2006-11-20 00:49:16 · 7 answers · asked by mybabyblue_eyes69 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
There are a great number of very good Scotch whiskey varieties and it is impossible to answer the question of which is the best definitively. However, there are some tips I can share as to how to go about finding one you like.
Scotch whiskey can be either blended whiskeys or single malts. Cheaper scotch whiskeys are almost always blends, and they consist of not less than 50% malt whiskey 'cut' with grain whiskey. Higher end blends are blended from 100% malt whiskey, and generally have a smoother flavor. Single malt whiskey are made from a single distillery and generally have a more distinctive flavor.
I would suggest you sample single malts and become aware of the differences in regional varieties. Some singlemalts I would recommend, and some flavor notes to look for would include:
Lagavulin (or Laphroiag or Bowmore) from Islay - smokey
Glenmorangie from Highlands - butterscotch
Oban - smokey but lighter than Islay
Talisker
Balvenie Double Wood - distinctive flavor of oak
As to blends, I think you will find it easier to appreciate the individual notes that make up the more complex flavor of a blended whiskey having tried them singly.
Some of these are moderately expensive - you may be able to find a tasting at a high end liquor retailer or at a 'scotch bar'.
As to what it should cost - I cannot answer that as alcohol is generally taxed to death in many parts of the world and I am not sure where you are. As a baseline, check the duty-free prices online or at a local airport.
2006-11-20 01:10:13 · answer #1 · answered by klb027 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are alot of Scotch whiskeys out there,
the best Scotch whiskeys are the Single Malt whiskeys, and boy there are hundreds to chose from and the price range will very all over the place by the age & brand (being that the Scotch is made from different peats, etc from all over Scotland ) each area of Scotland where distilled has a distinct taste.
So your taste preference will make the choice.
There are also Blended scotches out there and personally after you have drank a real good Single Malt scotch you will not like blended again,unless you mix it with Drambue to make a Rusty Nail drink but thats another story.
A good fair price Single Malt Scotch is in around the 50+ mark.
A decent priced Single Malt under 50 Dollars is Glenlivet, and over that is Belvine and Glenmorangie,etc,etc,for starters
Hope this has helped a little.
All places that sells whiskey should have some.
2006-11-20 01:20:28 · answer #2 · answered by W S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
KLB has it down pretty good up above. If you like a smokey kind of flavor, the Islay malts are good ones. Ardbeg makes a delightful Scotch and is relatively cheaper in price than many others. Glennfiditch makes a nice smokey Scotch also. You won't know what you like until you try some. Go to a bar or a Scotch tasting and you'll just have to try some. Sip a little Scotch poured over some ice and keep a glass of water handy. If it doesn't twist your face off, chances are you'll like it. If not, move on to the next one. If all of them taste like shxt to you, chances are Scotch isn't for you. I'm not a believer in the "acquired" taste B.S. You can "acquire" a taste for B.S. if you eat enough of it. Enjoy and good luck!
2006-11-20 02:03:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It looks like all the necessary info are already posted, so here's my take on this.
If you are seriously considering to explore Scotch, go with the single malts. They are good to drink and have lots of character for you to explore and enjoy. They are getting very popular now so the prices are higher than blends. But it is all worth it. I'd say start with the Highland malts because they are smooth and usually have a sweet sherry background to it. You can try Macallan12, Aberlour 15, or Glendronach 12 because they are all under $50 US dollars in the stores and of course, cheaper in duty free shops. If you find out this is for you, then you can explore the other single malts from different regions like Islay, Campbeltown, Lowland, etc..
Some blended scotch whiskeys are good but they usually have no character and are good if you plan to put ice on it or mix it with soda or other things. It is good if your purpose is to get drunk.
Be careful, drink moderately.
Best place to get information about Scotch whiskey is www.maltmadness.com
Try the single malts, you'll probably love it. I used to drink red wine with dinner but got hooked on single malts when somebody introduced me to it. Now, I savor the taste of single malt scotch once or twice a week.
2006-11-20 03:41:29 · answer #4 · answered by SaxNSig 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-17 13:04:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tons of good information right here:
http://www.maltmadness.com
Also, check their "Bang For Your Buck" section for quality versus price.
2006-11-20 07:02:25 · answer #6 · answered by Trid 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.whiskymag.com/magazine/issue17/
The above link is to a Scotch whiskey magazine for connoisseurs.
2006-11-20 00:53:01 · answer #7 · answered by paulrdietz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