Thread: Scotch/whiskey of the day

Don't know what to buy.

I had an Ardbeg 10 year old last night and decided that I'd rather spend the extra on a bottle of uigeadail instead. I just don't know if I want to spend that much on whisky at the moment.

I also tried an Oban 14 year old which I like more the more I think about it. Very nice.

Also on my list to consider is an auchentoshan 10 year old or three wood - never had but reviews / recommendations look good. A talisker storm -- I like the 10 year old - not tried this expression though. Finally a springbank 10 (12?) year old is good, allegedly.

All are relatively inexpensive and I just can't decide on what I want.

The Glenlivet 15 yr for me tonight

Originally Posted by PigHog

Don't know what to buy.

I had an Ardbeg 10 year old last night and decided that I'd rather spend the extra on a bottle of uigeadail instead. I just don't know if I want to spend that much on whisky at the moment.

I also tried an Oban 14 year old which I like more the more I think about it. Very nice.

Also on my list to consider is an auchentoshan 10 year old or three wood - never had but reviews / recommendations look good. A talisker storm -- I like the 10 year old - not tried this expression though. Finally a springbank 10 (12?) year old is good, allegedly.

All are relatively inexpensive and I just can't decide on what I want.

Around the same price range as those whiskies are these 4
Arran 10yrs
Glengoyne 10yrs
Clynelish 12yrs
Ardmore 12yrs
4 of the best value for money scotch whiskies around in my opinion

I have been thinking about trying some different whiskeys or whiskys. I have a bottle of Buffalo Trace Bourbon and am thinking about adding a Scotch and an Irish whiskey. A friend thinks Jameson would be a good place to start with the Irish, but I have no clue when it comes to Scotch. Any Reccomendations?

I'd go with a speyside single malt to start with, so it won't be too peaty /smoky to deal with immediately. Balvenie double wood or glenmorangie nectar d'or perhaps... Reasonably priced and smooth without being overpowering. There are plenty more though.

Originally Posted by maddafinga

I'd go with a speyside single malt to start with, so it won't be too peaty /smoky to deal with immediately. Balvenie double wood or glenmorangie nectar d'or perhaps... Reasonably priced and smooth without being overpowering. There are plenty more though.

I did that, hated many Glen-somethings I tasted, and swore off scotch (drank Bourbon) for many years until introduced to Laphroaig. Some of us just like the smokey peat right off the bat.

Can't argue with that, luckily That's why there are lots of different types available. I tend to recommend the speyside to people just trying it out, I've seen too many people react badly to the islay stuff right out of the gate. But granted, not everyone.

Glenmorangie is a Highland whisky but to be fair, you don't need to get caught up too much in different regions—they have their own characteristics but a good whisky is a good whisky!

Glenmorangie and Glenfiddich are probably the most well known and popular Scotch whiskies and they're probably a good bet to get started on. I was recommended, once, to start with a bottle of 12 year old Highland Park, and I reckon that it is a good place to start—it has a little bit but not too much of everything; fruit, citrus, honey, smoke and a good depth. A very good all-rounder.

I would also recommend if not buying from, then at least browsing a website such as Master of Malt, as they have pretty good tasting notes and customer reviews for each bottle. At least then you know what to look for and what to expect when you buy something!

Glenmorainge was recommended in one of the first places I looked. It is going on the short list for sure. Thanks for the tip on Masters of Malt. I will check it out this afternoon.

Originally Posted by Leatherstockiings

A friend thinks Jameson would be a good place to start with the Irish, but I have no clue when it comes to Scotch. Any Reccomendations?

Tullamore Dew is a very nice Irish whiskey, and is generally my everyday treat. Bushmills is another nice one - I think it is Ireland's oldest distillery (somebody correct me if I'm wrong).

As to Scotch, there's a huge range out there! I like Dalwhinnie, and Ard Beg has a very peaty flavour, but the price means that I only get to dip into them on special occasions.

Sample this and that, and enjoy!