Scotch!!!!! (Really all things whiskey scotch or burboun realted)

**THCDDM4** · 09-30-10, 13:40

Originally Posted by Watrdawg

My first exposure to Scotch was in college and it was Chivas Regal. Of course back then I didn't like it at all. Now I'm very curious about Scotch.

What is a good. smooth Scotch thta is easy drinking and won't cost me multiple arms and legs. I'd like to try something not super expensive but more on the higher end quality wise.

Try a Glenlevit or an Oban. Glenlevit being the more subtle and smooth of the two. They are both great examples of a smoothe and subtle yet flavorful scotch. Very high quality and won't break the bank, they are a bit pricey, but not too bad. The Speyside 10 is also nice and smoothe; and at $30.00 for a 1.75 here locally they are by far the best 12 year east highland scotch bang for the buck on the low end of the buck (If that makes sense?). They used to be $22.00 for a 1.75 of 10 year; but now are only offered in the 12 year bottling for $30.00 (sometimes much more, but at some stores I find them for $30.00). And Speyside is a single malt to boot.

**kwelz** · 09-30-10, 13:53

There is only Makers Mark.

**Ejh28** · 09-30-10, 15:43

Originally Posted by kwelz

There is only Makers Mark.

I will agree! But then again, I also murder it with coke more often than not. . .

**Watrdawg** · 09-30-10, 16:05

Originally Posted by THCDDM4

Try a Glenlevit or an Oban. Glenlevit being the more subtle and smooth of the two. They are both great examples of a smoothe and subtle yet flavorful scotch. Very high quality and won't break the bank, they are a bit pricey, but not too bad. The Speyside 10 is also nice and smoothe; and at $30.00 for a 1.75 here locally they are by far the best 12 year east highland scotch bang for the buck on the low end of the buck (If that makes sense?). They used to be $22.00 for a 1.75 of 10 year; but now are only offered in the 12 year bottling for $30.00 (sometimes much more, but at some stores I find them for $30.00). And Speyside is a single malt to boot.

I'll look for both. Glenlevit I know we have here. I'll look for the Speyside first though just because I've never heard of it.

Makers Mark is always on the rocks. I never mix it. One of my buddies is a Wild Turkey fan and he always kills it with coke. Now that we are talking about this I'm going to pick up a bottle of the new Makers on the way home.

**tiger seven** · 09-30-10, 16:05

I'm from Kentucky, so I got a little burned out on bourbon long ago. I've never managed to develop a taste for Scotch. I've consumed a fair quantity of Irish whiskey over the years, but a lot of it lacks character and isn't very memorable.

My new kick is rye whiskey, which has thankfully made a comeback from near-extinction. And a lot of it is made here in Kentucky, right alongside the bourbon.

Derek

**jklaughrey** · 09-30-10, 16:31

I love a more smoky flavor so Lagavulin is my choice from Islay. Macallans' always have on hand. But Irish whiskey is Jameson or Bushmills "Black Bush" label. All good offerings, followed with a good Port or Madiera and cigar.

**Artos** · 09-30-10, 16:43

Caol Ila & Bookers are my favorites...

**Business_Casual** · 09-30-10, 16:50

Originally Posted by tiger seven

I'm from Kentucky, so I got a little burned out on bourbon long ago. I've never managed to develop a taste for Scotch. I've consumed a fair quantity of Irish whiskey over the years, but a lot of it lacks character and isn't very memorable.

My new kick is rye whiskey, which has thankfully made a comeback from near-extinction. And a lot of it is made here in Kentucky, right alongside the bourbon.

Derek

Have you tried wheat? It is so-so, in my opinion.

Frankly, for the money, you can't beat Jack Daniels neat in a tumbler.

B_C