What type of Scotch do you prefer?

[Scarpozzi]

I haven't had many in the past 10 years because I got married and slowed my intake of hard stuff... I like single malt scotch, but found the cheaper ones to only hit a few notes, so they're good but I've not explored the higher end labels. I thought Johnny Walker Black/Blue/Red were all ok...but I've only tried them in passing. I settled on DeWars for flavor/cost. I've not been impressed enough with JW to buy a bottle based on price/value. I may look for some uber-premium scotches just to throw a bottle or two on the shelf.

I'm more of a bourbon guy and like cold liquor, so I usually drink scotch or bourbon on the rocks. (quickly though) I don't like it watered down, I just don't like it room temp.

 

[Scarpozzi]

Well, Scotch has only one purpose (as the above poster stated): getting you drunk. It tastes horrible. But I guess if I were to pick my "favorite", I'd throw out the only brandname I know. Johnny Walker Blue Label.

My goal in drinking is never to get drunk.

I enjoy bourbon all the time and often stop at one drink....2-3oz over ice. Can do the same with scotch.

These liquors are not for getting drunk. They are to be enjoyed and savored. The cost of a single bottle alone should say something about a premium liquor and its purpose. I used to meet up with some of my colleagues at a yearly conference. We'd always hit the hotel bar and order scotch to go with some cigars that one of the guys would always bring. Enjoying a glass of scotch, a cigar, and conversation is much different than eating chicken wings and chugging beers at a sports bar. Everything seems slower and you enjoy every sip.

You can buy a $12-14 handle of cheap vodka if you want to get drunk...your money will go further that way.

 

[KMc]

Too many favorites to pick just one, but Balvenie is my most preferred brand. Really enjoying their Caribbean Cask 14, and Single Barrel 15 is outstanding as well.

 

[CurseTheSky]

Good God, what's with the alcohol thread necros this morning?

 

[ND40oz]

Lagavulin for single malt, Johnnie Walker Green Label for a blended.

 

[Scotteq]

I'll necro a dead bottle in celebration of a necro'd thread.

 

[child of wonder]

Highland Park and Talisker are my favorites.

 

[AustinInDallas]

does Kentucky deluxe count?