Scotch

[Rampant Lion]

That's what I'm trying to learn on.

[David Dalglish]

Whats wrong with Jack Daniels

[Pour1Malt]

Whats wrong with Jack Daniels

weel... it's no malt an it's no scotch...

also... the primary grain in it is maize (corn) which o'er powers the barley, rice, wheat, an other grains...

they also artificially colour it and filter is almaist tae death....

[Randy]

Whats wrong with Jack Daniels

Nothing, though its been changed it since I was a young man.

[Cawdorian]

I agree that Famous Grouse is a good starting point, It is my "everyday" Scotch, Dewar's has a very good 12 year old blended Scotch. Glenlivet 12 and Glenfiddich 12 are both very palatable single malts, I like both of them. These are all good starting points.

Now about this "peaty" flavor, can someone describe the "peaty" taste for us? I have never been able to isolate it.

[Joe Gondek]

I,ve been enjoying Scotch since 1969, but I have been a fan of Irish Whiskey for the last 15 years
All the flavor of Scotch without the bite. Bush Mills is favorite

[GlassMan]

Personally I think a great Scotch to begin with, if you have the budget, is Balvenie 12 year old Double Casked. Because of the use of two different types of barrels (one of them from sherry) it has a more moderated flavour than many other Scotches.

[Kilted KT]

Once you get your taste for it, give Oban and Dalwhinie a try, both excellent.

Oh, P1M, you forgot a step in yer "how to learn to drink scotch" tutorial:

"Once you've got a good sense of what you like and don't like in a scotch, head up to Ferintosh an' have a dram or two of the good stuff with Robertson. he will surely find a malt you've not had."

[Panache]

Personally I think a great Scotch to begin with, if you have the budget, is Balvenie 12 year old Double Casked. Because of the use of two different types of barrels (one of them from sherry) it has a more moderated flavour than many other Scotches.

The Balvenie Doublewood is my single malt scotch of choice

I also agree with Joe Gondek about Bushmills.

For bourbon, the only one I could imagine drinking straight would be Maker's Mark.

Cheers


(By the by, why is this thread here and not at The Pub? :confused: )

[Bob C]

I,ve been enjoying Scotch since 1969, but I have been a fan of Irish Whiskey for the last 15 years
All the flavor of Scotch without the bite. Bush Mills is favorite

I prefer Irish whiskey, too. I like Jamesons better than Bushmills.