Posted on 05/20/2010 1:52:56 PM PDT by erod
Hi Friends, I am a Scotch and Whiskey novice for the most part. Don’t get me wrong I enjoy Jack Daniels and Johnny Walker, but I’m limited in my knowledge of these two great liquors. The other day I realized that if the euro continues its fall and the dollar strengthens I will be able to buy more imported booze at cheaper prices (I know what you’re thinking, thanks Captain Obvious). So if this is the case (and hopefully it is) what would FReepers recommend as good imported liquor particularly in the Scotch and Whiskey categories? Best, -Erod
Most afficionados prefer the single-malt scotches, of which GlenLivet is probably the best known & most widely distributed. It’s darn good, but few single malt gurus would call it the best. There are probably 2 dozen single malt whiskeys, Laphroaig is another. Of course, there is a hierarchy of cost and rarity.
I would just caution you, that once you taste these, ordinary blended scotch is gonna taste like cheap beer!
LAGAVULIN
Lagavulin. Nectar of the gods.
Fortunately, I don't drink enough of the good stuff to put a serious dent in my budget. A bottle or two a year does me just fine. :-)
First off, I’d say the best scotch is the one you like the best. Unfortunately it’s not that simple for me as I like different scotchs at different times. Depends on where I am, the weather, what I’m eating. etc. If I could only have one scotch the rest of my life I’d go with Highland Park.
I would just caution you, that once you taste these, ordinary blended scotch is gonna taste like cheap beer!
As a recent college grad I think I’ll get a steady job first (which could be a while) before I start making this investment, it could get dangerous.
Laphroaig, it’s like Lagavulin with the training wheels off. ;P
You're right, it's expensive enough that I had to give up the exotic scotch habit when I discovered the custon side by side shotgun habit.
I’m a recovering alcoholic so it’s been a while since I indulged, but during my career I became intimately familiar with a number of fine single malts. Among my favorites were the various finishes (imparted by the type of wood they are aged in) from Glen Morangie. They were very smooth...
I don’t drink the stuff myself, but my husband is very partial to Aberlour a’bunadh.
FAMOUS GROUSE! Smooth and delicious!
On the whiskey side, Jack Daniels is crap.
Try Woodford Reserve
I’m not an expert..but, why is no one saying Macallan?
My domestic passion lies with American Craft Beer, which I prefer over the euro stuff. But I have been known to induldge in Maker’s Mark when I want to go a notch above Jack. ;)
I will defintley check this link out thanks.
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