Whisky, bourbon or scotch and what's your favorite?

[GVF]

Has anyone had this? Is it pretty good and what would you compare it to?

 

[2EastTnVols]

This is from Highlands Distillery in Marion Va. It's really good

 

[GVF]

BTW any Irish Whiskey fans out there this is the find of 2021. Busker has replaced Jameson as my daily drinker, Wine Enthusiast scored it an insane 94.... and its under 30 bucks.



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I had other things I was trying, and this looked alot like Tullamore Dew to me, so I've often passed on it. I do like Tullamore and Jameson for affordable daily drinkers.

But, I finally bought a bottle of this the other day, and I gotta say, for a $24 bottle of blend it is very good. It'll probably replace my Tullamore and Proper 12.

Incidently, if you look just a few posts up, I posted a pic of Aerstone Sea Cask 10 yr single malt scotch. $28 at my local store. Outstanding Single Malt for 1/2 to 1/3 the price of the more popular brands. Aerstone also has a Land Cask offering that is pretty peated, but that's not for me.

 

[orange parmejohn]

Surely answered multiple times, but what is a good introduction to scotch under $50? Same question, under $100.

 

[txbo]

Surely answered multiple times, but what is a good introduction to scotch under $50? Same question, under $100.

Glenmorangie The Original

 

[orange parmejohn]

Glenmorangie The Original

Another I’ve seen on a couple vids is Monkey Shoulder. Are they comparable at all? Pardon the ignorance.

 

[NorCalVol67]

Surely answered multiple times, but what is a good introduction to scotch under $50? Same question, under $100.

Do you like peaty scotches? In the $100 range, Lagavulin 16 and Talisker 10. Laphroag 10 is also good.

For non-peat, GlenDronach 12 is really good.

 

[txbo]

Another I’ve seen on a couple vids is Monkey Shoulder. Are they comparable at all? Pardon the ignorance.

I don't drink a lot of Scotch. @NorCalVol67 would know though. Good to see ya hanging around Cal.

 

[WestTennesseeVol]

Surely answered multiple times, but what is a good introduction to scotch under $50? Same question, under $100.

Tomatin 12 was my introduction to scotch, an easy drinker, not peaty at all, but will get your foot in the door

 

[orange parmejohn]

Do you like peaty scotches? In the $100 range, Lagavulin 16 and Talisker 10. Laphroag 10 is also good.

For non-peat, GlenDronach 12 is really good.

I think I’ve maybe had one scotch. Dewars? I don’t know, talk to me like I’m 5. Well maybe like I just turned 21.

 

[NorCalVol67]

I think I’ve maybe had one scotch. Dewars? I don’t know, talk to me like I’m 5. Well maybe like I just turned 21.

Non peat would be a safe bet. Maybe if you are at a restaurant you could try a Peaty one without having to buy a bottle.

I am a big fan of Peaty scotches and that is the style I typically drink, but it is not for everyone. Think drinking a campfire, and that is what it tastes like.

 

[orange parmejohn]

Non peat would be a safe bet. Maybe if you are at a restaurant you could try a Peaty one without having to buy a bottle.

I am a big fan of Peaty scotches and that is the style I typically drink, but it is not for everyone. Think drinking a campfire, and that is what it tastes like.

When one starts thinking of single barrel scotch, what is the entry price range? Just curious.

 

[orange parmejohn]

Tomatin 12 was my introduction to scotch, an easy drinker, not peaty at all, but will get your foot in the door

How did this one first come onto your radar?

 

[kiddiedoc]

Surely answered multiple times, but what is a good introduction to scotch under $50? Same question, under $100.

$50: Try Glenmorangie, original or Quinta Ruban/Port finish, then try Laphroiag 10. Much different styles.
$100: Macallan 12, Oban, Lagavulin (personal favorite)

 

[txbo]

When one starts thinking of single barrel scotch, what is the entry price range? Just curious.

Everything that has been suggested is a single malt. You don't have to spend a fortune.

Why did you choose Scott as your drink of choice?

 

[orange parmejohn]

Everything that has been suggested is a single malt. You don't have to spend a fortune.

Why did you choose Scott as your drink of choice?

Honestly, I drank a crap ton of cheap bourbon in high school and thought it would be nice to start in a different direction, just to trick my brain. My father in law usually brings Dewars to family dinners and I like it. He is going to buy a bottle of my suggestion for Thanksgiving so Im just kinda learning on the fly here.

 

[txbo]

Honestly, I drank a crap ton of cheap bourbon in high school and thought it would be nice to start in a different direction, just to trick my brain. My father in law usually brings Dewars to family dinners and I like it. He is going to buy a bottle of my suggestion for Thanksgiving so Im just kinda learning on the fly here.

That makes sense. Enjoy discovering new tastes.

 

[orange parmejohn]

$50: Try Glenmorangie, original or Quinta Ruban/Port finish, then try Laphroiag 10. Much different styles.
$100: Macallan 12, Oban, Lagavulin (personal favorite)

Are these readily accessible?

 

[NorCalVol67]

Are these readily accessible?

Yes they are.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Are these readily accessible?

I can get all at the store 5 minutes away. I don't believe Scotch saw the same disruptions as American whiskey and bourbon. Total wine probably even has them all.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Honestly, I drank a crap ton of cheap bourbon in high school and thought it would be nice to start in a different direction, just to trick my brain. My father in law usually brings Dewars to family dinners and I like it. He is going to buy a bottle of my suggestion for Thanksgiving so Im just kinda learning on the fly here.

If you are getting a bottle for family Thanksgiving, go with this:
https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/s...ruban-14-year/p/220061750?s=2001&igrules=true

While I absolutely love peaty, medicinal scotch like Laphroiag and Lagavulin, it is very polarizing and some of your family (and maybe even you) will hate it.

 

[orange parmejohn]

If you are getting a bottle for family Thanksgiving, go with this:
https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/s...ruban-14-year/p/220061750?s=2001&igrules=true

While I absolutely love peaty, medicinal scotch like Laphroiag and Lagavulin, it is very polarizing and some of your family (and maybe even you) will hate it.

Looks like a winner. Have you tried Monkey Shoulder? Seems to be another one the the misses may be able to palate.

 

[kiddiedoc]

Looks like a winner.

Report back!

 

[2EastTnVols]

$50: Try Glenmorangie, original or Quinta Ruban/Port finish, then try Laphroiag 10. Much different styles.
$100: Macallan 12, Oban, Lagavulin (personal favorite)

Ron Swanson approves

 

[WestTennesseeVol]

How did this one first come onto your radar?

Honestly, I got it from someone who wanted to try scotch and didn’t like it, so they gave it to me to try and I really enjoyed it and went down the scotch rabbit hole. I really enjoy the more peaty scotch’s, but no way I could’ve went straight into something like that. I’ll echo the campfire taste, it’s definitely acquired

Unfortunately, I live in Louisville which is a scotch desert since it will never be able to compete with bourbon.