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And Now, What's your Scotch?

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.

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To: Sax
Thanks to Hussein's hope and change,all I'm left with is change.And now this is all I can afford...


81 posted on 10/25/2009 7:48:43 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Host The Beer Summit-->Win The Nobel Peace Prize!)
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To: Sax

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?


82 posted on 10/29/2009 8:48:46 PM PDT by SoldierDad (Proud Dad of a U.S. Army Infantry Soldier whose wife is expecting twins SONS.)
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I haven't tried it yet, but the hosts of The Scotchcast podcast have given Balvenie very high marks. http://www.thescotchcast.com/
83 posted on 11/01/2009 5:13:41 AM PST by rdl6989 (January 20, 2013 The end of an error.)
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Definitely Dalmore!!!

Great value and great taste!


84 posted on 11/01/2009 1:45:09 PM PST by SonOfDarkSkies (For good judgment ask...What would Obama do? Then do the opposite!)
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To: Sax
You folks take yourselves much too seriously. While it now is scarcer than “Hen's Teeth”, good old Appalachian pumpernickel shine, if well made and aged in a charred oak barrel competes with all but the very finest scotch.

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

85 posted on 11/08/2009 8:37:56 AM PST by palmerizedCaddis (There is a place left on earth where some folks can still walk on water!!!!)
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86 posted on 11/08/2009 8:51:02 AM PST by Uri’el-2012 (Psalm 119:174 I long for Your salvation, YHvH, Your law is my delight.)
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To: UriÂ’el-2012

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.


87 posted on 12/26/2009 5:49:22 AM PST by johngaltspeaks
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