What is your favorite Scotch Whisky

[gvarsity]

I have been enjoying the Glenrothes 1991 recently. A very tasty dram.

For me so much of it is what I am in the mood for at the moment. I love the Lagavulin 16 year and the The Macallan 18 Year but they are so different. Sometimes I want the peat and sea salt and sometimes I want the Carmel richness. So much depends on setting, what you are smoking or eating just your general mood. I won't turn down any good single malt but pairings can make them that much better.

[AD720]

I am new to Scotch (about 2 months) but I've been a bourbon man for a while.


Blends -
Chivas Regal 12
Dewar's 12

Single Malt -
Bowmore
Macallan 10

I will start to read this thread from the beginning. I am looking for something in the same sort of price range as the Bowmore that is a little more balanced. I had a bottle of Glenlivet in my hand the other day...

[wayner123]

I have tried some Glenfiddich 12, 15 and 18yr over the last few nights. Out of the 3 my Favorite was the 12yr. It had a saltyness that the others did not. I know the usual response is the older (more aged) the better, but for me in this instance it was not.

Ive always been a Chivas drinker and tried to stay away from the single malts simply because I'm afraid to spend a Benjamin and find out its crap

I did buy a bottle of Speyburn 10 Year Old Single Malt to test the waters and it was very nice.

Goes well with a good cigar and a full belly

Chas

[JohnnyFlake]

Originally Posted by ChasDen

Ive always been a Chivas drinker and tried to stay away from the single malts simply because I'm afraid to spend a Benjamin and find out its crap

I did buy a bottle of Speyburn 10 Year Old Single Malt to test the waters and it was very nice.

Goes well with a good cigar and a full belly

Chas

I will assume that your into the standard Chivas, which is a 12yo, and very good. However, if you really want to fall in love, and down a new slope, give Chivas 18yo a try. It's amazing, however, it will set you back about sixty bucks a bottle. It's a blend and far better than most Single Malts out there!

Originally Posted by JohnnyFlake

I will assume that your into the standard Chivas, which is a 12yo, and very good. However, if you really want to fall in love, and down a new slope, give Chivas 18yo a try. It's amazing, however, it will set you back about sixty bucks a bottle. It's a blend and far better than most Single Malts out there!

Yep, 12 year old is the go to here. The 18 year is truly amazing

Just finished a bottle last week (gift, I only buy it once or twice a year).

I have been told by others to just buy the 18 yr CR and stay away from the single malts so I don't know.

Chas

Originally Posted by ChasDen

I have been told by others to just buy the 18 yr CR and stay away from the single malts so I don't know.

Scotch, usually single malts, are my preference, but I'll try anything. I've found some Irish whiskies that I like, as well as, Canadian rye.

Don't limit yourself, but if you're not into malt whisky, then that's your personal preference. I have friends who love rye, but really don't like malt.

I drink what I like and like what I drink, and try new stuff to expand my taste.