Thread: Scotch/whiskey of the day

Now do you drink this before a straight razor shave or afterwards?

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Originally Posted by LeBois

Now do you drink this before a straight razor shave or afterwards?

Before, during after and in between
Whenever the mood strikes you!
Life is too short to care when, only that you do!

Mike

I would be afraid that if I did before and during, I might even shorten a short life.

Originally Posted by LeBois

I would be afraid that if I did before and during, I might even shorten a short life.

Lol
I just figure chicks dig scars !
Seriously though
Don't get killed shaving

Originally Posted by Cangooner

I have no idea what prices are like where you are, but how about Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old? It's not exactly *cheap* so it may stretch the budget, but it's pretty darn good.

Thanks for the recommendation, that sounds like it would be about perfect. And $45 or so seems to be the going rate here which isn't bad for single malt. Ill have to pick up a bottle on my next trip!

Originally Posted by backtobasics

So gents I have a question for you, Im a younger fella on a tight budget but I got the Scotch bug when I purchased a bottle of Glenmorangie 10 to celebrate the opening of a show I was working on. I tried some Walker Black Label not long after and liked the peat but would have liked some more complexity. Any recommendations for a relatively inexpensive, semi peaty scotch?

I don't like to recommend what I haven't tried, but in my searching I did come across "The Black Grouse". It is a blend of Islay scotches and should have some peat smoke. Keep in mind, I have a bottle, but haven't cracked it open so don't take my second-hand word for it. I think I paid <$30.

Depending on what cost is locally, Laphroaig 10 is a great peaty single malt. Usually ~$50. I really enjoy that one.

Originally Posted by backtobasics

So gents I have a question for you, Im a younger fella on a tight budget but I got the Scotch bug when I purchased a bottle of Glenmorangie 10 to celebrate the opening of a show I was working on. I tried some Walker Black Label not long after and liked the peat but would have liked some more complexity. Any recommendations for a relatively inexpensive, semi peaty scotch?

Sorry I am a little late posting!! Try the Macallan 12 year if it's in your budget. The Macallan is very easy to find and a very good single. It's one I like to recommend to people starting out with single malts. I have drank a lot of different single malts and Macallan makes good Whisky! If you would like something with a little more smoke try the Highland park 12, another good whisky that's easy to find. Good luck and enjoy.

Got a chance to try the quarter cask last night. It's very good. No wonder so many people here love it

just had a dram of Lagavulin 16 with a chip of ice and now chasing it with a Heineken....and tonight is shave night...wish me luck !!!

Originally Posted by nessmuck

just had a dram of Lagavulin 16 with a chip of ice and now chasing it with a Heineken....and tonight is shave night...wish me luck !!!

It's funny, but I sometimes find myself rubbing my chin and thinking of having a shave after a dram...probably a REAL bad idea!