Scotch drinkers.......

[wok]

I am living in Scotland so plenty of single malts to choose from, HOWEVER they are more expensive here than anywhere abroad

[Mr Roboto]

I've been drinking this lately, but to be honest, I usually go for blended malts. I prefer Grants. The thing with all Scotch, is that they vary so much in taste, you might hate one brand, but absolutely love another.

[almightycrunch]

Here is a little bit of good info for you. IN SCOTLAND, the best selling scotch is GLENMORANGIE 10. That tells you something eight there.

[jimbles]

Here is a little bit of good info for you. IN SCOTLAND, the best selling scotch is GLENMORANGIE 10. That tells you something eight there.

 

 

I can't remember the last time I had glenmorangie. or was even offered it.

The best selling single malt in the world is the 12yo Glenfiddich, but really and honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with any half way decent malt.

 

Oh, and Grant's is the cheapest, nastiest stuff around... kinda like glen's vodka! But whatever floats your boat, it's all better than buckfast afterall...

[karlw]

lol, wut? Edit: AAARRRGHHHH!!! Now I've to dash to the shops to buy up the remaining stock!

 

 

Good luck! I've tried finding some in the past month and struck out. I think the last bottle I had, which I bought about 6 mo. ago and finished a couple months back was one of the last ones available anywhere.

 

In terms of how to drink single-malts, I usually put a drop or two of water in it. I'm not a fan of ice, because ice tends to have other aromas in it. But just a touch of water tends to open up the flavor IME.

 

BTW the term "rocks" comes from actually using chilled cubes of granite, so that the booze isn't diluted.

[hahavishnu]

beware, whisky can make some folk go ape{censored}e violent

most folk are ok with it but the odd person can wreck a house after a few halves of scotch,more so than any other drink

a friend of mine (in his 60s) cant touch the stuff because he wants to fight everyone in the bar,says he's allergic to it:facepalm:it's an odd statement but somehow true

enjoy:wave:

[hahavishnu]

lots of folk in this country put,wait for it, flavoured soda pop in their whisky.:facepalm:



the bubbles in the soda pop means you get blootered sooner:)

[jimbles]

Good luck! I've tried finding some in the past month and struck out. I think the last bottle I had, which I bought about 6 mo. ago and finished a couple months back was one of the last ones available anywhere.

 

 

Strachan's in Aboyne will have a bottle, I've no doubt.

[Harvest]

Good luck! I've tried finding some in the past month and struck out. I think the last bottle I had, which I bought about 6 mo. ago and finished a couple months back was one of the last ones available anywhere. In terms of how to drink single-malts, I usually put a drop or two of water in it. I'm not a fan of ice, because ice tends to have other aromas in it. But just a touch of water tends to open up the flavor IME. BTW the term "rocks" comes from actually using chilled cubes of granite, so that the booze isn't diluted.

I think he has a better shot than you, seeing as he could *drive* to the distillery and ask for some

[Mr Roboto]

I can't remember the last time I had glenmorangie. or was even offered it. The best selling single malt in the world is the 12yo Glenfiddich, but really and honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with any half way decent malt. Oh, and Grant's is the cheapest, nastiest stuff around... kinda like glen's vodka! But whatever floats your boat, it's all better than buckfast afterall...

 

 

But there ya go. It's all about personal preference. I love Grant's. I find it smooth and really love the flavor. I like Ballantine's too which is even cheaper than Grant's. Teacher's on the other hand is vomitous.

 

Goddammit, all this talk of scotch, and I gotta go pour myself a glass.

[almightycrunch]

I can't remember the last time I had glenmorangie. or was even offered it. The best selling single malt in the world is the 12yo Glenfiddich, but really and honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with any half way decent malt. Oh, and Grant's is the cheapest, nastiest stuff around... kinda like glen's vodka! But whatever floats your boat, it's all better than buckfast afterall...

