What is your favorite single-malt scotch?

[Limited-Time]

Re: What is your favorite single-malt scotch?

I prefer a finely aged lot of Fredric Millers' finest lite, takes me to where I want to be. We refer to it as "Sampling the High Life".

 

[QC]

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Originally posted by JB:<br /> Chivas Royal Salute 25 for my 40th. Best blended scotch I've had.

Yes, very nice, very smooth, flavorful . . . Great stuff!!

 

[jsfinn]

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I like whisky. Jack Daniels made me a Tennessee Squire a while back.<br /><br />I've got a buddy who's been working on a bottle of Labrot & Graham Woodford Reserve. That is mighty fine bourbon.

 

[technostingray]

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Originally posted by jsfinn:<br /> I like whisky. Jack Daniels made me a Tennessee Squire a while back.<br /><br />I've got a buddy who's been working on a bottle of Labrot & Graham Woodford Reserve. That is mighty fine bourbon.

Does it measure up to "Makers Mark"? I have tried Gentlemen Jack, Single Barrel and Old number 7 and still find better than any of the others. 'course I am still sampling and reserve final judgement on the matter.

 

[Vlad D Impeller]

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Wot! NO RUM!

 

[magster65]

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I haven't tasted any scotch for 15+ years and I can't remember what brand it was. Maybe I'm due...<br />So a single malt means it has a distinct flavor and blended is singles mixed together?<br />What would a 'rookie' try first?

 

[JB]

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Trying out scotch is a lot like trying out cars, Magster.<br /><br />If you start with a premium grade, single or blended, you wont much like the pedestrian stuff.<br /><br />Sort of like getting used to driving a Mercedes or Beemer, then getting into an ordinary vehicle.<br /><br />Though I am not a big Bourbon fan, I suspect that it is the same. . . Sour mash or Wild Turkey vs. rotgut or Everclear (Ball or Mason).<br /><br />Though I must admit, some of the nicest Bourbon I ever had (in my misspent youth) came in a Mason jar. Then again, maybe it was the grapefruit juice we mixed it with.

 

[QC]

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mags,<br /><br />I would start with a blend. Chivas is a good choice as it is reasonably priced and smooth. Should be sipped neat as JB has posted above, but I would suggest ice to begin so you won't get scared away . . .

 

[magster65]

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Potent stuff 'eh?<br />I've heard of Chivas before, I'll try that.

 

[QC]

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Originally posted by magster65:<br /> Potent stuff 'eh?

Not necessarily, but most beginners prefer ice and a little dilution, I still do . . . however, as the ice melts it becomes too watery so you better "suck it up"

 

[Ron G]

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I live 30 minutes from jack daniels dist.the gentlman jack is a fine whisky,i also live 30minutes from george ****el distillary ,which is my favorite sipping or jiggering whisky i get the white label it is as smooth as water.and i live 15 minutes from the mountain were there is the good ole white lighting getting hard to get

 

[technostingray]

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Originally posted by JB:<br /> <br /><br />Though I am not a big Bourbon fan, I suspect that it is the same. . . Sour mash or Wild Turkey vs. rotgut or Everclear (Ball or Mason).<br /><br />

Quick question here, what gives distilled spirits their color?<br />Since, the original subject has already been modified may I ask for opinions on Jack Daniels Single Barrell.

 

[JB]

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Whiskeys are aged in wooden casks, either used sherry casks (scotch) or charred oak (bourbon). That gives them color. <br /><br />Vodka, Gin and most rums are not colored. Don't know how or where they are aged, if at all.<br /><br />White lightning, usually technically bourbon, is "aged" in glass or plastic jugs for as long as it takes to get it to market. <br /><br />Not familiar with any Jack other than Old No. 7 sour mash.

 

[technostingray]

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Originally posted by Quietcat:<br /> I have to admit, I pour over ice. I agree, without the ice is the proper way, but I love jinglin' the cubes an lettin' it mellow with the melt. BTW, I grabbed another glass of the Macallans to wait for replies. Glenfiddich is a dependable standby for me as it is more available than the Laphroaig. When all else fails I go for the Chivas. Isn't Dimple a blend?

Good Question, Aldo. (and members) I still haven't found Dimple at any of my local retailers.<br />I would think that at the price it would be single malt and well aged.

 

[technostingray]

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Originally posted by JB:<br /> <br /><br />Vodka, Gin and most rums are not colored. Don't know how or where they are aged, if at all.<br /><br /><br />Not familiar with any Jack other than Old No. 7 sour mash.

Perhaps you should try the Single Barrell and give me a report. Although, it probably won't change your affection for scots.

 

[QC]

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techno,<br /><br />Dimple is a blend, noted above by Stan. I just did a Google and now understand a confusion of my own. Apparently, Dimple is marketed as Pinch in the US. You'll find Pinch all over the place . . .

 

[stan_deezy]

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techno, ya didn't read my post above somewhere: Dimple or Pinch as it is sometimes known, is a blend.<br /><br />Any doubts refer to this whisky site <br /><br />Cheers

 

[QC]

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Now that there is synchronised iboating. Wow!

 

[stan_deezy]

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lol@ me and QC for posting simultaneously

 

[stan_deezy]

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gonna have to stop this QC