My fiancee loves scotch and he drinks it all the time. I want to get hime a really nice bottle for Christmas but I don't know anything about what makes a good scotch. Any suggestions?
2006-12-08 02:44:10 · 13 answers · asked by dogcrazy 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Go with a single malt. There are several varieties, but most scotch drinkers like single malts. Start with the site below to find a guide to the different varieties.
2006-12-08 02:51:12 · answer #1 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hands down, Oban is the best. It's pretty expensive, but if you want to give a scotch lover a really nice gift, it's worth it. Other than that I recommend McCallan 18 year old. Always buy a single malt, an anything aged over 18 years is a safe bet.
2006-12-08 03:05:57 · answer #2 · answered by novas 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It all depends on what you want to spend. For a good single malt, $50 to $100 price range would be about right. Each region of Scotland produces a different tasting single malt. The Islay malts are usually very smokey and peaty tasting while the highland malts tend to be flowery. Persoanlly, I like Dalmore. It's a smooth flowery type with a definte orange citrusy taste and complex flavors. On the other hand , I like Laphroig for a smokey, peaty taste which is usually an aquired taste.
2006-12-08 03:04:39 · answer #3 · answered by ironbrew 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might try glenmorangie, glen livet, or oban, there are several different types of scotch and it depends on yout budget. One that I particularly like is called c**k of the north. I met a guy from ireland once that had a bottle and it took him getting most of the way through it to convince him to let me try some.
2006-12-08 03:25:36 · answer #4 · answered by jlo003 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
glenfiddich
glenlevit
chivas regal 12 year is always an excellent "go to" scotch whisky
i disagree with the post about only single malts. id rather a symphony than a solo voilinst.
2006-12-08 03:27:28 · answer #5 · answered by supahtforyou 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For a blended scotch. You can't beat "Famous Grouse" very
smooth, add a mixture of your choice. Single malt is too
expensive I couldn't comment!
2006-12-08 02:50:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Glenmorangie
2006-12-08 02:55:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
John Smith's Glenlivet.
2006-12-08 02:53:08 · answer #8 · answered by eddyf 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This might sound bad but try Asda's own. it's cheap and on a blind taste almost impossible to tell from Johnny Walkers Black Label
2006-12-08 02:54:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
vat 69
2006-12-08 02:51:27 · answer #10 · answered by avanindra s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