Smitty Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Hi all: Contrary to my partial Irish heritage (and trust me, given my family tree, the stereotype fits! ), I am not too knowledgeable about fine spirits. I wish to reward a patient JV partner with a fine bottle of scotch or whiskey or something really good. Looking to spend $40 to $100. Recommendations are appreciated! Certainly someone out there is more knowledeable than me... Thanks in Advance! Mike Smith "Smitty" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teck71 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Can't go wrong with a Glenfiddich Single malt Scotch, one on the Irish whiskey side Connemara single malt. it's the ones I enjoy on special occasions, for something to Sip. Teck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grannyknot Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Can't go wrong with a Glenfiddich Single malt Scotch, one on the Irish whiskey side Connemara single malt. it's the ones I enjoy on special occasions, for something to Sip. Teck mmmmm... love the Glenfiddich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albannachxcuileag Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Imbibing Scotch Whisky depends on what type of whisky that you prefer. The tastes vary from the very smooth Glenkinchie to the almost acrid smokey peat tasting Laphroaig. This link will dispel the mysteries and give you an insight into Uisge Beatha, The Water of Life. Why do the Scots drink? With regards to the $40 - $100, it can be done but if you really want to impress, how about £3,000 for a 60 year old single malt from Islay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbowtrout Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 http://www.cbc.ca/news/story/2006/11/15/scotch-auction.html Or any Scotch 18 years or older would work but Glenfiddich is one of the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 Imbibing Scotch Whisky depends on what type of whisky that you prefer. The tastes vary from the very smooth Glenkinchie to the almost acrid smokey peat tasting Laphroaig. This link will dispel the mysteries and give you an insight into Uisge Beatha, The Water of Life. Why do the Scots drink? With regards to the $40 - $100, it can be done but if you really want to impress, how about £3,000 for a 60 year old single malt from Islay? Well: Ummm....yeah...hmmm. I do appreciate my JV partner, but I think perhaps, just maybe, that last recommend is a little pricey. Thanks Everyone! Keep them coming if you can think of a "you must consider..." Smitty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darthwader Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 For a nice, smoky, peaty taste...16 yr old lagavulin. MMMM good... and don't let him put ice or water in either. 2 fingers...neat. DW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipes Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 X2 on the Lagavulin. You can get a sweet deal on them at superstore! Islay scotches are the my favorite. Not a fan of Glenfiddich. I was taught by an old scotsman to always put a small amount of water in your scotch to activate the flavours. Ahh, I could debate about scotch for hours, preferably over a bottle of Caol Ila. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMasson Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Highland Park (12 year) for about 60 bucks, McClelland's (Highland or Lowland and don't buy the 16 year old...it costs waaaay too much and is no better than an 8 year old) for about 40 bucks. Bear in mind that these are not smoky whiskies, I can't stand a smoky whiskey so I don't buy them. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megalops Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I am very partial to Oban or Macallan - you can't go wrong with either of those. Like others above, I don't like the Glenfiddich. Generally, highlands are smoother and lowlands are peaty (which I think is more of a personal taste - personally I think they taste like feet). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kritofr Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 There are a few Single Malt Scotch's that I like Glenfidditch Solera Reserve is a nice smooth scotch with good flavour (15 year) Balvennie- Double Cask (Oak and then Sherry) 12 year Just picked up a bottle of "The Fat Trout" Lowland Single Malt- it is a pleasant tasting scotch that is fairly smooth. Check it out @ www.thefattrout.com I also Glenmorangie, Oban, Glenfidditch 12 year old and (excuse the spelling) Bunnadabun (pronounced Bunavun) Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonAndersen Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Smitty, My favorite is Glenmoranie. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloom Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 That's a tough one...there's so many different types. I've introduced people to Scotch on all types, but I find that most either like the more subtle ones (ie. Speyside scotches) or those with more bite to them (ie. smokey/peaty Islays). You're best bet may be a Glenmorangie (I think this is what Don is also suggesting). It's not the most expensive, but don't let that fool ya. If you're looking for something a little more expensive go with a Cragganmore, or Talisker if you want a little more kick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker1 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Hey Bloom. Got a few nice bottles from Santa. May have to take one alonng for the next elk/Wigwam trip. I still need to have a few Keith's for back up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloom Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Walker, what did you get? I got some nice additions to the stash, and a flask to carry them in Smitty, is the person new to scotch, or an experienced drinker? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Glenmorangie, I have two bottles in my desk at work for those "OFF" days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladystrange Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 a nice one is 17 or 18 yr glenfarclas (sp?) for a 12 year, the Balvennie and Highland park are both very nice i'm kind of partial the speyside single malts. gelnfiddich 18 ancient 65 -85 $ depending on where you shop is good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulltrout Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 a nice one is 17 or 18 yr glenfarclas (sp?) for a 12 year, the Balvennie and Highland park are both very nice i'm kind of partial the speyside single malts. gelnfiddich 18 ancient 65 -85 $ depending on where you shop is good as well. lmao:D...to quote american pie "single malt, aged 18 years...the way i like it"...does that mean you're a MILF LS?... jks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanJuanWorm Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 mmmm.....18 year old scotch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speyghillie Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Hi Mike, Have a look at this site, its a store five minutes from the River Spey and my house, that way you can get a bottle of Whisky that is not available in Canada or the US, i might be able to carry it over to Calgary for you, but i have three nice bottles for the Fly fishing show that are not available in Canada to take already. www.weespeydram.co.uk/ Gordon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDone Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 My fave if you can find it. http://www.scapamalt.com/history/index.aspx Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlSpackler Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I am very partial to Oban or Macallan - you can't go wrong with either of those. Like others above, I don't like the Glenfiddich. Generally, highlands are smoother and lowlands are peaty (which I think is more of a personal taste - personally I think they taste like feet). Good call. Macallan is as good as they get. How about that Lagavulin you were talking about when we were ice fishing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwalsh Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 I recommend Aberlour , a very nice single malt from Speyside.........Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 Walker, what did you get? I got some nice additions to the stash, and a flask to carry them in Smitty, is the person new to scotch, or an experienced drinker? You know Bloom, I just don't know. I just thought Scotch would be something thoughtful. Perhaps this might not be a good idea, if they aren't experienced or have sophisticated taste? But he's from my dad's generation, so it's hard to to imagine that after of 65 yrs on this planet, he hasn't developed a taste for scotch. I don't know... Hi Mike, Have a look at this site, its a store five minutes from the River Spey and my house, that way you can get a bottle of Whisky that is not available in Canada or the US, i might be able to carry it over to Calgary for you, but i have three nice bottles for the Fly fishing show that are not available in Canada to take already. www.weespeydram.co.uk/ Gordon. Thanks Gordon, realize I am in Edmonton actually, but I appreciate your reply. And thanks to everyone who replied; clearly this is quite a personal issue in terms of developing a taste that suits you. I wonder if there is something that is just considered a "mainstream" "classic" and is not too terribly obscure that someone will likely favor? Or is probably a case of its just a unique thing suited to an individual's taste? Or, put it another way, if you were setting up a bar for a social occasion, what would you offer your guests (other than beer! ), if you knew nothing else? This is has been a fun topic - glad I thought to post it here. Smitty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker1 Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Hey Bloom The 2 new bottles are: Glenfiddich 15 year Glenlivit 15 year The first bottle I personally bought was a year ago and it is 12 year Glenlivit and I can'y say I aquired a taste for this STUFF yet. Perhaps, a few of the occasions I poured one I had a few too many of the wobbly pops prior to savor and enjoy. Out of the 2 new bottles, which one do you all recommend I crack first being an amatuer at this game? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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