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11-24-2008, 07:08 PM | #1 |
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Scotch Q&A
Just thought I would start a thread where people can ask and answer questions and this great beverage, and share our knowledge.
I am by no means an expert, but I have learned a couple of things in the last couple of years and I like sharing my interest with others. Please feel free to ask anything you want to know. Can't promise I will be able to answer, but hopefully someone else will chime in. Please feel free to answer any questions, share you knowledge and experiences. Let's have some fun (and a dram or two). |
11-24-2008, 07:15 PM | #2 |
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Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Thought I would start by giving you my definition/explanation about SMSW. I do it backwards:
Whisky = fermented grain (corn, rye, barley…) which is then distilled, usually aged in oak barrels (eg. rye, malt, bourbon). Scotch = Whisky from Scotland only, has to be aged 3 years min., and must be distilled, aged, bottled in Scotland. Malt = barley that has been soaked and allowed to germinate to maximize sugars, then dried, crushed and made into beer, which is then distilled. Single = whisky that comes from one distillery only. So SMSW is a Scotch whisky made from malted barley and from a single distillery. Is that as clear as mud? |
11-24-2008, 07:23 PM | #4 |
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To my knowledge there is no specific amount. You can have a wee dram, or a big one. I guess it just refers to a serving of indeterminate volume.
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11-24-2008, 07:35 PM | #5 |
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11-24-2008, 10:03 PM | #6 |
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While I don't like scotch as a rule I can't drink enough Drambuie,,which is a scotch whiskey with honey and herbs. If anyone else has had this is there another type of scotch that compares taste wise?
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11-25-2008, 10:21 AM | #7 | |
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11-25-2008, 10:45 AM | #8 | |
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11-25-2008, 11:00 AM | #10 | |
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I would start with a Lowland if you are going the single malt rout. Cheaper Lowland is McClelland's which can be had for about $22 per bottle. The Glenkinchie which is a beautiful Lowland is about double that. Remember, the bottle does NOT go in the fridge or freezer for shots, it is to be nurtured, poured gently, sniffed, swirled and tasted. It really is an experience. Please try it and keep us posted!
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11-25-2008, 11:02 AM | #11 | |
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11-25-2008, 11:05 AM | #12 | |
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However, when the word Dram is used with respect to liquor, I doubt that the actual definition is intended. Many say that they will be having "A Wee Dram of Scotch" the intended meaning, is obviously a small amount of scotch, maybe a half shot, of something like that, and not just 1/8th of an ounce!
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11-25-2008, 11:09 AM | #13 |
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Straight and Warm = neat, maybe a few drops of water to open it up a bit. You can mix it or do with it whatever you'd like. My wife wanted a scotch and soda one day and put Diet Coke in the Balvenie 21 year old (Over $120 per bottle). If she wasn't my wife I would have judo chopped her in the throat.
What I'm suggesting to you is trying the whole scotch experience. Try it for what it is, if you want to mix something with Coke, grab a cheap bottle of Jim Beam and have at it. Scotch Whisky is a horse of a different color.
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11-25-2008, 11:17 AM | #14 | |
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11-25-2008, 11:22 AM | #15 |
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Depends on the quality. Cheap bourbon burns and so does cheap scotch.
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11-25-2008, 02:13 PM | #16 | |
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11-25-2008, 02:33 PM | #18 |
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I had a great experience touring Scotland's oldest distillery, Glenturret. I was there about 8 years ago and really learned alot there. Also got to enjoy the samples. Great stuff.
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11-25-2008, 02:53 PM | #19 | |
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11-25-2008, 02:56 PM | #20 | |
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I also have a bottle of Glenlivet Nadurra that is very good.
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