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(VANITY) Need advice on the perfect Scotch to buy for my male friend for Christmas
me ^ | 12/01/11 | me

Posted on 12/01/2011 7:08:11 PM PST by girlangler

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To: girlangler
Depends on how much you want to spend and what his preferences are. The blends (Dewar's, Cutty Sark, others) cannot compare to the single malts (Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, MacCallan, and others are lighter than the peaty ones like Oban). If you have the money, MaCallan 18 will bring a broad smile to any Scotch drinker's face. Cheers!
21 posted on 12/01/2011 7:21:11 PM PST by Pharmboy (Democrats lie because they must...)
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To: Mmogamer

Yep. It’s incredibly smoooooth.


22 posted on 12/01/2011 7:21:32 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear (A MUST WATCH: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KeOLurcQaqI)
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To: girlangler
Since you don't mind spending a few dollars, McCallan 25 year old. Okay, maybe a little younger.

It depends on his tastes. Smokey, fruity, oaky, etc.

Good luck with the gift.

BTW, if its whiskey, go Jameson!

23 posted on 12/01/2011 7:21:46 PM PST by VicVega (Geaux LSU, Geaux Saints)
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To: girlangler

Balwenie 12 Year Double Cask. It’s outstanding.


24 posted on 12/01/2011 7:22:01 PM PST by Lurker (The avalanche has begun. The pebbles no longer have a vote.)
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To: girlangler

It really depends on what your friend likes as well as your budget.

For the sake of discussion, let’s say this friend is worth a little expense. If the budget isn’t an issue, I would suggest a 25 year Scapa (~$350) or really go nuts and get him the Lalique 50 year old Macallan (~$6,000).

More reasonable but something you won’t find on every liquor store shelf would be an 18 year old Auchentoshan (~$80) or Compass Box Oak Cross blended (~$40)


25 posted on 12/01/2011 7:22:26 PM PST by mnehring
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To: 1rudeboy

good post and very true. A friend of mine was a bartender and a scotch drinker. He had the opportunity to try most of them and he definitely picked dewars. But yes it is a personal thing and whatever brand the person tends to prefer is the choice.


26 posted on 12/01/2011 7:22:35 PM PST by biggredd1
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To: girlangler
Dump that guy!

I'll be your friend for a case of Busch Lite!

(LOL. just kiddin...I haven't a clue about scotch...)

27 posted on 12/01/2011 7:23:56 PM PST by MountainDad (Support your local Militia)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear; girlangler

Diddo the Glenfiddich.

Does he like cigars too?


28 posted on 12/01/2011 7:24:54 PM PST by Free Vulcan (Vote Republican! You can vote Democrat when you're dead.)
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To: girlangler


Chivas Royal Salute.


29 posted on 12/01/2011 7:25:07 PM PST by Eaker (Nothing even remotely praising Romney should be posted because one should stick to the truth.)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

nail on head Gledfiddich


30 posted on 12/01/2011 7:25:14 PM PST by manc (Marriage is between one man and one woman.Trolls get a life, I HATE OUR BIAS LIBERAL MEDIA.)
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To: girlangler

If you want one with a really peaty taste, try Laphroaig 10 Year Old Islay Single Malt.


31 posted on 12/01/2011 7:25:21 PM PST by EveningStar
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

nail on head Glefiddich


32 posted on 12/01/2011 7:25:21 PM PST by manc (Marriage is between one man and one woman.Trolls get a life, I HATE OUR BIAS LIBERAL MEDIA.)
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear

nail on head Glenfiddich


33 posted on 12/01/2011 7:25:45 PM PST by manc (Marriage is between one man and one woman.Trolls get a life, I HATE OUR BIAS LIBERAL MEDIA.)
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To: girlangler
Depends on how much you want to spend. There are some single malts that taste like the bottom of an ashtray...yuck. Then there are some awesome ones too. There are so many different ones. My favorite is Oban, smooth but pricey.
34 posted on 12/01/2011 7:26:30 PM PST by lula (Still on the Cain Train.)
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To: girlangler
If your friend is an aficionado of Single Malt Scotches, you might consider the following:



Lagavulin 16 y/o Islay



The Dalmore Cigar Malt



The Balvenie Single Barrel



The Talisker



Highland Park 12 Y/O



The MacAllen 10 Y/O

Name your pleasure and enjoy!

Whisky and Feedom gang tigithir!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!
35 posted on 12/01/2011 7:27:05 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: Cicero

Want to impress. Get Lagovulin. He will love it if he likes single malt. Special !


36 posted on 12/01/2011 7:30:49 PM PST by Bainbridge
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To: girlangler
I prefer beer, as well. Here is some info on whisky.
37 posted on 12/01/2011 7:31:03 PM PST by rabidralph
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To: girlangler

Gasoline is refined; whiskey is distilled. ( ;


38 posted on 12/01/2011 7:31:52 PM PST by Bill W was a conservative (Profile, detain, interrogate, deport.)
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To: girlangler
..also, this may be sacrilegious around here, but one of the best 'Scotch' whiskey's I've had lately is a Japanese one, the Yamazaki Single Malt. It would definitely be different.


39 posted on 12/01/2011 7:32:01 PM PST by mnehring
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To: beebuster2000

***One interesting note about Night Train is that it specifically states on the bottle to Serve very cold *****

Men I served with in the military had a preference for THUNDERBIRD.


40 posted on 12/01/2011 7:32:01 PM PST by Ruy Dias de Bivar
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