I have tried several different brands and types of single malt scotch. I have found that price and age are not always indicitive of flavor and quality. I would love to hear about the favorites out there so I can move forward and try more quality scotches without using the hit (and sometimes miss) system I'm using now.
2006-09-26 15:26:53 · 7 answers · asked by Schmeet 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
My favourite is The Macallan 12 year old. In my experience most of the single malts which are older than that are a bit harsh. The Macallan is aged in Sherry Oak Casks which gives it a great 'nose' and taste. I definately recommend giving it a go.
Don't go out and purchase a whole bottle...Just try some at your local bar.
Enjoy!
2006-09-26 15:39:33 · answer #1 · answered by Cayman_tac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm a veteran scotch drinker and went on a excursion with a scotch ingesting club from canada to the "Land of the only Malts" even as i turned right into a chef. I vote for yours and both the different fellow reported, I do have a gentle spot for Glennfidich because it changed into my first, the 12 year previous one elderly in sherry casks is an outstanding drink, Glenmorgie, Knockado, Islay ones have an outstanding peaty flavor, I had one called previous Sheepdip one time. I favor them to blends yet when I had to %. it will be a 20 year previous Knockando I had many years lower back, even as operating as a chef I used to get a flavor of a 30 year previous Balantine's at yule time, no longer a unmarried malt yet gentle in any case.
2016-12-02 03:35:39 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
completely depends on your flavour of choice. I love the peaty flavours of some of the islay malts, one in particular caught my attention for the price and availability. Bowmore's islay malt 12yrs is a reasonably unknown scotch, yet, for the price, its fantastic. The oak aging barrels are charred on the inside to give the whiskey an incredibly strong peaty flavour, and as they are stored in the open, next to the sea, hints of the salty sea spray can be found. Not as good as something like lagavulin 18yrs, however, that can sometimes be hard to find, and a little more expensive.
but, as they say, when it comes to scotch, you'll be surprised, or often let down time and time again. just keep on trying them till you find your favourite
2006-09-26 16:52:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I prefer lagavulin for it's smokey flavor which comes from the peat moss filtration. They also age the malt in oak barrles which they expoxe to the elements in a cave.
2006-09-26 15:36:08 · answer #4 · answered by Dave Metabrain 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i go for blended for this reason. i go for johnny walker black pretty smooth and not to bad on price. you might also try and use sour mix 4:1 with the scotch. it will take the burn off and allow you to taste more of the underlying flavors.
2006-09-26 15:32:51 · answer #5 · answered by gsschulte 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Johnnie Walker Blue. mmmmmmmmm!
2006-09-26 15:29:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
johnny walker
its so smooth and not exactly a top shelfer
2006-09-26 16:08:46 · answer #7 · answered by 69er 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