Fresh start with Scotch/Whiskey and single malt

Lear31MX · 12-28-2010, 01:15 PM

I'm also new to sigle malt scotch, the first one I had was Oban 15year, I tought it was good and it kind of got me started down a Slippery Slop.

I would suggest going to the bar

dwoodward · 12-28-2010, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Lear31MX

I would suggest going to the bar

This is actually a great suggestion. Tell the bartender you wanna sample some scotches on the rocks. He might have some suggestions based on what is popular amongst other drinkers. Most bars here have a pretty lengthy selection with at least 4-5 different scotches to choose from.

Get a designated driver.

mmblz · 12-28-2010, 02:40 PM

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Tell the bartender you wanna sample some scotches on the rocks.

If you're going to put it on the rocks you might as well just stick with something cheap and not worry about "tasting" anything else.

awsmith4 · 12-28-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

If you're going to put it on the rocks you might as well just stick with something cheap and not worry about "tasting" anything else.

Single malts are best enjoyed neat or with a drop or two of water (and I mean a drop)

pnoon · 12-28-2010, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

If you're going to put it on the rocks you might as well just stick with something cheap and not worry about "tasting" anything else.

captain53 · 12-28-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

If you're going to put it on the rocks you might as well just stick with something cheap and not worry about "tasting" anything else.

I bought some small ice trays that make about 3/4" square cubes and use distilled water in them to make special rocks for my single malts and bourbons when I want them that way, usually in the summer. 3 Special Rocks and 3 fingers work out about right on a hot day.

markem · 12-28-2010, 04:09 PM

I'm posting this link (haven't read very much of it, but it seems okay) just so that I have an excuse to post the pic from the page

http://www.maltmadness.com/malt-whis...to-scotch.html

mmblz · 12-28-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by captain53

I bought some small ice trays that make about 3/4" square cubes and use distilled water in them to make special rocks for my single malts and bourbons when I want them that way, usually in the summer. 3 Special Rocks and 3 fingers work out about right on a hot day.

... but you still end up masking the flavor...

Personally I feel there are better summer drinks - my scotch consumption goes down in the summer, up in the winter...
But then I also do not enjoy warm beer

SD Beerman · 12-28-2010, 05:23 PM

The best way is to find a bar that carries lots of scotches. Then find a bartender that likes to drink them. Start when it's not busy so they can chat and ask questions. They use similar terms to describe beers, wines and foods so the terminology isn't too difficult. There are unique terms but they are easy to grasp. Be adventurous and if you don't like something initially go back after you have tried 10 more because your appreciation will change...Best of luck on another slippery slope....

dwoodward · 12-29-2010, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

If you're going to put it on the rocks you might as well just stick with something cheap and not worry about "tasting" anything else.

I don't know any scotch drinkers here that drink it neat. I prefer it on the rocks. (I don't know many tho...)

He can do whatever he wishes, was just a suggestion.

bigliver · 12-29-2010, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

I don't know any scotch drinkers here that drink it neat. I prefer it on the rocks. (I don't know many tho...)

He can do whatever he wishes, was just a suggestion.

You must not know many scotch drinkers.

dwoodward · 12-29-2010, 05:49 AM

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You must not know many scotch drinkers.

I really don't... I know me, 2 of my buddies, and 2 of my dad's friends who drink scotch. All of them use ice in different amounts. Most use just 1 cube, they say it brings out the flavors more. I use 2... I dunno. Warm scotch tastes weird to me, but then again I am still rather new to scotch.

bigliver · 12-29-2010, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dwoodward

I really don't... I know me, 2 of my buddies, and 2 of my dad's friends who drink scotch. All of them use ice in different amounts. Most use just 1 cube, they say it brings out the flavors more. I use 2... I dunno. Warm scotch tastes weird to me, but then again I am still rather new to scotch.

I kid. I kid.

Try having a glass of ice water near by and leave the ice out of the scotch. It was a change for me when I started not drinking something cold, especially having moved from beer. The ice water blast every once in a while did the trick. I still do this at times during the summer months. Note...don't chase the scotch with the ice water...this kind of defeats the purpose.

OLS · 12-29-2010, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by mmblz

If you're going to put it on the rocks you might as well just stick with something cheap
and not worry about "tasting" anything else.

Snob Alert, lol.

jmsremax · 12-29-2010, 06:30 AM

Definitely drink it neat. I am still new to scotch but I enjoy Balvenie 12 DW and Glenlivet 12, but I am not a fan of JW. Check your liquor store....I was able to find a few nips (Glenlivet 12, JW, and Glenfiddich 12).

mmblz · 12-29-2010, 08:02 AM

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Snob Alert, lol.

I guess that is ok with me.

I'm not saying don't drink it on the rocks. Just if you do drink it on the rocks don't worry so much about what you are drinking.

A good single malt on the rocks is like a filet mignon that is well done and smothered with ketchup. Or taking a premium hand rolled cigar, ripping up the whole thing, and mixing it with cigarette tobacco, then rolling it zig zags.

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SD Beerman Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Larry from Sunny S.D. Posts: 1,436 Trading: (3)	Re: Fresh start with Scotch/Whiskey and single malt The best way is to find a bar that carries lots of scotches. Then find a bartender that likes to drink them. Start when it's not busy so they can chat and ask questions. They use similar terms to describe beers, wines and foods so the terminology isn't too difficult. There are unique terms but they are easy to grasp. Be adventurous and if you don't like something initially go back after you have tried 10 more because your appreciation will change...Best of luck on another slippery slope....

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jmsremax Yet another Masshole Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jon Location: MA Posts: 1,245 Trading: (19)	Re: Fresh start with Scotch/Whiskey and single malt Definitely drink it neat. I am still new to scotch but I enjoy Balvenie 12 DW and Glenlivet 12, but I am not a fan of JW. Check your liquor store....I was able to find a few nips (Glenlivet 12, JW, and Glenfiddich 12). __________________ Stock/Finance banter Last edited by jmsremax; 12-29-2010 at 06:36 AM.