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JohnnyFlake
12-09-2008, 03:03 PM
There is another thread in the works concerning your favorite Scotch Whiskey, however, it seems to be locked in on Single Malt Scotches. As many of you know, there is another world out there consisting of Blended Scotch Whiskey's, which can be even more complex than Single Malts, and are usually available at much lower prices.

My top three, at this time in my life, are:

No. 1 - Chivas Regal 18yo which cost about $60 for a fifth
No. 2 - Johnnie Walker Black which cost about $28 for a fifth
No. 3 - Teachers Highland Cream, which cost about $22 for a fifth

Ace$nyper
12-11-2008, 01:35 AM
JW Blue, and only out of a coffee mug, long story.

JW Black for normal consumption.

Kinda a JW fan personally other wise I like singles.

Buena Fortuna
12-11-2008, 05:41 AM
Crown Royal Special Reserve $45

If it's Canadian does it count???;)

MadAl
12-11-2008, 06:14 AM
JWBlack for me too!

SmokingJoey
12-11-2008, 06:18 AM
Cutty Sark, the cheap stuff!

kayaker
12-11-2008, 06:21 AM
Te Bheagh (pronounced Chey Vek), is my favourite, although my experience is limited.

I was just given an article on Blended Whiskies. Here are the "hot bottles":

Dewar's 12 / $30
JW Black Label / $34
Famous Grouse 12 / $35 (this is actually a blended/vatted/pure malt, quite nice.)
JW Gold Label / $70
Jameson 18 Limited Reserve /$74 (Irish)
Islay Mist 17 / $85 (I love Islay malts, so I'd love to try this sometime)
Kilbeggan 15 / $100 (Irish)
Midleton Very Rare / $110 (Irish)
Jameson Rarest Vinatge Reserve / $250 (Irish)
Suntory Hibiki 30 / $1000 (Japanese)

I've only had #s 2, 3 and 4. I may have to get a blended Scotch tasting on the go after Christmas to find out more about what I like.

croatan
12-11-2008, 07:28 AM
JW Green is about the only blend I drink often. I really like it, though :)

kayaker
12-11-2008, 08:05 AM
JW Green is about the only blend I drink often. I really like it, though :)

Green is a blended malt. Have you tried the Famous Grouse 12? It has 4 great single malts (about $60 each around here) and sells for much cheaper. It's quite nice.

croatan
12-11-2008, 08:17 AM
Green is a blended malt.
True. It's a vatted malt. There's no grain in there. Which may be why it appeals to me.

I think it fits better into this thread than the single malt thread, though.

Have you tried the Famous Grouse 12? It has 4 great single malts (about $60 each around here) and sells for much cheaper. It's quite nice.
Honestly, I've always passed over that one, assuming it couldn't be good because it's so cheap. I'll give it a try based on your recommendation, though. Thanks.

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On another note: I do really enjoy blended Irish whiskeys. Is that going to be a new thread? :)

JohnnyFlake
12-11-2008, 02:59 PM
Te Bheagh (pronounced Chey Vek), is my favourite, although my experience is limited.

I was just given an article on Blended Whiskies. Here are the "hot bottles":

Dewar's 12 / $30
JW Black Label / $34
Famous Grouse 12 / $35 (this is actually a blended/vatted/pure malt, quite nice.)
JW Gold Label / $70
Jameson 18 Limited Reserve /$74 (Irish)
Islay Mist 17 / $85 (I love Islay malts, so I'd love to try this sometime)
Kilbeggan 15 / $100 (Irish)
Midleton Very Rare / $110 (Irish)
Jameson Rarest Vinatge Reserve / $250 (Irish)
Suntory Hibiki 30 / $1000 (Japanese)

I've only had #s 2, 3 and 4. I may have to get a blended Scotch tasting on the go after Christmas to find out more about what I like.

Hey Brother,

You seem to be well into the better whiskey's. May I suggest that you give Teacher's Highland Cream, Jameson 18yo and Chivas Regal 18yo a try. I believe that you will be amazed at how wonderful they are. IMHO, the Teacher's has to be the best whiskey ever, for the price!

kayaker
12-11-2008, 05:35 PM
Thanks for the suggestions. I don't usually spend more the $60 or so on a bottle. But when I'm working good overtime and hitting the scotch tastings, I move up a bit, but usually nothing too outrageous (my expensive bottle yet cost ~$250, and that took several weeks of building up to it :D).

