Cost is no object: Scotch or Bourbon?
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ScotchThe ONLY reason not to choose scotch is the insane price. If that barrier gets removed, I’m going to pound town.
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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.ThomasFremont said:The ONLY reason not to choose scotch is the insane price. If that barrier gets removed, I’m going to pound town.
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Not necessarily... one day my wife came home from a bad day at work and threw down 4 pours of an Oban 14 (I know, cool story, and no pics). I knew right then that I married right.Gilbystaint said:
My wife didn’t have to be pregnant. Scotches are best enjoyed without the wimnin’ folk,YellowSnow said:
When my wife was last pregnant, she couldn't even be in the same room with me and the Laphroaig.greenblood said: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. -
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Buffalo Trace makes some pretty nice BourbonYellowSnow said:
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.ThomasFremont said:The ONLY reason not to choose scotch is the insane price. If that barrier gets removed, I’m going to pound town.
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Yes, all of their stuff is great. They make everything from Buffalo Trace, to Elmer T Lee to Blantons. And Pappy too.greenblood said:
Buffalo Trace makes some pretty nice BourbonYellowSnow said:
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.ThomasFremont said:The ONLY reason not to choose scotch is the insane price. If that barrier gets removed, I’m going to pound town.
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Laphroaig and Ardbeg can be quite pungent to sensitive noses, but for a non-sensitive palate they are great.YellowSnow said:
When my wife was last pregnant, she couldn't even be in the same room with me and the Laphroaig.greenblood said: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.
Oban 14 and Glendronach 18 and 21 are my favorite (I actually toured the Glendronach distillery, which was badass, and probably adds to my favortism towards it). Which happen to be Highland scotches. I've always gravitated to Highland Scotches because I find them more balanced. They aren't mild like the Lowland Scotches (I find lowland scotches a waste of time) but also don't quite have the same punch as a Laphroaig or Ardbeg. Which gives them a really balanced and smooth finish. -
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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.greenblood said:
Laphroaig and Ardbeg can be quite pungent to sensitive noses, but for a non-sensitive palate they are great.YellowSnow said:
When my wife was last pregnant, she couldn't even be in the same room with me and the Laphroaig.greenblood said: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.
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. -
ScotchFunny 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.
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I've sampled them and I don't like them. They are really mild and fell kind of empty. Everyone I tried made me think they were missing something.YellowSnow said:
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.greenblood said:
Laphroaig and Ardbeg can be quite pungent to sensitive noses, but for a non-sensitive palate they are great.YellowSnow said:
When my wife was last pregnant, she couldn't even be in the same room with me and the Laphroaig.greenblood said: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.
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.
Your local liquor store might sell a Glendronach 12, which goes for around $60. You'll love it -
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Macallan is very good, and you can pretty much find it anywhere.UW_Doog_Bot said: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.
