Thread: Scotch Drinkers??

SRP,
Are there any scotch drinkers out there? I would imagine this topic has been hit on before, but I'm still new I used to be a fan of good quality Bourbon, but once I was turned onto the world of single malt, there really is no comparison. Right now, I have a bottle of Lagavulin 16, a Glenmorangie 10, and a Glenmorangie 12 Sherry Wood Finish. I have tried many single malts, and love to share my experiences with gentlemen such as yourselves. Let the comments roll! - JDCAL29 (Jim)

Well Jim, you certainly have tried 3 of the best in my opinion. I am particularly a fan of "the Morangie".

Another favorite of mine is Aberlour a'bunadh (aboonah) which is a Speyside single malt. Great, full and rich and i think a little water to open it up is a must. And of course you can't beat Balvenie and any of it's forms.

If you are new to Scotch, then don't fall into the trap of demanding single malts only. There are many good blends that are to be enjoyed as well. Single malt only became an official designation in the 1960's. Up until then it could be either.

Will N.

Not to be unfriendly, but i agree on the bourbon. A friend gave me a glass of one of the finest bourbons around (don't know the name...) but no. Whiskey (or whisky) is awesome. My favorite is Caol Ila. Its a Islay whiskey and very smoky, something not everyone likes. Others I like are Glenfidich, oban, Lagavulin, Ardberg, Laphroaig, Bunnahabhain. Awesome. Also Irish whiskeys have a distict taste, of which Jameson is the most known.

Enjoy your new hobby!

Originally Posted by Diederik

Not to be unfriendly, but i agree on the bourbon. A friend gave me a glass of one of the finest bourbons around (don't know the name...) but no. Whiskey (or whisky) is awesome. My favorite is Caol Ila. Its a Islay whiskey and very smoky, something not everyone likes. Others I like are Glenfidich, oban, Lagavulin, Ardberg, Laphroaig, Bunnahabhain. Awesome. Also Irish whiskeys have a distict taste, of which Jameson is the most known.

Enjoy your new hobby!

Looks like you have an excellent taste sir. Caol Ila is my top one. Glenfiddich, Laphroaig, Bunnahabhain and Jameson are on my favorite list too. Another excellent whiskey of my taste is Tyrconnel.

I'm by no means new to Scotch. What I don't like is that there are "six classic malts" that liquor stores advertise..... It's really just an advertising thing. Glenmorangie puts out a good product all around, in my not so humble opinion. Balvenie Double Wood is very good too. Once a person drinks scotch for awhile, they general gravitate toward the Islay stuff, such as Laphroaig, and Lagavulin. It's like beer or wine or anything else... after you've had it for awhile, your palate changes....

Originally Posted by Sailor

Looks like you have an excellent taste sir. Caol Ila is my top one. Glenfiddich, Laphroaig, Bunnahabhain and Jameson are on my favorite list too. Another excellent whiskey of my taste is Tyrconnel.

I had my b-day the other week, i got a straight razor and a bottle of Tyrconnel

(Also more things but i'll spare you the details...)

And i really like the Tyrconnel!

You should give the Scapa 14 YO a try. It is IMHO a very nice scotch smooth and full of flavour.

Diederik,
So you are saying that you do not care for bourbon? Not to insult your intelligence or anything, but bourbon is whiskey. It just happens to be distilled elsewhere.

Originally Posted by JDCAL29

Diederik,
So you are saying that you do not care for bourbon? Not to insult your intelligence or anything, but bourbon is whiskey. It just happens to be distilled elsewhere.

Yes, but; bourbon has to lagered in new barrels (required by law). Whiskey is lagered in bourbon, wine, port or anything-barrels or whatever else. The taste of new oak gives bourbon a specific taste. I dont mean it's bad whiskey, just not mine. Islay whiskey is just my taste.

BTW i dont know if "lagered" is a english word, i mean "put for x years in a barrel"

Originally Posted by Diederik

Yes, but; bourbon has to lagered in new barrels (required by law). Whiskey is lagered in bourbon, wine, port or anything-barrels or whatever else. The taste of new oak gives bourbon a specific taste. I dont mean it's bad whiskey, just not mine. Islay whiskey is just my taste.

BTW i dont know if "lagered" is a english word, i mean "put for x years in a barrel"

Bourbon and scotch are BOTH types of whiskey, specific types, but both are whiskey. This is not a knock, just some information.

Lager is a German word meaning aged or stored, usually used for beers that are stored, usually in caves that stay at about 52-55 degrees F. Aged is usually used for spirits of any other kind.

Single Malt Scotch is my spirit of choice, and the Islays are, shall we say, an acquired taste (one that I have acquired), but there are other Scotch whiskeys that I like very much, Balvenie in particular.

If you can get them in the Netherlands (that's where you are from, right?) I recommend you try some of the small batch bourbons on the market; Bookers is one that comes to mind. They are expensive for bourbons, but mostly cheaper than a lot of the higher end Scotch, around $40-60.