Scotch Drinkers

[dfrisa1]

I am trying to branch out into Scotch, since my last with Gin got me from the stuff, for life. I am a Beer and Rum guy at heart but I have come to enjoy a good Scotch with a good cigar every once and a while.

In any case I have tried some very expensive Scotches thanks to a few well off friends, Glenn Fiddich 28 yr and Glenn Morangie 32yr, but at $300+ a bottle, let's just say its above my pay grade. So I have stuck to my favorites Glenn Levit 12, and Glenn Morangie 10.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

[lphunter2]

Try a bottle of BALVENIE 12 YEAR SINGLE MALT DOUBLE WOOD about 50.00 a bottle, it compares with the much more expensive Scotch's. Nice and smooth with a hint of sherry.

[Greenwit]

Macallan 12....their youngest but still very drinkable.

Aberlour 12....has a hint of cherry and yummy.

Tobermory 10....not very well known but it may be my favorite.

Laphroaig 10.....hated it at first as it tastes like lighter fluid to the beginner. But I've grown to like this quite a bit.

[andspencer]

You can't go wrong with The Glenlivet... all of them are pretty good!

[jkalach]

If you're looking to try new things, you also might try a good bourbon with a cigar. I find this is a great combo. I prefer Knob Creek, which is fairly reasonably priced.

[Tango]

Absolutely cannot go wrong with:

Talisker 10 years (without a douth the best single malt out their for the price!)

Lagavulin 16 years.

These are my 2 top choices.

Try the Talisker!

Cheers

[awsmith4]

Originally Posted by lphunter2

Try a bottle of BALVENIE 12 YEAR SINGLE MALT DOUBLE WOOD about 50.00 a bottle, it compares with the much more expensive Scotch's. Nice and smooth with a hint of sherry.

My go to Scotch

[Lexxxus]

The previously mentioned Balvine is wonderful and my personal fave for under $70 (Cdn) is 15 year old Dalwhinnie. Delightful!

BTW: Welcome to the forums!

[uvacom]

I am really partial to the ardbeg abunadh, ardbeg uigeadail, and lagavulin 16yo. Glenlivet nadurra is also an exceptionally smooth and sweet single malt that is also an excellent value.

[lonsdale]

If you develop a taste for the Islays, you will be glad. Lagavulin and Laphroig at the top end, but also Ardbeg and Bowmore are excellent. For a change a pace and something a bit smoother, I don't think you can go wrong with Macallan 12 year. Once you acquire a taste for good Scotch, you can then try the Cask Strength offerings; Laphroig and Macallan both have Cask Strength available. Good Luck!

[BigCat]

Originally Posted by awsmith4

My go to Scotch

This is excellent stuff. So is the Glenlivet 18 yr, which is about 60 bucks around here (Michigan). I also second the Macallan 12 year.

[Slowpokebill]

I've been doing my best to support the Scottish economy for some time.

I like most Islay bottling with Lagavulin, Laphroaig 10 and Ardbeg 10 being my favorites. Taliskars from the island of Skye is also great. All of these are nice and heavily peated, rich and smoky. My wife tells me they taste like the runoff from a house fire. These are my go to whiskies on cold winter evenings while on the porch having a smoke.

Clynelish 14 has some of the peat you find in Islays with the heather of the highlands. It is one of my favorites but most of the sticks I like over power this whisky.

If you can find it Highland Park 18 is so nice rich and complex. It pairs very well with a nice stick like Padron’s 1000 series and 64s.

[QBear]

I'm a bit surprised no one's yet mentioned my fav, Bruichladdich (pronounced Brooke Laddie). The 12-year is my go to drink

It's most definitely NOT an Islay (no fan of the peat taste here) and can be found for about $60/bottle.

It's great fun experimenting with the different brands as there is just a ton of single malts available. Enjoy your search for the "perfect" Scotch!

[yourchoice]

I am just getting started on broadening my Scotch collection. For a peaty Scotch at a reasonable price, try the Ardbeg 10 yo. If peat isn't for you, Highland Park 12 yo is very smooth and even more reasonable.

Enjoy the experimentation. Like cigars, Scotch can be a lot of fun experiencing the breadth of flavors offered.

[dfrisa1]

I would really like to thank everyone so far for their recommendations, Most I have seen in my Local B&M but was to scared of wasting $50-$60 bucks on, So I never got around to trying them. This is exactly the excuse that I needed. I am looking forward to trying all of these out. I will problably see if I can find some Talisker 10 for tonight.