tonyt722
Monday, October 5, 2009 9:21:00 AM
I want to get a decent bottle of scotch for my birthday this week and just looking for a few suggestions. What do you guys think I should get?
Stinkdyr
Monday, October 5, 2009 9:23:00 AM
You are better than decent.

If you are going to drink, drink nothing but the best......Macallan 18.

blackfoot11
Monday, October 5, 2009 9:25:00 AM
search out scotch and you'll find a few threads on this.

my suggestion; glenfiddich for single malt,

johnny walker black, or dewars black for blended

seaborn
Monday, October 5, 2009 9:43:00 AM
Depends on your tatse in Scotch.

Do you like single or blends. Smokey, caramley, peaty, fruity, peppery or balanced nose and body.

The sky's the limit or Isle of Skye's Talisker is a good place to start.

Looking for a smooth and balnced single-Aberlour 12 or 16 or Glendronich 14(?) if you can find it. The Aberlour 16 and the Glen are aged in Sherry casks and are very nice.

tonyt722
Monday, October 5, 2009 9:51:00 AM
Thats why I was looking for suggestions. I dont drink too much scotch and was looking to find out what the profiles are on different brands.
BLISTER
Monday, October 5, 2009 9:59:00 AM
Stay away from the Islay single malts, if your're just beginning to appreciate Scotch.

Stick with something like Macallan or Aberlour or Glenlivet

Ram27
Monday, October 5, 2009 10:19:00 AM
Stay away fro Scotch period.........

( Still working 80 hours a week Bliss ???? LOL )

Nice seeing you drop in.

Thunder.Gerbil
Monday, October 5, 2009 10:29:00 AM
^

Should he buy some Pinnacle grape vodka instead?

watchurai
Monday, October 5, 2009 10:32:00 AM
Ditto #2- Mc 18 is frickin awesome.
nowherebird
Monday, October 5, 2009 10:33:00 AM
Glenfiddich 30 yr, 15 yr is also nice
Ram27
Monday, October 5, 2009 10:38:00 AM
Not the Grape Gerbil........

( If one has never drank Scotch, best not start on your birthday. I drank it many years ago, Johnny beat me with his cane many times.)

xddco
Monday, October 5, 2009 10:56:00 AM
Thunder.Gerbil
Monday, October 5, 2009 11:07:00 AM
Ram,

Yeah, I hear you bro. - been there, done that...

Thunder.Gerbil
Monday, October 5, 2009 11:08:00 AM
Ram,

Yeah, I hear you bro. - been there, done that...

I don't don't drink scotch very often anymore - killing an entire fifth of JW black in one evening will do that to you.

teedubbya
Monday, October 5, 2009 11:09:00 AM
11. Author: Ram27 Date: 10/05/2009 02:38 PM

"Johnny beat me with his cane many times."

Whatever floats your boat.

baldanders
Monday, October 5, 2009 11:14:00 AM
If your’re just beginning to get into Scotch A good one to start with is Auchentoshan Three Wood.

-Baldy-

herfidore
Monday, October 5, 2009 11:19:00 AM
I agree with Ram on this one. It's your b-day man. Don't experiment. Smoke your favorite sticks, and pair 'em with your absolute favorite drink.

Save the Scotch tasting for another time.