Scotch Suggestions

"Deven" (d-collier) 02/15/2014 at 21:40 • Filed to: None

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I turn 21 in about a week and for my birthday present from my parents and I told them to get me a good bottle of scotch does anyone have any particular suggestions or favorites?

PatBateman > Deven 02/15/2014 at 21:42

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Louis XIII.

Because you only turn 21 once.

The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > Deven 02/15/2014 at 21:42

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I like Lagavulin 16. Not the fanciest, but I like its earthy/smoky taste.

Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 > Deven 02/15/2014 at 21:50

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Lagavulin

Ron Swanson Approved

SkilletHead > Deven 02/15/2014 at 22:03

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A bottle of Compass Box Asyla is a good place to get started with scotch. It's a blended scotch with vanilla undertones and little bite. A bit hard to find, but 100% worth it. Not outrageously expensive, either. It's easily approachable, but complex enough to be enjoyed by someone with a lot of scotch experience.

Deven > PatBateman 02/15/2014 at 22:06

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I just looked it up and I think the owner of the company I work for has a bottle of this. It looks amazing

Deven > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 02/15/2014 at 22:07

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Hahaha I mean if Ron Swanson approved it. I doubt that I should turn it down

Deven > SkilletHead 02/15/2014 at 22:09

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Where could I go about trying to find a bottle of that?

LSXforYourSuperCar > Deven 02/15/2014 at 22:17

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Vodka is the best scotch when you are 21, unless you've been drinking since the age of 15 , all liquor tastes awful. It takes a few years to develop a palate/preference for any type of liquor and I think it would be shame to waste an expensive(($65+) bottle of scotch on a palate that has no preference. Anyway, have fun and be safe, enjoy your 21st!

As an aside question, is it true that scotch, whiskey and bourbon are the same liquor and the only difference is the region in which the liquor was bottled? Kinda like how real champagne can only be bottled Champagne Illinois? Right?

PatBateman > Deven 02/15/2014 at 22:23

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It IS amazing.

Once you turn 21, keep this in mind: most bars will let whoever buys the last drink of Louis XIII out of the bottle to KEEP the bottle. An ounce will cost between $150-$200 at most establishments. HOWEVER, the actual bottle is made of Waterford Crystal and can be sold empty on eBay for about $200. ALWAYS CONFIRM WITH THE BARTENDER BEFORE BUYING THE DRINK THAT A) it IS the last drink, and B) you CAN keep the bottle.

When you turn 21, you can drink alcohol. Just remember to always drink fine liquor well. Jack Daniel is for shooting (do this as little as possible). Fine liquor is for savoring.

Stevo777 > Deven 02/15/2014 at 22:24

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orcim > Stevo777 02/15/2014 at 22:26

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Well, if they have the scratch, don't stop at Black, go Green or Blue!

PatBateman > Stevo777 02/15/2014 at 22:29

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I prefer Double Black myself.

Sooooo gooood.

Deven > PatBateman 02/15/2014 at 22:31

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I did not know that part about being able to keep the bottle but I would love to have the bottle just to have it. And I have had scotch before but just nothing expensive, and I agree about savoring any fine liquor

Deven > LSXforYourSuperCar 02/15/2014 at 22:33

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See I do drink it at home and my father has shown me the difference between a good scotch and a great scotch mind you this was probably 2 years in the making for me but I truly prefer scotch over most fine liquor.

Slave2anMG > Deven 02/15/2014 at 22:34

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I'm going to second the bourbon suggestion...a bottle of Woodford Reserve or Knob Creek will do you well.

And PatBateman's got it nailed - fine liquor is for savoring. Inexpensive stuff is for shooting or mixing with soda pop; good stuff is for drinking neat or on the rocks...and drinking it slowly to enjoy it, not to get hammered.

PatBateman > Deven 02/15/2014 at 22:34

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You don't have to go ridiculously expensive to get a ridiculously good scotch. Try getting a bottle of Johnny Walker Double Black. It's about $60 per bottle (I've found it as low as $45). It's actually a little tough to find, so call around to a couple of big liquor stores to see if they have it.

