Any single-malt scotch drinkers?

[BrianFromWA]

I sacked up and bought my first bottle last week, and enjoy sipping scotch much more than tasting wine or gulping down jack-n'-cokes. I got a Laphroig 10yr., and was scared when I first opened it b/c it smelled like medicine. But after 30 minutes of "opening up", it actually tasted really, really good.

Anyone know where I can get sample bottles of other scotches, so I'm not dropping 50 bucks on something I may hate? And any recommendations? Should I stay with other Islays for now, or switch it up? And what food would you have around if you were going to have a scotch-tasting fiesta?

 

[GMJ]

My favorite scotch is the glenlivet 12 year, on the rocks. It's a bit pricey, but nothing is better at the end of dinner.

 

[Haakzilla]

My favorite scotch is the glenlivet 12 year, on the rocks. It's a bit pricey, but nothing is better at the end of dinner.

...I hate the stuff, but this is what my dad and grandpa always drink as well [they seem to love it]

 

[barfo]

I sacked up and bought my first bottle last week, and enjoy sipping scotch much more than tasting wine or gulping down jack-n'-cokes. I got a Laphroig 10yr., and was scared when I first opened it b/c it smelled like medicine. But after 30 minutes of "opening up", it actually tasted really, really good.

Anyone know where I can get sample bottles of other scotches, so I'm not dropping 50 bucks on something I may hate? And any recommendations? Should I stay with other Islays for now, or switch it up? And what food would you have around if you were going to have a scotch-tasting fiesta?

Laphroig's good, but you sort of started out with one extreme. If you like Islays (like I do) then, sure, try lots of other Islays. Most people seem to prefer something less peaty.

I've never met a single malt I wasn't happy to drink a whole bottle of, so I haven't checked for airline bottles. Maybe you could get tasters at a bar, too, never tried that either.

Damn, I think I'll go pour myself a snort now.

barfo

 

[Scuall]

Laphroig's good, but you sort of started out with one extreme. If you like Islays (like I do) then, sure, try lots of other Islays. Most people seem to prefer something less peaty.

I've never met a single malt I wasn't happy to drink a whole bottle of, so I haven't checked for airline bottles. Maybe you could get tasters at a bar, too, never tried that either.

Damn, I think I'll go pour myself a snort now.

barfo

Exactly what I was going to say about the Laphroig myself, heckuva single malt to start on. I too am an Islay lover, my preference is for Lagavulin.

To the OP, add a small amount of water to the scotch to fully enjoy. I prefer 2-4 small ice cubes (filtered water) for this.

 

[AgentDrazenPetrovic]

Not yet, but in a few years I will probably be a scotch drinker. I'm in that phase of having better whisky like woodford and makers but still mixing with coke and ginger ale. I was going to go to a scotch class a while back...sponsored by Johnnie Walker...kind of regretting not going now.

 

[¹²³]

My favorite scotch is the glenlivet 12 year, on the rocks. It's a bit pricey, but nothing is better at the end of dinner.

+1

Great scotch.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

I'm a big fan of Whiskey and have always wanted to try some single malt scotch.

A guy at work said I should try (stuff thats not gonna break the bank):
Glenfiddich 15 yr
Balvenie 15 yr