Scotch and Whiskey

[vertex]

picked up a bottle of Blue Label at the BX when I was in San Antonio a few weeks back. Jesus Christ was it good. First time having it too!

[FnFast]

I just got into drinking Scotch and I do like Dewars, but want to get into something more elite and was thinking BL. I love the smell of Laproige, but don't think I can drink it yet.

[chrisl]

I'm a fan of Laphroaig and Highland Park (12 and 18), personally, and some of the Glenmorangies are pretty good too (I haven't had the 18 though).

[f0rge]

I'm trying to decide what to buy for my next bottle. The local liquor store has a bottle of Glenlivet 21....but it's $$$$. I love the 12 and enjoy the 18 so I'm fairly confident it would be a good purchase.

Thinking of branching out to something more affordable from a completely different distillery. Balvenie DoubleWood is topping the list right now.

[ZionsWrath]

I usually just buy the big bottle of jack and sip it with ice. I'm no connoisseur...

[vertex]

Originally Posted by FnFast

I just got into drinking Scotch and I do like Dewars, but want to get into something more elite and was thinking BL. I love the smell of Laproige, but don't think I can drink it yet.

trust me when I say that Blue Label is worth every penny, and I'm not much of a scotch/whiskey drinker. Split the cost with a couple of buddies and thank me later

[chrisl]

Originally Posted by vertex

trust me when I say that Blue Label is worth every penny, and I'm not much of a scotch/whiskey drinker. Split the cost with a couple of buddies and thank me later

I disagree - I think a good 18 or 25 year single malt beats blue label every time, and in many cases, the 18 will be cheaper than the blue label as well.

[vertex]

Originally Posted by chrisl

I disagree - I think a good 18 or 25 year single malt beats blue label every time, and in many cases, the 18 will be cheaper than the blue label as well.

any suggestions on decently priced single malts?

[Zed]

I typically recommend Yamazaki 12 to new single malt drinkers. Its technically not scotch but it is a damn fine whisky. I think I last got a bottle for $40-$45, but may be much more expensive depending on your locality.

[chrisl]

Originally Posted by vertex

any suggestions on decently priced single malts?

Highland Park 12 is my go to for reasonably-priced single malt. Not too smoky or peaty, but a good flavor and not too expensive. Laphroaig and Ardbeg 10 are good if you want something fairly peaty. For something a little smoother, Glenfiddich 15 is nice too.

For something a bit more expensive (and a lot sweeter/less peaty), Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or and LaSanta are really nice...

(There really is a lot out there)

[asdf]

Originally Posted by Zed

I typically recommend Yamazaki 12 to new single malt drinkers. Its technically not scotch but it is a damn fine whisky. I think I last got a bottle for $40-$45, but may be much more expensive depending on your locality.

to add to that, hibiki 12 and the dalwhinnie 15 are a nice place to start.

or if you want to dive right in, go for the laphroaig 10

pour a dram neat and sip slowly. if you're feeling adventurous, add a drop of water at a time to see how the characteristics change. go slow. enjoy!

[vertex]

Originally Posted by Zed

I typically recommend Yamazaki 12 to new single malt drinkers. Its technically not scotch but it is a damn fine whisky. I think I last got a bottle for $40-$45, but may be much more expensive depending on your locality.

i have heard from a buddy of mine that yamazaki 18 is amazing

[BoxRZ_86]

Hibiki 12 is a new favorite of mine.

Otherwise i use Makers Mark for parties and mixes.

[ihaskrayon]

I got Buchanan's De Luxe blended scotch whisky aged 12 years as a gift. What do you guys think of it? Should I wait for a special night to share with some close buddies or is it just meh and drink it casually on my own?