Single Malt Scotch of Choice

[Wetterhorn]

Originally Posted by jgros001

No, price does not always equal quality. BUT, you will find that most of the time the higher prices are attributed to longer aging which will usually equate to a smoother drink.

Thanks for the information! That is very good to know. I appreciate the advice.

[Wetterhorn]

Found this description of drinking single malts and thought I would share it:

"Single malt scotch allows for true discrimination, connoisseurship, lavish spending, and unbridled snobbery. The snobbery is, however, tempered by the fact that scotch is an earthy beverage, with strong, smoky flavors, and only those who have truly taken the time to acquire the taste can actually choke down single malts."

[carbonbased_al]

Originally Posted by Wetterhorn

Found this description of drinking single malts and thought I would share it:

"Single malt scotch allows for true discrimination, connoisseurship, lavish spending, and unbridled snobbery. The snobbery is, however, tempered by the fact that scotch is an earthy beverage, with strong, smoky flavors, and only those who have truly taken the time to acquire the taste can actually choke down single malts."

Oh, that's good.

[GOAT LOCKER]

Originally Posted by Wetterhorn

The Bowmore Legend is what the guy at the liquor store recommended for me to sample an Islay. It is different, I will admit that, and I can't really describe the taste. Funny that you when you drink it! I can't say I have had that experience....

I'm no connoisseur, but it's just not to my taste. My sister gave me the bottle as a gift, and it took over 2 years to drink. I served most of it to her when she visited . She's actually more of a scotch snob than me, but she had to be polite and drink it.

[Foz]

Laphroaig - Seen this mentioned a few times so far, picked up a bottle last night on a local BOTL's recommendation and loved it. If you like that peaty taste this is the single malt for you.

Other go to's include
Glenmorangie - most any is great
Chivas 18yr - Great blended scotch

[Wetterhorn]

I picked up a bottle of Macallan 12 year old and it is outstanding! Very smooth with a hint of vanilla.

[Wetterhorn]

I want to try a lowlands whisky and have been thinking of Auchentoshen. I have read several good things about this scotch.

Anybody have any opinions on Auchentoshen or other lowlands scotches?

[PaulMac]

if yer gettin a lowland, chances are it will be auchentoshan, I also recommend Bladnoch, although its a bit tougher to find...as far as auchentoshan, if you want real lowland character go with the select, if you want a dram that will blow you away, but not taste like a lowland, go with three wood

[Wetterhorn]

Originally Posted by PaulMac

if yer gettin a lowland, chances are it will be auchentoshan, I also recommend Bladnoch, although its a bit tougher to find...as far as auchentoshan, if you want real lowland character go with the select, if you want a dram that will blow you away, but not taste like a lowland, go with three wood

Thanks for the advice!

[Wetterhorn]

I sampled Laphroiag 10 year old last night and enjoyed it greatly! Peaty and smoky, it reminded me of smoked salmon.

Man, what a single malt! I will have to pick a bottle of it up!

[Mac]

My favorite has long been Macallan. I had the good fortune to visit that distillery two years ago. Glenlivet 10yr old is hard to beat for great value in a single malt, too.

Here's a twist: Anyone ever try Yamazaki single malt whisky? It's made by Suntory in Japan. Having spent a fair amount of time in Japan, I have visited that distillery on 5 separate occasions. If you ever travel to Kyoto, this is a must see. It's about 3 trains stops away from Kyoto when traveling from Osaka, and you can walk to it about 300 meters after exiting the train. The guided tours and 20-minute tasting are a wonderful experience, though there is no english interpretation. The Japanese are nothing but enthusiatic about their take on malt whisky. The visitors building, along with the tasting room, whisky library, and whisky bar are simply gorgeous. They have many varieties of scotches to compare in taste, and several bourbons, too.

I think Suntory owns Bowmore, now. Anyway, Yamazaki is a top-notch single malt and highly recommended.

[rumballs]

Reviving an old thread...
I've still only had a handful of scotches. So far my favorites are Glenlivet 12 and Oban 14. Macallan and one or two others I had were just ok...

What should I try next?

[Bigwaved]

Originally Posted by PaulMac

This just showed up on my doorstep, I do believe I am salivating :P

Chieftains Cigar Malt, Single Cask, 14 year old...imagine I will be trying this this weekend!

As far as the Dalmore Cigar Malt goes, I find it a good scotch for the price point, it is nothing special but a good dram to have around

Be sure to let us know what you think of this one.

[Ermo]

I just started drinking scotch, like 3 weeks ago. I started with 1/4 scotch 3/4 water, and have worked my way to drinking it neat.

I have yet to try a single malt but in the next few weeks I will (gotta stop buying so many cigars first). Currently the best I have had is the Johnnie Walker Black, but thats not saying much compared to Dewars and Chivas. It was club stogie that has turned me onto scotch, kudos club stogie.

[Baric]

Glenmorangie with one of the burgundy or port finshes-theyve got great colours aswell as taste etc Good for an aesthete like me