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[Call_Me_Ishmael]

Hey, I  remember this thread,

 

AND I just poured some of the Coffey Grain.

 

OMG this is malt heaven.

[Amidatelion]

Hey, I  remember this thread,

 

AND I just poured some of the Coffey Grain.

 

OMG this is malt heaven.

 

I just finished the Deveron.  

 

I has a jealous.

[DeeRax]

Hey all you aficionados. Help a skrub.

I have actually yet to buy myself scotch before, but I am going to this week. I have no idea what I'm doing though.

Recommend to me a good "entry level" that's cheapish (~50$ give or take; I'd prefer to stay on the lower side of that tho, but can splurge a little). I'd prefer to try a single malt, and I don't mind peatiness.

Edited by DeeRax, 06 March 2017 - 08:36 PM.

[DemitronPrime]

I was sooo tempted today... but bills be bills and i dont have the luxury. however Im intending on sharing a nice little treasure with you guys soon, i just need to wait on the calendar

[Amidatelion]

Hey all you aficionados. Help a skrub.

I have actually yet to buy myself scotch before, but I am going to this week. I have no idea what I'm doing though.

Recommend to me a good "entry level" that's cheapish (~50$ give or take; I'd prefer to stay on the lower side of that tho, but can splurge a little). I'd prefer to try a single malt, and I don't mind peatiness.

Glenfiddich 12 or Bowmore 15. Save the adventures in peat for when someone else is buying.

[Call_Me_Ishmael]

Dee,

 

I have an Abelour 12yr (unfiltered) which is really nice for a newcomer.  Malty, rich, it'll 'open-up' with an ice-cube in it and let you taste all the flavors in it.  It's a Speyside.

[Amidatelion]

Dee,

 

I have an Abelour 12yr (unfiltered) which is really nice for a newcomer.  Malty, rich, it'll 'open-up' with an ice-cube in it and let you taste all the flavors in it.  It's a Speyside.

 

It never ceases to amaze me the discrepancy between Canadian and American alcohol prices. That thing's like $70 up here, but we regularly get Lagavulin below 40.

[Call_Me_Ishmael]

Its about $52 at the Total Wine down the street. Spec's has it for about $56 iirc.

[DeeRax]

Danke for the suggestions.
Was interested in the Bowmore & Abelour, but they were both like 80$ at my local ABC (walking distance from my house). Not entirely out of my price range this go-around, but almost, considering I have never bought scotch before (outside of some Glenlivet at a bar).

On the other hand Ardbeg 10 was on sale for 40$.

NOT disappointed, pretty much exactly what I was looking for; satisfied with my purchase. I guess also I like peat as opposed to "not minding it."

Now that I'm all-aboard, I'll  spring for something in the 80-100$ range next time (Whenever that will be...). Still interested in Bowmore.

Edited by DeeRax, 07 March 2017 - 03:34 PM.

[Amidatelion]

Danke for the suggestions.
Was interested in the Bowmore & Abelour, but they were both like 80$ at my local ABC (walking distance from my house). Not entirely out of my price range this go-around, but almost, considering I have never bought scotch before (outside of some Glenlivet at a bar).

On the other hand Ardbeg 10 was on sale for 40$.

NOT disappointed, pretty much exactly what I was looking for; satisfied with my purchase. I guess also I like peat as opposed to "not minding it."

Now that I'm all-aboard, I'll  spring for something in the 80-100$ range next time (Whenever that will be...). Still interested in Bowmore.

 

Welcome to the brotherhood then :D

[WmMoneyFrmMissouri]

The Glenlivet is a nice entry into single malt. Johnnie Black is a very drinkable entry level blended for the beginner. It's nice to see others enjoy Laphoraig. I find them to be one of the better deals for big peety flavor. The bartenders I have around me usually will be sipping on that if that means anything.

[crockrocket]

The Glenlivet is a nice entry into single malt. Johnnie Black is a very drinkable entry level blended for the beginner. It's nice to see others enjoy Laphoraig. I find them to be one of the better deals for big peety flavor. The bartenders I have around me usually will be sipping on that if that means anything.

 

Which Glenlivet and which Laphoraig are you talking about?

[Call_Me_Ishmael]

Probably The Glenlivet 12.  Either it or The MacCallan 12 are my 'airport bar' drinks, widely available, dependable quality/taste.

[WmMoneyFrmMissouri]

12 with the Glenlivet. 18 is very nice for a find it everywhere bottle. Laph 10 is good jumping off point. I always suggest to start low then go high you can appreciate the differences in age more. McCallsn always reminds me of a fine bourbon.

[Amidatelion]

Hey. Hey, Luna. Hey Luna.

 

 

Hey.