Scotch?

Psst.. you can buy liquor online in Ohio-- and I may know an Ohio lady that you might meet along the way Originally Posted by Grace Preston

Hmmm....now this is an neat thought...would a lickher license be involved?


Thanks for all the info, y'all. My list of selections to try is growing!

Concerning the book mentioned earlier: "Dave Broom's World Atlas of Whiskey" -
New for $26.39 at Barnes & Noble (hardback).
Used online for as low as $10.44 (hardback).

When I did the search, I also came across the book "Michael Jackson's Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch, 7th Edition", new for $19.36 (Hardback). It also looks like an interesting tool.
Also, the Auchentoshan is apparently sold at Total Wine here in the DFW area - IF it is in stock. It may be difficult to find at times.

Give lowlands a try. The Speyside highland distilleries get plenty of love.

I would also like to mention a single malt from Japan not Scotland. If you get a chance to try or to buy Yamazaki single malt - either the 12 year or the 18 year - do so as it gets harder and harder to find. It has a unique taste due to Japanese Oak used in the barrels for aging. Its an excellent distillery and award winning single malt.
And yes, I drink my single malts and bourbons neat. Originally Posted by themoose

It's incredible how quickly the Japanese whiskies have caught up to (and some say surpassed) the Scotch whiskies. If you like Scotch, and haven't tried a Japanese whisky, you owe it to yourself to do so.

Also, I want to crap on single malt snobbishness. There are some very good blended Scotch whiskies out there. I'm not talking about Johhny Red. If you're not trying the high end blends simply because it's not a single malt, you're missing out on some great whisky.

Oh, but if I'm in the mood for a single malt, I look for an Islay. Usually Laphroaig.

It's a 12 year old Glenmorangie single malt.

The thing that's special about it is it's distilled using port cask. That's right, port wine cask after they've been used to make port wine.

My favorite port is Fonseca Bin 27.



Just pore a shot over a glass of ice, let it sit for a bit, stir it slightly, and when you take a sip, it tastes old & rustic. Just the way a fine scotch should taste.

I'll not hack the thread but man, I could talk bourbon all day !

You could always start a bourbon thread...This scotch thread has been VERY informative!

You could always start a bourbon thread...This scotch thread has been VERY informative! Originally Posted by hotindallas

Go ahead brother, I'll contribute!🍇

Okay, so I got a bottle of Auchentoshan Three Wood. Very nice. It is a bit smokey compared to the Glenlivit, but it is definitely very good...it has a unique flavor that is very difficult to quantify. I found it at Specs in North Dallas, quite by accident.

That being said, I thought I'd summarize the discussion so far, with my personal opinions on the ones I've sampled (my OPINIONS - I'm not degrading anybody's favorites here...some like chocolate, some like vanilla).

The Current List from this thread that I've tried:
Gelenlivit 12 (light, smooth, best all-around daily go-to for the price, IMHO).
Gelenlivit 15 (light, smooth, less bite than the 12, but also much more expensive).
Gelenlivit 18 (heaven, but at $160 a bottle, it better be).
Dalwhinnie 15 (really good, a little darker than GL12, ranked right there with the GL15).
Cardhu (totaly different taste, fruity/citrus taste, good for a change of pace).
Macallan Edition #1 (a bit smokey, but good - but a bit on the expensive side - others are just as good but less expensive).
Oban 14 (its been a while for this one, I remember it being good but no details).
Auchentoshan Three Wood (very nice, unique flavor).
Glenfiddich 12 (way too smokey for my taste).

The List I Haven't Tried Yet:
Highland Park
Talisker
Glenfiddich 15
Glenfiddich 18
Ardbeg
Laphroaig
Jameson
Lagavulin
Old Pultney
Balvenie Caribbean Cask
Yamazaki 12
Yamazaki 18
Glenmorangie 12
Glenmorangie 18
lowlands Speyside highland distilleries

As I try different ones, I'll update y'all on my thoughts...

Go ahead brother, I'll contribute!🍇 Originally Posted by Charlie Brown

I wouldn't know where to begin - I know little or nothing about bourbon...But I'd read the thread if you would start it.

Aberlour 16 for single malt - straight. JW Blue for blend - over ice. JW Black or Old Parr for daily drinking.

Why? I just like them. There’s many others I like as well, but those are my go-to’s.

I'm not opposed to paying out some decent money for good Scotch...But these are RIDICULOUS!!!


http://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/20...-scotches.html

I tried a Scotch I hadn't tried yet over the weekend, and that no one has mentioned in here yet. Cragganmore 12. (a speyside). Personally, it wasn't harsh, but it had very little taste. It was also a bit low on the alcohol content (40%). At $65.00, I would have preferred much more flavor. So for me, its off the 'good' list.

love macallan 18 and jw but abelour 18 is my current favorite. it's just so creamy and the auburn color is beautiful to look at. amazingly smooth drinking single malt.