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I've also seen a bottle of Glenlivet laying around so I assume that's a safe bet.
That Johnnie Walker special edition looked interesting ?
If he's a Glenlivet (malt) kind of guy he may not appreciate Johnnie Walker (peat flavored). Personally, I've never tasted a smoother scotch than Royal Salute.
These are what I always have in my cabinet, the only things I drink, which I highly recommend:
Single malt scotch: Lagavulin 16 and Highland Park 25. Lagavulin 16 is $70-$80. Highland Park 25 is anywhere from $175 to $275. I paid either $125 or $155 for my current bottle at a duty-free in Puerto Rico. Before that, I usually paid $175.
Single malt Irish whiskey: Bushmills 21, the price is $90.
Bourbon: Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve 20, the price is $110. I am planning to buy myself a bottle of PVW 23 when there is a celebration of some sort. Not this year, unfortunately.
This is what I think of drinking: I drink only what appeals the most to me, not because of the popularity, the price, or the great advertisements. Unfortunately, what appeal to me are all expensive. I did not set out to do so.
I tried dozens of different scotches and was not overly crazy about any of them until I tasted Lagavulin 16 a decade ago, and then a few years ago, when I found Highland Park 25. I could not drink other single malts after those two.
I tried five bourbons and hated them all. The sixth was PVW 20. I was head over heel at first taste. I was seriously in love, no exaggeration.
Bushmills 21 came to me via an old friend who refused to let me try anything else from the Bushmills family. "Go straight away to the 21 and you will never leave it again", he said. And he was right.
Yes, they are all expensive, but I don't drink often and I don't drink without a reason. I also do not drink cocktails. When I sip my drink, I taste every drop of the good stuff and treasure it. That kind of enjoyment is worth the price to me.
Last edited by Ol' Wanderer; 12-07-2011 at 11:49 PM..
If I were buying for hubby, and I wanted to spend $50 or more I would do like you, JWalker Black or even higher. Glen Levit is another one worth the money according to him. I couldn't tell you the difference between the cheapest and the best...
If I were buying for hubby, and I wanted to spend $50 or more I would do like you, JWalker Black or even higher. Glen Levit is another one worth the money according to him. I couldn't tell you the difference between the cheapest and the best...
I couldn't either. I really can't stand the taste of Scotch but I do like whiskey and Coke once in a while.
I keep thinking I'll probably get him a bottle of Crown Royal XR and maybe Johnnie Walker Blue Label? Sound like a good pair?
For Scotch I might take the suggestions and try to find Lagavulin 16 and Bushmills 21; wouldn't know the difference between the two if I were buying.
For Scotch I might take the suggestions and try to find Lagavulin 16 and Bushmills 21; wouldn't know the difference between the two if I were buying.
Note: Lagavulin 16 is single malt Scotch (whisky from Scotland); Bushmills 21 is not Scotch, it's a rare single malt whiskey from Ireland, or Irish whiskey.
If you have Total Wine & More in your area, you don't need to check the price elsewhere. They have the lowest price and the best selections on beer, wine, and liquors.
Note: Lagavulin 16 is single malt Scotch (whisky from Scotland); Bushmills 21 is not Scotch, it's a rare single malt whiskey from Ireland, or Irish whiskey.
If you have Total Wine & More in your area, you don't need to check the price elsewhere. They have the lowest price and the best selections on beer, wine, and liquors.
Yep have one and they have the best selection of EVERYTHING. I've dropped way too much money there over the years!
Can you explain the difference between a single-malt Scotch and other Scotch? I'm not well versed in this stuff.
Most people do not go into that much of differentiation though. Most of the time when people say single malt, they mean "the opposite from blended whisky". Many believe blended whisky has smoother taste. Many also call single malt drinkers "whisky snobs." I say drink whatever you think is best, and don't compromise. Life is too short.
Last edited by Ol' Wanderer; 12-08-2011 at 12:06 PM..
I love Johnnie Walker a lot. Lately I've been trying to get into single malts, though. I really like Laphroaig (can't remember the age of it). It was smoky and heavy peat. I enjoyed it a lot. Last week my wife bought me a bottle of Glenlivet 12 (I think?) and it is quite nice as well ~$40 or so. Dahlwinnie is another I enjoyed quite a bit. I'm not so much into describing the tastes and smells I just know if I like it or not. Now craft beer is more up my alley, if you need suggestions on that, I can help more! Cheers.
Laphroaig has a really strong identity, so if he's got lots of other more caramel-y scotches already in stock it's a good choice for variety. I'd go with it. Macallan's a safer choice.
Don't forget to check out your local Costco. Especially when they have the coupon sales for their alcohol.
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