Fiance's Boss is a scotch drinker...

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: FP
Glenfiddich 18-year

If my scotch drinking friends are any indication scotch drinkers prefer single malts over blends.

THIS

Yeah, the 18 is something special. It was my first premium scotch (since my grad advisor was paying) and it was just marvelous. I settle for the 15 yr now a days, but it is certainly interesting to see the fruit/floral disappear and be replaced with vanilla/caramel/butterscotch flavors as the years in casks increases.

 

[RagingBITCH]

Originally posted by: CRXican

Originally posted by: finite automaton
What's a good noob-scotch-drinker scotch to get started with? I've had scotch once, and disliked it. However, at one point in life I disliked beer as well.

Johnnie Walker Red or Black

Meh, stay away from the blends. For a cheap first bottle, sure. But might as well get them started on the singles than that Walker stuff.

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: finite automaton
What's a good noob-scotch-drinker scotch to get started with? I've had scotch once, and disliked it. However, at one point in life I disliked beer as well.

Glenlivet 12 no doubt. Most people that I know (both male and female) were adverse to scotch prior to me pouring them a small glass of Glenlivet 12 over two ice cubes. These people traditionally were beer, rum, vodka, Jack Daniels/Coke type drinkers.

Glenlivet 12 introduces the single malt scotch flavors very nicely and in a tame fashion with a clean aromatic floral nose with a medium palate that continues with a slight apple/pear note and finishes with a slight vanilla tone that rounds off the the finish with a tiny hint of smoke.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: CRXican

Originally posted by: finite automaton
What's a good noob-scotch-drinker scotch to get started with? I've had scotch once, and disliked it. However, at one point in life I disliked beer as well.

Johnnie Walker Red or Black

Blue lable is the ONLY Johnnie Walker worth drinking, and it sadly costs a lot more then 50$

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH

Originally posted by: CRXican

Originally posted by: finite automaton
What's a good noob-scotch-drinker scotch to get started with? I've had scotch once, and disliked it. However, at one point in life I disliked beer as well.

Johnnie Walker Red or Black

Meh, stay away from the blends. For a cheap first bottle, sure. But might as well get them started on the singles than that Walker stuff.

JW Green is pretty nice, but I would never recommend Red or Black. Since Green blends excellent single malts together (I think Cragenmore and talisker), it is a nice blend, but I hardly ever drink it anymore.

 

[CRXican]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: CRXican

Originally posted by: finite automaton
What's a good noob-scotch-drinker scotch to get started with? I've had scotch once, and disliked it. However, at one point in life I disliked beer as well.

Johnnie Walker Red or Black

Blue lable is the ONLY Johnnie Walker worth drinking, and it sadly costs a lot more then 50$

lame

trying to be cool

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: CRXican

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: CRXican

Originally posted by: finite automaton
What's a good noob-scotch-drinker scotch to get started with? I've had scotch once, and disliked it. However, at one point in life I disliked beer as well.

Johnnie Walker Red or Black

Blue lable is the ONLY Johnnie Walker worth drinking, and it sadly costs a lot more then 50$

lame

trying to be cool

eh nothing with trying to be cool, red and black arnt very good, blue is, pretty simple concept

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: CRXican

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: CRXican

Originally posted by: finite automaton
What's a good noob-scotch-drinker scotch to get started with? I've had scotch once, and disliked it. However, at one point in life I disliked beer as well.

Johnnie Walker Red or Black

Blue lable is the ONLY Johnnie Walker worth drinking, and it sadly costs a lot more then 50$

lame

trying to be cool

eh nothing with trying to be cool, red and black arnt very good, blue is, pretty simple concept

So is green and gold...

 

[CorCentral]

Chivas 18year or Pinch 15yr are decent. Both blended though.

 

[SacrosanctFiend]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH

Originally posted by: CRXican

Originally posted by: finite automaton
What's a good noob-scotch-drinker scotch to get started with? I've had scotch once, and disliked it. However, at one point in life I disliked beer as well.

