So I'm not a big drinker, but I have been known to partake in a drink every now and then. I do enjoy Bourbon, but I've been wanting to try a Scotch single malt whisky for as long as I can remember. I REALLY wanted to try the Laphroaig 10 year old. I was curious to see what a very Smokey/Peaty whisky tasted like. I guess in Europe it costs around 35 Euros, but here in NY it's almost $60. I didn't want to spend that much on something I might hate. Instead I went for one of the most suggested beginner Scotch's, The Glenmorangie 10 year old and it was only $35. HOLY FUCKING SHIT this stuff is amazing. There is literally no burning like you get with a lot of Bourbon's. It's almost smells like a white wine and goes down super smooth. I have no issue drinking this whisky neat. I think I may have open Pandora's box because I now I want to try them all.
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Tried my first Scotch Single Malt. I think I'm in love.
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Wait till you see the Japanese whiskys and their associated price tags
I've heard REALLY good things about Kavalan which is a Korean whisky. That stuff is disgustingly expensive. I actually looked for it in the Liquor store, but didn't see it. I did see a bunch of the Japanese stuff though.
Starlight Lotice
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Scotch Whiskey is cheap in the UK as it is local produce.
Usually between £20/35 with only the premium 30 year old stuff being in the £40s range.
I own some Japanese whiskies that I got cheap going on Holiday (to Europe)
I prefer my Jamesons though.
Usually between £20/35 with only the premium 30 year old stuff being in the £40s range.
I own some Japanese whiskies that I got cheap going on Holiday (to Europe)
I prefer my Jamesons though.
triplestation
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that shit cleeeeeean
entire top half of your head on cloud 9
entire top half of your head on cloud 9
V4skunk
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Aged single malt whisky is very easy to drink! Like drinking juice / pop. I recommend Glen Fiddich 12 years. Nice and sweet, no burning on your tongue and throat. No hang over as well.
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desertdroog
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My go to is Highland Park 12 year, Orkney. When I feel like punishing my palate and need to be reminded I am only a neophyte in Single Malts, I sip on some Caol Ila 12 year from Islay. That stuff is peat smoked iodine, but very nice around a campfire or on a cold/rainy evening. I have a bottle of 18 year Shieldaig from Speyside that sips like water. I was given a bottle of Speyside's Balvenie Double Wood 12 year for Christmas last year. I haven't tried it yet, but luckily I have a good group of friends who all agree to give each other a new bottle of scotch every year for the holidays. So there are a number of bottles that I get a chance to sip on. It's a cheaper investment than buying all the bottles at once for yourself. Plus, my liver would never survive.
kingwingin
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I'm more of a pepsi guy myself.
Nymphae
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I bought a fairly expensive bottle of Lagavulin after watching Parks & Rec. I also have some Glenlivet. I thought I could get into some occasional scotch, but I really just can't stand drinking. Though, I did enjoy the incredibly smoky taste of the Lagavulin. But yeah it just sits there for guests now.
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highrider
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I like the idea of scotch. Stuff honestly tastes god awful to me. I find when I meet a scotch enthusiast, my brother in law comes to mind, they are either very straight in terms of their substance use, which is naturally a complete bore so they are searching for something within the socially acceptable umbrella of alcohol to provide them some genuine enjoyment. Or they are just drunks trying to seem like refined drunks.
The ninja farmer
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Being based in central Scotland I get a fairly decent pick of the smoky/Peaty island drinks and the more lighter & fruity southern and northern brands.
however I would recommend Tamnavulin, as a good starting point and is less hardcore than some fire waters
as an added bonus, it’s easy to find for around £20 or so.
ps. more of a flavoured gin drinker these days, but as a bottle is an easy present to give, it’s worth a little reading up on what is best suited to someone’s tastes. Rather than just going with a ‘known brand’
however I would recommend Tamnavulin, as a good starting point and is less hardcore than some fire waters
as an added bonus, it’s easy to find for around £20 or so.
ps. more of a flavoured gin drinker these days, but as a bottle is an easy present to give, it’s worth a little reading up on what is best suited to someone’s tastes. Rather than just going with a ‘known brand’
Super Mario
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Agreed. I wanted to like scotch. That taste just doesn't do it for me.
