Never liked scotch much until I got a taste of the real stuff, a 10-year-old Laphroaig, of all things (Did you know the founder of the distillery slipped and drowned in a vat of his own whiskey, back in the 1800s?. But they said he must of liked it because he got out a few times to eat.)
My favorite these days is The Macallan. Most extravagant purchase was a glass the 25-year-old anniversary malt at a fancy restaurant. Holy moly, it was like drinking silk. Love to have a case of that stuff!
I had the privilege of getting a bottle of 21 year old Macallan. Any Macallan which is old enough to drink itself, is always superb.
At our office party this Christmas, all of the guys were going on about Johnny Walker Blue. They said it was so smooth - made me want to try it. I tried some Chivas Regal once, but didn’t particularly care for it. I just don’t want to spring for $300 for a 750 ml bottle I probably wouldn’t appreciate.
I’ll stick with my lovely Old Vine Red from Marietta Vineyard in California. I have to order it in by the case as it’s not carried by our liquor control board. Worth. Every. Penny.