nice single malt that doesnt break the bank

Talsker 10 year is great for the money

Also, since we are a cigar forum I have to mention the dalmore cigar malt. It is not cheap but it is awesomely smoky! I never actually had it WITH a cigar though so I might just make the leap and buy it one of these days. Although, I heard it is no longer in production so it might be getting more expensive by the day!

newbiesmoker24:

Also, since we are a cigar forum I have to mention the dalmore cigar malt. It is not cheap but it is awesomely smoky! I never actually had it WITH a cigar though so I might just make the leap and buy it one of these days. Although, I heard it is no longer in production so it might be getting more expensive by the day!

Yeah, it is no longer made.

^ thanks for the good info brother.


I personally would never call Glenlivet 18 an "inexpensive" malt by any means. For me, the best less expensive single malts are Old Pulteney 12, Highland Park 12, Glenlivet 12 (the best Scotch for a beginning maltster IMO), Ardbeg 10, Laphroaig 10, Laphroaig quarter Cask, Macallan Fine Oak 10. All of these Scotches go for ~50$ or less here in Virginia (where the state controls all liquor sales). I gained an interest in cigars through my intense love of whisky (and to a slightly lesser extent, whiskey), which to this day is still my favorite way to sit back and relax (despite my increasingly stinky cigar infused clothing/car/home lol).

It isn't hugely available in the US, but the Old Pulteney 12 is one of the most unique malts on the market. It goes for about $38 here, and has a great oak, vanilla, and fruit character, but the truly unique element comes on the finish, which is salty, like a sea breeze. Very awesome malt. Highly recommended, and a bargain to boot!

Jetmech_63:

docbp87:

newbiesmoker24:

Also, since we are a cigar forum I have to mention the dalmore cigar malt. It is not cheap but it is awesomely smoky! I never actually had it WITH a cigar though so I might just make the leap and buy it one of these days. Although, I heard it is no longer in production so it might be getting more expensive by the day!

Yeah, it is no longer made.

yes and no. I met a Dalmore rep in Dubai at a scotch tasting. He had the cigar blend with him and it was fantastic. It is made in small quantity but not sold in the states... And eventually the line will end but the Dalmore grand reserve is supposed to be the same scotch just a diff name. I haven't gotten bottle of it to verify though.... But it's on my to do list! I thing Macallan 12 is a good deal, I pick it ip on sale for 38 bucks all the time in Fresno.

You are right. I looked into it a little further. Apparently the Grand Reserva is the same recipe as the cigar malt. Maybe they wanted to rebrand in hopes that people didn't think the malt tasted like burned cigars. Lol. I am glad Dalmore is still making that same recipe though. I have only had one glass of it but it was fantastic!

fuentejps:

another dumb question. is good hooch like good cigars, way cheaper buying online

+1 wondering this as well. Any good website suggestions?

bacon.jay:

docbp87:

^ thanks for the good info brother.


I personally would never call Glenlivet 18 an "inexpensive" malt by any means. For me, the best less expensive single malts are Old Pulteney 12, Highland Park 12, Glenlivet 12 (the best Scotch for a beginning maltster IMO), Ardbeg 10, Laphroaig 10, Laphroaig quarter Cask, Macallan Fine Oak 10. All of these Scotches go for ~50$ or less here in Virginia (where the state controls all liquor sales). I gained an interest in cigars through my intense love of whisky (and to a slightly lesser extent, whiskey), which to this day is still my favorite way to sit back and relax (despite my increasingly stinky cigar infused clothing/car/home lol).

It isn't hugely available in the US, but the Old Pulteney 12 is one of the most unique malts on the market. It goes for about $38 here, and has a great oak, vanilla, and fruit character, but the truly unique element comes on the finish, which is salty, like a sea breeze. Very awesome malt. Highly recommended, and a bargain to boot!

I did not like Highland Park, no sir. Way too leathery for me. I do like Glenfiddich and Glenlivet though, however I want to find something a little more full flavored than those two, something that's more roasty than peaty. I hear Macallan is a good one, but it's so darn expensive.

Try the Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban. It is finished in Port Casks, so it has a red fruit, mint, and dark chocolate note on the finish that really gives it a nice round body, in addition to the regular citrus, pear, and vanilla that you get with most Highland malts, and Speysiders.

JohnnySlickster:

fuentejps:

another dumb question. is good hooch like good cigars, way cheaper buying online

+1 wondering this as well. Any good website suggestions?

I have found some good prices on K&L Wines website. They sell a very large variety of single malts and the Double Wood is about $38 a bottle. That's the best price I've found on it. Another great scotch that pairs well with a cigar is Auchentoshan Three Wood. It's more pricey than some of the others, but a FANTASTIC scotch!

I think I'm going to have to try out this K&L. Bevmo just hasn't been cutting it lately. Thanks to whoever posted that.

docbp87:

bacon.jay:

docbp87:

^ thanks for the good info brother.


I personally would never call Glenlivet 18 an "inexpensive" malt by any means. For me, the best less expensive single malts are Old Pulteney 12, Highland Park 12, Glenlivet 12 (the best Scotch for a beginning maltster IMO), Ardbeg 10, Laphroaig 10, Laphroaig quarter Cask, Macallan Fine Oak 10. All of these Scotches go for ~50$ or less here in Virginia (where the state controls all liquor sales). I gained an interest in cigars through my intense love of whisky (and to a slightly lesser extent, whiskey), which to this day is still my favorite way to sit back and relax (despite my increasingly stinky cigar infused clothing/car/home lol).

It isn't hugely available in the US, but the Old Pulteney 12 is one of the most unique malts on the market. It goes for about $38 here, and has a great oak, vanilla, and fruit character, but the truly unique element comes on the finish, which is salty, like a sea breeze. Very awesome malt. Highly recommended, and a bargain to boot!

I did not like Highland Park, no sir. Way too leathery for me. I do like Glenfiddich and Glenlivet though, however I want to find something a little more full flavored than those two, something that's more roasty than peaty. I hear Macallan is a good one, but it's so darn expensive.

Try the Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban. It is finished in Port Casks, so it has a red fruit, mint, and dark chocolate note on the finish that really gives it a nice round body, in addition to the regular citrus, pear, and vanilla that you get with most Highland malts, and Speysiders.

Thanks Doc, I'll have to try some of that the next time I have a chance. Hopefully I'll be able to find it somewhere around here.

Something a little different that I really like is Solera-style aged dark rum. I love Matusalem, Ron Zacapa, etc. These go great with cigars, if not better than the Scotch IMHO.

fuentejps:

How about ardbeg islay 10yr......i just bought a bottle. 43$

////oh to be so lucky....the last bottle of Ardbeg 10 cost me $98 canadian (about $110 U.S. at the time) worthe every penny but booze are expensive here...and we have to buy beer at the 'beer store', liquor at the 'Liquor store'...but we can buy milk anywhere, as we have no 'milk stores'

as some of you may know I'm a cheap ***, but enjoy the finer things in life. I found a single malt from islay that is darn good and only costs 17.00 a bottle. Believe it or not, it's a trader joes brand called Finlaggan Old Reserve. A client of mine is a member of some scotch brotherhood and brought a bottle with him to our local b&m, and I was hooked. It reminds me of Laphroag 12yo....

bacon.jay:

Something a little different that I really like is Solera-style aged dark rum. I love Matusalem, Ron Zacapa, etc. These go great with cigars, if not better than the Scotch IMHO.

+1 to the Nth degree... I finally got to try some Ron Zacapa 23 recently, and my God it was a religious experience.