Any One for a Scotch?

[ama]



Don't bother with fancy glassware. Any old tumbler will do just fine, I've been using a pewter Jefferson cup lately.

Disagree

 

[Althis]

Liking it so far. I've only opened the Macallan, but I think this will work out well. I don't have very developed taste buds, but I definitely tell that it's sweeter and maybe tasting some honey. It is still a bit harsh though.

 

[I<3Bacon]



Disagree

+1

 

[Kid Nickels]



Liking it so far. I've only opened the Macallan, but I think this will work out well. I don't have very developed taste buds, but I definitely tell that it's sweeter and maybe tasting some honey. It is still a bit harsh though.

a splash (more like a few drops per pour) of spring water can help open it up a touch .... this may give you a better sense of flavors on your palate. I hope you know already, no ice and no cutting a regular proofed scotch with water (aside from the drops).

 

[DWFII]



Disagree

 

[Kid Nickels]

I found this http://artofmanliness.com/2009/04/05/the-art-of-manliness-guide-to-scotch-whisky/ I'm sure there are others and it's by no means comprehensive but it has a good amount of introductory info that may be helpful.

 

[Kid Nickels]



Disagree

+1 for sure.

 

[indesertum]

if you're on a strict budget speyburn is really not a bad choice

 

[Althis]

trying the Glenlivet (which I do like more than the Macallan now)

Incredibly smooth compared to what I'm used to. Definitely like this.

 

[commedesformes]

riedel or glencairn?

also looking to get a bigger flask. what do yall have? looking at some of the snow peak ti ones, but they're $$$.

 

[I<3Bacon]



riedel or glencairn?

also looking to get a bigger flask. what do yall have? looking at some of the snow peak ti ones, but they're $$$.

Both are fine but I prefer the Glencairn's shape, price tag, and sturdiness.

http://www.homewetbar.com/Giant-Extremely-Large-Flask-p-822.html

Just kidding... just a couple standard 8oz ones if it is a longer outing.

 

[ama]



Both are fine but I prefer the Glencairn's shape, price tag, and sturdiness.

This

 

[Matto ELITE]

So Macallan is technically a Highland but they claim Speyside?

 

[ama]



So Macallan is technically a Highland but they claim Speyside?

No, they are technically a Speyside...

 

[Matto ELITE]

Reasoning behind my comment, from wiki:

Since the Scotch Whisky Regulations 2009 came into force labelling of bottles of Scotch whisky has been regulated, and currently produced bottles of The Macallan indicate it is a Highland Single Malt. However the website for the brand indicates that "The Original and Spiritual Home" of The Macallan is Speyside,[5] an area near Strathspey.

No, they are technically a Speyside...