Scotch Sundays. Bring it.

[4GRAINR]

Okay, I like to drink scotch. I'm new to the club, but have had a quick learning curve as to what I definitely like and don't like. With that being said, here are the three questions that came to the top of my head:

1. What is your "everyday" scotch of choice?

2. When you go big or want something a little nicer for a special occasion or just to enjoy, what do you pour?

3. Do you travel with scotch, and if so, what is your preferred method of transport?

Cheers!

 

[FLYFISHEXPERT]

12 year old The Glenlivet is our 'go to' Scotch. We reserve an 18 year old for holidays and special occasions.

We have traveled with both a small nalgene and a stainless flask, and both have done well by us.

 

[lowenbrau]

Also a Glenlivet drinker. It is my regular, on the shelf Scotch but I prefer the 15 YO French Oak reserve. It is real value for the extra 15-20% in price.

I just love Lagavulin. I save it for special enjoyment. If I'm lucky somebody buys me a bottle for Christmas and I sip every drop, neat.

I have a Stainless flask in the shape of a Jerry can that I have hauled over hill and dale for twenty years. It is pretty banged up but I'm never ashamed to haul it out to share a dram, regardless of the occasion.

 

[Sean VHA #60013]

12yr old Glenlivet is also my regular Scotch, and for special occasions, I range from an 18yr old Glenmorangie, to my favorite Cask Strength Edradour Burgundy finish :friday:

For storage when traveling, I use the bottle packed well if carrying Glenlivet, or a stainless steel flask if something nicer :ylsmoke:

 

[ThomD]

Used to drink Glenmorangie Port finish until they discontinued it. Drank Aberlour for a while but it gave me a headache. I've been drinking The Dalmore, but Trader Joe's has dropped it, so I may switch to something else.

 

[DreamingOfExpeditions]

I prefer Bourbon, but they make scotch in used bourbon barrels so is that close enough?

My everyday bourbon is a quality bourbon. I've never understood those who have special occasion stuff? Lifes too short to drink shoddy hootch. I will say I've had a $400 bottle of wine and a $12 bottle and the difference was not, $388 better, something to be said for value.

 

[Strizzo]

i have a bottle of cask strength Glen Breton for special occasions that was a gift, still trying to figure out how to get some more shipped to texas.

 

[p71]

I prefer Bourbon, but they make scotch in used bourbon barrels so is that close enough?

My everyday bourbon is a quality bourbon. I've never understood those who have special occasion stuff? Lifes too short to drink shoddy hootch. I will say I've had a $400 bottle of wine and a $12 bottle and the difference was not, $388 better, something to be said for value.

On the bourbon front it is Eagle Reserve ten year old.

If I am making Mint Juleps I go with Jim Beam.

If I am doing straight scotch I go with Johnny Walker Black (shut up blended are smoother)

If I am going on the rocks The Glenlivet 12 year old...

If I am with my dad Glenlivet Nadura

And if I am feeling frisky something in an 18 year old...

 

[targa88]

Woodford Reserve (Four Grain Masters)
Chivas Royal Salute

 

[silvElise]

Huge scotch fan here...

My everyday is auchentoshan 3 wood (awesome)
My special is Macallan 18

 

[xtatik]

Macallan or Speyburn and when I want the dirty stuff (Islays), Laphroaig or Bruichladdich.

 

[d1sc0ver]

Dewar's Signature w/ a small chunk of dark chocolate. Don't question it, just do it. Believe me.

 

[4GRAINR]

Dewar's Signature w/ a small chunk of dark chocolate. Don't question it, just do it. Believe me.

Okay. I'll bite.

Will report back afterwards.

 

[d1sc0ver]

Glad to hear it, a willing participant.

Dark chocolate has a slightly bitter aftertaste. Dewar's chars the inside of their barrels and I've always enjoyed the 'smoky' undertones. For me, it just 'works' with the bitterness of the dark chocolate.

 

[Expedition_Matt]

Okay, I like to drink scotch. I'm new to the club, but have had a quick learning curve as to what I definitely like and don't like. With that being said, here are the three questions that came to the top of my head:

1. What is your "everyday" scotch of choice?

2. When you go big or want something a little nicer for a special occasion or just to enjoy, what do you pour?

3. Do you travel with scotch, and if so, what is your preferred method of transport?

Cheers!

I've been lurking but you got me at Scotch!

1. Every day - if you want to go low budg, believe it or not, Scoresby is quite decent. Very often on sale for about $13 for 1.75 liter! I tend to like the scotches that are more "after dinner" than aperitif. So Glenmorangie (especially sherry wood) and Balvenie sort. I like Macallan ok but there are many better. I avoid Glenfiddich and Glenlivet as they are too generic for my tastes; I also avoid the Islays (Laphroiag et al) - I like them enough if offered but I don't enjoy the "burnt electronics" iodine taste (though it is very personal so no offense intended).

2. Almost anything 15 yrs or older is an excellent special occasion choice. There is just something about going past 10 or 12 yrs that makes it smoother and more refined. Do not share with those who don't appreciate it. Ask me how I know

3. Flask! I like a little pocket flask on occasion and you can bring a larger flask for longer trips. They are fun to collect - English pewter, etc.

Matt