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I Need The Help From TA's Whiskey and Scotch Drinkers (pg. 2)
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| Srussell |
| I suppose. It is a little frivolous giving liquor advice when it's really all about personal taste. I love scotch and don't care for bourbon. Some are the opposite. |
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| Lews |
| Indeed; hence why I tried to give a broad variety of options. Whisky/whiskey is such a broad category and all. |
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| Moral Hazard |
Unfortunately the SAQ does not carry a few that I would recommend; however, I poked around and found some...
First up, an Indian single malt Scottish style called Amrut ... way below your top price and it is a delightfully complex (peaty and spicy with a caramel finish) entry from the growing Indian market.
Next, MacMyra Special 08 from Sweden is a great choice if you want to give something different. Again, it's a Scottish style single malt, very lively but more gentle than the Amrut, smooth with a citrus finish.
Moving on to Scotch...
If your friend likes something very strong, peaty and complex then the Dalwhinnie Double Vieillisement is a great choice. This one is not for the faint of heart though... one has to be a real Scotch aficionado for this one.
Another great entry from Dalwhinnie is their 15 year old which is not very peaty, very fruity, and lively. This is my go to Scotch, the one I drink most at home.
This port casked Glenmorangie is also a good choice for something different.
My final recommendation is this The Balvenie 14 Year Old which is rum casked. It is very full, strong, peaty, and slightly sweet... a fantastic dram.
Okay, that's it for my recommends that are available at the SAQ.
Oh and yes... I have had all of these (even have a couple in my cupboard right now). |
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| colonelcrisp |
if you know your friends tastes in whiskey well, then for Islay whiskeys known for their distinctive peaty character, i would go with either the Ardbeg 10 or 12, Laphroaig 18 (probably one of the best islay whiskeys i have ever had) or the Lagavulin 16. If you wanted something from Islay that is very lightly peated (hardly any peat to it) i would suggest anything from Bunnahabhain. Ive had bottles of both their 12 yr and 25 year and both were amazing.
for speyside i would go with the aberlour 15 or one of the Glendrothes expressions as they are both really good.
highlands i dont usually drink too often but when i do its usually the macallan or glenmorangie.
Jura from the Isle of Jura is pretty good too as is the highland park from Orkney, warning about the highland park is that it gets really expensive once you get higher than the 15 yr old bottle.... but the 25 yr old is oh so good..... |
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| Moral Hazard |
| quote: | Originally posted by colonelcrisp
Jura from the Isle of Jura is pretty good too as is the highland park from Orkney, warning about the highland park is that it gets really expensive once you get higher than the 15 yr old bottle.... but the 25 yr old is oh so good..... |
I like Jura and Highland Park as well. Even the 10 year old Highland Park is quite nice... this is the Scotch I generally serve to non-Scotch drinkers as the "gateway Scotch." |
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| ziptnf |
| quote: | Originally posted by Srussell
If you do make the mistake of buying American whisky, go for a rye. Some of the older Bulleit or Russell's Reserves are decent. I would stay away from most bourbon, because you pay out your ass for anything that's even halfway decent. A 40 dollar bottle of single malt is better than most 50-60 dollar bourbons. |
Nah, don't get bulleit. Get The Russell's Reserve Single Barrel. By far my favorite. Rare Breed is good too. |
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| KiNeTiC ENeRgY |
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| EarnYourKeep |
anything out of suntory, basil hayden, four roses, and honestly i thoroughly enjoyed breckenridge straight bourbon.
every day glasses, hudson, black label, glenlivet, bowmore islay, or just straight up jameson..i actually drink a lot of jameson on the regular which can't possibly be good for me |
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| colonelcrisp |
| quote: | Originally posted by Moral Hazard
I like Jura and Highland Park as well. Even the 10 year old Highland Park is quite nice... this is the Scotch I generally serve to non-Scotch drinkers as the "gateway Scotch." |
I usually keep a bottle of lowlands on the shelf for the non scotch drinkers as i find it is the most floral and easy to adjust to for people not used to drinking spirits without mix. I started with highland malts myself before gradually moving to the Islays which are pretty much all i drink any more, the more peaty the better. If you ever have the chance to try a dram of the Octomore 06.3 i highly recommend it. I was given a bottle as a gift by a airline pilot friend of mine, it is "phenolminal"......... |
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| Lews |
Basil Hayden's is also rather overpriced for the quality.
Great mention with Highland Park. Used to be my go-to nightcap. Should really pick up another bottle soon... Ooh, also, can't forget Bunnahabhain. So many good bottles, so little time :( |
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| Srussell |
| Yeah Highland Park is great for how cheap it is. I found myself drifting away from Highland malts though. I've come to dislike their sweetness. |
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| _Ocean_Drive_ |
| You can't go wrong with Laphroaig whiskey. |
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