The Scotch Thread

[AndyL]

You mean there's a way besides neat?

Glenlivet 12 made an appearance here last night... and probably again tonight...

I need to chase down a new source for smokeheads; I liked that bottle...

[ercchry]

I normally put a drop of water in mine. Unless its cask strength... Then on the rocks

[B20EF]

I tried McClellands at superstore because its only $25. Pretty awful in my opinion. Not a shcok considering the price though.

I like Glenlivet 12 and Glenfiddich 12 because they're $35 at Superstore.

Is there anything else in that price range?

[Alterac]

I drink mine neat, using soap stones for coolness.. if required.

Sometimes rocks if cask strength.



Try a blend in the $35 range, Chivas Regal 12

[googe]

Originally posted by B20EF
I tried McClellands at superstore because its only $25. Pretty awful in my opinion. Not a shcok considering the price though.

I like Glenlivet 12 and Glenfiddich 12 because they're $35 at Superstore.

Is there anything else in that price range?

Some highly rated single malts in that price range are Glenmorangie 10, Speyburn 10, Isle of Jura 10 yr., Bunnahabhain 12.

For blends, there is also Johnnie Walker black. JW Red for less. Dewars white label. Chivas Regal as already mentioned.

[rx7_turbo2]

I keep my pours to about 2oz, and almost always add a single ice cube. Been drinking Scotch a long time and have always just preferred it that way, but I also wear ladies undies so...........

[ercchry]

Originally posted by googe


Some highly rated single malts in that price range are Glenmorangie 10, Speyburn 10, Isle of Jura 10 yr., Bunnahabhain 12.

For blends, there is also Johnnie Walker black. JW Red for less. Dewars white label. Chivas Regal as already mentioned.

so when you quote prices... these are american prices... right?

[Quickstrike]

If you are looking for 'cheaper' Scotch Blends, I would recommend Teacher's and White Horse.

I started out drinking Dewar's White Label & The Famous Grouse, but much prefer the smokier, peatier taste of the above blends.

[geoffreyjames]

Bowmore Tempest batch 3 is one of the most interesting scotches i've had - about $85 a bottle (if you can find it - lately all I can find is batch 1 and 2).

Quite smoky, but not overwhelming. Lots of interesting flavours follow. It's around 110 proof, but still goes down nicely with a drop of warm water.


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For something cheaper, I've been enjoying a bottle of Glen Garioch 12 yr, it's around ~$40.

[OzzyOzzman]

Anyone would be interested in buying:
* Glenrothes Vintage 1987 Single Speyside Malt Scotch Whisky *

I am not a Whisky drinker, so I would rather sell it.

[davidI]

Originally posted by asp integra
how does everyone drink their scotch?

In a solid whisky glass, with a few drops of water.

A bit more water for cask strength or if the alcohol is overpowering.

The little bit of water helps open up the flavours. Adding ice or chilling the whisky tends to reduce or remove the taste.

As the guide on the Whisky Experience tour in Scotland told me though - there is no 'wrong' way to drink whisky...as long as you're enjoying it (I still cry a little bit on the inside when I see a good whisky being mixed with ice or coke though!!)

[ercchry]

i've got some of these guys from scotland to drink scotch with. they are designed so you can pass out and not spill

[geoffreyjames]

Originally posted by ercchry
i've got some of these guys from scotland to drink scotch with. they are designed so you can pass out and not spill

They also sell these individually at Crate and Barrel, I do believe.

[ercchry]

yeah, but not the original glencairn's brand ones

The Glencairn Glass is a style of glass developed by Glencairn Crystal Ltd, Scotland for drinking whisky. Originally designed by Raymond Davidson, managing director of the company, the shape of the glass is derived from the traditional nosing copitas used in whisky labs around Scotland.[citation needed] The glass design was concluded with the aid of Master blenders from five of the largest whisky companies in Scotland.[citation needed] The glass first came into production in 2001.[citation needed]

The glass is approximately 115 mm in height and has been available in three variations: 24% lead crystal, lead-free crystal and soda-lime glass.[citation needed] The vast majority of glasses in circulation are of the lead-free crystal variety. The soda-lime variation was discontinued in 2008.[citation needed]

In 2006 the glass won the Queen's Award for innovation.[1][2][3]

The Glencairn Glass is not the only glass on the market that is designed specifically for drinking whisky. (For example, Riedel also manufactures such glassware.) While there are numerous styles of such glasses available, the Glencairn is the first style to be endorsed by the Scotch Whisky Association,[citation needed] and it is used by every whisky company in Scotland and Ireland.[3]

Old Fashioned tumblers, snifters, and nosing copitas are other types of glasses that are commonly used for drinking whisky. The traditional style of whisky glass is a cut crystal Old Fashioned whisky tumbler, an iconic design that remains the most commonly used type of whisky glass. However, a tumbler does not hold and focus the aromas as much for the experience of the drinker as the other styles, which curve inwards towards the top of the glass. While not all drinkers may find the strong aroma produced by such glasses desirable, inward-curved glasses are often preferred by connoisseurs who consider the aroma especially important to the experience of a whisky.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glencairn_Whisky_Glass

[codetrap]

I recently killed this...



Currently working on..
The Balvenie 12
GlenDronach 12
Ardbeg 10

Some of the others that I've had a go at and liked..
GlenMorangie - 25
Highland Park - 12
Lagavulin - 12
MaCallan - 21
Talisker - 10
Tullibardine - 1993
Aberlour - 16 (gotta pick some more up, great winter scotch)
DalWhinnie - 15
Glenlivet - 12 (use this for cooking a lot)
GlenDronach -1985 (very tasty, but pretty pricey)

Lately though, I've really been going low class, and enjoying Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey. Don't really know why, but I quite like the taste.

[Alterac]

Originally posted by davidI

As the guide on the Whisky Experience tour in Scotland

Hah, I just did that tour and got the two glasses with it.

Along with a tour of the Edradour distillery.

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by googe


Second favorite (yes, costco rebrands Macallan 18 as Kirkland and charges half the price ):

I hate you by the way. You got me all excited for cheap Macallen, just to find out it's in the US only.

[Mibz]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok


I hate you by the way. You got me all excited for cheap Macallen, just to find out it's in the US only.

Glad I read this, I was gonna make a special trip to Costco just for this

[Neil4Speed]

I wouldn't call myself a concessioner by any means, but this summer when travelling I got to try out a number of different scotches including JWBlue and Chivas King George, Oban, Glenlivet, Glenfiddich 12/18 etc.

I don't know why, but for my tastes I always like JW Black the best. I suppose that's a good thing since its only $35 a bottle.

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by Mibz
Glad I read this, I was gonna make a special trip to Costco just for this

I did, lol. Since my Costco doesn't have a liquor store I went all the way to Crossiron. They do have a good price on Glenfiddich 18 though (however it's not as good as 15 IMO).