Hard Drinkers, Lets Drink Hard (Spirits, Liquors and Cocktails)
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Not even in a dry martini? Those drinks look good, especially the first one.
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Anyone recommend a good scotch? Afraid to try one. I have to find a higher end bar that might have more than 2 to pick from.
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I would go with your plan of sampling them at a bar, last thing you want is to get stuck with a bottle that you hate.
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Anyone recommend a good scotch? Afraid to try one. I have to find a higher end bar that might have more than 2 to pick from.
Monkey Shoulder is a good introduction, iirc it's a modern blend of 3 single malts, un peated.
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The standard Highland Park 12yo offering is always a good bet for a first try single malt. It is a difficult drink to dislike and is in my opinion a very good introduction to malts.
There is so much variety on offer when it comes to single malts that finding a well stocked bar is a great idea.
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Thanks guys. Most bars around me have the low end stuff.
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https://www.masterofmalt.com/samples/
these guys (amongst others, they just came to mind first) do a variety of tasting packs so you can try out a bunch of drams at your own pace/ in your own bedroom. worth a look-in if you've got limited choices in your area!
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@FOXY they look interesting. Partial to a G&T and a Vodka/Dry Vermouth.
However, this is an all time favourite:
http://www.suntory.com/whisky/index.html#%2Fwhisky%2Fen%2Fhibiki%2F
actually had another dram of this last night, no ice cube, just some water and i liked it a lot more than my first dram.
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Glenmorangie is a great intro Scotch. The first one I really liked was Macallan Fine Oak 10.
I've been rather fond of Dewar's 12 lately. It's $21/750ml, well-rounded, and nice finish. It' my new "house" Scotch when I'm not having a single malt or bourbon.
yeah, i REALLY like the glenmorangie 12's esp the double matured ones. glenmorangie 18 is one of my favs. if im at a bar and no bourbons are there that i like, my go to bar scotch is Macallan 12
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@FOXY they look interesting. Partial to a G&T and a Vodka/Dry Vermouth.
However, this is an all time favourite:
http://www.suntory.com/whisky/index.html#%2Fwhisky%2Fen%2Fhibiki%2F
actually had another dram of this last night, no ice cube, just some water and i liked it a lot more than my first dram.
Happy to hear–I found a trove of these at a suburban liquor store and will be re-stocking. And also getting a few bottles of AleSmith Speedway
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Picked up some Whistle Pig, Mitchers Rye and Larceny(for guests) from BQE liquors. I feel like I saved 20%. Thanks again @bubbapest for telling me about that place.
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Favorites right now. For people living in California at least, Costco has Yoichi 15 for $100 USD and Lagavulin 16 at $55 USD (when on sale).
