[Sirius Lee]

I prefer single Malts from Scotland over North American blends.

I tried for several years to like Scotch. Aged MacCallans, Balvenies, Laphroaigs... High end stuff. They sit on the shelves in my clubroom 80% still full. Bleh! Blends like Johnnie Walker Gold and Blue are okay. Remind me Hibiki. That's all I can say for spirits from Scotchland.

American bourbons are more agreeable to these tastes.

[grumpygresh]

Could you recommend a good peated single malt Scotch? I had a great one that I bought in Edinburgh a few years ago but I can’t remember the name. The peated scotch I’ve bought here just doesn’t rank.

[Max in Utah]

I have a couple bottles of 15 year old single malt Scotch that I received as Christmas presents. They’re still mostly full because I’m not thrilled with the taste. Oddly enough I like Chivas Regal, which is a blended Scotch whisky.

I prefer a decent bourbon. Usually I buy Buffalo Trace because I like the taste and consider it a good value.

I also like top shelf tequila such as Patron. There’s a bottle of Plata waiting for me in the cupboard.