Single Malt Recommendations?

[RJT]

My "go to" single malts are Glenlivet 12 and Macallan 12 they both are going to run you around $40.00 depending on your area. Others to try would be Glenfiddich 12 or the Dalmor Cigar Malt all these are very nice for the money. Just my on the subject. One that I do not care for at all is the McClelland single malt. Taste like turpintine to me. RJT

[PaulMac]

Originally Posted by RJT

My "go to" single malts are Glenlivet 12 and Macallan 12 they both are going to run you around $40.00 depending on your area. Others to try would be Glenfiddich 12 or the Dalmor Cigar Malt all these are very nice for the money. Just my on the subject. One that I do not care for at all is the McClelland single malt. Taste like turpintine to me. RJT

McClelland is another one that claims to be a single malt but really isn't. Cheap swill

[Hammerhead]

Originally Posted by PaulMac

Oooh! Pics!
I love Scotch ****! lol

Aye, laddie. Dinna ye not know why they be wearin' the kilts? It be 'easy access' for a quick getaway.

[PaulMac]

Originally Posted by Hammerhead

Aye, laddie. Dinna ye not know why they be wearin' the kilts? It be 'easy access' for a quick getaway.

What you mean THEY!
lol
Notice the Mac at the end of me name there laddie?

[Lumpold]

Your a wee bi' soft, almos' sassenach... ya gurt big jessie

Well, you're more Scottish than me (and part of my ancestry is rooted somewhere in Auchterless, near Aberdeen)

[CoventryCat86]

I don't have much experience with singles malts but I do have a couple of bottles of GlenFiddich 21YO Gran Reserva which is FANTASTIC!!

[MattK]

I love Lagavulin 16, its incredible... A bit pricey

[Jeff]

Stay away from Caol Ila. Its a Scotch whiskey from one of the regions that produce the highly peat flavored varieties. The smell alone was enough to make me gag. It had the aroma of burnt peat. The taste was only slightly better.

I can however, recomment Glenmorangie 12 Year.

[PaulMac]

Originally Posted by Jeff

Stay away from Caol Ila. Its a Scotch whiskey from one of the regions that produce the highly peat flavored varieties. The smell alone was enough to make me gag. It had the aroma of burnt peat. The taste was only slightly better.

I can however, recomment Glenmorangie 12 Year.

yeah, but if he likes laphroaig...the highly peated whiskies are not gonna turn him off lol

but yeah, Glenmorangie is good stuff

[joed]

Originally Posted by jgros001

If you stay in the 10-12 year range, the cost can be very reasonable. My favorite Oban is about $40.

There are many that are good - but the Oban was a great steady - And very good with a Padron '64 or a Fuente Don Carlos.

[HKGuns]

http://www.whisky-distilleries.info/index_EN.shtml

I've generally found this to be a reasonable site as far as ratings go.....

I prefer Glenmorangie Sherry Wood(12) over Glenlivet(12) and Aberlour and Ardberg are also excellent. I should note that I can't stomach Glenfiddich.

Next on my list to try is Pulteney.

[MikeP]

Originally Posted by PaulMac

yeah, but if he likes laphroaig...the highly peated whiskies are not gonna turn him off lol

but yeah, Glenmorangie is good stuff

Thanks for all the recommendations. I've been thinking about looking around for sampler size bottles as a means of sampling a wide variety of scotch. It was recently, after having some 12 yr old Macallan and Glenfiddich - both of which I enjoy - that I got back into single malts.

I admit that the first time I tried Laphroaig, I didn't know if I would be trashing the bottle either. Its nose was so medicinal and with my first few sips, I realized it was unlike any other scotch I had ever tried. My overwelming impression was a salty, seaweedy taste. I thought it tasted like the North Atlantic. So I can certainly see why it is said to be a scotch that people either love or hate. After the first glass, I wasn't sure whether I liked or hated it. But I have now come to really enjoy the distinctive taste of this scotch. But I realize that its not for everyone. I'll try to be on the look out for some of the others that have been recommended here.

[PaulMac]

Originally Posted by MikeP

Thanks for all the recommendations. I've been thinking about looking around for sampler size bottles as a means of sampling a wide variety of scotch. It was recently, after having some 12 yr old Macallan and Glenfiddich - both of which I enjoy - that I got back into single malts.

I admit that the first time I tried Laphroaig, I didn't know if I would be trashing the bottle either. Its nose was so medicinal and with my first few sips, I realized it was unlike any other scotch I had ever tried. My overwelming impression was a salty, seaweedy taste. I thought it tasted like the North Atlantic. So I can certainly see why it is said to be a scotch that people either love or hate. After the first glass, I wasn't sure whether I liked or hated it. But I have now come to really enjoy the distinctive taste of this scotch. But I realize that its not for everyone. I'll try to be on the look out for some of the others that have been recommended here.

Another one to keep an eye out for is Oban, for many gorillas I've talked to its a go to scotch, myself included

[CIGma_Chi]

Originally Posted by PaulMac

Another one to keep an eye out for is Oban, for many gorillas I've talked to its a go to scotch, myself included

Big fan of Oban here as well. Highly recommend it.

I also like the Dalwhinnie 15 and as mentioned in another thread, the Glenfarclas 17.

[punch]

Originally Posted by PaulMac

if it tasted like smoke and iodine, it was spot on
tends to be very medicinal and have an oily texture for lack of a better term.
it definately defines a love it or hate it scotch, there is no middle ground lol

Paul

The stuff that I had tasted like liquified smoked herring mixed with engine oil and turpentine. I could not believe anyone paid money to drink that s**t!

Aberlour makes a good single malt. In fact, they make several. I've not had one that I did not enjoy.