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Cost is no object: Scotch or Bourbon?
YellowSnow
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Cost is no object: Scotch or Bourbon? 27 votes
Scotch
55%
15 votes
Bourbon
44%
12 votes
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ScotchI've prided myself over the years on being a bourbon man first and foremost. But the older I get, I've noticed my palate changing and find myself more and more in the mood for scotch. This really sucks for me because unlike many of you who are rich, I am a pour.
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ScotchI 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.
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BourbonPappy
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Scotch
I think we all go through the progression with bourbon- i.e., first with coke, then on rocks, and then if you're a real aficionado, neat with a few drops of water.Gilbystaint said: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.
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Scotch
I've never had it, sadly. I wish is was easier to come by but I'm not a connected guy I reckon.YouKnowIt said:Pappy
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ScotchIt 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. -
ScotchI had an epiphany the other day drinking Glenlivit 12 which is cheap ($34 at Costco before tax) and I refer to it as the Coors Light of single malts; BUT it's pretty decent whisky and I'd rather sip on it than $30 bourbon to be honest. Ralfy (ralfy.com) even gives it a malt mark of 83/100 which means it's not total shit.
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Scotch
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. -
Bourbon
Used to drink it before it became insanely expensive. It’s good but it’s not worth the price. There is a newer local one I’m into now. Deceptivus.YellowSnow said:
I've never had it, sadly. I wish is was easier to come by but I'm not a connected guy I reckon. -
Scotch
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. -
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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Scotch
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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Scotch
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, -
Scotch
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. -
Scotch
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 Bourbon -
Scotch
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.
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. -
Scotch
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.
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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Scotch
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.
Your local liquor store might sell a Glendronach 12, which goes for around $60. You'll love it -
Scotch
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.
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ScotchI don't know what it is about Bourbon and Scotch, but you just feel fucking smarter while drinking it.
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Scotch
For a Highland that is way north and right on the coast, I can't speak highly enough of Old Pultney and it's usually under $50.00.greenblood said:
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.
Your local liquor store might sell a Glendronach 12, which goes for around $60. You'll love it
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Scotch
I bought my mother some 18yr rare cask while I was in England. Probably in my all time top 10 booze I've had to drink. Mom was quite pleased.greenblood said:
Macallan is very good, and you can pretty much find it anywhere. -
Scotch
I'll try it...I'm intriguedYellowSnow said:
For a Highland that is way north and right on the coast, I can't speak highly enough of Old Pultney and it's usually under $50.00. -
ScotchMy favorite in my price range.
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ScotchI am not a good booze drinker - keep me on the cheap shit.
But this thread got me thinking about when I did drink, Mrs Lebam 3 was in Scotland for work and brought me back a bottle of Glenfiddich Limited Edition Millennium Reserve. I dusted that puppy off and looked on line - damn it is worth some good money. $238 was the best I saw one sold for and one place is asking $900.
Makes me wanna take a sip -
Scotch
You can taste the salty brine in it. No joke.greenblood said:
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I can't drink Bourbon anymore, Scotch has ruined it for me. Too sweet and I taste the charcoal, the bottles I'd collected are pretty much decoration now. I rarely get into the Islay and when I go it's always after a few Highlands. Voolin (ILTCIT) and Talisker are my favorites. Ralfydotcom is great, he's a character, lots of good info. If you're interested in chasing cigars, Cigar Obsession has a couple thousand reviews and gave me a lot of good tips on finding what I like
This Highland is a great $50 bottle. Aged in Bourbon casks, noticeably more smooth than a 12, rich, and I fucking love it. It seems to have picked up only the things I liked about Bourbon in the aging. And then finished in charred oak barrels from Kentucky or some shit
If you're looking for a bottle from $150 and up, you can save a bunch ordering online -
Scotch
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ScotchLet’s get this out of the way now. Please tell me you guys drink it neat. I can’t stand fuckers that ruin it by drinking it on the rocks.
