Scotch

[c_westerman13]

So, are there many Scotch drinkers on the escapist?

What are anyone's favourite malts or regions?
How do you prefer drinking it?

My favourites are the Glenfiddich 15, and basically anything that Laphroaig ever produce (their quarter-cask is *brilliant*). Drank over plenty of rocks.

 

[LostAlone]

Glenfiddich is certainly a decent scotch, but I prefer Glenmorangie myself. Maybe its just me *shrug*.

Also, Johnny Walker Black. Mmmm.

I wanna try the really sexy expensive versions, but I've never been that wealthy/drunk.

 

[EvilPicnic]

I can't say I'm a connoisseur, but I do like a bit of Laphroaig of a cold evening. I also tried a Yamazaki (the 12yo) the other day and, while not technically Scotch, it was actually quite nice.

As for how I drink it; neat. It's the only way.

 

[arrjay93]

Only Americans call it Scotch. They are objectively wrong.

I like me a Bowmore 15.

My favourites are the Glenfiddich 15, and basically anything that Laphroaig ever produce (their quarter-cask is *brilliant*). Drank over plenty of rocks.

Gotta love that Laphroaig, you're right there.

 

[c_westerman13]

Glenfiddich is certainly a decent scotch, but I prefer Glenmorangie myself. Maybe its just me *shrug*.

Also, Johnny Walker Black. Mmmm.

I wanna try the really sexy expensive versions, but I've never been that wealthy/drunk.

Get them as presents for occasions, thats how I do it!
I do like the Glenmorangie, but not so much as the ones i listed...

@evilpicnic, even most conniseurs say you should add about 1 part water to every 2 scotch...

 

[Marowit]

Bourbon drinker her; scotch is alright, but I prefer the vanilla, caramels and toffees in Bourbon.

When my dad visits he'll bring a bottle of Michel Couvreur scotch...mmmmmm...it's so delicious, but I can't afford that stuff on my own.

 

[Megalodon]

As for how I drink it; neat. It's the only way.

This indeed, it's claimed that a little highland spring water improves the taste, but I've never noticed a big differance.

I've currently got five different single malts sitting on my booze shelf. Pride of the bunch is a 21 year old single cask Clyneleish.

Only Americans call it Scotch. They are objectively wrong.

No, they are subjectively wrong. Scotch whisky is the correct name. It's just that only Scotch deserves to be called whisky.

 

[c_westerman13]

Bourbon drinker her; scotch is alright, but I prefer the vanilla, caramels and toffees in Bourbon.

ooooh Bourbon. I've only really tried Wild Turkey, and JD, if you count that as Bourbon...
Recommend me a good one...?

Only Americans call it Scotch. They are objectively wrong.

I like me a Bowmore 15.

My favourites are the Glenfiddich 15, and basically anything that Laphroaig ever produce (their quarter-cask is *brilliant*). Drank over plenty of rocks.

Gotta love that Laphroaig, you're right there.

*ahem* i'm no american!
i'd've said Whisky, but there was bound to be some fail trying to correct the spelling...

 

[Marowit]

Bourbon drinker her; scotch is alright, but I prefer the vanilla, caramels and toffees in Bourbon.

ooooh Bourbon. I've only really tried Wild Turkey, and JD, if you count that as Bourbon...
Recommend me a good one...?

Knob Creek is a nice, $25 USD, bottle that you can get. Buffalo Trace is also some good stuff. Those two kinds are generally what I have on top of the fridge.

Booker's is even better, but that's topshelf stuff (>$50). And, if you're lucky enough to find a bottle of 12 year old Pappy Van Winkle's buy it, regardless of how much it'll cost you, it's incredible.

Only Americans call it Scotch. They are objectively wrong.

Well, it's because there are several types of Whiskey, and by calling them Scotch, Bourbon, etc..., you're able to better distinguish what you're looking for. If you walk into a liquor store and ask for a bottle of Whiskey, at least in NA, you'll be directed towards a nondescript bottle of brown liquor.

 

[c_westerman13]

Bourbon drinker her; scotch is alright, but I prefer the vanilla, caramels and toffees in Bourbon.

ooooh Bourbon. I've only really tried Wild Turkey, and JD, if you count that as Bourbon...
Recommend me a good one...?

Knob Creek is a nice, $25 USD, bottle that you can get. Booker's is even better, but that's topshelf stuff. And, if you're lucky enough to find a bottle of 12 year old Pappy Van Winkle's buy it, regardless of how much it'll cost you, it's incredible.

Isn't Booker's one of the Jim Beam ones?
and i'll try remember the Pappy Van Winkle (and hell, its a memorable name, not to mention something i wouldn't feel safe googling!)

Thanks

 

[LostAlone]

Only Americans call it Scotch. They are objectively wrong.

Where are you from then where you don't call it scotch ? Seriously, what other word are you looking for ? Scotch is scottish whisky. I (English) call it that, my former house mates (scottish and irish) call it that, and every bar tender on earth knows that Scotch is Scottish whisky.

Unless the whole world is wrong and you are right of course. But thats statistically unlikely.