Johnnie Walker Red or Black

Meh, stay away from the blends. For a cheap first bottle, sure. But might as well get them started on the singles than that Walker stuff.

Famous Grouse is an amazing blend. Better than a lot of singles.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Tiamat

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: CRXican

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: CRXican

Originally posted by: finite automaton
What's a good noob-scotch-drinker scotch to get started with? I've had scotch once, and disliked it. However, at one point in life I disliked beer as well.

Johnnie Walker Red or Black

Blue lable is the ONLY Johnnie Walker worth drinking, and it sadly costs a lot more then 50$

lame

trying to be cool

eh nothing with trying to be cool, red and black arnt very good, blue is, pretty simple concept

So is green and gold...

for the price of green you might as well buy a single malt IMO, and TBH ive never had gold

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: SacrosanctFiend

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH

Originally posted by: CRXican

Originally posted by: finite automaton
What's a good noob-scotch-drinker scotch to get started with? I've had scotch once, and disliked it. However, at one point in life I disliked beer as well.

Johnnie Walker Red or Black

Meh, stay away from the blends. For a cheap first bottle, sure. But might as well get them started on the singles than that Walker stuff.

Famous Grouse is an amazing blend. Better than a lot of singles.

Well, just like there are tons of terrible blended scotches, there are many not-good single-malts.

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: Anubis

for the price of green you might as well buy a single malt IMO, and TBH ive never had gold

True, but in the effort to expand the palette, JW Green isn't a waste of money, plus it introduces several single malts that some people would not necessarily hear about or have access to.

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: Tiamat

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: CRXican

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: CRXican

Originally posted by: finite automaton
What's a good noob-scotch-drinker scotch to get started with? I've had scotch once, and disliked it. However, at one point in life I disliked beer as well.

Johnnie Walker Red or Black

Blue lable is the ONLY Johnnie Walker worth drinking, and it sadly costs a lot more then 50$

lame

trying to be cool

eh nothing with trying to be cool, red and black arnt very good, blue is, pretty simple concept

So is green and gold...

Eh, I actually like black more than green. Smokier flavor. green is okay, but not my speed. Blue is good, but way overrated/overpriced.

 

[Amused]

It's amazing how little people know about liquor anymore since everyone mixes it and kills the taste. This is why companies like Absolut and Grey Goose can sell what is little better than well brand liquor for top shelf price and get away with it. They are the Bose of Vodkas.

The best way to learn about whiskeys and scotches is to sip it straight, on the rocks, or on the rocks with a splash. Same with vodkas. Ever wonder which vodka is best? Start drinking gimlets and you'll find out fast.

Glenfiddich 12 and 18 y/o is excellent on the rocks and/or with a splash. To me, Scotch is always tastier with a splash. The 21 year old is like a dream.

Try Jonnie Walker red or black straight and you'll quickly taste the difference bwtween them and premium single malts.

For whiskey, I like Jameson neat. It's funny when people claim to like whiskey and claim to love Jack Danniels. Get them to try that neat then some Jameson and they quickly change their tune.

I like my scotches and whiskeys smooth, not too burnt and not too sweet. When it is too much of one or the other it overwhelms all the subtle flavers even a slob like me can pick up on. (Canadian whiskeys and blends are way too sweet, Walker too burnt)

 

[AntiFreze]

lol, thank you all for the recommendations.

recommendations > pics of my fiance > suggesting her boss is sleeping with her > recommendations of scotch based on the assumption said boss is sleeping with her > more recommendations

I think I'm going to suggest the Glenfiddich Scotch 18 Year.

Thanks again!

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: ThePresence

Originally posted by: Tiamat

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: CRXican

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: CRXican

Originally posted by: finite automaton
What's a good noob-scotch-drinker scotch to get started with? I've had scotch once, and disliked it. However, at one point in life I disliked beer as well.

Johnnie Walker Red or Black

Blue lable is the ONLY Johnnie Walker worth drinking, and it sadly costs a lot more then 50$

lame

trying to be cool

eh nothing with trying to be cool, red and black arnt very good, blue is, pretty simple concept

So is green and gold...

