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Originally posted by Oz_Shadow:
What does Glenlivet taste like for someone really only familiar with Jack Daniels?

Less harsh, more complex, and with a hint of the smoky peat moss flavor.

Glenlivet and Glenfiddich 12's are great "intro" single malts to just buy a bottle of, as they are in the $40 range, not a huge risk, nor a huge departure from bourbons like the peat-monster ones can be.

Return the favor and give him a bottle of Highland Park 12. This whisky opened up a whole new world for me.

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There are a lot of whisky's out there from blechhhh to OMG this tastes like a giant took a piss thru a tire that was on fire and drained thru a swamp...into this glass....

and there are some that will taste like a mix of almond, fruit, maybe some wine flavor and have the color of amber and honey in the sunshine...

So, to save myself the whole giant thing...

I would like to try almond or fruit blend.

Macallan 12 year was wow, super strong going in, but had an amazing warm aftertaste of cinnamon.

Any suggestions for such taste?

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Originally posted by Dreamerx4:

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There are a lot of whisky's out there from blechhhh to OMG this tastes like a giant took a piss thru a tire that was on fire and drained thru a swamp...into this glass....

and there are some that will taste like a mix of almond, fruit, maybe some wine flavor and have the color of amber and honey in the sunshine...

So, to save myself the whole giant thing...

I would like to try almond or fruit blend.

Macallan 12 year was wow, super strong going in, but had an amazing warm aftertaste of cinnamon.

Any suggestions for such taste?

As far as I know, you have already found the goodness (Macallan)....

Can I ask why Scotches are always written "whisky" and bourbons are "whiskey?" Are the two spellings not interchangeable?

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Originally posted by egregore:
Can I ask why Scotches are always written "whisky" and bourbons are "whiskey?" Are the two spellings not interchangeable?

If the name of the country where the whiskey originates from begins with a consonant, such as Scotland, then it is spelled "Whisky" with no "e" (Scotland, Canada, Japan). If the country begins with a vowel, then it is spelled "whiskey" with an "e" (Ireland, United States).

Glenlivet 12 has been my "go to" since being introduced to it in Edinburg 9 years ago. It is easy to drink and your guests will like how smooth it is. It is also very low in sugar ontent. I don't drink any blended whiskeys anymore. It would be a crime to mix anything with a single malt other than a bit of water. If its mixed drinks you want the blended scotches will do, JW is a good one.

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Originally posted by Dreamerx4:

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There are a lot of whisky's out there from blechhhh to OMG this tastes like a giant took a piss thru a tire that was on fire and drained thru a swamp...into this glass....

and there are some that will taste like a mix of almond, fruit, maybe some wine flavor and have the color of amber and honey in the sunshine...

So, to save myself the whole giant thing...

I would like to try almond or fruit blend.

Macallan 12 year was wow, super strong going in, but had an amazing warm aftertaste of cinnamon.

Any suggestions for such taste?

Glenmorangie, Dewar 12 Yr, Bushmill Red Bush, Powers Irish (maybe), Glenfiddich 18 Yr ($$$).

Try the Dewar 12 Yr first.

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Originally posted by Dreamerx4:

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There are a lot of whisky's out there from blechhhh to OMG this tastes like a giant took a piss thru a tire that was on fire and drained thru a swamp...into this glass....

and there are some that will taste like a mix of almond, fruit, maybe some wine flavor and have the color of amber and honey in the sunshine...

So, to save myself the whole giant thing...

I would like to try almond or fruit blend.

Macallan 12 year was wow, super strong going in, but had an amazing warm aftertaste of cinnamon.

Any suggestions for such taste?

More expensive than the Macallan, but the Balvenie 12 Yr Doublewood is excellent.

Both of these are a lot better than the Glenlivet 12 which is why they cost more!

Try Aberlour 12 year. It is a sherry cask finish scotch so on the sweet side rather than peat.

