUT its sold out,39.00 on sale.Ask if he had Bowmore Darkest 15,no sir ,dont stock it.Then how about Glenfarclas,nope dont stock that one either,3 strikes and iam out of there. So now i am on the search !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In some areas, finding a store with a good scotch collection can be tricky. Try to hit the high end/fancy or really big liquor shops first.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

Here's what I've found with Scotch:

Once you get into the $50 range, none of it is bad. They are just all different. Without knowing ahead of time what kind of a Scotch you'll most enjoy, it's impossible to recommend something. At this point, I pretty much grab a random bottle based on what I feel like spending on that given trip. The worst case scenario is that on the first sip, it's not exactly what I wanted, but by the time the first glass is done I'm acclimated and can enjoy the whole bottle for what it is. (A lot like vintage razors... actually)

Stellar finding! I agree its the only way to go.
I remember the first sip of the Laphroaig was shock as it was quite different.
But as you said, one you get acclimated its awesome.

Back to the liquor store today and came home with a bottle of Bowmore Darkest 15. I wanted to see what the smoky flavours taste like, A bit diff but good,the more you drink the better it gets.Just had a couple drams and its all good !! Thanks again for the help

check this guy out. Ralfy goes through a whole lot of spirits, mostly all kinds of scotch but he also does whiskey, bourbon, rye, rum, and I think maybe a tequila. In addition to tips on drinking, tasting, nosing, and glassware. In all he has almost 200 reviews. Good luck. YouTube - ralfystuff's Channel

Well my Bowmore 15 is all gone and now moved onto some Bunnahabhain 12 (39.95) very nice !!!