What was your last Scotch purchase? - Page 3

icehog3 · 02-10-2009, 02:04 PM

A pint of Cutty Sark on Dec 31st, 1978. I was 16. Never again.

JohnnyFlake · 02-10-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

A pint of Cutty Sark on Dec 31st, 1978. I was 16. Never again.

As I see it, scotch (Cutty Sark ???), is a man's drink, so at age 16, you didn't qualify, and the Cutty Sark, OMG!!!

Now that your obviously older, and hopefully wiser, you should try a real scotch, both a blended and a Single Malt. You may be amazed!

icehog3 · 02-10-2009, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

As I see it, scotch (Cutty Sark ???), is a man's drink, so at age 16, you didn't qualify, and the Cutty Sark, OMG!!!

Now that your obviously older, and hopefully wiser, you should try a real scotch, both a blended and a Single Malt. You may be amazed!

I would love to get a palate for it, but I have a hard time getting past the smell after my teenage experience. I can drink Irish Whiskey but haven't had the guts to try much else......any suggestions for a "beginner"?

JohnnyFlake · 02-10-2009, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I would love to get a palate for it, but I have a hard time getting past the smell after my teenage experience. I can drink Irish Whiskey but haven't had the guts to try much else......any suggestions for a "beginner"?

Taste is so very subjective, that it's always hard to make recommendations like this, however, in the past, when asked for suggestions for starters into the world of scotch, I have always recommended the following, as they are great examples, at very reasonable prices:

Single Malts:
Aberlour 10yo – Speyside – Very pleasant Malt, Nougat & Fruit Cake Flavors

The Balvenie 12yo Double Wood – Speyside – Very Nice, Spicy, orangey, cinnamon, sherry & heather Flavors

Blended:
Black Bottle 10yo – Very Nice Smokey, Fruity, Malty & Oak Flavors

Johnnie Walker Black Label – Exceptional Dry Smokiness, Malt, Creamy Vanilla, Honey & Orange Blossom Flavors

Johnny

Jbailey · 02-16-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

any suggestions for a "beginner"?

I'll bring you down something to the March mob herf Tom.

02-16-2009, 07:49 PM

My last was a few weeks ago:

Dalwhinnie 15

Smooth and delicious.

Fumes · 02-10-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

A pint of Cutty Sark on Dec 31st, 1978. I was 16. Never again.

I had the same experience with Jim Beam. Haven't touched bourbon since.

Jbailey · 02-16-2009, 04:23 AM

Jura 16yr It's a bit smoother and less peaty compared to the 10 and 12 and offers a very tasty coffee finish.

omowasu · 02-16-2009, 06:45 PM

Grabbed another Lagavullin 16, this may be the last Lag for a while as the prices seem to be going up over the 80.00 mark... Also picked up another Laphroaig 10. I like the 'phroaig, but I think I may be the only one in my circle of friends. Others have compared it to "liquid smoke", battery acid, etc. I love the smoky, peaty, medicinal kick.

Nick · 02-16-2009, 08:24 PM

Glenlivet 15 year old a couple months ago, it's been gone for awhile and I haven't replaced it yet.

02-16-2009, 11:25 PM

This one is my B-day gift to myself.

I asked my Scotch pusher, who knows what I like, to recommend something new to me in the $80-100 range.

Here's what I came away with:

Gordon and MacPhail Coal Ila, 1995 (bottled in 2006), 57.6%, from 2 casks and aged in refill sherry butts.

Haven't cracked it yet, but I can't wait to try it.

02-20-2009, 09:12 PM

Just got a bottle of Bruichladdich 18 (2nd ed.) from my sisters.

AD720 · 02-21-2009, 08:41 AM

Went back last night and got another bottle of the Bowmore Islay Legand and a bottle of Glenfiddich 12 year.

02-24-2009, 08:34 AM

Last 2 bottles were mccallan 10 year fine oak and aberlour 12 year double cask matured.

Both are go-to scotchs for me. I haven't found as much bang for your buck as those two bottles. I also really dig talisker and lagavulin when I want to splurge.

