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#352
#352
I keep a bottle of Woodford in the freezer at all times, it is tasty...I also like Rock Hill Farms up in the freezer.. it has a different flavor, slight cinnamon after taste which is nice in the fall and winter.
 
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#353
#353
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And if you live in Texas and are lucky enough to find a bottle...
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So I've been enlisted to help arrange a Scotch tasting next month, only problem is I'm predominantly a bourbon/Tn whiskey drinker. What are some suggestions from the experts around here? Money is not (much) of a concern, as it won't be my money that I am spending.
 
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NochNoch said:
So I've been enlisted to help arrange a Scotch tasting next month, only problem is I'm predominantly a bourbon/Tn whiskey drinker. What are some suggestions from the experts around here? Money is not (much) of a concern, as it won't be my money that I am spending.
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I suggest you do a tour of Scotland.

Get a couple from each region: Lowland, Speyside, Highland, Islay

and then maybe a couple blended whiskeys
 
#362
#362
or one from each, depending on how many people you've got and how much you want to drink
 
#363
#363
From Islay, definitely get one that shows off the heavy peat - like Laphroaig. Really heavy and smokey flavor. Lagavulin would probably appeal to more palates, but still has a lot of the same characteristics.
 
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golfballs said:
I suggest you do a tour of Scotland.

Get a couple from each region: Lowland, Speyside, Highland, Islay

and then maybe a couple blended whiskeys
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Good suggestion. I know plenty from Speyside and know I've had at least one Highland (Glenmorangie). Not familiar with the names you listed from Islay but I'll look into them. Any good Lowland ones that come to mind?
 
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milohimself said:
Too what extent is money not an issue? Scotch can easily reach four figures for a bottle
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Well unfortunately in my area I think I'll be limited by the selection afforded to me in our wonderful state run liquor stores so that a four figure bottle might be hard to find, even if I wanted to. But, to answer your question, the bottles that have been suggested by others seem to fall anywhere between $60 - $150 so I'd probably stay in that range.

Edit: I was right, but barely. Checked the selection online line and they do carry the Macallan 25 that checks in at $900 a bottle.
 
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#367
#367
At tastings I think it's fun to throw in a "bargain" scotch like Famous Grouse or Teachers Highland Creamery. I think these are really good daily drinkers. Granted, they won't blow you away like a Macallan 25, but they provide an interesting contrast to the single malts and more expensive blends.
 
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#368
#368
Ardbeg all day and err day. It's Islay. Usually runs in the $70-$80 range.

Glenlivet Nadurra is also very good. It's a nice contrast with the peat of Ardbeg.

Look for non-chill filtered and cask strength.
 
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NochNoch said:
Well unfortunately in my area I think I'll be limited by the selection afforded to me in our wonderful state run liquor stores so that a four figure bottle might be hard to find, even if I wanted to. But, to answer your question, the bottles that have been suggested by others seem to fall anywhere between $60 - $150 so I'd probably stay in that range.

Edit: I was right, but barely. Checked the selection online line and they do carry the Macallan 25 that checks in at $900 a bottle.
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Good lord. Oregon has state-run liquor as well but that one still only goes for $600/750ml.

Keeping that in mind... Generally my favorite labels; go with price according:

Blended - Johnnie Walker Gold/Blue (JW is overpriced and overhyped for what it is, but their top two labels are worthy spirits)
Speyside - Arbelour, The Glenlivet, The Macallan, Glenfarclas
Highlands - Oban, Dalmore, Glenmorangie
Islay - Laphroaig, Bowmore
 
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NochNoch said:
Good suggestion. I know plenty from Speyside and know I've had at least one Highland (Glenmorangie). Not familiar with the names you listed from Islay but I'll look into them. Any good Lowland ones that come to mind?
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I think the most widely available Lowland is Glenkinchie. It's pretty good IMO
 
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milohimself said:
Good lord. Oregon has state-run liquor as well but that one still only goes for $600/750ml.

Keeping that in mind... Generally my favorite labels; go with price according:

Blended - Johnnie Walker Gold/Blue (JW is overpriced and overhyped for what it is, but their top two labels are worthy spirits)
Speyside - Arbelour, The Glenlivet, The Macallan, Glenfarclas
Highlands - Oban, Dalmore, Glenmorangie
Islay - Laphroaig, Bowmore
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All very solid.

Glenmorangie Nectar D'Or is truly a nectar from the gods
 
#372
#372
Thanks for all the suggestions everybody, was definitely helpful. I went with the 4 regions idea :)hi:golfballs) and added these to the master list with the help of you guys and a bartender friend of mine:

Speyside: Aberlour 18 or Balvenie 14.
Highlands: Glen Garioch Founders Reserve, Cardhu 12 or Oban 15.
Lowlands: Auchentoshan 18.
Islay: Bowmore 15 or Laphroaig Quarter Cask

Thoughts?
 
#373
#373
Throwing down some coin on these.

For the money Balvenie>Aberlour, but I like Aberlour better.

Cardhu>Oban>Glen Garioch

Like those Speysides, Bowmore 15 is better, but for the money I'd go with Laphroaig
 
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golfballs said:
For the money Balvenie>Aberlour, but I like Aberlour better.

Like those Speysides, Bowmore 15 is better, but for the money I'd go with Laphroaig
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Exactly what I said on those two, Aberlour is better, just not $40 better.

I've had the Bowmore before so I'll be looking for the Laphroaig when I go pick them up.
 
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NochNoch said:
Exactly what I said on those two, Aberlour is better, just not $40 better.

I've had the Bowmore before so I'll be looking for the Laphroaig when I go pick them up.
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For the Islay, if you bring this, Ardbeg, you will be the shizz.

Laphroaig is really good too. Lagaluvin is also a great one. The Islay scotches are my favored drink.
 
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