Thing on a Spring
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This is my favourite single malt. Quite pricey but so damn good. The bottle is pretty badass too.
interactivemonodrama
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Well, show me the way
To the next whiskey bar
Oh, don't ask why
To the next whiskey bar
Oh, don't ask why
Tesseract
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Grinchy
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As a guy who doesnt drink too often I really should. It's always that thing I wanna try but then decide not to.
Winter John
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I had myself a case of Stella and a bottle of Glenfiddich just the other night. By the end of it I was wailing along to Joy Division. I was so shit faced I burst into tears during Isolation because it was so beautiful. Then I had some cheese sandwiches and passed out on the dog.
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Inloveanddeath0
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Inver house kind of guy
Sandy Bellpepper
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I'm Scottish. You're welcome.
Starlight Lotice
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This suits the thread well. Liar's Bar.
Papa
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Not a big drinker but I smoke a lot of meat and fry a lot of chicken so I figured it's time to give whiskey a go. I like the idea of starting a collection, almost like Pokemon cards for grown ups with money. I have a mate who's pretty keen on it and he gave me a few recs so this is the start of my collection:
Monkey Shoulder Batch 27 (Scotch triple malt blend):
Highland Park Valkyrie (Scotch single malt, scored 99/100 at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge):
Suntory Kakubin White Label (Japanese blend):
I'll post my thoughts later as I get stuck in and experience it a bit more.
Monkey Shoulder Batch 27 (Scotch triple malt blend):
Highland Park Valkyrie (Scotch single malt, scored 99/100 at the Ultimate Spirits Challenge):
Suntory Kakubin White Label (Japanese blend):
I'll post my thoughts later as I get stuck in and experience it a bit more.
Papa
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a third of the price of the single malt
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Foamy
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I tried to develop a taste for scotch on the rocks by ordering it all the time one summer.
Didn't happen.
I'll stick to Crown and coke.
Didn't happen.
I'll stick to Crown and coke.
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The Brooklyn Brawler
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I'm Scottish and I hate whisky
Why would you want to drink something that tastes like burnt wood
Mental
Why would you want to drink something that tastes like burnt wood
Mental
Tesseract
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you love the vodka, don't you
The Brooklyn Brawler
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I'm more of a £2 per 2 litre bottle of cheap white cider myself
Tramp fuel
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The Brooklyn Brawler
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The taste Scottish kids grow up on
Cybrwzrd
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Thing on a Spring
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I'm biased because it's my favourite but I'll recommend it anyway. Bladnoch Adela 15 Yr. You're looking at about £90 or thereabouts.
Tried my first Scotch Single Malt. I think I'm in love.
So I'm not a big drinker, but I have been known to partake in a drink every now and then. I do enjoy Bourbon, but I've been wanting to try a Scotch single malt whisky for as long as I can remember. I REALLY wanted to try the Laphroaig 10 year old. I was curious to see what a very Smokey/Peaty...
Scopa
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Noice. Are you gonna drink it this time or put it back on your mate’s shelf?
Papa
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It’s just gonna sit on my shelf and look pretty. I won it as a prize.
ThatPolishGuy
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Glenmorangie 10 is a really good. I generally enjoy Highland and Speyside single malt whisky. Glenmorangie is a highland whisky. I would recommend you some Glen Grant 10 it's a Speyside whisky which I enjoyed very much. there's also Loch Lomond Original whisky (I think it's ten years old) it's cheap and nice. As for blended whisky I really enjoyed Monkey Shoulder and Japanese whisky Nikka Blended and Nikka from The Barrell - Nikka is really good! Doesn't loose to single malts. From the barrel was an awesome whisky, but it has 51,4% alcohol so you should drink it on ice if you're a beginner.
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