Posted on Jan 14, 2016
CPL Brendan Hayes
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Normally, I like moderate to good Irish whiskeys (Jameson's single malt as an example) or mid level bourbons (Woodford Reserve), but I want to give a good Scotch a try. What recommendations do you have for someone new to Scotch but not new to whiskey?
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LTC J. Lee Mudd
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I just tried the Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or recently; a tad sweeter than typical Scotch, and dead smooth.
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CPL Brendan Hayes
CPL Brendan Hayes
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Thanks for the recommendation sir. I'm not too big of a fan of sweet, but if it's extra smooth that may even it out.
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MSgt E. W. Forbess
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In my opinion, you can't go wrong with Bal venue Doublewood. It tastes great (especially with just 2-3 drops of pure water added to open up the flavor). In fact, try it straight, then add just a couple of drops of water to taste the difference! I've always been able to find it on base at the Class six store at a very good price, too -- added bonus. Let me know what you think if you try it... Sláinte!
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MSgt E. W. Forbess
MSgt E. W. Forbess
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Spellchecker doesn't do Scottish -- Balvenie...
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CPL Brendan Hayes
CPL Brendan Hayes
9 y
Thanks for the recommendation.
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CPL Brendan Hayes
CPL Brendan Hayes
9 y
A buddy of mine who is REALLY into Scotch also recommended Balvenie.
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SCPO Charles Thomas "Tom" Canterbury
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Dewars is mild but there is also Tullamore Dew, which is pretty good. I'm cracking open a bottle of Laphroag on the day I get my first paycheck (29th) so I'll let you know on that one. The malt is smoked from pert fires and it is supposed to have a smoky flavor. There are lots of good scotch whiskeys at the base shop. Dewars is cheap, but for a good bottle of Johnny Walker or one of the other brands - you're looking at at least $50. It's worth it though.
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CPL Brendan Hayes
CPL Brendan Hayes
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I've done Tullamore before. I liked it a lot, but it wasn't as smooth as Jameson's or Bushmill's, so it isn't my first choice.
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CPL Brendan Hayes
CPL Brendan Hayes
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Or, I should say, I didn't find it as smooth as the other two. It is all a matter of opinion after all.
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CSM Charles Hayden
CSM Charles Hayden
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Laphroaig is one of the most peated Scotches in my bar. SCPO Charles Thomas "Tom" Canterbury
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