I recently discovered The Glenlivet to be significantly favorable to Glenfiddich. Single Malt is a great new world here, can’t wait to sample a few others.
I have also liked blends in the past, with Crown Royal in recent years (a bone to the Canadians). Pulled the decanter top on a Johnnie Walker Blue Label at a friend’s during business hours recently to find a remarkable aroma that will clearly entice me into a couple of bottles around the holidays. Say’s $150 at Costco! Not cheap, yet thankfully I have never had to turn down the price of a great cigar, although I certainly prefer options to avoid California sales tax (about 56¢ a buck!).
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I have been trying to find a decent scotch that will not break the bank. I picked up a bottle of Glenlivet 12yo last week and found it to be HARSH. I even did a pepsi challenge side by side with some Johnnie Walker black and found the JW to be much more smooth and enjoyable, to me anyway. I wanted to see if the single malt would be a step up from JW and was disappointed.
On the JW Blue lable, if you know someone who is military, or retired military have them pick it up for you at a PX or exchange, I see it for around $100-$120 all the time, never took the plunge but I see it there.
Of all the malts I've tried, I like Glenmorangie best. 12 better than 10 but both great. Had 16 but 12 so good why bother. This is more an after dinner. I prefer sherried.
The big Glens are good but others are better!
I wouldn't even bother with the JW higher end stuff. IMHO paying for name. Many great bottles for $25-$50 US.
On the Isle of Jura, I actually consider it to be way to light for my taste, though I've only tried the 10 yr.
More of an aperitif is the Maccallan.
Then there's the Islas - Laphroaig, Lagavulin. Can get your feet wet with an inexpensive bottle of Bowmore to see if Islays are your cup of tea. Think burnt electronics in a whisky.
glenlivit 12 is quite good scotch.. but if you have a chance to try the 18 year old, then go ahead.. it is a whole other beast than the 12.... it is so oily, that it goes down so easily neat...
on the glenmorangie side, the 12 is a good starter... but if you get a chance, you should try one of their casks specialties.. they come in port, sherry, madeira and burgundy casks.. my favouite being the madeira...
on a side note, I recently tried for the first time a bruiddladich 15, and I loved it... drank it with 2 ice cubes, and paired it with an Upmann Mag 46... maginificent combo...
Originally posted by Docbarry: I don't know how to tell her, but I CAN'T STAND The Glenlivit.
To me it tastes like iodine.
Doc.. if you're having issues downing that Glenlivit, then you go send it my way.. I'll gladly drink that "iodine" for you, and might even send your way some sticks....
I knew I joined this forum for a reason. Some great recommendations here. The Islay's like you all have mentioned are the more peaty, harsher single malts. But boy do they go great with a nice Partagas or CAO Soprano. Glenmorangie may be a good place for you to start Daybreaker. They are reasonably priced and offer a nice selection. I personally prefer the sherry cask but I find them all to be at the very least palatable. Doc, pleasure to meet you, and I will sure to make myself know to you so when said patient shows up I can be in the office to intercept the unwanted Glenlivet. Isle of Jura very good(try the Superstition) as is Bruichladdich. Another one of my favorites that is peaty and smoky is ARDBEG. They have a few different bottlings but you cant go wrong with the 10 year for abuot $45 or the Uigeadail for about $90. Lastly, another solid taste to go with a nice robust smoke would be Caol Ila. You can get the 18 year old for like $60-$70 and its really good. Thanks for reading...
Posts: 181 | Location: NJ | Registered: July 06, 2007
One more word on single malts. So a search for Tasmanian single malt whiskey. I have a bottle of Sullivans Cove and I think it is quite good. Smooth, hint of peat
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sounds interesting SAXON... I will have to look for it. I would have to say I have about 30-40 different single malts (and a few blends) in my liqour cabinet and I am ALWAYS willing to try something new. Thanks for the recommendation.
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