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08-18-2008, 07:53 AM
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Hey guys,
Up until recently, I've been enjoying The MacAllan 12 year single malt as my scotch whisky of choice. It's a decent drink, and I was happy to remain ignorant of the larger world of scotch whisky. Unfortunately (or fortunately), over the weekend I had the pleasure to be given a dram of Johnnie Walker Blue Label. I know, I know, it's a blend, not a single malt. Either way, it was exquisite. Of course, now The Macallan does not carry anywhere near the same quality level as it did to me a mere 3 days ago.
This leads me to my question; As much as I wish it, I cannot afford to regularly consume Johnnie Walker on any reasonable level. So, I'm looking for quality whisky somewhere in between the two, so as to enlarge my knowledge of the whisky world. The smoother the better, but please keep your suggestions in the reasonable price range (~$100 is ok, but $250 is certainly not. I choose not to drink away my savings.) Any help you can provide would be wonderful.
Cheers,
Nick
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08-18-2008, 08:02 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Hampshire, UK | | | smooth - Jamesons
when you're ready to take it to the next level, check out Talisker / Laphroaig / Ardbeg.
not sure of the US prices but they're around 15 - 40GBP over here.
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08-18-2008, 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by sensible68  smooth - Jamesons
when you're ready to take it to the next level, check out Talisker / Laphroaig / Ardbeg.
not sure of the US prices but they're around 15 - 40GBP over here. | Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't Jamesons Irish?
Laphroaig is my favorite, but it isn't for everyone. The Quarter Cask is pretty smooth, and the price is around 50 bucks a fifth here in Washington State.
Other Scotches I've had and liked. Auchentoshan, Glenmorangie, Oban.
Come to think of it I've never met a Scotch I hadn't liked |
08-18-2008, 08:43 AM
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08-18-2008, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by peterbright Relable some drain cleaner...it tastes the same. |   
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08-18-2008, 08:49 AM
|  | Yeah, I've got the moves like Jagger. | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: G.R. MI | | | Dalwhinnie is pretty darned good stuff. Seeing as how I'm just a bass player and all, I don't seem to be able to afford it much.
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08-18-2008, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by sensible68 smooth - Jamesons | I didn't think Jamesons was scotch.
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08-18-2008, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Darkstrike I didn't think Jamesons was scotch. | It isn't. I appreciate it for what it is, but it's definitely an Irish whiskey, not a scotch whisky.
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08-18-2008, 09:44 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bos, MA | | well, now is the time to pick up some nips at the liquor store and have a tasting party!  *nips, as in the little bottles of liquor. not boobsicles.*
also, Johnnie's Blue is one of 4 varieties they have, i believe. my dad was a johnnie fan for years, but stuck mostly to Black.
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08-18-2008, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by jomahu well, now is the time to pick up some nips at the liquor store and have a tasting party! *nips, as in the little bottles of liquor. not boobsicles.*
also, Johnnie's Blue is one of 4 varieties they have, i believe. my dad was a johnnie fan for years, but stuck mostly to Black. | They sell those at the liquor store, too?!
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08-18-2008, 09:51 AM
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08-18-2008, 10:33 AM
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08-18-2008, 10:38 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: London ON | | | I've only had JW Blue once and enjoyed it a great deal. I'm a fan of Islay malts that have that strong peat flavour. The JW Blue leans a bit in that direction so you might want to tray a few Islay malts some of which have been mentioned already. Lagavulin, Cao Ila, Laphroiag, Ardbeg and within those brands are different ages that are slightly different from one another. My first scotch was a Laphroaig 10 year and I love that flavour. For some it takes a bit of getting used to. |
08-18-2008, 10:45 AM
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08-18-2008, 11:03 AM
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08-18-2008, 11:05 AM
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08-18-2008, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by TheDarkReaver perhaps you'ld like a scotch egg? | OH MAN!! I love those things! Unfortunately, after a couple of Scotch eggs, and several pints of Guinness, my wife can't stand to be in the same room with me. Makes for interesting car rides for sure!! 
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08-18-2008, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by TheDarkReaver perhaps you'ld like a scotch egg? | Hmm...what's the part in between the egg and the breading? It looks patently DELICIOUS!
EDIT: Sausage? Now I KNOW it has to be delicious!
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08-18-2008, 11:44 AM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arkansas | | | Man, I got a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue when I was elected Judge. That stuff will absolutely ruin you for life.
I can't afford to drink it, but once you have had it, nothing else tastes quite right.
If I ever win the lottery or have a #1 hit record, one of the first tasks will be to go out and buy a dozen cases of JW Blue.
Some of the other colors are fairly close though. Maybe you could give them a try. The green label and the gold label are pretty good. The black and red are nothing to write home about, though.
P.S. My wife is not a Scotch drinker. She thinks it tastes like mildew or old socks. However, I let her sip my JW Blue. Remarkably, she loved it. That is how good this stuff is. It will convert a non-Scotch drinker. It will convert a tee-totaler. It will convert pretty much anyone.
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08-18-2008, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by scootron I can't afford to drink it, but once you have had it, nothing else tastes quite right. | That sums up my worst fear in this regard.
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