Scotch ...

[africanmeat]

JW blue is a great blend . enjoy it .
i am a single malt man. my favorite is glenfiddich.

[pz]

..As you work your way through the Speysides, try Abelour A'bunadh.  For my money (usually about $55-60) it's the best under $100 bottle on the market...

Thanks for the recommendation.  I don't recall seeing it at our local establishment, but will definitely ask if they can get it.

I agree about JWB being over priced.  Typically, my developing Scotch habit is much more cost effective than my affection for wine even at $60 a bottle.  Considering that a good wine will often bear a similar price tag, and is consumed in one evening - the bottle of spirit lasts quite a bit longer.

[muebe]

JW blue is a great blend . enjoy it .
i am a single malt man. my favorite is glenfiddich.

Yes the Glenfiddich 12 year is not bad. I had some last night. 15 year steps it up. Get some 18 year and now were talking! 

[teesquare]

The Macallan 18 is a favorite of mine

[MJSBBQ]

I prefer the single malt---Glenfiddich 12 is the usual, but the 15 or 18 is a treat.

[Ka Honu]

My "standard, around-the-house whisky" is The Glenlivet 12 but I usually have at least a blend or two and a few single malts in the liquor cabinet.  Just looked to see what I've got on hand and found it to be fairly typical - Dewars, JW Black, The Glenlivet 12, Abelour A'bunadh, Edradour 10, Lagavulin and Macallan Select Oak. If you're in the neighborhood, stop by for a wee dram or three.

[aliengriller]

You guys are driving me nuts with all this scotch talk!  Yes, JW Blue is very smooth, but it better be for the price--not quite that high here--about $80.00/750ml, but usually only available over the holidays.    Regular "daily" fare is JW Red, occasionally The Glenlivet 12, 15, or 18.   I consume too much to be able to afford too many single malts.   Dewars White Label a favorite for years, but like the "peatier" flavor of JW Red.  Stalled enough it's getting closer to five o'clock!   Off to "hit the bottle!"

[CDN Smoker]

First person that comes to visit gets it

[teesquare]

First person that comes to visit gets it

Bolting up snow plow to my truck CDN…….

[muebe]

First person that comes to visit gets it

Ohhhh I want!

But its so dang cold there!!!

[Ka Honu]

Hmmm, let's see...

Option 1 (stay home):
     Macallan 18 (750 ML)...............................about $160

Option 2 (visit CDN Smoker):
     Airfare, from just about anywhere to Winnepeg...............about $800
     Dogsled rental...................................................................about $600
     Survival gear.....................................................................about $1500
     Lots of clothes..................................................................about $900
     The look on his face when you knock on the door............PRICELESS!

I'd go but it's too far away from my ocean (and SWMBO has already spent our discretionary income for the next several years). Therefore I'll defer to someone more solvent. Probably tee would be best suited (so to speak).  I can almost see him in his Oklahoma shorts shouting "Gig 'em, Aggies!" as the dogs screech to a halt in front of CDN Smoker's igloo (or whatever those Manitobanites live in).

[teesquare]

 

[Cinredman]

I'm rather early on with respect to drinking scotch, but I've already established a rather nice selection to enjoy on a cold winter's night

For the 12 year olds
Aberlour
Glenfiddich
JW Black

15 year old
Glenlivet

18 year old
Laphroig

For a blend, my brother-in-law has me drinking Famous Grouse

[teesquare]

If you can find Cragganmore 12 yr. it is an interesting, and different single malt. Very peaty, smoky and with a hint of seaweed and salt. But not so much that it is undesirable. In a double, I add about 1-tsp of water, and it makes the finish of this scotch roll out to a velvety caramel. Worth the try .

[aliengriller]

Older son drinks Famous Grouse.   It isn't marketed here, so ....