Eh, I actually like black more than green. Smokier flavor. green is okay, but not my speed. Blue is good, but way overrated/overpriced.

The single malts that are blended into Green are not really known for a smoke flavor profile (its component from the Islay is Caol Ila which is a pretty light islay scotch), so that make sense -- its flavor is more of a spicy highland type profile. I think you would enjoy Lagavulin.

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: Amused
It's amazing how little people know about liquor anymore since everyone mixes it and kills the taste. This is why companies like Absolut and Grey Goose can sell what is little better than well brand liquor for top shelf price and get away with it. They are the Bose of Vodkas.

The best way to learn about whiskeys and scotches is to sip it straight, on the rocks, or on the rocks with a splash. Same with vodkas. Ever wonder which vodka is best? Start drinking gimlets and you'll find out fast.

Glenfiddich 12 and 18 y/o is excellent on the rocks and/or with a splash. To me, Scotch is always tastier with a splash. The 21 year old is like a dream.

Try Jonnie Walker red or black straight and you'll quickly taste the difference bwtween them and premium single malts.

For whiskey, I like Jameson neat. It's funny when people claim to like whiskey and claim to love Jack Danniels. Get them to try that neat then some Jameson and they quickly change their tune.

I like my scotches and whiskeys smooth, not too burnt and not too sweet. When it is too much of one or the other it overwhelms all the subtle flavers even a slob like me can pick up on. (Canadian whiskeys and blends are way too sweet, Walker too burnt)

I've always advocated drinking the liquor neat. If it cannot be enjoyed neat, it will not be consumed.

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: AntiFreze
lol, thank you all for the recommendations.

recommendations > pics of my fiance > suggesting her boss is sleeping with her > recommendations of scotch based on the assumption said boss is sleeping with her > more recommendations

I think I'm going to suggest the Glenfiddich Scotch 18 Year.

Thanks again!

I think it goes for 80$, well worth the price, but it is above 50$ just fyi.

It is certainly a treat.

Also, in case you didn't know, it is pronounced similar to Glen-fiddik.

For other pronunciations check here

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Tiamat

Originally posted by: Amused
It's amazing how little people know about liquor anymore since everyone mixes it and kills the taste. This is why companies like Absolut and Grey Goose can sell what is little better than well brand liquor for top shelf price and get away with it. They are the Bose of Vodkas.

The best way to learn about whiskeys and scotches is to sip it straight, on the rocks, or on the rocks with a splash. Same with vodkas. Ever wonder which vodka is best? Start drinking gimlets and you'll find out fast.

Glenfiddich 12 and 18 y/o is excellent on the rocks and/or with a splash. To me, Scotch is always tastier with a splash. The 21 year old is like a dream.

Try Jonnie Walker red or black straight and you'll quickly taste the difference bwtween them and premium single malts.

For whiskey, I like Jameson neat. It's funny when people claim to like whiskey and claim to love Jack Danniels. Get them to try that neat then some Jameson and they quickly change their tune.

I like my scotches and whiskeys smooth, not too burnt and not too sweet. When it is too much of one or the other it overwhelms all the subtle flavers even a slob like me can pick up on. (Canadian whiskeys and blends are way too sweet, Walker too burnt)

I've always advocated drinking the liquor neat. If it cannot be enjoyed neat, it will not be consumed.

I agree to a point. But with scotch, a splash (not a mix mind you) tends to bring out so much more flavor in the liqour. A splash on the rocks makes it a bit more refreshing, while still getting all the flavor.

But yeah, I totally agree. People have for the most part lost the taste for true quality liquor. Prohibition gave us the mixed drink to hide the horrible taste of bathtub gin, and little has changed since.

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Tiamat

Originally posted by: Amused
It's amazing how little people know about liquor anymore since everyone mixes it and kills the taste. This is why companies like Absolut and Grey Goose can sell what is little better than well brand liquor for top shelf price and get away with it. They are the Bose of Vodkas.