Some other great single malts to try:

Lagavullin 16 year, best balanced Islay scotch (peated)

Talisker 10 year, balanced on the peat side

Balvenie 12 year, great balance on the sherry side

Glenmorangie 12 and the Lasanta or Porto Ruben.

Back a few years ago when I still drank a little, Glennlivett 12 was my house scotch and I never felt like I was being cheapskate serving it to my scotch loving friends. They always appreciated it. I still have about 3/4 bottle on the shelf wich will probably last a while since along with me, many of my prior sctoch drinking friends are keeping it dry these days.

The JW is also a pretty good scotch. Your accantance is very thoughtful.

If you like Macallan, try Balvinnie. The Doublewood is nice (damn, my bottle is nearly empty). Cragganmore is also a nice light kind of nutty Scotch with a sherry finish. Highland Park 12 used to be the epitome of the "all around" Scotch, but the last few bottles have seemed a bit more variable than they used to be.

If you like the lighter (non peat) side of Scotch, try some of the nicer Irish offerings. Redbreast and Green Spot fall in the price range of the Macallan and Balvinnie, Yellow Spot is pricey (but oh so worth it as a treat) and I recently discovered Writer's Tears which has become my go to mid shelf Irish whiskey.

I don't mind spending a bit on quality whiskey. I drink it slow and savor it so a bottle lasts me quite a while. It's quite possible that my expensive taste is the only thing that saves me from alcoholism...

Scooter 123 I like Red Breast Irish whiskey. Smooth.

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Originally posted by maxdog:
I like Red Breast Irish whiskey. Smooth.

A huge THUMBS UP!

For years I was a scotch single malt drinker but single pot still Irish won me over.

This is a favorite. Not your typical Glenlivet.

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Originally posted by C L Wilkins:
This is a favorite. Not your typical Glenlivet.

I actually preferred the original Nadurra, when it was still sold as a 16 year old Scotch. I don't think the newer "no age statement" Nadurra is as good as the original. Some "no age statement" whiskys are awesome and totally stand without the age, but I think that Nadurra was hurt by the new process.

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Originally posted by egregore:
Can I ask why Scotches are always written "whisky" and bourbons are "whiskey?" Are the two spellings not interchangeable?

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Whether it is whisky or whiskey has been the basis of many arguments over many years. The Scots spell it whisky and the Irish spell it whiskey, with an extra 'e'. This difference in the spelling comes from the translations of the word from the Scottish and Irish Gaelic forms. Whiskey with the extra 'e' is also used when referring to American whiskies. This 'e' was taken to the United States by the Irish immigrants in the 1700s and has been used ever since. Scotland, Ireland and America all have a rich heritage in the whisky industry.

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Originally posted by smschulz:

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Originally posted by egregore:
Can I ask why Scotches are always written "whisky" and bourbons are "whiskey?" Are the two spellings not interchangeable?

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Whether it is whisky or whiskey has been the basis of many arguments over many years. The Scots spell it whisky and the Irish spell it whiskey, with an extra 'e'. This difference in the spelling comes from the translations of the word from the Scottish and Irish Gaelic forms. Whiskey with the extra 'e' is also used when referring to American whiskies. This 'e' was taken to the United States by the Irish immigrants in the 1700s and has been used ever since. Scotland, Ireland and America all have a rich heritage in the whisky industry.

Properly spelled "uisge."

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Originally posted by jhe888:
Glenlivet is a single malt, which means all the whisky came from one batch of malted grain.<snip>

"Single malt means that the whisky comes from one single distillery and the malt part refers to the malted barley.“

https://www.complex.com/pop-cu...-know-about-scotch/3

While all of the whisky in a single malt comes from the same distillery, different batches, from different barrels, are often blended to produce a consistent taste. The stated age of the whisky is that of the youngest component.

I am working on a bottle of Glenmorangie 18 year Extremely Rare that was sent to me as a gift. Man this is about the best scotch I have ever tasted but I unfortunately can't afford a regular supply. Back to my Glenlivet when this is gone. Which will be very soon.