Educate me about Scotch
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??? I was under the mistaken impression that Glenfiddich was always a blend. That shit is a steal at ~$20 a fifth. A bit sweet for my usual taste, it does make a wonderful cocktail.Bluto wrote:Glenfiddich is doing a blend now? That's good to know. I'm going to ahve to see if I can get my local packy to order a few bottles.
Dan, hit up some duty-free shop when you take a friend to the airport. Those prices are redonkulous. Oh, that's right; you live in Tony Blair's NannyWorld.
(insert PhotoShop of Tony Blairs face over Yul Brenner's in a poster for WestWorld).
$20 a fifth?! That is a steal! I've always seen it in the mid $30s.DrDrinkBastard wrote:??? I was under the mistaken impression that Glenfiddich was always a blend. That shit is a steal at ~$20 a fifth. A bit sweet for my usual taste, it does make a wonderful cocktail.Bluto wrote:Glenfiddich is doing a blend now? That's good to know. I'm going to ahve to see if I can get my local packy to order a few bottles.
Dan, hit up some duty-free shop when you take a friend to the airport. Those prices are redonkulous. Oh, that's right; you live in Tony Blair's NannyWorld.
(insert PhotoShop of Tony Blairs face over Yul Brenner's in a poster for WestWorld).
Laphroig is my fav, I think I said that before.Ano wrote:This is a good thread. What are good single malts you guys recommend? Ive only had glenfiddich and glenlivet, and i thought they were awesome but then again i havnt tried the rest.
Drink your fucking drink, how about that? Stop the fuckin' presses, isn't it genius??
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What he said, you can't go wrong, the cask Strength Laphroaig is so good, if you threw a bottle in the air, it would turn into sunshine.Mayhem wrote:Laphroaig is my favorite of the single malt varieties.
c'mon junior, how the hell you live over there and you got no Scotch?
had a good convo about Single Malts with an Irishman in California last weekend.
He imparted this wisdom to me about the healing prowess of a good Scotch
Him: "Have you ever seen a sick Scotsman"
Me: "No"
Him: "there's a reason..."
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I have never seen or heard of a Glenfiddich blend, as far as I know they only make single malt...check the website...and please DO NOT MIX GLENFIDDICH!!!DrDrinkBastard wrote:??? I was under the mistaken impression that Glenfiddich was always a blend. That shit is a steal at ~$20 a fifth. A bit sweet for my usual taste, it does make a wonderful cocktail.Bluto wrote:Glenfiddich is doing a blend now? That's good to know. I'm going to ahve to see if I can get my local packy to order a few bottles.
Dan, hit up some duty-free shop when you take a friend to the airport. Those prices are redonkulous. Oh, that's right; you live in Tony Blair's NannyWorld.
(insert PhotoShop of Tony Blairs face over Yul Brenner's in a poster for WestWorld).
Besides the very tasty 'fiddich, I would also recommend Glenmorangie the 10 year old is good, they also have some other interesting varieties like port wood finish. For a quality blend go for Dimple, so easy to drink! For a cheaper blend that is also suitable for mixing I drink Grants - it's made by the same guys who make Glenfiddich so it's decent stuff. Enjoy.
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1. You're not American, so lose the ice
2. Never buy Johnie Walker Blue, USD180 for a shite blended Whisky? That's just crazy.
3. Laphroig, as suggested by Mayhem, is very good, if you like the peaty flavour. Personally it is not to my taste (I tend to go for Speyside or Highland malts), but that and Lagavulin are the Whiskys of choice for my Father.
4. No ice.
5. The Macallan is quite a nice introductory Whisky. The 18 year old is much better than the 12, the 24 is not a big enough improvement over the 18 for the price.
6. Find a good bar and experiment to find out what you like before commiting to a whole bottle. It will be fun.
7. Finally, never buy Chivas Royal Salute (I don't even think you can buy it in Britain anyway). It is crap blended Whisky made for export - US and Japan mostly. I still give Palinka shit for coming from the same place as this most lame of drinks.
2. Never buy Johnie Walker Blue, USD180 for a shite blended Whisky? That's just crazy.
3. Laphroig, as suggested by Mayhem, is very good, if you like the peaty flavour. Personally it is not to my taste (I tend to go for Speyside or Highland malts), but that and Lagavulin are the Whiskys of choice for my Father.
4. No ice.
5. The Macallan is quite a nice introductory Whisky. The 18 year old is much better than the 12, the 24 is not a big enough improvement over the 18 for the price.
6. Find a good bar and experiment to find out what you like before commiting to a whole bottle. It will be fun.
7. Finally, never buy Chivas Royal Salute (I don't even think you can buy it in Britain anyway). It is crap blended Whisky made for export - US and Japan mostly. I still give Palinka shit for coming from the same place as this most lame of drinks.
"If moderation is the key to the door then indulgence is the fucking chainsaw" One of the greatest men to ever live.
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i'm the same way with the no ice, unless i'm at a normal bar. since the best scotch most bars carry here is johnnie red, an ice cube or two is something i deem acceptable. however, any other time i can afford scotch or have it provided, no ice. but i am also in the market for a decent scotch. i need to find something for my dad to buy so we can drink it together...we've done glenfiddich and glenlivet...single malts are a plus...