Need a good sippin scotch for tonights poker game.

[M.D. Holloway]

Originally posted by lendaddy
I went with the Glenlivet, mainly because it was the only one mentioned that they had (besdies JW black).

Now tell me how to pronounce it so I don't come off as a bigger tool than I already am

Glen - lev - it or Glen - fed - itch or Glen - more - gan - ee

[tabs]

Originally posted by lendaddy

Now tell me how to pronounce it so I don't come off as a bigger tool than I already am

Who is even going to notice that U are a fool after three slugs of tha ***** anyway?

[TheMentat]

Originally posted by LubeMaster77
What a great home business idea! Instead of a wine tasting party, a Scotch tasting party! Problem is, after about 3 you'd be too freak'n plowed to care (but your check book would be primed!)

they do this in Vancouver annually... its turns into a complete $hitshow by the end of it...

http://www.hopscotchfestival.com/

[lendaddy]

Originally posted by john_cramer
Len,

Have you looked outside? It is SUMMERTIME, even in West Michigan.

Accordingly, you should not be drinking dark liquor, but rather, consenting yourself to consume GIN in the few short months before the return of Labor Day, whereupon you may consume Scotch, Bourbon and Rye until your liver resembles a Foie Gras.

Or, take a page out of the Newport sailor's book: the Dark and Stormy, consisting of 50% Gosling's Black Seal Rum and 50% Barritt's Bermuda Ginger Beer. Some other dark rum and some other Ginger Beer could probably be substituted, but don't try Bacardi and Vernor's lest the guardians of aesthetic taste smite thee.

Also, unless you have the poker skills of the deliquescent Doyle Brunson, I would advise keeping the stakes extremely low while you are under the influence. Don't want to read about you wagering the 911.

Good luck! Stay out of trouble.

Yes yes...teach me master I need to buy a guy like you drinks while he teaches me the ways.

Regarding Poker, that I need no instruction in....even drunk

[lendaddy]

Originally posted by tabs
Who is even going to notice that U are a fool after three slugs of tha ***** anyway?

Good point.

[Jared at Pelican Parts]

Glenmorangie

[M.D. Holloway]

Originally posted by TheMentat
they do this in Vancouver annually... its turns into a complete $hitshow by the end of it...

http://www.hopscotchfestival.com/

I have more good ideas that someelse has done...once again, playing tag with reality

[ronin]

Originally posted by lendaddy
Now tell me how to pronounce it so I don't come off as a bigger tool than I already am

glenn-lahvette

oh, and if you want to sip, stick to Bourbon. Scotch is for real men

[Isabo]

Originally posted by scottmandue
Best resonable price is Jamasons (IMHO) although not available everywhere, Bushmills is a close second Segams seven crowns third.
YMMV

I like Jamesons and Bushmills (Blackbush), Irish is great value too compared too Scotch.

How does everyone drink their's?
I prefer straight up with ice water on the side.
Cask strenght I drink adding water a drop at a time. (not the stuff to quaff in a poker game!)

[dhoward]

Originally posted by john_cramer
Snipped...
Accordingly, you should not be drinking dark liquor, but rather, consenting yourself to consume GIN in the few short months before the return of Labor Day, whereupon you may consume Scotch, Bourbon and Rye until your liver resembles a Foie Gras.

Now that's funny!

[Usmellgass2?]

Finally a thread worth reading! The Vancouver gig sounds like a HOOT!
Originally posted by TheMentat
they do this in Vancouver annually... its turns into a complete $hitshow by the end of it...

http://www.hopscotchfestival.com/

Glenliveit n Jameson, drinkable and affordable.
Always Rocks! n b sure the ice is from very clean water, bottled or very good municipal source.

[scottmandue]

The expensive single malt stuff I drink straight up or I believe it is call "neat". I have been known to drink it out of a wine glass to enjoy the aroma. But I wouldn't do that at a poker party

Sacrilege I know but I often drink Jamason's out of a shot glass with a water back.

[Usmellgass2?]

I must concede to Scottman. To enjoy a premium single malt, neat is the method. To drink Liv or Jameson at a poker table I would choose rocks.

[scottmandue]

Originally posted by lendaddy
I went with the Glenlivet, mainly because it was the only one mentioned that they had (besdies JW black).

Now tell me how to pronounce it so I don't come off as a bigger tool than I already am

I pronounce it "the good $hit" as in "anyone want a snort of the good $hit".

[dtw]

Believe it or not - I enjoy drinking Jameson neat with a pint of freshly tapped Bass. The problem with it is that after around 3 rounds, I'm utterly hammered...

[mjohnson]

Talisker

tall-iss-kur

Anything thinner (the 'glen's) and you might as well have vodka...
Anything thicker (the Islay's) and you're into the roofing tar and band-aids...

mike
'78SC

[fastpat]

The Bruichladdich 20 second edition(PDF) is really superb, just under $100.00.

[Joeaksa]

12 year old Balvinie will make a new man out of you. The last two years its in a port wood cask, and it really smooths it out.

You cannot get it here but another good one is Monkey Shoulder. Available only in the UK for now, its $40 a bottle over there and just as smooth and nice as the $75 Balvinie.

Mix with a good cigar and life is good. In fact I believe its time for a sip right now!

[wheatdog]

I'm with you, dtw, except I substitute Harp lager for the Bass. I'll give the Bass a try the next time I'm primed for liver damage. I had too much fun when I was young so my drinking bouts are well spaced out. Can't handle the aftermath anymore.

[Vipergrün]

I have a nice bottle of Highland Park 12 year I am working on. Pretty smokey flavor, really mellow. It's the "most Northern of all Scottish distilleries"