 

 

I repeat, the best selling single malt scotch in Scotland is Glenmorangie, original bottling 10 year old.

[zachoff]

I repeat, the best selling single malt scotch in Scotland is Glenmorangie, original bottling 10 year old.

 

 

...and the best selling beer in America is Budweiser. What's your point. :poke: Just messing with you, but yeah... Just because something sells doesn't mean it's good. Music is another example. ha.

[joemudge4]

Although not "Scotch", Jamesons is what I always seem to return to. It's not too expensive and I can drink copious amounts of it.

[almightycrunch]

...and the best selling beer in America is Budweiser. What's your point. :poke: Just messing with you, but yeah... Just because something sells doesn't mean it's good. Music is another example. ha.

 

 

What it means, is that in the land where Scotch was created, the people who know it best, buy Glenmorangie original 10 year, more than any other scotch there is. Thats what it means. Glenmorangie 10 year is simply the most complex single malt available at such a young age.

[Some-Dude]

To the OP... the trick is to not give up after your first taste. Drink small amounts of it regularly over time and you'll start to acquire a taste for it.

As for the drinking, inhale fumes as you tip the glass back, then once you have some inside your mouth roll it around so that it coats your toung, then swallow.

Experiment with adding different amounts of water until you find the mix that you prefer. Also, feel free to mix it with whatever you want. It'll drive purists up the wall but {censored} them... it's your whisky, drink it however you like to drink it (although I wouldn't go adding $100 scotch to coke....)

Connoisseurs will suggest using a tulip shaped glass rather than a standard tumbler. The reason being is that the tulip shape holds in more fragrance. Hard-core types will have a proper scotch glass...

[Some-Dude]

What it means, is that in the land where Scotch was created, the people who know it best, buy Glenmorangie original 10 year, more than any other scotch there is. Thats what it means. Glenmorangie 10 year is simply the most complex single malt available at such a young age.

 

 

Or it means that they're a bunch of cheap bastards who don't want to waste good money on the expensive {censored} when they're drinking it to get pissed, but don't want to go so cheap as have trouble choking down the first couple of shots.

[twally]

I can't even drink scotch when I'm drunk, and I've tried many times.

It just tastes like, we'll, I just don't like it.

[jimbles]

What it means, is that in the land where Scotch was created, the people who know it best, buy Glenmorangie original 10 year, more than any other scotch there is. Thats what it means. Glenmorangie 10 year is simply the most complex single malt available at such a young age.

 

 

It may well be true, but you've got to remember, we're very mean round here... why pay

[Zozobra]

[LoopQuantum]

Didn't read the whole thread, but I really Like Talisker 10 year. Best sub $100 Single Malt I've found, if you like cigar malts...

[Toshiro]

Glenfiddich 15 here.

[almightycrunch]

Or it means that they're a bunch of cheap bastards who don't want to waste good money on the expensive {censored} when they're drinking it to get pissed, but don't want to go so cheap as have trouble choking down the first couple of shots.

 

 

Apparently you've never had Glenmorangie have you??????????

[Some-Dude]

Apparently you've never had Glenmorangie have you??????????

 

 

Yes, I have. My point is that you can't use volume of sales to judge 'best'. It simply indicates that it is 'both good, and affordable'.

[almightycrunch]

Well, you know what ???????? screw you!!!! who the hell do you think you are anyways???????????????

[almightycrunch]

Im currently working on a bottle of Glenfarclas 12 year, nice sweet highland malt, great after dinner drink with a couple of big chunks of dark chocolate.

Im saving my bottle of Highland Park 12 for as long as I can, but its hard, I crave it ALOT.

Couple of weeks ago I had a few drams of Aberlour A'bunadh, 59.7% alkyhol, in the neighborhood of 120 proof, brutally good. I tried NOT to cut it too much with water to get the full effect. When I finished the glass, my lips and cheeks and gums were actually numb, it was awesome!!!!