leftyposthole
Monday, January 23, 2012 1:43:13 PM
Ol Lefty ain't much of a drinkin man, but do enjoy once in awhile. Any of you good BOTL suggest a good smooth scotch

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Lefty

dubleuhb
Monday, January 23, 2012 1:56:43 PM
I just started dabbling in scotch and the Belvanie Doublewood is awesome.
dpnewell
Monday, January 23, 2012 2:07:00 PM
Wrong forum, noob! [ram27bat]

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KPP
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Monday, January 23, 2012 2:08:42 PM
Best starter Scotch...

Macallan 12 and Balvenie Doublewood. Those are the two I see suggested most often, and I've seen quite a few of these threads.

Others typically mentioned: Glenlivet 12 (where i started), Glenfiddich, and Glenmorangie.

Stick to a Speyside single malt, from whatever advice you choose to follow. They have less peat/smoke, and more sweetness than a highland or Islay (last thing u should try as a Scotch noob is an Islay).

Scotch is fun. Get some, and have some fun.

t33bone
Monday, January 23, 2012 2:12:24 PM
Also the Balvenie Cask strength is great IMO as well as the 21 Portwood.

Johnny walker Blue when I get a good deal on it.

tmccork
Monday, January 23, 2012 2:14:49 PM
I have enjoyed Dalwhinnie 15 from time to time and would recommend it. Inexpensive for a 15, but pretty smooth. There is always the Macallan fall back as well as KPP has stated.
pdxstogieman
Monday, January 23, 2012 2:22:54 PM
Aberlour 12 and Highland Park 12 are two moderately priced options that are smooth and user friendly to the novice scotch drinker. Glenlivit 12 and Glenfiddich less than 15yr old are Meh to me, but that's just my tastes Glenfiddich Solera 15 is quite tasty as are many of the older Glenlivits. I'd prefer any of the Glenmorangies over the lesser aged Glenlivit and Glenfiddich.

I love Islay scotches, but it is indeed a taste that needs to be developed. Just as it would be foolish to draw conclusions about cigars in general after smoking one brand, the same is true with scotches. Sample different brands and even within brands offerings of different ages as you'll be surprised how different they can be, not only due to extra age but in many cases different aging techniques and types of barrels used.

roadlaw
Monday, January 23, 2012 2:55:19 PM

I just started dabbling in scotch and the Belvanie Doublewood is awesome.

dubleuhb wrote:

+1

and the Balvenie 12 year Limited Reserve is ultra smooth.

pgje51
Monday, January 23, 2012 4:49:09 PM

Also the Balvenie Cask strength is great IMO as well as the 21 Portwood.

Johnny walker Blue when I get a good deal on it.

t33bone wrote:

Best Johnny Blue deal I found this past holiday season was at COSTCO... $117.00.

cigar breath
Monday, January 23, 2012 4:52:36 PM
whats this got to do with cigars???
tmccork
Monday, January 23, 2012 4:52:41 PM

Best Johnny Blue deal I found this past holiday season was at COSTCO... $117.00.

pgje51 wrote:

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tmccork
Monday, January 23, 2012 4:56:22 PM

whats this got to do with cigars???

cigar breath wrote:

Good point...Perhaps rephrasing to say "What kind of Scotch do you drink with your cigars?" would put it in acceptable post for this forum?

efinebloom
Monday, January 23, 2012 5:03:27 PM
I really like the Glenfiddich 12 and at $30/bottle it is a great value.
cigar breath
Monday, January 23, 2012 5:03:42 PM

😱

tmccork wrote:

are you anonymous? legion?

SRH1
Monday, January 23, 2012 5:05:58 PM
Glenlevit is a good starter. McCallan 12 yr is good, but the McCallan 15 yr. fine oak is liquid gold! Balwhinnie 15 single barrel is also a favorite but it requires a more refined palate. Oban is also a great choice for a someone new to Scotch, but nearly 2x the cost of glenlivit. Depends on how much coin you're willing to drop to acquire a taste for the stuff. I'm hooked. Scotch is my go to beverage when herfing.
Audra87
Monday, January 23, 2012 5:13:14 PM

Good point...Perhaps rephrasing to say "What kind of Scotch do you drink with your cigars?" would put it in acceptable post for this forum?

tmccork wrote:

Maybe the smoking part was implied. 😟

leftyposthole
Monday, January 23, 2012 6:16:53 PM
Well thanks for all the ideas, bought a bottle of Balvenie Doublewood and yes for you FORUM POLICE it will be with a fine cigar not a cheap dog rocket that some ^ like to brag about buying on the cheap. Padron's for 2 bucks.....PLEASE..........
dubleuhb
Monday, January 23, 2012 6:28:44 PM
Good choice!
tmccork
Monday, January 23, 2012 6:29:39 PM

are you anonymous? legion?

cigar breath wrote:

Muahahaha, no I am not anon, I am Guy Fawkes (with a cigar that makes dancing lady smoke).

gimbel
Monday, January 23, 2012 6:37:18 PM
If you can find it, Johnny Walker Double Black is a good blended scotch. If you're willing to spend a little more I highly recommend the Signatory Brackla.