Any One for a Scotch?

[Waistcoat]

Originally Posted by I<3Bacon

You'd get more details if you mentioned what varieties of Ardbeg, Lagavulin, and Laphroaig you were considering.

Sorry I was referring to the standard 10/12yo variety. Since it's my first Islay I don't want to start with anything too extravagant. Thanks for the reply btw ama. Curious also how Caol Ila matches up with the others I mentioned

 

[ama]

Originally Posted by Waistcoat

Curious also how Caol Ila matches up with the others I mentioned

Charcoal, peaty a little citrus. I wouldn't start with it.

 

[gnatty8]

Originally Posted by ama

Dumbed down as much as possible.

Ardbeg - peaty and citrusy
Lagavulin - peaty, some sweet sherry, a little floral, a little salty (most complex of the three IMO)
Laphroig - medicinal, peaty
Laphroig QC - sweet, peaty, woody
Talisker DE - pepper, sweet and a little salty

Damn son, you need to put those taste buds to work in an industrial application..

 

[ama]

Originally Posted by gnatty8

Damn son, you need to put those taste buds to work in an industrial application..

Or maybe I just drink too much.

 

[Nathaniel72]

Deanston 12 Year Old, two fingers with one ice cube

Affordable and Delicious

 

[bullrams]

Imagine a simple grid with Delicate to Smoky moving up the vertical axis, and Light to Rich across the horizontal axis. All single malts can be plotted on the resultant four quadrants. For example, Glenlivet and Glenfiddich fall in the bottom left quadrant (light and delicate). Talisker and Caol Ila are in the top left quadrant (light and smoky). Glenmorangie and Macallan are in the bottom right quadrant (light and rich). But it's in the top right quadrant"”smoky and rich"”that you'll find the most interesting of single malts, like Lagavulin, Cragganmore and the brooding, haunting Bowmore.

 

[impolyt_one]

get into a Bowmore that is 18 years deep and it's got that feeling that is similar to putting a really great pair of shoes on, something you know nobody is really up on but you. It's relatively easy to get ahold of, but still very beautiful and has something that many don't have, it's like the Crockett and Jones handgrade of scotch, if Bowmore 12 is the C+J regular line. I drank nearly a whole bottle of Tobermory 12 over the summer, that is like the Loake low brand of Scotch.

 

[impolyt_one]

had that Jura 30y recently; it was immense. Had an overload of sherry nose, way more aroma than was even swimming in my mouth, which was a lot. I don't even know if I'd want to drink something like that regularly if I could afford to do so even, it'd be overkill on but all of the most special occasions where I'd also need to have tons of patience.

 

[I<3Bacon]

Drew, I don't know if Charly mentioned it, but I'll be in town from Sun to Wed in case you guys have time to get a drink (actually, I don't even know if I'll have time yet).

 

[Newstyle]

What are some good recommendations of scotch for a beginner to try without spending too much money? Where would one start?

 

[Warren G.]

I really like the Balvenie Double Wood 12..about $40-50ish. I think some people here will recommend you Cragganmore 12. I'm going through a bottle right now, and I like it so far. As for something under $40 bucks and readily available, I don't think you can go wrong with the Glenlivet 12. Just stay away from Islay for the mean time. I remember my first Islay experience. I was like &quot;Dude did I just taste fish?&quot;

My first single malt was the Highland park 12. It's really great all around and not that expensive either. Also don't be afraid to buy some samples. You can always buy some 50ml bottle.

 

[impolyt_one]

Originally Posted by I<3Bacon

Drew, I don't know if Charly mentioned it, but I'll be in town from Sun to Wed in case you guys have time to get a drink (actually, I don't even know if I'll have time yet).

well, if you do find some time, drop me a note on the book of faces. My body clock is pretty twisted lately, so a scotch lunch at midnight is all within normal for me right now, and I got a couple bars I'd like to show you.

 

[impolyt_one]

ps bacon, if you're buying, I know a place with this on the menu: http://americandrink.net/post/149962...edition-cognac

 

[edinatlanta]

What would be a good salty scotch to start out with.

 

[GQgeek]

I actually had Lag 16 last night. It's got to be my favorite scotch to date.