Posted on 10/21/2009 6:34:53 PM PDT by Sax
I'm not saying this is the way it should go, but for me, it went bourbon as a young man, irish whisky as the taste developed, and then nestled into the scotch as the palate matured and settled down to a sipping type restraint.
Glenmorangie as the everyday benchmark, Laiphroaig for the smoky flavor, and Lagavulin for the best of that.
Since my wife managed to introduce me to Maker’s Mark (prior to that I was not much for Bourbon), I guess I should give Scotch a try. Any suggestions for a novice on what to try first?
Great value and great taste!
The ancestors brought the Technique and secret recipes here from the old country. Don't confuse pumpernickel shine for the rotgut corn likker made with sugar.
Alas, Cotton Sutton has passed from the scene. He knew the recipe for the rye/corn I am referring to. A two gallon charred keg and some of the pumpernickel or pore man's liquor rivals all but the very finest scotch. After the first drink most can't tell the difference.
Stop just looking at the Keg, let's celebrate Popcorn
Caddis the Elder
Dalwhinnie is awesome. IT was the first Single Malt I tried when I started to drink Scotch. I too progressed from Bourbons to Scotch.
My preferred blend is either Grant’s for mixing and Famous Grouse for sipping.
Single Malts are Glenfiddich 15, Danwhinnie 15, and Glenlivit 16 Nadurra.
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