Need Scotch advice

South-Paw · Post by **South-Paw** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 7:09 pm

I figured you guys would be the best source for this information. I am currently trying to turn my friend into an alcoholic. He never really drank beer before so we went out to eat, and he asked me for a suggestion so I told him corona to start him off easy. He tasted my guinness and his next beer was one. I think there is good hope for him yet!

What scotch should I introduce him to, I have had Glenmorangie, Glennfidich, Johnny Walker Blue Label, and Chevas Regal Royal Salute.

So I'm up for suggestions. I plan on bar hopping with him next weekend and introducing him to Black and Tans.

So what should I get for a good scotch? keep it under $150 please.

South Paw

:FI:Fenian · Post by **:FI:Fenian** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 7:39 pm

Lagavoulin (sp) is quite nice, as is Laphroaig

Smokey and full-flabvoured.

I presume that ocne he's done the Scotch whisky you'll show him what real whiskEy tastes like

Jamesons, Black Bush, Paddy, Powers... etc

:FI:WillieOFS · Post by **:FI:WillieOFS** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 7:58 pm

I'm more partial to the "highland" single malts. THey don't seem to have the iodine taste that some of the others do.

Johnny Walker is a good "screw top" scotch. Glenlivet, McCallan,(sp?) Glenmorrangie, and The Balvenie are damn good in my book. I REALLY like the Glenlivet with the French Oak finish and The Balvenie Single Cask. They are a bit more $$ wise than the regular stuff.

Good CHEAP Scotch is BELL'S, Unfortunately, it's not available in the states. Famous Grouse isn't bad if you're on a tight budget either.

Royal Salute huh? Show off.

HIGH $$ stoof that is..

Post by **:FI:Mefisto** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 8:29 pm

What about Ballantines... it is very pleasurable... sometimes enjoyed by no-whiskas people

please keep in mind that Corona could not be perceived as a beer... maybe only by those who call bud a beer

:FI:Fenian · Post by **:FI:Fenian** » Sun Nov 13, 2005 8:39 pm

and Bowmore....

Can be pricey, but is quite nicey

:FI:Scott · Post by **:FI:Scott** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 3:46 pm

Glenfidich Solera Reserve.

very smooth, still hits like a train.

Menace · Post by **Menace** » Mon Nov 14, 2005 10:51 pm

Bushmills Irish Whiskey. Ten Year.

Nightcat · Post by **Nightcat** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 1:07 am

My mate makes some really amazing banana whisky in his shed, it tastes just like milkshake - its criminal really. Ok maybe not what you wanted to hear but hey - its good enough to mention lol

NC

Finbar1 · Post by **Finbar1** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 2:53 pm

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:FI:Snaphoo · Post by **:FI:Snaphoo** » Tue Nov 15, 2005 6:48 pm

Laphroaig is one of my all time favorites, though I've only ever found the 10 year. Glenlivet is another old standby. I enjoyed another one called Dalwhinnie.

I enjoy the single malts for their strong flavor. I can't disect the flavor into bits like some scotch afficianados can, though I can taste a smokey "peaty" flavor in the Laphroaig, that I really enjoy.

All this talk is making me thirsty. Is 1130 too early to start drinkin'?

Sna"Drinkin' my way 'cross Scotland though I've never been there"phoo

MikeVictor · Post by **MikeVictor** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 1:21 am

This might help:

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Check out the list and the scores this guy gives various scotch's.

MicVic

arne_and · Post by **arne_and** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:25 am

:FI:Snaphoo wrote:
All this talk is making me thirsty. Is 1130 too early to start drinkin'?

NO!

South-Paw · Post by **South-Paw** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 4:01 am

:FI:Snaphoo wrote:
All this talk is making me thirsty. Is 1130 too early to start drinkin'?

It is always happy hour somewhere in the world

I've decided this weekend to introduce him ( and a few women) to Jack Daniels because I walk the line is coming out
Southpaw

Baderslegs · Post by **Baderslegs** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 8:41 pm

'Jack Daniels' you say.

The last time I had a skinfull of that I was saved from freezing to death by a very nice policeman who woke me up and told he was not going to let me sleep all night on the picture house doorstep. We had a quiet, polite and possibly incoherant conversation, he then offered me some overnight accomodation which I was forced to accept.

I suppose it was for my own good!

Never touched the stuff again!

MikeVictor · Post by **MikeVictor** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 7:37 am

Nothin like a strong Jack D and coke (the kind ya drink) and I'm good to go. My favorite high ball drink.

My Ex drank so much of it one night in college that she hasn't been able to touch Jack D sense. Just the smell of it make her a bit sick.

As for me, I like it now and then, expecially in Egg Nog this time of year....

hic,

Mic

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