GWN
12-11-2008, 06:23 PM
I often drink Whyte & MacKay when I can't afford a single malt.

DonnieW
12-11-2008, 06:39 PM
Famous Grouse

JohnnyFlake
12-11-2008, 09:31 PM
Thanks for the suggestions. I don't usually spend more the $60 or so on a bottle. But when I'm working good overtime and hitting the scotch tastings, I move up a bit, but usually nothing too outrageous (my expensive bottle yet cost ~$250, and that took several weeks of building up to it :D).

Fortunately, I've had the opportunity to taste some very expensive whiskey's over the years, because of many wealthy contacts, and relative with bucks. To be honest, I find them to be rather boring, extremely smooth, but not so very complex, as with the younger offering. I find that I much prefer whiskey's that are 12yo, 15yo, and my favorite, 18yo, far more than the 25yo and older, and much more expensive offerings. The 12yo JW Black is my go to whiskey, I love it, and the Teacher's Highland Cream at about $20/$25 a bottle is amazing. But when I want to drink the best, IMHO, it's Jameson 18yo, Highland Park 18yo, Chivas Regal 18yo and Redbreast 12yo. They are a few of the finest whiskey's you will ever drink!

goalie204
03-03-2009, 10:04 PM
i just tried jw black tonight for hte first time, had it after a glass of glen fiddich 12 yo (is that a single?)

I don't know anything about whiskey, except that i enjoy it, and this jw black was really great

kayaker
03-03-2009, 10:34 PM
The Glenfiddich is a single malt.

You should try the Glenlivet as well. It's a single malt and usually priced the same as Glenfiddich.

RBOrrell
03-04-2009, 07:38 AM
I often drink Whyte & MacKay when I can't afford a single malt.

Whyte & MacKay Thirteen !! hey now:dr

dccraft
03-04-2009, 07:49 PM
Picked up a bottle of JW Black. First time I tried it & it was very nice. This one could be a habit.

goalie204
03-04-2009, 08:48 PM
The Glenfiddich is a single malt.

You should try the Glenlivet as well. It's a single malt and usually priced the same as Glenfiddich.

On the way home from the usa i will be getting a bottle of duty free vodka and a bottle of the JW black because it was so great, next time i will get the single malts tho, but truthfully as a newbie, i enjoyed the JW black more

mosesbotbol
03-05-2009, 05:14 AM
Black all the way for regular stuff. It's number one for a reason... Actually Red is number one for JW in terms of sales.

Funny, in India, they have several brands of Scotch that are copies of JW Black; one called "Black Cat".

AD720
03-05-2009, 05:57 AM
JW Red
Chivas Regal 12 (never had the 18 or 25 but I'm sure I would like it based on how much I like the 12!)
Dewars White, 12

I am not a huge of fan of the JW black. :hn I can't really put my finger on it but it has this sweetness that I find a little unappealing. I am just as happy with the Red for $10 less.


I saw a couple people mention Cutty Shark - is it really not bad? I've always been tempted.

RBOrrell
03-24-2009, 04:19 PM
I just picked up a bottle of "Te Bheag" from the LCBO at $36 a bottle. This is amazing stuff for a blend. Smooth as a billiard ball.

kayaker
03-24-2009, 10:20 PM
I just picked up a bottle of "Te Bheag" from the LCBO at $36 a bottle. This is amazing stuff for a blend. Smooth as a billiard ball.

That's great stuff isn't it.

Apparently it has a higher malt content than most blends, therefore it tastes more like a single malt.

Heatmiser
03-24-2009, 10:27 PM
Chivas 18 for me hands down...

DrDubzz
03-25-2009, 11:03 AM
JW Gold

the green and blue are good too, cannot stand the red and black

but the Gold never disappoints

CBI_2
08-22-2010, 09:22 PM
Grant's Very tasty and smooth. Made by or part of the Glenfiddich brand.

VTDragon
08-23-2010, 02:22 PM
Dewers white - tried and true

PeteSB75
08-25-2010, 07:36 AM
I'm a big fan of the Dewars 18. It's consistently in my liquor cabinet since I tried it about a year ago. I generally don't like 12 yr old scotch, find it a bit too harsh. I've had a number of very good 15-16 yr ones, though they tend to be only in the single-malts.

hotreds
08-25-2010, 07:57 AM
Green is a blended malt. Have you tried the Famous Grouse 12? It has 4 great single malts (about $60 each around here) and sells for much cheaper. It's quite nice.

The Grouse is the number one selling blend in Scotland, FWIW.