MCB Scotch Drinkers

acesn8s · 01-25-2010, 04:35 PM

I'd like some single malt suggestions. After drinking Dewars for a while I've been trying some single malts. So far I've had:

Glenfiddich 12 yr.
The Glenlivet 12 yr.
The Isle of Jura Superstition.

Superstition was too peaty for me I ended up giving the bottle to my mother. I prefer the Glenfiddich over the Glenlivet, so far.

based on my limited experience, what would you suggest I try next?

Painthappy · 01-25-2010, 05:07 PM

Aberlour 10 year is excellent... Very smooth.

drg · 01-25-2010, 05:13 PM

I prefer bourbons

DPrekel · 01-25-2010, 05:21 PM

Glenlevit 18yr is my current favorite. I do change up once in a while. Connemara is amazing, but very smokey. Also hard to find in the states. Try different ones, there are many, but watch the wallet.

Deuce · 01-25-2010, 05:21 PM

I'm a bourbon guy too, but I would like to find some good scotch. I'll be watching closely for some ideas thanks for posting this!

Mayvik · 01-25-2010, 05:25 PM

I had a friend in NY who was a big scotch guy. Every time I tried it I have never been a big fan. He had some Laphroaig that he let me try..leading me to believe that I only like fancy expensive scotch. Maybe I just have an unsophisticated palate, but I'd rather drink a $20 bottle of rum or vodka which I find much more enjoyable than a $20 bottle of scotch...or a $70 bottle of absinthe which I find more enjoyable than a $70 bottle of scotch.

John Satclaire · 01-25-2010, 05:32 PM

Laphroaig 10 year and quarter-cask are both excellent, but are also very peaty/salty.

Ardbeg 10 year and Lagavulin 16 year are both Islay malts, like Laphroaig, but are notably more gentle and 'refined' tasting. All of these are slightly higher proof than most scotch, to better preserve the flavor.

I used to drink Glenlivet 12 year and Nadurra, as well as the Balvenie 15 year, but started down the Islay road several years ago with the Laphroaig and haven't looked back since. Less harsh scotch tastes boring to me now.

drg should try the A.H. Hirsch 16 year bourbon.

idkfa · 01-25-2010, 05:37 PM

Glenfiddich 12 yr.
Oban Single Malt 14 yr. (my favourite)
Royal Salute 21 yr. (pricey, but so nice)

punkncat · 01-25-2010, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drg

I prefer bourbons

I agree, I have never developed a taste for Scotch. On a very rare occasion I will have a small amount with a cigar, but those are on the suggestion of a friend who's taste in both are much more experienced.

brycelarson · 01-25-2010, 06:00 PM

Dalwhinnie 12year triple wood is a great intro to single malts. Very very smooth but plenty of character. I usually have that, Laphroig and a random third for a good intro to scotches for visitors. It gives good brackets from mellow to strong.

01-25-2010, 04:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
acesn8s Seasoned Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Allentown, PA	MCB Scotch Drinkers I'd like some single malt suggestions. After drinking Dewars for a while I've been trying some single malts. So far I've had: Glenfiddich 12 yr. The Glenlivet 12 yr. The Isle of Jura Superstition. Superstition was too peaty for me I ended up giving the bottle to my mother. I prefer the Glenfiddich over the Glenlivet, so far. based on my limited experience, what would you suggest I try next?

01-25-2010, 05:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
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Mayvik Inch of Gold Join Date: May 2007 Location: Denver	I had a friend in NY who was a big scotch guy. Every time I tried it I have never been a big fan. He had some Laphroaig that he let me try..leading me to believe that I only like fancy expensive scotch. Maybe I just have an unsophisticated palate, but I'd rather drink a $20 bottle of rum or vodka which I find much more enjoyable than a $20 bottle of scotch...or a $70 bottle of absinthe which I find more enjoyable than a $70 bottle of scotch. __________________ My Feedback

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brycelarson MCB Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Minnesota	Dalwhinnie 12year triple wood is a great intro to single malts. Very very smooth but plenty of character. I usually have that, Laphroig and a random third for a good intro to scotches for visitors. It gives good brackets from mellow to strong. __________________ -Bryce Larson bryce@101010.org Feedback Contact me for FN303 Modifications

01-25-2010, 05:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
drg Banned Join Date: Mar 2007	I prefer bourbons

01-25-2010, 05:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
DPrekel Wino Join Date: Mar 2006	Glenlevit 18yr is my current favorite. I do change up once in a while. Connemara is amazing, but very smokey. Also hard to find in the states. Try different ones, there are many, but watch the wallet.