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Scotch....any drinkers???

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  1. dckb dckb is offline

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    Jan 18th, 2009 (1/18/2009 8:44am)

    Im not a big drinker but when I decide to have a bit its always scotch n water or soda water. Chivas Regal is my preference, id like to try something different. any ideas???
  2. fpvmike fpvmike is offline

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    Jan 18th, 2009 (1/18/2009 8:48am) in reply to dckb

    anything but johnny walker red is my main priority.
  3. HK_MP5N HK_MP5N is offline

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    Jan 18th, 2009 (1/18/2009 8:49am) in reply to dckb

    Ditch the blends as well as the soda and water.

    Go with the singlemalts man: Glenfiddich, Lagavulin, Oban, Glenmorangie, Macallan
  4. grapsfan grapsfan is offline Head Curmudgeon

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    Jan 18th, 2009 (1/18/2009 10:18am) in reply to dckb

    If you have anything decent, you don't need the water or soda.

    Starting down the path of "three fingers scotch w/ 3 cubes of ice", you're looking for a good, not overly aged single malt. The older scotches take on a strong, somewhat woody flavor from the cask. You should also avoid the peat scotches like Laphroaig, because the peat smoke also imparts some strong flavors which take a bit of getting used to.

    I'd recommend:

    Glenlivet 12

    Glenfiddich 12

    Macallan 10

    And then start experimenting.
     
  5. Johnny Slippy Johnny Slippy is offline Pudding Slut

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    Jan 18th, 2009 (1/18/2009 10:50am) in reply to grapsfan

    Any Glen will do.
  6. Earlybird893 Earlybird893 is offline

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    Jan 18th, 2009 (1/18/2009 10:53am) in reply to Johnny Slippy

    im drinking a mimosa....does that count?
  7. More Cowbell More Cowbell is offline

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    Jan 18th, 2009 (1/18/2009 11:06am) in reply to Earlybird893

    With scotch, although I do not mix it with anything per se, a few drops of water in it prior to drinking, brings out the flavors. That's how the Scots drink it, and if it's good enough for them, it's good enough for me.

    I do prefer the single malts the majority of time, but listen to your taste buds. If you like Chivas better than Glenfiddich, than that's the scotch for you. But, give the single malts a try. The older the vintage, the better.

    And drink it slowly, savor it, allow it to rest upon your tongue a bit. Always start off with 3 small sips where you can really allow your taste buds to explode.

    I am beginning to drool as I write this, so it's going to be a Glenfiddich day for me.

    Enjoy. And as my tribe says. L'Chaim
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    Jan 18th, 2009 (1/18/2009 11:10am) in reply to HK_MP5N

     
    Originally Posted by HK_MP5N View Post

    Ditch the blends as well as the soda and water.

    Go with the singlemalts man: Glenfiddich, Lagavulin, Oban, Glenmorangie, Macallan

    QFT

    just rocks, thanks.
  9. nastysmell nastysmell is offline

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    Jan 18th, 2009 (1/18/2009 12:41pm) in reply to More Cowbell

    did you see the cooking with semen thread?
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    Jan 18th, 2009 (1/18/2009 12:45pm) in reply to dckb

    I prefer the single malts to the blends. Chivas is definitely not my favourite. Glen Morangie, Singleton, Lagavulin are a few of my fav's.

    edit: Cardhu is another good single malt. I believe it's the main ingredient in the Chivas blend so if you like Chivas, you'll probably like Cardhu.
  11. AnthonyZenobi AnthonyZenobi is offline

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    Jan 18th, 2009 (1/18/2009 12:46pm) in reply to nastysmell

    Try Johnny Walker blue lable or a more expensive Chivas
  12. emcee21 emcee21 is offline

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    Jan 18th, 2009 (1/18/2009 1:13pm) in reply to dckb

    I like Glenlivet and Talisker.
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    Jan 18th, 2009 (1/18/2009 1:16pm) in reply to emcee21

    Talisker has got some real bite too it .... not for beginners :)
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    Jan 18th, 2009 (1/18/2009 1:16pm) in reply to dckb

    Has anyone ever tried actually mixing melted butter with Scotch to see if it tastes like butterscotch?
  15. Donkey Kong Donkey Kong is online now it's on like me

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    Jan 18th, 2009 (1/18/2009 1:39pm) in reply to timthegem

     
    Originally Posted by timthegem View Post

    Has anyone ever tried actually mixing melted butter with Scotch to see if it tastes like butterscotch?

    lmao
  16. marc1313 marc1313 is offline

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    Jan 18th, 2009 (1/18/2009 1:41pm) in reply to Donkey Kong

    not really a scotch drinker but Johnnie Walker or Chivas on the rocks is fine by me.
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    Jan 18th, 2009 (1/18/2009 1:44pm) in reply to marc1313

    If you're starting out.

    The Balvenie 12 year is a great place to start...and then move up to the 21 year...it's excellent, and isn't that expensive

    I am yet to get the 30 year. JW Blue is nice too..
     
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    Jan 18th, 2009 (1/18/2009 2:27pm) in reply to dckb

    "...any Glen will do."
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    Jan 18th, 2009 (1/18/2009 2:30pm) in reply to dckb

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