BengalMan · 02-27-2009, 02:26 PM

Picking up a bottle of Glenfiddich 18 this weekend. I had this, the 15, 12, and the 21 at an event last night, and IMO, the 18 stood out as the best of the group, hands down.

alley00p · 02-27-2009, 02:46 PM

Dalwhinnie 15 (gifted by my son)
Laphroaig 10 yo - slight splash of water to open up the taste, goes great with a cigar!!

kgoings · 06-09-2009, 10:24 PM

I bought a couple bottles, Glenfiddich 12 and Macallan 12. I liked the Macallan much better.

Scottw · 06-30-2009, 02:13 PM

Macallan 18

kgoings · 06-30-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottw

Macallan 18

Have you had the 12 yr? I would like to know how it compares...

Scottw · 06-30-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kgoings

Have you had the 12 yr? I would like to know how it compares...

I have, the 18 has a deeper finish and a complexity that the 12 doesn't quite capture. The 12 is good but the 18 is great.

02-10-2009, 02:04 PM	#1
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,776 Trading: (60)	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? A pint of Cutty Sark on Dec 31st, 1978. I was 16. Never again. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-16-2009, 07:49 PM	#6
WarMace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? My last was a few weeks ago: Dalwhinnie 15 Smooth and delicious.

02-16-2009, 04:23 AM	#8
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,215 Trading: (17)	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? Jura 16yr It's a bit smoother and less peaty compared to the 10 and 12 and offers a very tasty coffee finish. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

02-16-2009, 06:45 PM	#9
omowasu Fell ROTT Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Scott II Location: Chicago Posts: 288 Trading: (3)	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? Grabbed another Lagavullin 16, this may be the last Lag for a while as the prices seem to be going up over the 80.00 mark... Also picked up another Laphroaig 10. I like the 'phroaig, but I think I may be the only one in my circle of friends. Others have compared it to "liquid smoke", battery acid, etc. I love the smoky, peaty, medicinal kick. __________________ If I had something smart to say, I would definitely put it here.

02-16-2009, 08:24 PM	#10
Nick Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: That's confidential Location: Cali Posts: 623 Trading: (4)	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? Glenlivet 15 year old a couple months ago, it's been gone for awhile and I haven't replaced it yet. __________________ "Kid Pipe" -Thanks Moo "A wise woman never separates a man from his pipe", Laurette Taylor

02-16-2009, 11:25 PM	#11
kayaker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? This one is my B-day gift to myself. I asked my Scotch pusher, who knows what I like, to recommend something new to me in the $80-100 range. Here's what I came away with: Gordon and MacPhail Coal Ila, 1995 (bottled in 2006), 57.6%, from 2 casks and aged in refill sherry butts. Haven't cracked it yet, but I can't wait to try it.

02-20-2009, 09:12 PM	#12
kayaker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? Just got a bottle of Bruichladdich 18 (2nd ed.) from my sisters.

02-21-2009, 08:41 AM	#13
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? Went back last night and got another bottle of the Bowmore Islay Legand and a bottle of Glenfiddich 12 year.

02-24-2009, 08:34 AM	#14
pmp Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? Last 2 bottles were mccallan 10 year fine oak and aberlour 12 year double cask matured. Both are go-to scotchs for me. I haven't found as much bang for your buck as those two bottles. I also really dig talisker and lagavulin when I want to splurge.

02-27-2009, 02:26 PM	#15
BengalMan Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ian Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,280 Trading: (10)	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? Picking up a bottle of Glenfiddich 18 this weekend. I had this, the 15, 12, and the 21 at an event last night, and IMO, the 18 stood out as the best of the group, hands down.

02-27-2009, 02:46 PM	#16
alley00p Adopted MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Charlie Location: HOCKEYTOWN! Posts: 1,770 Trading: (41)	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? Dalwhinnie 15 (gifted by my son) Laphroaig 10 yo - slight splash of water to open up the taste, goes great with a cigar!! __________________ Alley00p - I may be a FOG, but I'm still trying to dance!! Just don't trip over my cane!

06-09-2009, 10:24 PM	#17
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? I bought a couple bottles, Glenfiddich 12 and Macallan 12. I liked the Macallan much better. __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

06-30-2009, 02:13 PM	#18
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: What was your last Scotch purchase? Macallan 18

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