Scotch??

big chunks

Can anybody recommend a good scotch for a beginner, never really drank much of it looking to get into it, also a good scotch to pair with a stogie

beatnic

Don't get me started. OK, do. For blended, Usquaebach! Single malt? Ardbeg. Go no further! OK. Do.

illinoisgolf99

Macallan 10 is a good one to start with for a single malt, also Talisker 10 is good for the price. Highland Park, Balvenie, and Lagavulin are all great scotch's too. Good luck on the journey my friend, you'll find some great scotches out there. It can be an expensive hobby though!

Rhamlin

I never was a single malt fan. But my favorite up to now has been Dimple Pinch 15 yr old. I just tried Famous Grouse Gold Reserve 12 yr old that is pretty darn good having me a double right now with a Gurkha vintage 2001 a very good pairing.

Roberto99

I'll probably get burned for this one, but for me an excellent all around scotch is The Glenlivet 12 y.o. It's not heavy handed in any particular way and very drinkable. You may find in the future that you like the finesse and richer flavors of Ardbeg or you may like the smoky campfire flavor of Lagavulin. Enjoy the journey!

Amos Umwhat

I love Glenfiddich, therefore, every year, for my birthday, my wife buys me a bottle of Glenlivet, which is also good, but the best part is...then I have to buy a bottle of Glenfiddich. Also like Pinch, and The Dalmore. Stay away from cheap scotch like "The MacGregor", tastes like kerosene. Padilla Artemis pairs excellently with Glenfiddich.

letsgowithbob

Try a nice bottle of aberlour, it's 30 bucks, it's a great scotch, and it's not too in your face. None of the flavors are too prevalent, and it gives you a good matchup with cigars..

letsgowithbob

by nice bottle I mis spoke. Buy the bottom of the line, it's 30 bucks, and it's very nice.

j0z3r

illinoisgolf99:

Macallan 10 is a good one to start with for a single malt

I'm not a Scotch drinker, by that I mean I haven't had much and don't partake often, but the Macallan 10 was very approachable and easy on the palate. I had purchased a bottle of Scotch that was so incredibly peaty I couldn't even palate it...I'm having a hard time recalling the name...Laphroig I think it was.

JDH

illinoisgolf99:

Macallan 10 is a good one to start with for a single malt, also Talisker 10 is good for the price. Highland Park, Balvenie, and Lagavulin are all great scotch's too. Good luck on the journey my friend, you'll find some great scotches out there. It can be an expensive hobby though!

+++++++++ Highland Park and Macallan are my favorites. I keep hearing how great the Ardbeg is, but I've not had it.....gotta put that one on my list.

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phobicsquirrel

Scotch is something that I am slowly enjoying, ROB helped me out a bit on that. Thanks man. And again thanks for the name drops here as well, gonna try them.

Lee.mcglynn

Oban!! Smooth light and awesome!!

beatnic

Lee.mcglynn:

Oban!! Smooth light and awesome!!

+1. To a new scotch drinker, Oban is an excellent choice. Work you way down to the islands and lowlands.

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beatnic

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robertgreen30

beatnic:

Lee.mcglynn:

Oban!! Smooth light and awesome!!

+1. To a new scotch drinker, Oban is an excellent choice. Work you way down to the islands and lowlands.

+2 Oban is my favorite scotch, and is a great choice

Bombay

Glad to see Oban getting some attention here, have seen it in my grocery store and was intrigued to say the least. May give it a run. Currently working through a bottle of Glenlivet 12 and have found a new drink, The Rusty Nail. Had one last thursday and have been craving one ever since.

Rob1110

bandyt09

Rob, once again, thank you. I am not a fan of peat so I stay away from the Scotch, yeah, that's the reason as it's not like another "addiction". Now with your handy like guide (as long as I can remember High/Low (like poker) and land) I should be ready to jump into the world of Scotch. My wife now thanks you......................

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j0z3r

JDH

My favorite liquor store has Glenmorainge 10 year (750 ml) on sale for under $40. The display is in their walk-in humidor. Anybody had this whiskey?

lonewolf2011

illinoisgolf99

Oban is another great option for an "entry-level" scotch. For the money, Aberfeldy, Cragganmore 12 yr, and Dalwhinnie 15 yr. I also have GOT to bring up Balvenie again. Great scotch line, I've been nursing the bottle of 15 yr Doublewood I got from a friend and I will be picking up another 2 bottles after it's gone.

pelirrojo

Marker

Another +1 to Balveine doublewood. Nice scotch and not too expensive.

ctschirgi

Japan produces some excellent whiskey which has limited distribution state side, but we are lucky that you can find it in Hawaii. If you live near a specality liqour store it is worth checking for. I hate to say it, but I have taken a liking to Bushmills Irish Honey. It has the peaty flavor of a good scotch without the bite that is captured so well by Jack Nicklson in "Easy Rider." Pair it with a full body cigar like Diesel Unholy Cocktail and you have a winner.

illinoisgolf99