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Wisers? I know that some others here (Piobaire, at least) seem to love the stuff but I bought a bottle a few weeks ago and thought it was one of the worst whiskeys I'd ever tasted. Harsh alcohol bite, no character and left me with a headache. When I want something cheap, I find Jim Beam is much, much better.
Different strokes I guess. Bourbon is typically on the bolder end of the spectrum. Jim Beam Black is a pretty good value. JB White is terrible, though I must say.
If you start with single malts, I'd recommend beginning with Speysides; Macallan, then Cragganmore. Then when you want to move to higher end stuff, I'd recommend Oban. I'd stay away from Islay unless it's maybe Bruichladdich Rocks or Caol Ila... definitely not Lag/Laph or Bowmore yet.
I tried to emulate my grand dad too by drinking scotch. Ordered a johnny walker black on the rocks and it was ******* horrible.
It's all about bourbon. Wild Turkey is so much better for so much less.
Hate bourbon too. Only spirit I like straight is gin, tastes like bitter lemonade to me.
Great guide! I tend to add one small ice cube to my scotch. I don't know if that's sacrilegious, but it seems to open the flavors just enough for me and I enjoy drinking it slightly cold too.
Then you probably shouldn't comment on topics about straight spirits.
Last I checked, the topic was about Scotch whisky... not bourbon/Irish/Canadian/every whisk(e)y.
kjamesuvic: Save your money until you have $200 and then buy yourself a bottle of Octomore.