Scotch

[Panthro]

My father love and I mean LOVES him some Scapa

[DirtyMagic97]

You will hear a lot of folks bag on blended scotch but the fact is the single-malt craze is relatively new. It's just like everything else: well-made blends are every bit as good as well-made single-malts. Drink what you like.

Only somewhat agree with this. You can always tell a blended vs. a single malt. Blended isn't bad at all in my opinion. But you can definitely tell the difference. Blended dilutes a lot of the tasting notes.

[Jase]

A good blend has a very deep taste profile.

On the other hand I had a glenlivet on saturday, a very popular single malt, and was shocked at how one-dimensional it was.

[DirtyMagic97]

While the taste profile of a blended may be deep, they are not at all as bright and defined as in a single malt. At least in my opinion. My collection includes mostly single, but also a few blended.

Glenlivet is very popular for that very reason. It is very simple and accessible.

[Kitten Diver]

Dewars White Label.

Freezer 1 night minimum.

Drink straight no ice.

[DirtyMagic97]

Drink straight no ice.

This goes for any Scotch.

[PhillyB]

macallan, hands down. best scotch i've ever had. can't stand laphroig, too peaty and it stanks up the room when you open it.

johnny red is my holy-poo-i-need-a-shot-right-now drink.

[dimbee]

I'm taking notes. Thanks to all who have helped in my enlightenment!!

[Floppin]

My favorite.

[Floppin]

It should be noted that there is no “right” or “wrong” way to drink Scotch whisky – it is very much down to a question of personal taste. However, let us offer a few basic suggestions and, for those interested in pursuing the pleasures of “nosing” and “tasting” further, we provide a link below to a detailed introduction to “nosing and tasting” scotch whisky.

Many who drink Scotch whisky neat say they do not want to spoil the taste by adding water. However, equally as many will say that adding a touch of water, particularly if it is pure, soft spring water, (ideally the same spring water used in the making of the particular whisky!) serves to enhance the distinctive aroma and flavour of a whisky. Tap water may contain high amounts of chlorine and therefore would not complement any whisky - your best bet is to opt for bottled Scottish mineral water!

Adding ice to a whisky can provide a refreshing drink but it should be noted that it will dull the fine taste and wonderful aromas and so should never be contemplated when conducting a “whisky nosing and tasting.” Similarly, carbonated water is not an ideal accompaniment for whisky as it will also interfere with the aromas.

The addition of mixers such as ginger ale, soda and even coca cola, is a popular trend, however it does beg the question - why drink whisky at all if you need to mask the taste?

This is pretty much how I feel.