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ky70 Offline
#1 Posted: Sat, May 4 2002, 8:03 AM EST
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Hello,
I'm looking to smoke as many cigars as humanly possible tonight (ok, probably 2 at the most). I have never had Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, but I hear it goes great with a good smoke. I welcome your opinions on a reasonably priced (less than $35 for a 750 ml) Single Malt Scotch Whiskey, that is as smooth as a babies bottom. Thanks, Ken
BigTony Offline
#2 Posted: Sat, May 4 2002, 10:22 AM EST
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OK.... here's some suggestions of single malts in your price range of approx $35 per bottle:
Glen Garioch 15 yr old (good stuff!)
Glenfarclas 10 yr old (the 17 yr old is MUCH better, but much more expensive)
Glenlivet 12 yr old (this one is very SMOOTH!)
Glenmorangie --- any (probably my personal favorites are the 12 yr olds in port and sherry finishes about $40.00 and more full flavored, but definately worth every penny)
Oban 14 yr old (another smooth scotch for around $35-$40)
well, off the top of my head that's what I can think of in your price range. If you want to spend about $10-$15 dollars more I say pick a bottle of Glenmorangie 18 yr old Rare Highland Scotch. Maybe not as silky smooth but just about the best single malt scotch bottles you can buy for that price (about $50.00 a bottle and again-- WORTH EVERY PENNY!!)
Good luck and let me know what you get--- Tony
jcrimmins Offline
#3 Posted: Sat, May 4 2002, 12:36 PM EST
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In that price range try the Glenlivet 12 Year Old aged in French Oak Casks. Or try the Macallan 12 year old.
Both are very smooth.
calavera Offline
#4 Posted: Sat, May 4 2002, 6:53 PM EST
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Forget smooth. You want a scotch with some personality. Try Laphroaig (the 10 year, there is one that is aged longer, but it loses something with the extra wood time). Salty, smoky and ohhh so good.
trigger14 Offline
#5 Posted: Sat, May 4 2002, 7:46 PM EST
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Dahlwinnie (15 years) or Dalmore Cigar Malt (12 years) - both are simply great with a good gar!!!

trigger14
Charlie Offline
#6 Posted: Sat, May 4 2002, 8:23 PM EST
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They all sound good to me, but sadly, I do not drink Scotch! I prefer Knob Hill or Booker's and in the "lesser" price range Jack Daniels Black Label or Maker's Mark as they all go great with a great cigar! Charlie
ky70 Offline
#7 Posted: Mon, May 6 2002, 8:34 AM EST
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Thanks for the great advice. I tried the Glenlevit 12 YR old Scotch and I was very pleased. I think I prefer it over cognac. I can't wait to try all of the other recommendations. Thanks, Ken
BigTony Offline
#8 Posted: Mon, May 6 2002, 12:32 PM EST
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Good for you Ky70! (I had a feeling you'd go for the Glenlivet 12 yr old.Great stuff and very smooth--EXCELLENT CHOICE) Welcome to the expensive hobby of cigars AND Scotch.
enjoy----- Tony
eleltea Offline
#9 Posted: Tue, May 7 2002, 6:15 PM EST
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Ever try Laphroaig? I know I didnt spell it right, but it is a wonderful scotch, with a smoky aroma reminiscent of bicycle innertube patch. Yes, I am old enuff to remember when bicycle tires had innertubes.
vo4u Offline
#10 Posted: Wed, May 8 2002, 3:02 PM EST
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DO YOU WORK FOR BADGER LIQ. IN WISCONSIN
eleltea Offline
#11 Posted: Wed, May 8 2002, 4:03 PM EST
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There's a liquor company in Wisconsin?
RodR Offline
#12 Posted: Thu, May 9 2002, 8:37 AM EST
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Y'all must be some real sophisticated gentlemen. I thought I was doing good with a good maduro and a
Shiner Bock. Yeah, I'm from Texas.
Charlie Offline
#13 Posted: Thu, May 9 2002, 9:22 AM EST
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Hey Tex, what is wrong with drinking Lone Star? Charlie
Mr.Mean Offline
#14 Posted: Thu, May 9 2002, 9:35 AM EST
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Charlie,Lone Star? Someone from Texas needs to send you some. See if you say anything like that ever again.
RodR Offline
#15 Posted: Thu, May 9 2002, 9:36 AM EST
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We save all the Lone Star to sell to tourists.
joeswift Offline
#16 Posted: Thu, May 9 2002, 10:03 AM EST
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They make Lone Star scotch now? Is it as green as the beer?
