Scotch?

joshoowah said:
I prefer The Balvenie Double Wood 12 Year, but I was going for the giggles with my previous answer. He did say "gag gift..."
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I'd happily add another vote for this.

Its a Speyside Single malt (no peaty smoke or anything like that), which is very easy to drink, I find it has zero burn.

It's also not expensive  (40 quid a bottle in the UK) compared to others.

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/balvenie/balvenie-doublewood-12-year-old-whisky/?srh=1

I've heard it called a beginners Single Malt, or. starter whiskey, and if that means it has the enjoyable drinking characteristics above - then thats fine by me.

As with guitars etc, it's a rabbit hole of a subject, and there is equally snob based opinion.

Its nice to drink.

Nice enough that you might go back for another one, or look forward to having one when you fancy it.

 
Bennyboy-UK said:
I'd

As with guitars etc, it's a rabbit hole of a subject, and there is equally snob based opinion.

Its nice to drink.

Nice enough that you might go back for another one, or look forward to having one when you fancy it.
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As long as I get a good buzz from it I will consider it was well worth the money spent.

 
My favorite, somewhat hard to find, and certainly on the peat-y side of the spectrum (Islay):

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Martinis are good. Grey goose or navy gin from Durham distillery, dirty, blue cheese stuffed olives. 

Manhattans are really my drink.  Or things close to manhattans  a good rye, orange bitters, and good vermouth makes a version that is quite tasty on a cold eve   

 
Find the right recipe.......

The JonBenét Ramsey: This is your classic Shirley Temple with a twist: Simply mix grenadine, a maraschino cherry, lemon-lime soda, and enough Scotch to make the unforgivable mistake of wetting the bed.

 
I was a scotch drinker for most of the 80's and  90's. Johnny Walker Red is a solid blend and a good introduction to the basic concept.  My favorite, before I transitioned to tequila, was Laphroig.  It's very much an acquired taste, with primary flavor notes of cilantro and ivory soap.

Johnny Walker, J&B or Dewars are a safe choice for a scotch newbie.  Avoid Passport or anything made in Japan!

 
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Been around a long time. Smooth and subtle. Pesocaster's favorite (if I'm up-to-date). I like it too, and for a true Scottish12-yr-old single malt, it's reasonably priced. Speyside in origin, which is a pleasant balance between swampy lowland and too-smooth highland. Available in the USA.

Distillery website HERE.

Professional review HERE.

 
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I know nothing about Scotch but have a story: my first trip to Europe was to England and Scotland and I was determined to have haggis.  I went to a place and ordered it and when they brought it out they asked if I had ever had it before, which of course I had not.  The server said "well, then you're probably going to want a little Scottish gravy on that." and went away.  She came back with a brimming shot of Scotch and poured it on the haggis!  No, it wasn't great.

 
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