The best way to learn about whiskeys and scotches is to sip it straight, on the rocks, or on the rocks with a splash. Same with vodkas. Ever wonder which vodka is best? Start drinking gimlets and you'll find out fast.

Glenfiddich 12 and 18 y/o is excellent on the rocks and/or with a splash. To me, Scotch is always tastier with a splash. The 21 year old is like a dream.

Try Jonnie Walker red or black straight and you'll quickly taste the difference bwtween them and premium single malts.

For whiskey, I like Jameson neat. It's funny when people claim to like whiskey and claim to love Jack Danniels. Get them to try that neat then some Jameson and they quickly change their tune.

I like my scotches and whiskeys smooth, not too burnt and not too sweet. When it is too much of one or the other it overwhelms all the subtle flavers even a slob like me can pick up on. (Canadian whiskeys and blends are way too sweet, Walker too burnt)

I've always advocated drinking the liquor neat. If it cannot be enjoyed neat, it will not be consumed.

I agree to a point. But with scotch, a splash (not a mix mind you) tends to bring out so much more flavor in the liqour. A splash on the rocks makes it a bit more refreshing, while still getting all the flavor.

But yeah, I totally agree. People have for the most part lost the taste for true quality liquor. Prohibition gave us the mixed drink to hide the horrible taste of bathtub gin, and little has changed since.

I've only started to experiment with water. I find it works very well on the more mature scotches like lagavulin. The nose is made much more readily apparent with subtle differences while the flavor is also enhanced. However, for the 12 yr Glenlivet, I just stick with a single ice cube and/or a splash of drambuie.

Also, using the properly shaped glassware is amazing with the mature single malts. If you haven't tried this, it is certainly worth it. Something like the Riedel Vinum Single Malt glass isn't too expensive (compared to the whiskey it will hold)

 

[dakels]

Originally posted by: CorCentral
Chivas 18year or Pinch 15yr are decent. Both blended though.

My dad likes these a lot so I always get them for him with a box of cuban cigars. He likes blended because he says they are softer and easier to drink according to him. He always waters his scotch down like a little mineral water/ice sometimes. Pinch is supposed to be pretty good for the price. The last ones I gave him were really old though, about 30 years.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Tiamat

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Tiamat

Originally posted by: Amused
It's amazing how little people know about liquor anymore since everyone mixes it and kills the taste. This is why companies like Absolut and Grey Goose can sell what is little better than well brand liquor for top shelf price and get away with it. They are the Bose of Vodkas.

The best way to learn about whiskeys and scotches is to sip it straight, on the rocks, or on the rocks with a splash. Same with vodkas. Ever wonder which vodka is best? Start drinking gimlets and you'll find out fast.

Glenfiddich 12 and 18 y/o is excellent on the rocks and/or with a splash. To me, Scotch is always tastier with a splash. The 21 year old is like a dream.

Try Jonnie Walker red or black straight and you'll quickly taste the difference bwtween them and premium single malts.

For whiskey, I like Jameson neat. It's funny when people claim to like whiskey and claim to love Jack Danniels. Get them to try that neat then some Jameson and they quickly change their tune.

I like my scotches and whiskeys smooth, not too burnt and not too sweet. When it is too much of one or the other it overwhelms all the subtle flavers even a slob like me can pick up on. (Canadian whiskeys and blends are way too sweet, Walker too burnt)

I've always advocated drinking the liquor neat. If it cannot be enjoyed neat, it will not be consumed.

I agree to a point. But with scotch, a splash (not a mix mind you) tends to bring out so much more flavor in the liqour. A splash on the rocks makes it a bit more refreshing, while still getting all the flavor.

But yeah, I totally agree. People have for the most part lost the taste for true quality liquor. Prohibition gave us the mixed drink to hide the horrible taste of bathtub gin, and little has changed since.

I've only started to experiment with water. I find it works very well on the more mature scotches like lagavulin. The nose is made much more readily apparent with subtle differences while the flavor is also enhanced. However, for the 12 yr Glenlivet, I just stick with a single ice cube and/or a splash of drambuie

Cheers!

