Looking fo a good Scotch I can find in most Liquor stores. Something smooth, that doesn't burn. Suggestions?

Question

I'm new to scotch so I'm looking for something lighter but still worth while, and not too expensive (I know the better scotches are in the $100's but I'm lookin for something I can find around town) Thanks folks.

Answer 1

Ignore all of the above answers except the guy who suggested Glenlivet. Dewars, Cutty Sark, Famous Grouse, Johnny Walker, and Chivas Regal are all examples of something called blended Scotch. That is, it's barley-malt Scotch whiskeys cut with cheap neutral grain spirits. Kinda like how Budweiser cuts its barley mash with corn and rice to save money. They all taste like hell and are WAY overrated.

What you'll want is something called "single malt Scotch." Single malt Scotches are made from pure barley malt alone. If it doesn't say "single malt" on the bottle, it is simply not worth your time or money.

Now with that out of the way, the kind of single malts that you'll find in your local liquor store will mostly be of the Speyside variety. They are good, clean, smooth, slightly sweet, and not too peatey. (Peatiness is the distinctive quality of Scotch. It comes from roasting the malted grain over a peat fire, which imparts a smokiness to the drink.) Glenlivet 12 year, Glenfiddich 12 year, and Glenmorangie 12 year are all good entry-level Scotches. They're not too expensive and give you a good survey of what you're getting into. Save the older Scotches and the fancy finishes for later on, when you have more money and are certain you'll know that you'll appreciate them.

Answer 2

Well, I'm not a Scotch drinker, but one of my best friends is, and he drinks Dewars. It is fairly expensive, but he seems to like it. I've tried some Irish whiskies ( I know that's a different thing ) but those are good *sipping* drinks. I personally have tried : Cutty Sark, and Dewars. But I'm more of a Pinot Grigio girl, not a Scotch drinking person. Hopefully, you'll find some good answers here that will hit the spot! Good luck!

Answer 3

I think one of the lightest mid priced is J&B. Dewars is good. Any single malt, though more expensive. For a really cheap scotch that sorta passes try Clan McGregor.

Answer 4

Johnny Walker Gold label. around 45 bucks but worth it. Try single barrel Jack Daniels also if your into drinking Wiskey. Great on the rocks

Answer 5

Famous Grouse is a lovely smooth Whisky but I don't know if it's available in the USA.

Answer 6

Cheves Regal. Smooth as silk.

Answer 7

Johnny Walker Red in the UK or US. According to my brother - great stuff

Answer 8

Glenlivet.(sp?)

Answer 9

how about butterscoch candy cheap and you wont get a hang over