Scotch Whisky--Any fans/what's your favorite?

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Jamesons. Actually, scotch and soda. A bit of soda water thins it out a bit and gives it a bit of fizz.

Flame away.

 

[nanofrog]

Yeah, but that is about all whiskeys, this is about the best type - scotch.

Well said.

 

[telecomm]

Yeah, but that is about all whiskeys, this is about the best type - scotch.

Fair enough, but then it's spelled "whisky".

 

[Maccin475]

Suntory Yamazaki 18 year old Japanese single Malt. My personal favorite.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label is a close second.

 

[sysiphus]

Suntory Yamazaki 18 year old Japanese single Malt. My personal favorite.

Johnnie Walker Blue Label is a close second.

Hmm, never tried any of the Japanese stuff...is it typically considered "Scotch"?

 

[r.j.s]

Hmm, never tried any of the Japanese stuff...is it typically considered "Scotch"?

No, to be considered Scotch, it must be distilled in Scotland.

Irish whiskey doesn't count either.

 

[SXR]

Jonny Walker Red label - OR - JAMESONN

 

[ctt1wbw]

I like the Macallan 18 and the Highland Park 18.

I started with the Glenlivet 15, but it tastes like crap compared to those two above.

Macallan. That's all you need to know. Great great great.

 

[Melrose]

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Jamesons. Actually, scotch and soda. A bit of soda water thins it out a bit and gives it a bit of fizz.

Flame away.

Not flaming. Mixing water with scotch is fine; I always do, especially if it's cask strength. Add a bit at a time until the 'edge' is gone when you sniff it.

Now, I'd never mix a good scotch with coke or some other flavoured soda. That's Sapphire and Capt Morgan are for.

 

[SXR]

Anyone ever tried Johnny WLker Blue Label?

Thats a pretty expansive, luxirious whiskey.
Its very tasty , though.

 

[scotty96LSC]

Jonny Walker Red label - OR - JAMESONN

Jamesons, one of my favorites, is a blended Irish Whiskey not Scotch.

 

[Eraserhead]

Not that I'm really a whiskey drinker myself, but single malt>blend if you get anything decent.

 

[ViViDboarder]

With my limited funds I've found Black Label to be a relatively cheap Scotch that I can enjoy.

My issue is that I never wanted to pay a lot of money for a bottle with no indication of quality other than the assumed quality due to a high price tag, haha.

I'll definitely take some of these recommendations though. Scotch is definitely my favorite drink.

 

[r.j.s]

I'll definitely take some of these recommendations though. Scotch is definitely my favorite drink.

The Macallan 18 is a bit pricey, but well worth it.

Highland Park 18 is quite good too, and a little cheaper.

 

[Melrose]

Anyone ever tried Johnny WLker Blue Label?

Thats a pretty expansive, luxirious whiskey.
Its very tasty , though.

I've never had Blue Label, but heard from several people it's not that good. There's no accounting for taste, but these are folks who like the single malts from the regular distilleries.

But if you like it, by all means go for it.

 

[r.j.s]

I've never had Blue Label, but heard from several people it's not that good. There's no accounting for taste, but these are folks who like the single malts from the regular distilleries.

I've never had it, but I don't think I could go for a blended after having good single malt.

 

[leekohler]

Scotch has always just seemed to thin and smoky. As far as brown liquors, cognac/brandy is much more full-bodied and more to my taste. Then there's bourbon. Yum.

 

[Melrose]

I've never had it, but I don't think I could go for a blended after having good single malt.

I always thought Blue Label was their single malt line?

Scotch has always just seemed to thin and smoky. As far as brown liquors, cognac/brandy is much more full-bodied and more to my taste. Then there's bourbon. Yum.

I prefer scotch, but every once in a while I do like a good bourbon or Irish whiskey. When the mood strikes, they can't be replaced.

 

[r.j.s]

I always thought Blue Label was their single malt line?

Nope. Still blended.

 

[nanofrog]

I've never had it, but I don't think I could go for a blended after having good single malt.

I've had both and since discovering single malts years ago, I can't handle blended any longer. Not straight anyway. I have to add soda or something to it, and just seems a waste to use something like JW Blue Label for a mixed drink IMO.

 

[Melrose]

Blended? Blech.

...I mean, no offense and all.

 

[nanofrog]

...I mean, no offense and all.

None taken. I've been spoiled by single malt. Tried it in the early '09's, and haven't turned back yet.

 

[jalagl]

Normally drink Johnnie Walker Black and Green Label. Macallan 18 is my favorite, but don't drink it too much because of the price.

 

[fotografica]

For single malts...Talisker,Glenmorangie,Oban. 18yo Macallan is probably the finest liquid I've ever enjoyed...Islays,esp Bowmores, are like chewing on a chunk of peat IMO. Too much for my taste.
For blends..Haig and Haig Pinch is actually quite nice..

 

[Angra-mainju]

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