SCOTCH whiskey

[JR]

Only drink Makers Mark bourbon, on the rocks with a twist. Only sissies drink Scotch.

I dunno about that!

When I went through the Jameson Distillery Tour in Dublin last year they took great pains to recognize and appreciate the "other" whiskys from Scotland and America. They also, through liberal lubrication, proved unequivocally that the Irish brand was superior in crispness and clean finish to the most popular brands of those others. They never once insisted that we had to prefer Jameson's, but were so generous and gracious - and generous - that no other conclusion could be drawn!

JR

[MilDoc]

I'll have to see if it's sold here. If so I'll give it a try. It will have Chivas Regal to compete with.
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Chivas is a blend, and overpriced IMHO.

[MilDoc]

Ummm...no such thing as a Scotch Whiskey. Irish or American Whiskey, Scottish or Canadian Whisky. Don't ask me why or how, but I know not to mix the two (linguistically or perhaps actually). Haven't heard of Arbelour, will give it a try whence I come across it. But my vote goes for the Glenmorangie. I guess we each have found our own preferences.

Glenmorangie is good, but has a bit of a bite for my taste. If you want smooth to the last drop, try the Aberlour. Smoothest I've ever tasted!

[MilDoc]

I'm with Whaler on Laphroaig. I prefer dark peaty Scottish Whiskey. I usually drink JW Black Label.

Steve

You like the peaty taste? try Talisker from United Distillers. a Skye malt scotch. REAL peat flavor, plus the added "seaside" taste!

[MilDoc]

I dunno about that!

When I went through the Jameson Distillery Tour in Dublin last year they took great pains to recognize and appreciate the "other" whiskys from Scotland and America. They also, through liberal lubrication, proved unequivocally that the Irish brand was superior in crispness and clean finish to the most popular brands of those others. They never once insisted that we had to prefer Jameson's, but were so generous and gracious - and generous - that no other conclusion could be drawn!

JR

Jameson is good, and was my favorite, until I tried the Abelour! Now that is a good sippin' scotch!

[Tom Slick]

I'm a beer guy myself but prefer the Irish versions of uisce beatha. Jameson or Bushmills for the smoothness and hint of vanilla.

[thestinker]

Jura16 yr is a good one. I also have a bottle of 12 yr glenfiddich. But, I also like American Honey by wild turkey, JD single barrel, jameson and crown royal. Or at least thats what I have in the cabinet now. Theres also a good selection of other spirits as well: kamora, dram bouie, rum, tequila, chocolate liquors, various schnapps, wine and a 1/2 dozen different cold beers in the fridge.

Wood working isn't my only hobby

But I am just beginning to learn about and enjoy single malt whisky.

Riley

[Black wallnut]

A couple of years ago I returned to work after a week off to find that one of my carriers sent me a bottle of JW blue label. It was not until I only had about two shots left that I discovered what the stuff sells for. Still have the bottle and the silk lined serial numbered box......

I gotta tell ya.... I'll stick with beer. A shot or three of Jose every now and again or a white russian if I'm feeling like the hard stuff.

[tuttlejr]

No matter what Scotch that you like, be sure that it is bottled in Scotland and not the U.S.
A really great blend is Dewar's 12. Dalmore is a good malt as well as the highly rated Highland Park. My favorite: Old Parr cannot be found in the U.S. except for the special shops in the airports for overseas travelers. Also in Mexico.

One of the most popular blends in Scotland is Famous Grouse.

It all boils down you one's particular taste. You put a teaspoon of Laphroag in a cheap blend and you could fool many who like the peat taste.

[Papa]

Single Malt Whiskey

I've always been a bourbon man myself, but during a tour of Scotland last summer, our group visited the Dewers Distillery. At the end of the tour, they gave each of us a "wee dram" of their 12-year-ols singlr malt. A "wee dram" to them is about an inch and a quarter in a small glass. My wife took one sip, then poured the rest of hers in mine. Man, did that go down smoothly. After two "wee drams," I was quite relaxed on the bus ride back to the hotel

Papa

[BrazosJake]

That's an oxymoron. There's Scotch liquor, and there's whiskey, of which only the Irish variety is worthy of human consumption (and that's coming from a Scot).

[BrazosJake]

I'm a beer guy myself but prefer the Irish versions of uisce beatha. Jameson or Bushmills for the smoothness and hint of vanilla.

A man after my own heart. Those are the only spirits of any sort I consume anymore, and not very often.

[germdoc]

There's a bar and grill in Omaha called Dundee Dell located in the same place where Warren Buffett's parents had a grocery store. They serve over 600 different Scotches: Scotch menu is here:

http://www.dundeedell.com/dundee_dell_scotch_6.08.pdf

I had one of their peat monsters recently, don't recall which one, but the predominant initial tastes were charcoal and motor oil. After that it got smoother. I can still taste that stuff on my tongue even now...

I prefer a smoother, less peaty Scotch myself.

[Richard in Smithville]

I'm a beer guy myself but prefer the Irish versions of uisce beatha. Jameson or Bushmills for the smoothness and hint of vanilla.

I was enjoying some 10 year old Bushmills last night myself. The nice thing about whiskey is no one else wants any

[MilDoc]

I'm a beer guy myself but prefer the Irish versions of uisce beatha. Jameson or Bushmills for the smoothness and hint of vanilla.

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"Scotch" is made in Scotland, period. technically speaking, Jameson is a "scotch" as it is pure barley malt. But since it is Irish it can't be called "Scotch." But it is a blended whiskey and I prefer single malts. LOMl likes J. better.