I am about to give up...

[mj1angier]

I have tried to like scotch. I have tried 6 different distilleries, different years, different barrels...

Still not a fan.

Going to try and find different beer breweries to visit int the Highlands instead..

 

[fieldgrade]

I have tried to like scotch. I have tried 6 different distilleries, different years, different barrels...

Still not a fan.

Going to try and find different beer breweries to visit int the Highlands instead..

I decided I don't like whisky that tastes like a burning peat bog. So my favorites are, from top shelf to bottom...

Glen Livet 12 year (their older scotches don't suit me)
Grant's
Clan Macgregor (absolutely no character at all, but a fairly agreeable bottom shelf scotch for the budget minded volume drinker)

 

[mj1angier]

I have been trying the ones from the north/ Highlands because that is where we are going. Had a few that were ok, but not as good as the worse bourbon. I will probably still hit a few, but think breweries are going to be a better fit, lol

 

[J R Green]

I may be weird but I haven't found a single malt that didn't last like ashes. Give me a blend any day. Try J&B.

And as always, the best Scotch is made in Ireland! (Irish whisky is like Scotch but it's triple filtered)

 

[Climberman]

I may be weird but I haven't found a single malt that didn't last like ashes. Give me a blend any day. Try J&B.

And as always, the best Scotch is made in Ireland! (Irish whisky is like Scotch but it's triple filtered)

It is also cooked in a kiln to avoid the burning dirt taste. +1 for irish whiskey over scotch.

 

[CZfool68]

Green Spot Irish Whisky. I bought a few bottles for a fishing trip after not being a Whisky guy ever. It was not a hard habit to pick up. No wonder the
Irish has a reputation.

 

[Majicmike]

Alcohol is the drink of the DEVIL!!!!!!!

 

[fieldgrade]

I may be weird but I haven't found a single malt that didn't last like ashes. Give me a blend any day. Try J&B.

And as always, the best Scotch is made in Ireland! (Irish whisky is like Scotch but it's triple filtered)

Glen Livet - no smoke

...although I keep Jamesons in the gun gear closet

 

[Tug McClutchin]

I gave up on the peat moss diffused stuff and just buy whiskey I enjoy instead. 4 Roses Single Barrel and Old Weller Antique are my go to drinks these days.... Life is to short to drink crap that doesn't taste good to you !

 

[Coltdefender1911]

It's an aquired taste.

 

[Pops]

Oban or Glenmorangie? Both good "training wheel " scotches, or gateway fluids. Tried those? If drinking any swill over 40 proof, be sure to titrate to your taste. That's my best guess. Enjoy your trip and keep us posted. I'm definitely jealous!

 

[Mitch Rapp]

I have tried to like scotch. I have tried 6 different distilleries, different years, different barrels...

Still not a fan.

Going to try and find different beer breweries to visit int the Highlands instead..

I have tried and tried, also. There is only one I have found that I liked: Glenlivet French Oak Reserve 15.
Smooth, no peat taste, no overwhelming bite...

 

[bigfelipe]

I bet you'll like it better in Scotland... I say that jokingly, but it's true...

 

[Wahoo95]

Scotch flavors are based on the region they are produced rather than their age, blend, cost, etc. If you don't like smoky taste avoid those produced in the Islay region.

Also, don't overlook the blends as they don't lock you into a single flavor profile. I'm a big fan of the Johnnie Walker brand mainly due to being a member of their Walking Man's Club for a number of years.

My favorites are:
Johnnie Walker Swing
Johnnie Walker Green
Johnnie Walker Black



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[Howland]

I don't like whiskey, which is good because whiskey sure doesn't like me.

 

[Partsfreak]

I have tried to like scotch. I have tried 6 different distilleries, different years, different barrels...

Still not a fan.

Going to try and find different beer breweries to visit int the Highlands instead..

I also cant do scotch. Bushmills Irish Whiskey is the closest Ill go. Now Bourbon is a completely different story. But I usually go for Tequila before anything else.

 

[mj1angier]

Here are the ones I have tried so far:

 

[WeepingAngel]

I also cant do scotch. Bushmills Irish Whiskey is the closest Ill go. Now Bourbon is a completely different story. But I usually go for Tequila before anything else.

Have you no sense of decency, sir?

 

[Partsfreak]

Have you no sense of decency, sir?

i am without shame....., and pants.

 

[bigfelipe]

Here are the ones I have tried so far:

If you don't like the 'Livet 12 or anything from that Glenmorangie box, I don't think it's for you. Hell, I don't care for blends but like JW Black.


Just out of curiosity, how do you drink it? Neat, rocks, splash of water, soda? Maybe try a few again with some soda water, or just a splash of cold water. I like a couple rocks and a splash, myself. Opens it up and takes the edge off rawer makes. I'm fine with neat, but most people don't store heir whiskey cool enough and I don't care for warm liquor or red wine for that matter(room temp for that sort of thing is cellar room temp, more like 50-60°, not 80° like folks seem to think in the US these days.)

 

[Mitch Rapp]

i am without shame....., and pants.

Tequila has a habit of leaving people that way lmao

 

[Crazy Carl]

Green Spot Irish Whisky. I bought a few bottles for a fishing trip after not being a Whisky guy ever. It was not a hard habit to pick up. No wonder the
Irish has a reputation.

+1 for Green Spot. A superb whiskey.

I drink my spirits neat, 'ceptin' for a single ice cube in the occasional cask-strength whiskey. Generally not a fan of blended whiskies, tho the older, "high end" blends can be nice.

