What is your favorite Scotch Whisky?

[1961MJS]

Hi

While I like Glenlivet, Glennfiddich, and Talisker a lot, I can usually afford Dewar's White Label and Famous Grouse. I can't drink any of JW's stuff, but I've only tried the red and black. I also can't drink Cutty.

Later

[Angus Forbes]

A friend of mine had a great collection of single malts, and was generous in sharing them. As a result I got to sample many different kinds. When all is said and done, I like the basic single malts about as well as the more exotic, my favorite basics being those from Glenmorangie and Glenfiddich.

Famous Grouse suits me for a blend, and I don't really like too many others (especially JW and Cutty).

Regarding cost -- a bottle of basic single malt provides me (ymmv) with about three times as many servings as a bottle of wine. Thus, a $45 bottle of single malt is roughly comparable to a $15 bottle of wine -- a little expensive, but not prohibitive. I am wondering if anyone else looks at it this way regarding cost . . .

[Suppoko]

My all time favorite would have to be Macallan 18...when I can afford it (which is rarely). My normal whisky for day to day consumption sort of rotates between Balvenie Caribbean Cask, JW Green (which is being discontinued :-( ), and Glenfiddich 15. I also like an occaisional dram of Talisker, Lagavulin, and any of the Glenmorangies. I'm always on the lookout for a decent blend...may give White Horse a try.

JW green is being discontinued? That's not cool at all. I really got hooked on Macallen 12 when playing poker in Vegas.

[Kmadden]

A few years back, I went to a lot of trouble and expense in purchasing and sampling a wide range of single-malt Scotch whisky.
I went through all the spicy, floral and fruity ones and decided I like best the smoky, peaty malts from Islay.
My two favorites: Ardbeg and Laphroaig.
I guess you can say both are acquired tastes but well worth it!

[jamespowers]

A few years back, I went to a lot of trouble and expense in purchasing and sampling a wide range of single-malt Scotch whisky.
I went through all the spicy, floral and fruity ones and decided I like best the smoky, peaty malts from Islay.
My two favorites: Ardbeg and Laphroaig.
I guess you can say both are acquired tastes but well worth it!

My experience is that Lapphroaig was undrinkable to me ten years ago but their recent offereings over the last few years have been reasonably drinkable without as much knock down strong smoky peat taste. If you wnat that then I suggest PeatMonster. That stuff will grow hair on your feet----the bottom of your feet.

[sknight]

I like Glenlivet. Especially with a good full bodied cigar.

[jamespowers]

I like Glenlivet. Especially with a good full bodied cigar.

Try Dalmore Gran Reserva with a cigar. That works out very well too. Heck, just about any decent scotch does. Amazingly, Amrut(an Indian Scotch believe it or not) is a great scotch to combine with a cigar too.

[danofarlington]

Some English guy is supposed to have said once that "in the U.K., Glenfiddich and Glenlivit are just bar scotch." Is that true, you blokes in the U.K.?

[danofarlington]

My all time favorite would have to be Macallan 18...when I can afford it (which is rarely). My normal whisky for day to day consumption sort of rotates between Balvenie Caribbean Cask, JW Green (which is being discontinued :-( ), and Glenfiddich 15. I also like an occaisional dram of Talisker, Lagavulin, and any of the Glenmorangies. I'm always on the lookout for a decent blend...may give White Horse a try.

Your daily menu is enviable. I'll tell you what about blends though. When I first did my Scotch exploration expedition 25 years ago, the only blends that I could stand were Chivas, Haig Pinch, expensive Johnny Walkers, Famous Grouse, and if there were others I can't remember. Every other blend was harsh, including Cutty, my Dad's favorite, from which I learned to like Scotch. When you blend Scotch, a malt whisky, with other grains, I don't think you have a quality product, personally, exceptions above. Some of these others like Teacher's and Grant's were like liquid postage stamps. Whereas single malts are generally a dream to me.

[jamespowers]

Some English guy is supposed to have said once that "in the U.K., Glenfiddich and Glenlivit are just bar scotch." Is that true, you blokes in the U.K.?

Not in tthe UK but I am pretty sure that Glenlivet is the best selling Scotch world-wide. I suppose that would make it common but I am not sure if it is there.