Haven't had a drink in months. Never had a problem with alcohol, but it makes me want to smoke and I quit years ago.

I may have one for new years, though.

BTW, before anyone thinks I'm a snob, I'm far from it. The different in taste between liquors is more than apparent to anyone who drinks it straight.

You can't taste the difference in liquor if 80+% of your drink is mixer. So if you're having a mixed drink save your cash and use the cheap crap.

 

[Elganja]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Tiamat

Originally posted by: Amused
It's amazing how little people know about liquor anymore since everyone mixes it and kills the taste. This is why companies like Absolut and Grey Goose can sell what is little better than well brand liquor for top shelf price and get away with it. They are the Bose of Vodkas.

The best way to learn about whiskeys and scotches is to sip it straight, on the rocks, or on the rocks with a splash. Same with vodkas. Ever wonder which vodka is best? Start drinking gimlets and you'll find out fast.

Glenfiddich 12 and 18 y/o is excellent on the rocks and/or with a splash. To me, Scotch is always tastier with a splash. The 21 year old is like a dream.

Try Jonnie Walker red or black straight and you'll quickly taste the difference bwtween them and premium single malts.

For whiskey, I like Jameson neat. It's funny when people claim to like whiskey and claim to love Jack Danniels. Get them to try that neat then some Jameson and they quickly change their tune.

I like my scotches and whiskeys smooth, not too burnt and not too sweet. When it is too much of one or the other it overwhelms all the subtle flavers even a slob like me can pick up on. (Canadian whiskeys and blends are way too sweet, Walker too burnt)

I've always advocated drinking the liquor neat. If it cannot be enjoyed neat, it will not be consumed.

I agree to a point. But with scotch, a splash (not a mix mind you) tends to bring out so much more flavor in the liqour. A splash on the rocks makes it a bit more refreshing, while still getting all the flavor.

But yeah, I totally agree. People have for the most part lost the taste for true quality liquor. Prohibition gave us the mixed drink to hide the horrible taste of bathtub gin, and little has changed since.

can you elaborate a little more on a "splash"? Like do you mean a little water? or some flavored drink like a coke/sprite?

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: Elganja

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Tiamat

Originally posted by: Amused
It's amazing how little people know about liquor anymore since everyone mixes it and kills the taste. This is why companies like Absolut and Grey Goose can sell what is little better than well brand liquor for top shelf price and get away with it. They are the Bose of Vodkas.

The best way to learn about whiskeys and scotches is to sip it straight, on the rocks, or on the rocks with a splash. Same with vodkas. Ever wonder which vodka is best? Start drinking gimlets and you'll find out fast.

Glenfiddich 12 and 18 y/o is excellent on the rocks and/or with a splash. To me, Scotch is always tastier with a splash. The 21 year old is like a dream.

Try Jonnie Walker red or black straight and you'll quickly taste the difference bwtween them and premium single malts.

For whiskey, I like Jameson neat. It's funny when people claim to like whiskey and claim to love Jack Danniels. Get them to try that neat then some Jameson and they quickly change their tune.

I like my scotches and whiskeys smooth, not too burnt and not too sweet. When it is too much of one or the other it overwhelms all the subtle flavers even a slob like me can pick up on. (Canadian whiskeys and blends are way too sweet, Walker too burnt)

I've always advocated drinking the liquor neat. If it cannot be enjoyed neat, it will not be consumed.

I agree to a point. But with scotch, a splash (not a mix mind you) tends to bring out so much more flavor in the liqour. A splash on the rocks makes it a bit more refreshing, while still getting all the flavor.

But yeah, I totally agree. People have for the most part lost the taste for true quality liquor. Prohibition gave us the mixed drink to hide the horrible taste of bathtub gin, and little has changed since.

can you elaborate a little more on a "splash"? Like do you mean a little water? or some flavored drink like a coke/sprite?

Splash is roughly 1 teaspoon of still water in this case.