What is your favorite Scotch Whisky

In order ...

Glenfarclas 17
Macallan 18
Dalwhinnie 15
Johnnie Blue

[RichardW]

Originally Posted by CIGma_Chi

In order ...

Glenfarclas 17
Macallan 18
Dalwhinnie 15
Johnnie Blue

haven't tried the Glen or Johnie Blue, but I love the Mac 18 and Dalwhinnie 15

I have a bottle of Macallan 18 from their Fine Oak series. I like the Sherry 18 better but it was pretty smooth. Just seemed to lack much in the way of character.

[SeanGAR]

Glenmorangie quinta ruban (port wood finish)

Originally Posted by RichardW

haven't tried the Glen or Johnie Blue, but I love the Mac 18 and Dalwhinnie 15

I highly recommend the Glenfarclas if you can find it. Very crisp and smooth with a heathery sweetness. In that respect a lot like the Dalwhinnie but with a bit more body.

And the Blue is something unique for a blend at least to me. Such a nice almost refreshing quality to it.

Now I've got a craving for one ofthe other and nothing is on hand! I'll have to make do with a Dalmore Cigar Malt which isn't quite as satisfying as the name would suggest.

[Scottw]

Originally Posted by mithrilG60

Laphroiag 10yr or Bowmore Mariner 15yr for Islay
Glenmorangie Madeira or Glen Ord 12yr for Highland
Glenlivet 21yr or Glenfarclas 17yr for Speyside
Longrow 14yr for Islands

But honestly there's so many brilliant whiskies, each with their own individual characters, that it's impossible to pick one as my favourite or go-to dram. Just like cigars, it depends on the day and mood.... that's probably why I have 50+ bottles of scotch in my cabinet

I love the Glenlivet Archive 21. Great stuff. I am contemplating opening my Macallan 18 this weekend to be smoked with a PAM 40th or Opus X.

[mithrilG60]

Never been big on Macallan. I've tried all of their standard line and it's always left me with a "hoh-hum, that was ok" impression. It's not a bad whisky by any stretch of the imagination, but I find it to be basically the whisky equivalent of OpusX or Cohiba: significantly over-hyped/over-marketed (and as a result over-priced) to the point where it can't meet the expectations it's set for itself.

I'm a big fan of oogie (Ardbeg Uigeadail)

[Scottw]

Originally Posted by grawk

I'm a big fan of oogie (Ardbeg Uigeadail)

Ardbeg is fantastic and I do believe the 10 yr old won whisky of the year in 07
or 08.
Truthfully, I agree that there are better Scotch Whiskys than Macallan, but it is a great bottle and I enjoy. Balvenie is one I enjoy as well. the 17 yr sherry cask a bit more than the 21 yr Port Wood.

[captain53]

Lagavulin 16 - been drinking it for about 10 years and trying something else makes me like the Lagvulin even more, lots of smoke!

no votes for dewar's?

[BigCat]

Originally Posted by Steelergar

no votes for dewar's?

It isn't single malt, but the white label is my regular pour when I want something on the rocks. The 12 year is pretty darn good as well.

[Eleven]

Being even newer to SMS's than Cigars, I have come to like Aberlour and Glenmorangie, both 10 year old if I am not mistaken. (nope, Aberlour is 12, just checked)

The Aberlour was very nice served up neat, but I found the Glenmorangie needed a little water to help it along (or me I should say!) and at this moment I am drinking some Glenmorangie on the rocks, and its not bad.

I am also enjoying a decent hand rolled corona from Stogies Smoke Shop in St. Augustine that I picked a few weeks ago. Not bad for a no-name stick.

[s0leful0ne]

I've decided to dabble into this scotch business. Is there any that you guys recommend I start tasting?

Originally Posted by s0leful0ne

I've decided to dabble into this scotch business. Is there any that you guys recommend I start tasting?

old pulteny, it's not too pricy and pretty tasty

Originally Posted by SmokeyNL

old pulteny, it's not too pricy and pretty tasty

Seconded, after following Simon's recommendation!

[scoot]

Originally Posted by s0leful0ne

I've decided to dabble into this scotch business. Is there any that you guys recommend I start tasting?

The McClelland's is good for what it is, but keep in mind that it is a younger version of other Bowmore owned whiskeys. I believe they're all five years old, aside from the Speyside 12. Given the age you might find it to be a bit rough around the edges.

Look for a few of the glens to start. You should be able to find Glenfiddich 12 for under 40. Its a good jumping off point. It has nice flavor but won't overwhelm an unfamiliar pallet.

[CBI_2]

Glenlivet 18yr. is the best I have had.

Glen Moray 12yr. for $19.99 is very good.

For a blended Grant's is very good. Nice and smooth. It is produced by the makers of Glenfiddich.

[DAFU]

Highland Park 12 YO is a great all round pour. Gracefully aged in oak casks it exhibits a nice balance of peaty smokiness and heathery sweetness.

[JohnnyFlake]

Just finished the last of the "Teachers Blended Scotch" that I had. It's one that I truly love and it's ashamed that it's gone. I don't think it's available in the USA any longer. There is a "Teacher's Cream" which is available and is pretty nice as well, but it's not the same as plain old "Teachers".