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Search this forum. Many great scotch threads. The Balvenie 10 below is a good choice. The basic Macallan (10/12/whatever it is) is also a very good one to get started with. In a glass with a couple drops of water for the single malts. Blends over ice is a good choice. Black Label is a good one to start with there.
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my first thought brassnuts
you're so money |
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Also, on the rocks w/ 1 ice cube. [/ QUOTE ] In on of the previous scotch threads someone said that good Scotch should never be served on the rocks as it dulls the taste. True or false? |
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false.
Some quality scotch is actually meant to be mixed with ice or water to help develop the taste. Generally the label of a fine single malt scotch will say the proper way to drink it. |
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I like the Macallan 12 yr and the Balvenie 12 yr doublewood. About $40/bottle for each.
Two ice cubes is perfect. If you want to get pricy I really really like the Macallan 18 yr. The Doc |
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[ QUOTE ] Also, on the rocks w/ 1 ice cube. [/ QUOTE ] In on of the previous scotch threads someone said that good Scotch should never be served on the rocks as it dulls the taste. True or false? [/ QUOTE ] Not quite sure to be honest. This is more of a personal preference. And, the ice cube should be one of those small ones. |
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Everyone's hitting the single malts in this thread, and I agree with them. But, for day-to-day, drinking yourself into the guttter, you need to be aware of some blends. The local Costco has been selling me Johnnie Walker "Green" 15-year for about 40 bucks, which is very reasonable. It's a good place to start, Johnnie Walker-wise, before you get to Blue.
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Screw the scotch.
Have a word with the bird. |
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green label and black label got excellent reviews at the world spirits convention in SF, beating out both gold and blue label. (because of better mix of value and quality) i think they each got in the range of golds/double golds.
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some others opinios that probably matter:
Best Scotch Whisky - The Dalmore 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Highland, Scotland [43%] ($80) Importer: Fielding & Jones Ltd. - Deerfield, IL Cragganmore 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch, Sherry Cask, Speyside, Scotland [40%] ($125) Importer: Diageo - NY, NY Ballantine's 12 Year Old Scotch, Scotland [40%] ($22) Importer: Allied Domecq Spirits - Westport, CT |
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