[cstreit]

You guys got it goin' on.

Oban is awesome if you like the smokey peaty taste that I do.
Glengoyne is a good "beginner" scotch as commented above, no peat.
Macallan is awesome. 12 is good, I remember when 18 was $40 a bottle!
Springbank is excellent. Had the 33 year old several years ago at a tasting, QUOIT TOIT! I liked the 15 a bit better though, more character.
Others to try:
Balvenie Double Wood - nice.
Glenlivet as an "every day" scotch.

I've always preferred the Speyside Malts. To me they are smoother with better finishes. If you want an experience, any cask proof speyside cut with a tiny bit of bottled water is a wonderful experience for the mouth.

Whatever you do, drink it straight. Water chaser if you must. I can't imagine why anyone would ruin a perfectly good scotch or bourban with water, soda, or ICE!


Nothing wrong with a good Bourbon either. Knob Creek is a good everyday one. Bakers is good. I got a vote from an informed friend of "Old Rip van Winkle 10 or 13." It sounds like rotgut to me, but he said it was awesome and about $40/bottle.