'Fraid I won't be much help to ya Mickey, as I'm one of those guys who loves a smokey, peaty Islay malt. A Laphroaig Triple Wood (or their Quarter Cask), or a Lagavullin 16 do me right, every time. Not the biggest fan of Highland whiskies- I find 'em a bit "spicy" for my taste, with the exception of Oban.

The Speysides are generally always nice & Glenlivet 12 is always a very fine dram. Their 18 & 21 are sublime, but their Nadurra 16 cask-strength is the nectar of the gods.

FWIW, my go-to whiskey is plain ol' Jameson. Folks might poke fun at the Irish for their drinkin', but damned if they don't make a very nice whiskey.

 

[Pops]

I think we might have a consensus winner. Of what you tried, the possible omission of contenders might be Oban. Like you, it was my first "best" scotch and started my trip around Scotland..... I would say try Oban with a slash of water or one small ice cube. If that doesn't do it for you, try Green ( or Yellow) Spot Irish Whisky. If that doesn't work, stick to bourbon. Judgement free zone here, just enjoy!!!! Cheers!!!

 

[Hammer12b]

I like butterscotch...and that's about it. Jus sayin.

 

[NCMedic]

Ron Swanson does not approve....


But it is a acquired taste.... I'd drink Lavagulin 16 or Laphroaig 10 every day if my budget would allow.
That's one of the things that I enjoy about scotch is the variation in flavor and taste profiles depending on region.

 

[J R Green]

Having some J&B right now and I feel fine.

 

[RR]

Here are the ones I have tried so far:

Well I was about to suggest Glenmorangie Lavanta until I saw this photo.....

Sipping some now whilst preparing ribs and filet.

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[mj1angier]

I like to drink neat, with cold rocks if I want to chill it down. I will get the Oban and give it a try.... in a few days. I took a long trip down the bourbon road yesterday and had to recover today, lol

 

[NCMedic]

I found the Distiller website / app very helpful for figuring out the profiles of a particular bottle before I decide if I want to give it a go. Helps me avoid the ones that I don't think I'd like.

 

[NKD]

I find I like most of it. Scotch, Irish, etc.

But given the choice I will always choose a real domestic bourbon. The hillbillies got it right.

And, in beer it will always be an American IPA, which is the best thing you get get worldwide, in my humble opinion.
But, I'll happily drink or eat anything you stick in front of my face. Heh.

 

[NCMedic]

I find I like most of it. Scotch, Irish, etc.

But given the choice I will always choose a real domestic bourbon. The hillbillies got it right.

Corn vs barley, Scotland vs Kentucky.... Basically the same....the hillbillies were just Scottish folk working with lack of resources.

​​​​​I'll drink either... Especially if I'm not paying for it.

 

[fieldgrade]

I've had a little Jameson's here and there, but never brought a bottle home until this weekend. It's the perfect whisky.

Ireland, Scotland, Kentucky. Who cares, as long as it's good to you.

 

[KnotRight]

NKD, I used to agree with your statement until I took a vacation to Germany and the Baltic area. The beer over there is good!

When I was on the west coast of the U.S. I tried a different micro brewery in every bar I stopped in. There is something about a micro brewery.

Here is Savannah we have a restaurant that serves nothing except small brewery beers. There is nothing from the big U.S. brewery. I love going there.

 

[Don]

Here are the ones I have tried so far:

I don't see Dalwhinnie there and it is a good highland Scotch. But you can always drink Famous Grouse. It's a "blended single malt", meaning that the only thing they blend with are single malts, and it's the best selling Scotch in Scotland.

Also you will find that as little as a single drop of water will change the taste enough that you will be aware of it.

 

[Crazy Carl]

Famous Grouse is indeed a very fine dram.

 

[NKD]

NKD, I used to agree with your statement until I took a vacation to Germany and the Baltic area. The beer over there is good!

I sure would like to find out! I like Spaten a lot and many others. And I would imagine stuff there is amazing and better than the bottle we get here. Never been there and would love to go.

I would be true greatness if it could rival masterpieces like Wicked Weed Pernicious or Jade though!

 

[KnotRight]

NKD, I prefer draft beer and over there they do not use CO2. I think that makes a big difference.

 

[Crazy Carl]

Uggh. Spaten is the Natty Lite of German beer. So many good beers over there, including Holland, Austria, Hungary & Romania.

That said, I lived in Germany for 7 1/2 years & American "craft" beers are the equal of Europe's brews. That said, nothing beats sitting in the Biergarten of a brewery founded in the 11th or 12th centuries (Landbrauhaus Hofstetten, Sankt Martin, Austria & Augustiner Brauerei, Munich, Germany, respectively), sippin' on some tasty suds & gettin' yer grub on with the spectacular local cuisine.

 

[Don]

Uggh. Spaten is the Natty Lite of German beer. So many good beers over there, including Holland, Austria, Hungary & Romania.

That said, I lived in Germany for 7 1/2 years & American "craft" beers are the equal of Europe's brews. That said, nothing beats sitting in the Biergarten of a brewery founded in the 11th or 12th centuries (Landbrauhaus Hofstetten, Sankt Martin, Austria & Augustiner Brauerei, Munich, Germany, respectively), sippin' on some tasty suds & gettin' yer grub on with the spectacular local cuisine.

Add Poland to that. I had supper at the Spiz Restaurant in Wroclaw, Poland that brewed their own beer. Both the food and the beer were great!

 

[Pops]

Celebrating tonight. I recommended this Oban so I'm doing research to make sure it's as good as I remembered. Yup. It is.
I'll stick to my suggestion!!