Scotch Whiskey fans...

[Ryninger]

Why not... Whats your favorite, and your standard in the cabinet?

My usual goto is Dewars.

My favorite ever since visiting their distillery on our honeymoon is Edradour!

 

[skydelta34]

No reason to seperate from the whiskey thread, come on over and share your love of scotch if you spell it whiskey or whisky.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/break_room/104157-whiskey_guys.html

 

[danielocean03]

I've tried a few (not as many as I'd like), and this is my favorite so far:

 

[jeremy]

I like Military Special Myself...

At least I used to when I was Young and a Single Soldier...

 

[paddling_man]

I've tried some good Scotch and, unlike "good" cigars, I *can* taste the difference. However, right now I'm sipping a glass of J&B and that's what I tend to pick up at the store. A creature of habit and too little money.

 

[Icarry2]

Johnnie Walker Red in the cabinet now..

 

[theweakerbrother]

 

[Indy Wing Chun]

I'm a Mccallan man myself although I've heard good things about Laphroaig.

 

[Hoosier8]

I prefer the Islay scotches with more peat. The scotch that scares some is the 10 yr Laphroaig but if you don't like that, you must try the 10 yr cask strength. It is a completely different animal but you must put more water in it since it is cask strength. I just got to try the "Scotch of the Year" an Old Pulteney 21 yr and one of the most amazing was a 40 yr Laphroaig, sampled in Scotland during a distillery tour. I also prefer Caol lla and Talisker. Another fine scotch are some of the Bruichladdich's. For those that don't like the peat, a good Glenmorangie 18 year is one of the best. I have had the 21 year but for the bucks, the 18 is fine.

For blended scotches, the cheapest and not bad is Grants. I do like The Famous Grouse.

If you want to see some of the scotch's me and my friends have tried and rated, follow this link and click on:

Sorted Scotch List, Scotch Ratings, and Books

Scotch Drinkers Book Club

 

[45-70]

Glenlivit and Glenfiddich fan here for the last 40 years or so followed by Famous Grouse when I can find it.

 

[Wwwildthing]

That's Irish Whiskey not Scotch. (And not faulting your choice, I'd prefer Bushmills over any scotch I've ever had as well).

Just saying.

 

[Hoosier8]

Glenlivit and Glenfiddich fan here for the last 40 years or so followed by Famous Grouse when I can find it.

They are both Speyside malts, you would probably like highland malts also.

The scotch that I suggest all first timers to try is both very good and as expensive as many and that is Aberlour. It is also a Speyside.

 

[Rob377]

This is probably my favorite: not as light as a speyside, not overpowering on the smoke and peat like some of the Islays. Just a perfect mix of complexity and drinkability.

For something with even more complexity, I like Bunnahabhain. Unlike any other Scotch out there. Very unique flavor.

Not a fan of the blends, really. Johnny Walker doesn't do anything for me until the green label and up.

I really miss the Scotch flights at the Irish Lion

 

[Hoosier8]

This is probably my favorite: not as light as a speyside, not overpowering on the smoke and peat like some of the Islays. Just a perfect mix of complexity and drinkability.

For something with even more complexity, I like Bunnahabhain. Unlike any other Scotch out there. Very unique flavor.

Not a fan of the blends, really. Johnny Walker doesn't do anything for me until the green label and up.

I really miss the Scotch flights at the Irish Lion

Although Bruichladdich is an Islay distillery, they make many different types and their usual scotch is lightly peated. A must try.

 

[jeremy]

That's Irish Whiskey not Scotch. (And not faulting your choice, I'd prefer Bushmills over any scotch I've ever had as well).

Just saying.

There is no such thing as Irish Whiskey, it is Irish Whisky...

 

[Wwwildthing]

There is no such thing as Irish Whiskey, it is Irish Whisky...

Bushmills Whiskey - Spelled with an 'E' three-times just on the Home Page (they've been producing since 1608 and are the oldest licensed distillery in existence).

Whiskey vs. Whisky: What's the Difference? Straight Up Cocktails and Spirits - Read this, you might learn something.

 

[jeremy]

Bushmills Whiskey - Spelled with an 'E' three-times just on the Home Page (they've been producing since 1608 and are the oldest licensed distillery in existence).

Whiskey vs. Whisky: What's the Difference? Straight Up Cocktails and Spirits - Read this, you might learn something.

You are correct...

 

[jsharmon7]

I don't know much about scotch. Does anyone know if you can try samples at Kahns? I think IndyGunWorks sampled some stuff there, but are there certain times or events or can you just show up and ask?

 

[indytechnerd]

Gotta cross post from the above mentioned Whiskey thread...

"Anyway, this past weekend, at my brother-in-law's house, I got to try 3 single malts that I hadn't tried before.

Ardbeg 10yr - very peaty and kinda peppery
Highland Park 18 - oh my! that's all I have to say
Talisker 175th anniversary - not as much bite as the Ardbeg, but pretty damn good."

 

[Hoosier8]

I don't know much about scotch. Does anyone know if you can try samples at Kahns? I think IndyGunWorks sampled some stuff there, but are there certain times or events or can you just show up and ask?

Yes you can.