YAST: yes yes, I know we could live without another Scotch thread...

[andylawcc]

just tried some Aberlour 10, omg, itz teh g00dness!

I can't explain it, but I prefer this to my [previously] regular Glenfiddich or Glenlivet 12.

anyways, so what's your choice of "non-mainstream" scotch and is within your budget?

 

[Greenman]

Rye, just can't beat it. Anchor Steam makes a pretty good single malt Rye, but at 100 proof it will hurt you if you don't go easy.

 

[effowe]

All I've had as far as scotch is concerned is Glenlivet 12, and it was delicious. I need to sample more before I can say what is best, but I'm liking the scotch for sure.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: Greenman
Rye, just can't beat it. Anchor Steam makes a pretty good single malt Rye, but at 100 proof it will hurt you if you don't go easy.

how much is it a bottle?

 

[Dubb]

I've never liked any of the glens. scotch people call it the "peaty" part of the flavor, I say it tastes like lawnmower clippings.

I like oban and talisker if I don't feel like spending a small fortune.

 

[pyonir]

I guess it's kind of mainstream now, but it's my favorite and in my budget, 12 year The Macallan. I'd love to get some of 18...but it's a little hard to find...and 25 is AMAZING.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: pyonir
I guess it's kind of mainstream now, but it's my favorite and in my budget, 12 year The Macallan. I'd love to get some of 18...but it's a little hard to find...and 25 is AMAZING.

ya, MacCallan is getting mainstream, I see them in a lot in Korean bars (Korean love them scotch). It is still pretty darn good even for the 10 year, but it's quite pricey in comparison (12 y/o MacCallan is 10 bucks more the Glen-s equivalent, while the 18 y/o McCallan is TWICE the price of the competitors). And yes, the 18 y/o McC is great, haven't try the 25 though.... (i bet the cost for a shot of McC 25 at a bar would exceed the cost of buying a bottle of McC 12 in a supermarket)

Originally posted by: Dubb
i like oban and talisker if I don't feel like spending a small fortune.

yikes, then what happen if you do feel like spending a small fortune? ;P

(for me, $40 below is budget, $40-60 is a once-a-while treat, and $60-above is one of those "now what do I do with my tax refund" purchase.)

 

[pyonir]

Originally posted by: andylawcc
ya, MacCallan is getting mainstream, I see them in a lot in Korean bars (Korean love them scotch). It is still pretty darn good even for the 10 year, but it's quite pricey in comparison (12 y/o MacCallan is 10 bucks more the Glen-s equivalent, while the 18 y/o McCallan is TWICE the price of the competitors). And yes, the 18 y/o McC is great, haven't try the 25 though.... (i bet the cost for a shot of McC 25 at a bar would exceed the cost of buying a bottle of McC 12 in a supermarket)

It does...the last time i had it, the shot was $40. Luckily it was a business dinner and i wasn't paying. I've honestly never tried any of the Glen's beyond just the lowest level ones. I've been thinking about it...but i really like Mac...so it's hard to.

 

[andylawcc]

Originally posted by: pyonir
I've honestly never tried any of the Glen's beyond just the lowest level ones. I've been thinking about it...but i really like Mac...so it's hard to.

my friend and I ordered a Glenlivet 18 and MacC 18 just weeks ago and then tasted both of them. He enjoyed the Glenlivet, while I begged to differ: he liked the smooth clean taste of the Glen, while I prefer the strong, pungent flavor and lingering finish of the MacCallan. We both admit though, the Glenlivet SMELL a lot lot better.

 

[HomeAppraiser]

Originally posted by: andylawcc
so what's your choice of "non-mainstream" scotch and is within your budget?

J&B