Scotch

[Pour1Malt]

I like trying lots of different whiskies but I have found that my friends who are not Scotch drinkers respond well to Bunnahabhain 12 year old. It has enough flavor to satisfy me but it's smooth enough to be approachable for the others.

Jamie

fur they's o' ya whit like Bunnahabhain.... try Bruichladdich...


baith are frae Islay- baith hae almaist no peat in them at a'... (very unlike typical Islay malts)


ai think Bruichladdich tastes a bit sweeter and lemony...

[Cawdorian]

I can get Bunnahabhain at my local liquor store. maybe you should look around.

Have you found a liquor store in our area that has a good selection of Scotch? PM with any suggestions you might have.

[jfellrath]

I can get Bunnahabhain at my local liquor store. maybe you should look around.

Our liquor stores are mostly for the college crowd, so single malts are a bit hard to find, period. But if you're looking for cheap vodka and Jagermeister, you've come to the right place.

And it may be available now, but when we were in Scotland we were told that Bunnahabhain wasn't yet available in America. Guess it is now.

[Pour1Malt]

ai used tae by it in 'merica five years ago... but it is a tough yin tae fin'

[Andrew Green]

"I can get Bunnahabhain at my local liquor store"

I have seen it at the local store in my area too. I haven't tried it yet though. There was also a higher end ($130) bottle of Port finish Scotch as well, the distillery escapes me at this point. Most people who go in there aren't after the Scotch, so I don't need to worry too much.

Glen Garioch is a nice Highland single if you are on a budget as well... smokey, and peaty... nice rounded, and slightly robust. It's one that I would buy again, if not for wanting to try other makes.

[Kiltedmusiclover]

I just bought a bottle of 12 yro Bunnahabhain from a Liquor store in
South Carolina. It is quite good. A lighter taste than the average
Islay Malt. I found it has hints of orange and toffee with
a nice light peat finish.

[Ghâshûl]

I'll also recommend Laphroaig, particularly the quarter cask.
In addition I also think the Bunnahabhain is a very good whisky. It's a bit more 'mild' than the laphroaig.

EDIT: remember to read the entire thread first. You can take this post as my agreement

[bikercelt1]

As an interesting side note, my daughter loves Laphroig because the scent and taste reminds her of the time she spent going to school in Dublin. She says the peat smell is just like the air in Ireland. Even though I was only with her there for a couple of weeks I'd have to agree. Every time we drink it she gets a faraway look and I know she's reliving good times.

Jamie

[Mattg]

Great thread! I've been wanting to try my hand, or I should say tastebuds, at Scotch....this is very helpful!

[GlassMan]

I have to admit that I've been pleasantly surprised that the Virginia ABC store near my home is beginning to stock a lot of very high end alcohol. Their Scotch selection is now outstanding, as is their vodka selection.

For those who don't know, in other stores may sell wine & beer for consumption off premises, but only the ABC (Alcohol Beverage Commission) store may sell grain alcohol of any kind.