I want to get my father-in-law a bottle of Scotch as part of a Christmas gift. I know nothing about Scotch so have no idea. I know that he usually drinks J&B, but I would like to get him something else. I'm looking to spend about $50.
2007-11-20 02:07:16 · 8 answers · asked by David D 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
J&B is a blended scotch, the jonny walker black is not a bad answer for the blended whisky fan, but if you want to get him something speciual, look for something from Islay, I prefer Lafaoig or Ardbeg. They are the peatty single malts from Islay. So yummy.
And in general, the older the stuff the better, so look for 12 or 15 year old scotch.
2007-11-20 03:12:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Scotch and Cigars really don't compliment each other as well as normally presumed. Their flavors tend to clash and overpower each other as they both are traditionally hovering on the bitter end of the flavor scale (with some exceptions). With that being said, as an avid drinker and cigar afficianado, I would be happy to offer some advice..... Let's start with Scotch: The Glenlivet is an excellent, smoky yet refined beverage. Nice earthen, peaty undertones without being profound. Chivas, Dewars and Glenfiddich are also top shelf brands that while are unique to each other, share a similar flavor profile. Chivas is in my opinion the mildest. Scotch mellows as it is aged, so the longer it has been aged, the mellower and more complex the flavor profile. Depending on your budget, you could go nuts and spend $235 on a fifth of Johnny Walker Blue label. Like any other consumer good, quality and enjoyment is subjective to the recipient. I strongly feel that you will be able to purchase a high end fifth of Scotch for under $75 Smokes, what to look for and how to choose..... Ultimately, this is a crapshoot without knowing what your boyfriend's taste is. Some great cigars all of varying price include, Padron, CAO, Cohiba, Ashton, Romeo y Julietta. Padron 3000's are about $9 a stick and are a GREAT SMOKE. They also offer a 40 year anniversary cigar for $25 a stick. There are a lot of other variables to consider, Maduro vs. Natural wrapper, country of origin. You can find a number of cigars grown from Cuban seed, but that does not make them Cuban. Darker cigars are more robust, while lighter cigars are more pungent. The best thing I can say on this topic is that you have a few basics to go into a store with, but talk to the shop keeper. This is their passion and they will gladly assist and further educate you in making a sound purchase. The Glenlivet has an 18 year old Scotch which is awesome, and I wholeheartedly cast my vote for it. If you stick with the brands of cigar that I had mentioned, your boyfriend should be fairly pleased as well.... don't forget a cutter, also makes a nice complimenting gift. I know its a long answer, but hope it helps you in your shopping :-)
2016-05-24 07:55:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Johnnie Walker or Chevis both are fine brands. I prefer Johnnie but Chevis is right up there with Johnnie. If he likes J&B I'm sure he'll appreciatre either one.
2007-11-20 06:43:53 · answer #3 · answered by Waldo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Johnny Walker Black
2007-11-20 02:33:15 · answer #4 · answered by less 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for a "Single-Malt" Scotch.......(usually superior)
2007-11-20 16:11:45 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
anything made in " islay "
its reckoned to be the best whisky in the world
all the best ( from scotland )
Ian
2007-11-20 02:15:45 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Johnny Walker black ???
2007-11-20 02:15:42 · answer #7 · answered by PATRICIA MS 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dewers
2007-11-20 02:26:50 · answer #8 · answered by irish_matt 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