scotch ?

[plained]

what do you all think about it.

a short time ago i bought a bottle of johnny red, mostly because i had no idea what to select.

i thought it was nice.

so i bought a johnny black to see what the fuss was about. I thought it was very nice!

i know there are many other brands available.

what do you guys think about scotch and what are your experiences with the various brands?

[SoM]

Dark Metal is a scotch guy, talk to him

I'm a brandy guy

[xer0s]

It's shit...

[Don Carlos]

[shaft]

I like black. Red will do in a pinch though.

[scared?]

Lol gay ppl...

[Whiskey 7]

I like black. Red will do in a pinch though.

I bought a bottle of Red years ago as a Christmas present. The buggers didn't front up so I still have it in its little presentation (pun) gift bag. It is now the 'eternal Christmas present', goes under the tree every year for that unexpected visitor

Personally I don't drink the stuff

I used to drink Bundaberg rum and that wasn't a bad prop at all.

Wiki

[plained]

really ey no scotch super-monkeys here?

holy mackerals scotch is gay? had i known i would have started up on it years ago!



i am unbelievabled ! there is always poster here that knows whats up, and i dont mean copy paste bollocks!

i mean q3w leetness!

[losCHUNK]

J&B, Glennfiddich, Famous Grouse, Jonnie Walker, Regal, Moray ?

if you're feeling really pikey we can grab a bottle of Teachers and Bells for 5 squid

No blacks

[obsidian]

[Dark Metal]

I have 43 different single malts and blends in my collection right now, including 6 Johnnie Walker "colours".

The oldest single malt I currently have is 27 years old.

So yeah, I love scotch.

[Underpants?]

Glenlivet is tasty too!

[menkent]

i like the glenfiddich 18yr. was never partial to the walker red. i've been drinking more bourbon than scotch lately though.

[GONNAFISTYA]

I was at a house party last weekend and someone got me to try Monkey Shoulder. Normally I hate scotch but that stuff was tolerable..I didn't want to spit it out.

[Pext]

I love Laphroaig!

[mrd]

Not much of a scotch fiend but I do enjoy a glass from time to time. Caol Ila is a nice one. Irish whiskey is good too... Friend of mine has a pretty lethal collection of various whiskys. I prefer vodka

[mrd]

I have 43 different single malts and blends in my collection right now, including 6 Johnnie Walker "colours".

The oldest single malt I currently have is 27 years old.

So yeah, I love scotch.

How's that 27 year taste?

[plained]

ok thx from the replys , yes like i said ive seen the various brands as mentioned.

I'm seeing you there dm with your collection !

I would like to ask a few questions if you dont mind, i havnt done any people asking and i havnt done any internet research on it either.

I know scotch has many mega-critical fans, i'm not like that, i'm just checking it out and deciding how i feel about it you know?

first a little bit about my alcohol uses.

I only ever 1 - 1/2 drinks max unless its a once in a while situation or some such.

i have been usually drinking vodka straight up and got bored so i decided to try sctoch.

like i found the red experience like drinking kind of a "man booze perfume" if that makes any sence, it seemes to have tobaco'e smokey leathery, everything like that type, the flavor fills my mouth and just kinda lingers there.

the black to me was very different, its flavour seemes less gimmicky and more pure , ie: to me less sugary? and the flavor did not linger at all, it just kind of rapidly recedes into itself , its really novel !

now my questions to you is about what i read on bottles.

single malt? blended? whats that about ey

new, aged and more aged? why what?

and lastly maybe some anecdotes and sentiments about your own passion for scotch!

not canned copy paste bollock i want your take ey

I am not judging you or trolling you, its just a current mini passion i'm trying and i like only personal special insights ey

[Don Carlos]

I have 43 different single malts and blends in my collection right now, including 6 Johnnie Walker "colours".

The oldest single malt I currently have is 27 years old.

So yeah, I love scotch.

Any Talisker in that list of yours?

[menkent]

new, aged and more aged? why what?

aging is important for quite a few liquors... anything brown, really. before aging they're all essentially the same - some source of sugar (grain, sugar cane, potato, agave, etc) fermented and distilled. if you stop there you have your various white liquors: vodka, light rum, light tequila. you can throw in some herbs and have gin or various schnapps (don't).

once you throw it in a barrel for a while it will take on color (brown) and flavor (various) from the wood (and/or whatever was previously in the barrel... i've had some nice scotch that was aged in port barrels). longer aging in theory means more flavor, smoother flavor, and more expensive.

[Dark Metal]

I have 43 different single malts and blends in my collection right now, including 6 Johnnie Walker "colours".

The oldest single malt I currently have is 27 years old.

So yeah, I love scotch.

How's that 27 year taste?

It's excellent. Distilled in 1976. Its a Speyside, which is my second favourite region. I've been holding on to the last couple of drams for a while, just so I can have a sip or two as long as possible.

[Dark Metal]

ok thx from the replys , yes like i said ive seen the various brands as mentioned.

I'm seeing you there dm with your collection !

I would like to ask a few questions if you dont mind, i havnt done any people asking and i havnt done any internet research on it either.

I know scotch has many mega-critical fans, i'm not like that, i'm just checking it out and deciding how i feel about it you know?

first a little bit about my alcohol uses.

I only ever 1 - 1/2 drinks max unless its a once in a while situation or some such.

i have been usually drinking vodka straight up and got bored so i decided to try sctoch.

like i found the red experience like drinking kind of a "man booze perfume" if that makes any sence, it seemes to have tobaco'e smokey leathery, everything like that type, the flavor fills my mouth and just kinda lingers there.

the black to me was very different, its flavour seemes less gimmicky and more pure , ie: to me less sugary? and the flavor did not linger at all, it just kind of rapidly recedes into itself , its really novel !

now my questions to you is about what i read on bottles.

single malt? blended? whats that about ey

new, aged and more aged? why what?

and lastly maybe some anecdotes and sentiments about your own passion for scotch!

not canned copy paste bollock i want your take ey

I am not judging you or trolling you, its just a current mini passion i'm trying and i like only personal special insights ey

Re: Red vs. Black: Theres a huge difference between the two, but frankly you're overpaying compared to the other options available. That being said I'm still a fan of both. Black is my favourite "sipping" Whiskey, a drink you can have a couple of and really enjoy, without being too complex or overpowering in any way. Sometime I like to put about 1/8th of an oz of Drambuie with it to add a little honey sweetness to it.

I prefer most of my Whiskeys coldish, achieved with a medium sized ice cube. For single malts I prefer r/o water for the ice as it helps taste the range of flavours without adding any other tastes.

As far as the labels and ages on single malts, I suggest looking up the different regions and their general attributes for basic flavours then try each to decide if you have a preference. I won't turn anything down, however Islay's are my favourite. Smokey, peaty, earthy.

The great thing about Scotch right now is its to easy to try such a variety. Figure out what your palette prefers by trying a bunch.

[Dark Metal]

I have 43 different single malts and blends in my collection right now, including 6 Johnnie Walker "colours".

The oldest single malt I currently have is 27 years old.

So yeah, I love scotch.

Any Talisker in that list of yours?

Yes. 18yr old.

[Dark Metal]

I love Laphroaig!

Me too. I have a 10 year old and quarter cask.

[GONNAFISTYA]

Fuckin alcoholic.

Prolly got raped in the drunk tank and trying to drown his anal-tearing memories in booze. So sad.