I have retired from this and normally bypass these discussions. I loved Scotch and always considered bourbon was best in coke, then I had a good one, then I loved both.
Pappy
It depends on the scotch.I'd take Bourbon over the best Lowland Scotch, but the best Highland scotches have no rival.Islay Scotches are great too, but you kind of have to be in the mood. The peat can be a bit overpowering, which a drop of water usually fixes.
Pappy I've never had it, sadly. I wish is was easier to come by but I'm not a connected guy I reckon.
It depends on the scotch.I'd take Bourbon over the best Lowland Scotch, but the best Highland scotches have no rival.Islay Scotches are great too, but you kind of have to be in the mood. The peat can be a bit overpowering, which a drop of water usually fixes. When my wife was last pregnant, she couldn't even be in the same room with me and the Laphroaig.
The ONLY reason not to choose scotch is the insane price. If that barrier gets removed, I’m going to pound town.
It depends on the scotch.I'd take Bourbon over the best Lowland Scotch, but the best Highland scotches have no rival.Islay Scotches are great too, but you kind of have to be in the mood. The peat can be a bit overpowering, which a drop of water usually fixes. When my wife was last pregnant, she couldn't even be in the same room with me and the Laphroaig. My wife didn’t have to be pregnant. Scotches are best enjoyed without the wimnin’ folk,
The ONLY reason not to choose scotch is the insane price. If that barrier gets removed, I’m going to pound town. Think about it this way: "cheap" single malts are aged 10- 12 years. For cheap bourbon it's 4- 6 typically some some like Eagle Rare being 10 year statements. Elijah Craig used to be 12 year old but they've since back off that (running out of stock of spirit that has been aged that long). You just don't see many bourbons that are more than 12 years old.
The ONLY reason not to choose scotch is the insane price. If that barrier gets removed, I’m going to pound town. Think about it this way: "cheap" single malts are aged 10- 12 years. For cheap bourbon it's 4- 6 typically some some like Eagle Rare being 10 year statements. Elijah Craig used to be 12 year old but they've since back off that (running out of stock of spirit that has been aged that long). You just don't see many bourbons that are more than 12 years old. Buffalo Trace makes some pretty nice Bourbon
It depends on the scotch.I'd take Bourbon over the best Lowland Scotch, but the best Highland scotches have no rival.Islay Scotches are great too, but you kind of have to be in the mood. The peat can be a bit overpowering, which a drop of water usually fixes. When my wife was last pregnant, she couldn't even be in the same room with me and the Laphroaig. Laphroaig and Ardbeg can be quite pungent to sensitive noses, but for a non-sensitive palate they are great. Oban 14 and Glendronach 18 and 21 are my favorite. Which happen to be Highland. I've always gravitated to Highland Scotches because I find them more balanced. They aren't mild like the Lowland Scotches but also don't quite have the same punch as a Laphroaig or Ardbeg. Which gives them a really balanced and smooth finish.
It depends on the scotch.I'd take Bourbon over the best Lowland Scotch, but the best Highland scotches have no rival.Islay Scotches are great too, but you kind of have to be in the mood. The peat can be a bit overpowering, which a drop of water usually fixes. When my wife was last pregnant, she couldn't even be in the same room with me and the Laphroaig. Laphroaig and Ardbeg can be quite pungent to sensitive noses, but for a non-sensitive palate they are great. Oban 14 and Glendronach 18 and 21 are my favorite. Which happen to be Highland. I've always gravitated to Highland Scotches because I find them more balanced. They aren't mild like the Lowland Scotches but also don't quite have the same punch as a Laphroaig or Ardbeg. Which gives them a really balanced and smooth finish. Can't say I've ever had a Lowland single malt. Everything's always been Speyside, Highland or Islay. But because of being a pour, I'm usually only buying 10- 12 year bottlings.
Funny enough, I started my life preferring scotch. Drank a lot of red/black label. It wasn't until I was getting to globe trot with an open booze tab that I started discovering better bourbons that I enjoy. I still can't drink anything like Jack bc it's just too sweet for me but I do enjoy Bulleit quite a bit. If I could drink Macallan everday though I would.