 

[s0p0g]

The Glenlivet double wood - really nice

don't you DARE throwing ice or some shit into a good Scotch - killing just isn't right, be it people or Scotches.

also, it has to be rather warm (something around room temperature - unless you've got your windows open all day, even if the air temperature is well below 0°C)

and don't even think about pouring it into a tumbler - nosing glasses are the only way to go <3

i bet OP has no qualms doing all of the above :'(

As for how I drink it; neat. It's the only way.

it's claimed that a little highland spring water improves the taste, but I've never noticed a big differance.

that's for Scotches somewhere around cask strength; not the ~42 vol % - that's make them way to thin.
the water "extends" the Scotch, making space for all the flavours somewhere hidden in it.
make sure it does not have too many minerals/electrolytes in it, they change the taste.

well, 'nough being said - Sláinte!

 

[Megalodon]

i'd've said Whisky, but there was bound to be some fail trying to correct the spelling...

You would actually have been right here. Scotch is Whisky, Stuff from Ireland is Whiskey (plus other places use whiskey as far as I'm aware).

 

[Marowit]

Bourbon drinker her; scotch is alright, but I prefer the vanilla, caramels and toffees in Bourbon.

ooooh Bourbon. I've only really tried Wild Turkey, and JD, if you count that as Bourbon...
Recommend me a good one...?

Knob Creek is a nice, $25 USD, bottle that you can get. Booker's is even better, but that's topshelf stuff. And, if you're lucky enough to find a bottle of 12 year old Pappy Van Winkle's buy it, regardless of how much it'll cost you, it's incredible.

Isn't Booker's one of the Jim Beam ones?
and i'll try remember the Pappy Van Winkle (and hell, its a memorable name, not to mention something i wouldn't feel safe googling!)

Thanks

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booker%27s

Seems to be the case - I didn't realize that, but Booker's is quite good all the same.

I wouldn't recommend buying Jim Bean for anything other than putting into coke though.

 

[Marowit]

i'd've said Whisky, but there was bound to be some fail trying to correct the spelling...

You would actually have been right here. Scotch is Whisky, Stuff from Ireland is Whiskey (plus other places use whiskey as far as I'm aware).

Whiskey just means a distilled spirit from a fermented grain mash - it's not indicative of a liquor from Ireland (just stereotypical of Ireland).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiskey


Knock yourself out.

The best analogue would probably be like saying, "beer," since there are so many different variations.

 

[Snake Plissken]

Isn't Booker's one of the Jim Beam ones?

Yep, Booker's is a Beam one, but it's fucking phenomenal. I work evenings at a liquor store and picked up a bottle for my father at cost. Even at cost, that shit ain't cheap. But well worth it.

 

[atol]

I dreamt I was in the mood for some scotch last night, even though I'm not sure I've ever tried it. Odd.

 

[rodneyy]

even most conniseurs say you should add about 1 part water to every 2 scotch...

not all of them ive seen some long debates round the table when my family gets together some say like you, others say that is way to much and it should be a little dribble.

Glenfarclas is a personal favourate of me, aberlour is nice as well and cant go wrong with a macallen.

speyside for me region wise but think im a little bias as thats where my family is from. highland is ok but not a fan of the isla to much peat for my tasts.

 

[LostAlone]

Glenfiddich is certainly a decent scotch, but I prefer Glenmorangie myself. Maybe its just me *shrug*.

Also, Johnny Walker Black. Mmmm.

I wanna try the really sexy expensive versions, but I've never been that wealthy/drunk.

Get them as presents for occasions, thats how I do it!
I do like the Glenmorangie, but not so much as the ones i listed...

@evilpicnic, even most conniseurs say you should add about 1 part water to every 2 scotch...

You have far better friends than I that will buy you £130 bottle of johnny walker blue... And tbh thats about the cheapest 'premium'. You can get up past £1000 for the REALLY mythic stuff

 

[c_westerman13]

The Glenlivet double wood - really nice

don't you DARE throwing ice or some shit into a good Scotch - killing just isn't right, be it people or Scotches.

also, it has to be rather warm (something around room temperature - unless you've got your windows open all day, even if the air temperature is well below 0°C)

and don't even think about pouring it into a tumbler - nosing glasses are the only way to go <3

i bet OP has no qualms doing all of the above :'(

As for how I drink it; neat. It's the only way.

it's claimed that a little highland spring water improves the taste, but I've never noticed a big differance.

that's for Scotches somewhere around cask strength; not the ~42 vol % - that's make them way to thin.
the water "extends" the Scotch, making space for all the flavours somewhere hidden in it.
make sure it does not have too many minerals/electrolytes in it, they change the taste.

well, 'nough being said - Sláinte!

I take offence to that! I store it at room temperature, then pour it onto Ice (yeah, ok, i do that bit!) in a Glass i got free with

Spoiler: this is kinda lame in a scotch thread

Famous Grouse

. though, it was the 100th (i think) anniversary one...

i'd've said Whisky, but there was bound to be some fail trying to correct the spelling...

You would actually have been right here. Scotch is Whisky, Stuff from Ireland is Whiskey (plus other places use whiskey as far as I'm aware).

Yeah, I'm aware it would've been right, but barely anyone else seems to.
and anywhere except Scotland, it's Whiskey...