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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

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

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..

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

and Bowmore....

Can be pricey, but is quite nicey

Glenfidich Solera Reserve.

very smooth, still hits like a train.

Bushmills Irish Whiskey. Ten Year.

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

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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

This might help:

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


MicVic

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

NO!

: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

'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!

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