Scotch

[Astragalus]

I haven’t seen a thread about Scotch on the new board, and I think it’s time. Weigh in on the best/worst you’ve had, your “go to” brand, best blend, etc. Also, any interesting anecdotes or stories about bad decisions associated with Scotch would be welcome.

For me:

Best = Balvenie 21 year old port wood finished. Unbelievable.

Worst = Clan MacGregor. Just no. Don’t know why I did it. Tastes like kerosene and desperation.

“House brand” = Glenlivet 12 year old. It’s great and won’t break the bank.

Best special occasion but won’t break the bank scotch = Lagavulin 16 year old. Smokey on the front end, but great finish. Perfect with a cigar.

Best blend = Johnny Blue.

Best affordable blend = Dimple Pinch. Not too pricey and fairly complex.

 

[RJ2kWJ]

Of you have any extra, ship it my way. Liquor stores around here for some reason don’t like Scotch at the moment.

 

[Lethal34fl2]

Glenlivet 12 is my go to, need to grab some this weekend.

 

[Rooney]

The family in the Auld country consider Glenmorangie to be the standard.

I enjoy Lagavulin. But I am a colonist.

 

[Alpha_Cock]

I'm not a Scotch snob, but it is my go to drink.

Best cheap blend:

Favorite Everyday:

Excellent Single Malt:

Damn near perfect blend that will put you in the poor house:

 

[tiderollsonu]

Picked this up when I was in northern Scotland and did a distillery your. Had a tasting at the end and couldn't leave without grabbing a bottle after trying it

 

[STMF2X]

Don't drink Scotch much, but this is my go to.

 

[RaiderRedTTU]

House brand is Macallan 12. Had some Pappy for the first time about 6 months ago and that was awesome.

I need to branch out, so following this thread.

 

[Redraider4404]

Lagavulin 16 is my go to. Pairs well with a nice cigar too.

 

[vb4canes]

Standby- Cragganmore 12

Weekend- Balvenie Carribbean Cask, Glen Morangie 118

Special- Macallan 18

 

[denn]

Lagavulin 16 is my go to. Pairs well with a nice cigar too.

Always enjoyable. I like a few others, but this has become what I have in house all the time.

 

[scanodd]

Single malt--Lagavulin
Blend-JW Black