Scotch

[dimbee]

So, I've been wanting to delve into the world of scotch drinking. I love smoking a nice cigar and I've heard nothing compliments a good stogies like a glass of scotch. I admit I've never really gotten into drinking scotch, so I wanted to see if the Huddle might be able to enlighten me (of course it can!!). So, any scotch drinkers in her? Recommendations? I've read a bit on what differentiates a scotch from other whiskeys and it's pretty interesting stuff. The type of moss it's filtered through and whatnot. What say ye??

[Jase]

johnnie walker gold is my joint, but the purists will scoff.

I'm the opposite. I've had lots of scotch but want to get more into cigars.

My advice is get some mini bottles of several kinds and go nuts. Drink what you like regardless of price or what others say. Everyone seems to have a different taste for it.

[Hawk]

good post...will read with interest as well

[natty]

The wikipedia page has a lot of info if you want to know the different types and how it's distilled. Never go with blended(i.e. Johnny Walker). Not that it's that bad, you'd just be better off getting a bottle of crown or jack. I'm no expert by any means. Usually I have a bottle of Glenlivet 12 year at all times as I think it's the best bang for your buck($40-45 for a 1/5). I really like Glenfiddich and Macallan as well. Lately I've been meaning to get bottles from all the different regions but I tend to take my time finishing a bottle.

[Hawk]

is it acceptable to drink it on ice? I like my straight booze to be really cold!

[natty]

I always drink mine with ice. I guess I wouldn't if it was a $500 bottle, but...well...you know...

[Hawk]

thanks...and ya...I'm thinking a $500 bottle in my house would be on a very well protected shelf somewhere and unopened!

[Jase]

Never go with blended(i.e. Johnny Walker). Not that it's that bad, you'd just be better off getting a bottle of crown or jack.

People say "never go with blended" because blended scotches tend to have grain whisky in them. Only the lowest JW has grain whisky, JW Red.

JW Gold is a blend of only single malts and it is delicious.

[natty]

I can't argue with that. I've tried some of the better JW and it wasn't that bad(black label maybe?). Red label is mainly what I was referring to as that's what most people think of with blended. I'll have to try gold label. How much is it?

[Jase]

$80 at an ABC, sometimes you can do better.

In order of quality It goes:

Red (poo) $20? I dunno, never bought it. Only good for mixing.

Black $40 (good standby for the price)

Green $60? (Never bought it either)

Gold $80

Blue $200 (I had it once in a restaurant, it was amazing. Some really rare scotches go into blue. It's good, but not $200 good.)

[4Corners]

chivas regal

John is for posers.

[teeray]

Fug you scotch snobs.

There is nothing wrong with a tall glass of Johnnie Walker Black (or higher i.e. gold, green, or blue) on the rocks, a nice stogie, and a woman who is mildly attractive and morally casual sitting in your lap.

[bleys]

Fug you scotch snobs.

There is nothing wrong with a tall glass of Johnnie Walker Black (or higher i.e. gold, green, or blue) on the rocks, a nice stogie, and a woman who is mildly attractive and morally casual sitting in your lap.

who doesn't mind crying right before the vinegar strokes...

[Doyle]

I drink cheap Vodka and smoke cheap cigars.