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Single Malt Scotch!
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Corryvreckan FTW!!Well then, if we're celebrating...
So how do you like the Shieldaig? I'm a big Balvenie 15 fan and wouldn't mind finding another Speyside to like.
So while this thread is awake, I've got a simple question, and I want opinions.
I've got a buddy coming in from several states away for an upcoming weekend, we and our wives get together a couple of times a year. Usually we'll sit around and get all caught up over some good food, some craft beers and a bottle of something. It's our turn to host. Getting drunk isn't our game, but we always have a really good time!
He likes his Highlands and some blends on the rocks, I'm a smokey/peaty maybe with a few drops depending guy. And I'm sure we'll try a sample of each other's favorites.
But what I'd like to hear is what you folks think would be the best all-around main bottle for us to attempt to knock off? Your "best" scotch for being easy to drink, overall agreeable, not stellar in any particular area but not objectionable either. Something to enjoy without thinking much about it. Inexpensive would be good, but I don't mean cheap. It wouldn't have to be a single malt, necessarily, but maybe a couple of bonus points for the ones that are? Or even just go for a nice bourbon instead?
So what would you recommend, and your reasons for it? Thanks, I'm looking forward to see what you all think!
I've got a buddy coming in from several states away for an upcoming weekend, we and our wives get together a couple of times a year. Usually we'll sit around and get all caught up over some good food, some craft beers and a bottle of something. It's our turn to host. Getting drunk isn't our game, but we always have a really good time!
He likes his Highlands and some blends on the rocks, I'm a smokey/peaty maybe with a few drops depending guy. And I'm sure we'll try a sample of each other's favorites.
But what I'd like to hear is what you folks think would be the best all-around main bottle for us to attempt to knock off? Your "best" scotch for being easy to drink, overall agreeable, not stellar in any particular area but not objectionable either. Something to enjoy without thinking much about it. Inexpensive would be good, but I don't mean cheap. It wouldn't have to be a single malt, necessarily, but maybe a couple of bonus points for the ones that are? Or even just go for a nice bourbon instead?
So what would you recommend, and your reasons for it? Thanks, I'm looking forward to see what you all think!
Glenfidditch Fire and Cane, you get the fruity freindly speyside character combined with a clean smokey peat, without being aggressive, briny, and medicinal like an Islay.
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I'm an Isle of Jura man myself preferring the Duirach's Own which i believe production has stopped now so it will be quite rare. Its a 16yr old.
Can't help on the peaty malts as not a big fan of them. By sound of it you get some over there that we don't see here in Scotland.
Also curious to hear what bourbons are suggested as i recently tried Jack Daniels and quite enjoyed it.
Keep us posted on how the evening went tho.
All the best
Dave
Can't help on the peaty malts as not a big fan of them. By sound of it you get some over there that we don't see here in Scotland.
Also curious to hear what bourbons are suggested as i recently tried Jack Daniels and quite enjoyed it.
Keep us posted on how the evening went tho.
All the best
Dave
Aha the Bon Accord in Glasgow. Superb place to relax with friends with either a nice real ale or single malt of your choice maybe even both.
Dave
Since this is the Single Malt thread I believe I will stay on that subject but I may throw in a blended or 3.
For a all around not too expensive good Single Malt Scotch that is easily accessable Glenfiddich fills that spot quite nicely. As does Highland Park or Glenlivet. All in the $30 to $50 range.
For the blended Scotch my preferences are Chivas Regal, Johnny Walker Black & Blue, and Compass Box Asyla. All in the same range as the first group Except the Johnny Walker Blue which can run in the $200 range.
Now these are suggestions only and my opinion only as well. And we all know what opinions are like.
Finally you can go Exotic and grab a nice bottle of Lapharoig. That will get their attention.
Good luck and have fun!
Bob
Since it's easier for an Islay fan to take the mainland styles than it is the other way around I'd say to go with something more Highland/Speyside in style for the both of you. For $45 or so I'd look at Glenfiddich 14 and if you felt like getting more into the $100 range, Balvenie 15 without a doubt. Another possibility could be Johnny Walker Platinum.
The Sheldaig was a huge surprise for me. I love it! Super malty, nutty, and bready. Nice, warm, mellow, and rich.
Few of my malt drinking friends have raved about that recently. Will need to try and get myself a cheeky wee bottle.
It's a Total Wine exclusive, because it's their house brand. I have no idea what distillery they contract with to make it, but it's damn good for the price. The 18 years is only about 60 bucks, so get that instead of the 12. It's better.
I'm pretty much always going for the 18 over a 12. The only 12 I really prefer is the Lagavulin 12, much better than the already excellent 16.
I'm already working on a bottle of the cask strength, it'll be on hand! And a Talisker 10, my most recent go-to. There's a JW Black in the cabinet, too.
Good deal, thanks guys!
Maybe you can answer a quedtion for me. Here in the colonies JW Blue is about twice to three times the amount of JW Platinum or as it is called JW 18 Year Aged. Why would that be? The JW Blue here does not state an age. I have tried both but it is a close call with me leaning towards the Blue. Any info would be appreciated.
Thank you
Grandpa again X3