BMW Offline
#17 Posted: Thu, May 9 2002, 10:10 AM EST
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The armadillos drank all the Lone Star and you can see the effects on the roadside. Houston ship channel water is better. LOL Barry
joeswift Offline
#18 Posted: Thu, May 9 2002, 10:27 AM EST
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Hey I think that you're onto something here Barry. Texas's answer to the PC spring water craze. Houston(ship channel) Spring Water...Guaranteed to grow unwanted hair on all your body parts, including but not limited to, your new second head and your old "third" arm. Definate winner...run with it!
BMW Offline
#19 Posted: Thu, May 9 2002, 11:25 AM EST
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joeswift, maybe we could bottle it and sell it in the hill country as a magical cure all potion. A free Lone Wolf with every bottle. Barry
joeswift Offline
#20 Posted: Thu, May 9 2002, 12:34 PM EST
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DITTO Mr. B.!!!
BigTony Offline
#21 Posted: Thu, May 9 2002, 1:09 PM EST
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well, you'll definately need some kinda magic cure all after you smoke a Lone Wolf just to get the awful taste outta your mouth!
joeswift Offline
#22 Posted: Thu, May 9 2002, 1:29 PM EST
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Hey Big Tony! I've been meaning to ask you how it is that you know SO MUCH about Scotch wiskey? Is it the voice of experience speaking here? I'm a noted Scotch wiskey lover too but can't afford the habit. Could I borrow your credit card for a couple of days? Please!
navnurs Offline
#23 Posted: Mon, May 13 2002, 7:40 AM EST
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OK people, name one that would be more smooth than Macallan? Remember, these all come from different areas with their unique flavors. Laphroig and Lagavulin are two very nice smoky/salty/peaty types perfect for a stick. Lagavulin is my fav. It and the Macallan are rated the highest by some experts. The Macallan is a highland (I think) and is considered the "Best" if possible. I prefer the Lag vs the softer Highlands. Enjoy all the different areas and then once you have an idea what you like Salt vs Honey, Smoke vs apple and then find one from that area to enjoy the most. The best part is finding what you like. Then it is the boring enjoyment on what you like the best. A nice smile on the face with a warm glow to the skin! Go for 3-4 fingers for the big sticks!
cwilhelmi Offline
#24 Posted: Mon, May 13 2002, 9:02 AM EST
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One that seems to have been forgotten is the Glenmorangie with the Sherry finish. This is incredibly good scotch, especially when paired with a good strong maduro, or CAO eXtreme. The extra aging in old sherry casks gives it a creamy sweet finsh unlike any other scotch. And of course there's The
Macallan, great scotch! As far as Bourbon is concerned, Maker's Mark is the only way to go, with it's smooth, nutty, carmely flavor you can't go wrong with almost any cigar!! I think when you pay a little more for Booker's, or Knob you get a stronger bourbon with less complex flavor, I want maker's to make a higher end line, now that would be good!!! Times like this I wish there was a booze auction site, and that I had more money to buy liqour from it!!
navnurs Offline
#25 Posted: Mon, May 13 2002, 3:25 PM EST
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That would be the best, an auction for spirits! You are right about the special finish Glenmorangie. I got a bottle of the Port and it was gone in a couple days. The worst part of this was that I got it in Jamaica for $19 and only purchased one bottle. I believe the thought pattern was something like this. Well, this sounds like it could be good scotch, at this price it is almost free, I could bring in more, it is such a drag to have to carry all those bottles on the plane and then through customs, boy is that good stuff, you are such a dip**** for not buying more, just forget about it, oops there it is again at the front of my thoughts reading this forum!
gjhuff Offline
#26 Posted: Thu, May 30 2002, 10:07 PM EST
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Abelour is my fav single malt. Blends are also worth trying - Usquebach is a good one.
Orv Offline
#27 Posted: Mon, Jun 3 2002, 5:24 AM EST
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I ditto what cwilhelmi said about the Sherry Wood. In my opinion much better than the Port Wood finish in the Glenmorangie. I also agree with the Abelour. I had some Abelour 21 that was probably the best single malt I have ever tasted. Of course there is a bunch that I haven't tasted, ORV
SteveS Offline
#28 Posted: Mon, Jun 3 2002, 5:46 AM EST
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you guys have my curiosity piqued now ... Abelour and Glenmorangie are some I'm gonna have to try ... I sat outside with a friend last night on the deck of his home on the shores of Lake Berryessa (northern CA) ... we each sipped a glass of Glenlivet, he with his smoke of choice, I with my Onyx Reserve Maduro ... if there is a combination that is as much as one step closer to Heaven than that is, I've gotta try it ...
Orv Offline
#29 Posted: Tue, Jun 4 2002, 5:08 AM EST
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Steve, while Glenlivet is definitely a good scotch, especially for the price point, there are definitely better. As far as the Onyx goes, well I guess to each his own, I personally don't care for them, but the time and place often enhances the experience and it sounds like you were in an enjoyable place, ORV
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