Scotch gift?!
looking to spend less then $200 on a nice bottle of scotch (double!. !. !. but willing to hear suggestions for single too)!. something classic and not generic (re: NOT a johnnie walker label)!. i'm not a scotch lover myself -- this will be a gift!. if you suggest a bottle, please explain why you like it!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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Sorry to say their is single malt and blended scotch and the single malt will far out price a blended!. Some of my favorites are Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, Macaulens is really nice really in general the longer it is aged the better the flavour!. You will find many a good bottle for under 200 dollars try a 18yr or older your gift will speak volumes of your tastes and well how much you spent!. I think if your friend likes scotch they will want a single malt blended scotchs are fine but can never compare to the smoothness and taste like a single malt!. My wife grampa loves scotch and he usually just gets the blended my wife and I when we first met got him a bottle of Glenfiddich for Christmas needless to say he could not get over the taste and smoothness of the scotch if I recall he said it was like a hot knife through butter as it slid down his throat!. It's a 12yr aged not that much I believe they have an 18yr for a bit more!.
A good 18yr will probably be your best bet and cost around the amount you have put on this posting!.
I like single malt because it just has a smoother and more refined taste then a simple blended scotch!. It also has just a better flavour and is much more enjoyable drinking neat!. Like any great scotch should be consumed!.
Good Luck in your hunting hopefully you will find what your looking for!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
A good 18yr will probably be your best bet and cost around the amount you have put on this posting!.
I like single malt because it just has a smoother and more refined taste then a simple blended scotch!. It also has just a better flavour and is much more enjoyable drinking neat!. Like any great scotch should be consumed!.
Good Luck in your hunting hopefully you will find what your looking for!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Double!? I believe you might be referring to "blended!."
"Single Malt" in Scotch terms means that it's made exclusively of malt at a single distillery!. You might also hear of "pure malt" or "vatted malt" which is exclusively malt whisky, but a blend from multiple distilleries!. "Blended" refers to a blend from multiple distilleries and also of both malt whisky and grain whisky (like the range of Johnny Walkers)!. Bear in mind that the Johnny Walker's blue label Scotch is *anything* but "generic!." It's also >$200, too!.
However, if the gift is for one who really enjoys Scotch, you will score major points with a hard to find single malt!. My favorite reference in terms of "bang for your buck" is this list:
http://www!.maltmaniacs!.org/ADHD/bfyb!.htm!.!.!.
(bear in mind that it's in Euros and those brands may be a little tricky to find in the states!.!.!.it's still a good start)!.
Here's the official "best of the best" from the same author:
http://www!.maltmaniacs!.org/ADHD/hitlist!.!.!.!.
Personally, I'm fond of Talisker (for its peppery spiciness) and Glenmorangie sherry cask finish (smooth, almost dessert-like without being sweet)!.
If you have the time, find a local liquor store that carries more than your average selection and talk to somebody there who likes Scotch!. They'll be happy to talk your ear off about the merits and drawbacks or any one of them!. That way you can look really sharp when you present your gift!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
"Single Malt" in Scotch terms means that it's made exclusively of malt at a single distillery!. You might also hear of "pure malt" or "vatted malt" which is exclusively malt whisky, but a blend from multiple distilleries!. "Blended" refers to a blend from multiple distilleries and also of both malt whisky and grain whisky (like the range of Johnny Walkers)!. Bear in mind that the Johnny Walker's blue label Scotch is *anything* but "generic!." It's also >$200, too!.
However, if the gift is for one who really enjoys Scotch, you will score major points with a hard to find single malt!. My favorite reference in terms of "bang for your buck" is this list:
http://www!.maltmaniacs!.org/ADHD/bfyb!.htm!.!.!.
(bear in mind that it's in Euros and those brands may be a little tricky to find in the states!.!.!.it's still a good start)!.
Here's the official "best of the best" from the same author:
http://www!.maltmaniacs!.org/ADHD/hitlist!.!.!.!.
Personally, I'm fond of Talisker (for its peppery spiciness) and Glenmorangie sherry cask finish (smooth, almost dessert-like without being sweet)!.
If you have the time, find a local liquor store that carries more than your average selection and talk to somebody there who likes Scotch!. They'll be happy to talk your ear off about the merits and drawbacks or any one of them!. That way you can look really sharp when you present your gift!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Hun, there is no such thing as a "double malt" scotch, only single malts and blended scotches!.
If you're looking for a blend, I'd recommend Johnnie Walker Blue!. I know you said not a name brand, but all blends are name brands (more of less), and JW Blue is a harder to come by bottle of blended scotch!.
If you're looking for a single malt, I'd recommend Bowmore 17 year!. It's a less common Islay scotch!. It's nice and peaty, the way scotch is meant to taste!. It's not all that expensive either!. You can get a bottle (750ml) for about $80Www@FoodAQ@Com
If you're looking for a blend, I'd recommend Johnnie Walker Blue!. I know you said not a name brand, but all blends are name brands (more of less), and JW Blue is a harder to come by bottle of blended scotch!.
If you're looking for a single malt, I'd recommend Bowmore 17 year!. It's a less common Islay scotch!. It's nice and peaty, the way scotch is meant to taste!. It's not all that expensive either!. You can get a bottle (750ml) for about $80Www@FoodAQ@Com
Look anyone can buy a bottle of Scotch Whiskey!. If you really want to make an impression, invest in a bottle of Irish Whiskey!. Unlike Scotch, it has a smoother finish and no smokey tones because it doesn't use Peat in the process!.
If you want a single malt, go with Bushmill's product!. A Jamison 12 year old Reserve is also nice!. The creme-de-la-creme is a Bottle of Midleton Very Rare, which could set you back that $200 and you can't get that in the US!.
There is nothing wrong with a good Scotch Whiskey!. The Irish varieties make for great change of pace!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
If you want a single malt, go with Bushmill's product!. A Jamison 12 year old Reserve is also nice!. The creme-de-la-creme is a Bottle of Midleton Very Rare, which could set you back that $200 and you can't get that in the US!.
There is nothing wrong with a good Scotch Whiskey!. The Irish varieties make for great change of pace!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You can't go wrong with the "Glens"!. Glen Moray, Glenlivet and Glenfiddich are good single malt scotch whiskys!. The older the better!.!.!. 12, 15, 18 yr or older will be a bit more expensive but appreciated by a scotch drinker!. Blended scotches such as Dewars, J&B or Cutty Sark not highly recomended!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I would look for something 18-25 years old and, if you can, get something that is "cask strength!." Personally, I tend to like stuff from Edradour most, but Macallan, Glenfiddich, and Glenlivet are pretty good too!.Www@FoodAQ@Com