Chicago just recently had a whiskey/scotch tasting convention at the Hyatt I think it was... Tickets were sold out like 6 months in advance
My uncle owns a chain of liquor stores in Minnesota that specializes in wine.. he knows his shit..
me? I'd drink a keg of shit if it would get me drunk.. 100 a bottle? It better be a big fucking bottle.. I'm in my twenties.. only think I'm paying 100 bucks for and nothing else to show for it besides a memory is in Chinatown
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My uncle owns a chain of liquor stores in Minnesota that specializes in wine.. he knows his shit..
me? I'd drink a keg of shit if it would get me drunk.. 100 a bottle? It better be a big fucking bottle.. I'm in my twenties.. only think I'm paying 100 bucks for and nothing else to show for it besides a memory is in Chinatown
ope:Finally, one poster that knows his shit.... anyone that mentioned Chivas should be made to drink only PBR for a month.
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<HR style="COLOR: #fdde82" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->Ok, first off Chivas and Walker are both BLENDS....if you want to drink scotch, drink single malts....and the one guy who posted the Irish Whiskey bwahaha, that ain't scotch. Scotch can only be called 'scotch' if it's made in Scotland....Irish Whiskey sure isn't...
If you really are interested in scotches stick with the single malts. you'll find out fairly quickly what type you like most. most people start out with a Highland malt, they are lighter. There are 5 different regions all producing different tastes, highland, lowland, speyside, Islay and Glenlivet....
Your walker Blue and Chivas reserve etc are all decent blends, but they are still blends of aged single malts...no distinction.
My advice is to check out a local pub that has a wide variety of scotches and tastings. and ask the bartender for a tour, if you will, of the labels.
My personal favorite for not-so special occassions is a 17 year old Bowmore. It's an Islay...very spicy. You can grab a bottle for about 50-60 bucks....well worth it.
But stay away from your blends if you truly want to 'taste' your scotch.
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<HR style="COLOR: #fdde82" SIZE=1><!-- / icon and title --><!-- message -->Ok, first off Chivas and Walker are both BLENDS....if you want to drink scotch, drink single malts....and the one guy who posted the Irish Whiskey bwahaha, that ain't scotch. Scotch can only be called 'scotch' if it's made in Scotland....Irish Whiskey sure isn't...
If you really are interested in scotches stick with the single malts. you'll find out fairly quickly what type you like most. most people start out with a Highland malt, they are lighter. There are 5 different regions all producing different tastes, highland, lowland, speyside, Islay and Glenlivet....
Your walker Blue and Chivas reserve etc are all decent blends, but they are still blends of aged single malts...no distinction.
My advice is to check out a local pub that has a wide variety of scotches and tastings. and ask the bartender for a tour, if you will, of the labels.
My personal favorite for not-so special occassions is a 17 year old Bowmore. It's an Islay...very spicy. You can grab a bottle for about 50-60 bucks....well worth it.
But stay away from your blends if you truly want to 'taste' your scotch.
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