Deven > Stevo777 02/15/2014 at 22:36

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This is a great scotch. Its the first scotch my dad ever let me try and it's honestly what started my love of scotch

Deven > Slave2anMG 02/15/2014 at 22:39

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I could not agree with you more about that. And I don't like to drink to get trashed like most people my age. I like to drink to relax and chill out after a long day at work and school

Stevo777 > PatBateman 02/15/2014 at 22:41

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Me too but it's great to start with.

PatBateman > Stevo777 02/15/2014 at 22:44

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Truth.

JACU - I've got bonifides. > Deven 02/15/2014 at 22:46

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I'm thinking a nice Perth Pink. Really opens the sluices at both ends.

Oh. Sorry. I thought you said a fine Australian wine. My bad.

LSXforYourSuperCar > Deven 02/15/2014 at 22:48

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Dude, have fun and enjoy your youth. ....-all I wanted to say, no insult intended.

Deven > LSXforYourSuperCar 02/15/2014 at 22:53

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No insult taken bud, just saying that's how I got into liking scotch vs vodka and whiskey. Sorry if it sounded like I was irritated. But you're good

Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) > Deven 02/15/2014 at 23:07

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Keep it simple early. The Macallan 12. It's the stuff I get when I go for Scotch. It's a "nice" Scotch (about $60) but it won't break the bank.

It has a somewhat "sweet" flavor to it with a bit of vanilla in there.

fabarati > Deven 02/15/2014 at 23:09

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I'm partial to Laphroaig, my preferred Islay whiskey. However, it's a very smoky whiskey and not for everyone. The quarter cask is amazing for the price.

TillTheWheelsFallOff: Brocoma > Chuck 2(O=[][]=O)2 02/15/2014 at 23:16

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I love the the taste. To quote an internet review, it's like what I imagine drinking velvet would be.

LSXforYourSuperCar > Deven 02/15/2014 at 23:32

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Yer cool. Your initial sentence "ran on".

Dude, you got to work on your punctuation.

I assume every statement should be read in a louder and stronger voice until I reach a punctuation point. The words "and" and "or", and "but", are all natural punctuation. I am not perfect, but I hope to be able express myself more perfectly in the future .

Don't leave the punctuation to reader!

Kaltrop > Deven 02/15/2014 at 23:52

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All good suggestions. Also unfortunately wrong :). May I suggest the best all around single malt one can buy. Highland Park 18.

Weather and Darkness > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) 02/16/2014 at 03:11

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I prefer the 15, which is saying something as I usually find the young ones more to my liking. My faves right now include 'new spirit' from Kilchoman, and a 9yr old Campbelltown from Springbank, though i hear that you won't always get the same bottle twice. My go-to budget option is Mclelland's Islay; 35 bucks and as good as any second glass of something fancy.

Pitchblende > Kaltrop 02/16/2014 at 07:19

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Mmmm, good choice.

Pitchblende > Deven 02/16/2014 at 07:24

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Glengoyne 17 year old. The barley is dried by air, not peat, so it doesn't have the smokey taste, but it is so smooth.

Old-Busted-Hotness > Biggus Dickus (RevsBro) 02/16/2014 at 07:49

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Mac12 is a good one to start with. My advice, go to a bar with lots of single-malt selections and find one you like. Once you develop a flavor preference, play with similar whiskeys before you spring for the whole bottle. Also note that a splash of water or an ice cube can drastically alter (for better or worse) the taste.

My favorites, in no particular order: Ardbeg 10yo, Glenlivet 12yo, Balvenie 15yo, Dalwhinnie 15yo, Jura 10yo (if you can find it, it's worth it).

Also, no blended whiskey. No Johnnie, Chivas, or any of the other blends. Single malt or nothing.

GRawesome > Deven 02/16/2014 at 09:11

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This is my current favorite special occasion scotch:
And I second what others have said, Bulleit is an excellent inexpensive Bourbon (I prefer Rye though and theirs is fantastic!). They also make a 10 yr bourbon which is great as well. I like Mitchners too, very good rye and bourbon.
Happy Birthday!

SkilletHead > Deven 02/16/2014 at 09:36

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They don't have a product finder on their website. Your best bet is to try a larger liquor store (Total Wine here in GA, USA is a good bet).

Any liquor store will be happy to special order a bottle for you and should be able to tell you within a few minutes if it is available in your state. You can also order it straight off their website, but it will ship from London and may be subject to import tax or some sort of customs hassle.