Scotch Whiskey 101

“"If all else fails an 8oz glass of Jack Daniels straight up and a cheap cigar gets my day going.”

Alcohol is never the answer unless the question is, "What's for breakfast?", ey dcp? LOL!”

“Ah, alcohol. Cause and cure of all my problems.”

“That which does not destroy you only makes you drunker.”

“You could try a glenlivet if you don't like it. That's pretty widely available. And they recommend you try a little water with a single malt, though I don't do that myself.”

“ok question...and I'm not pious or anything but...if you gotta thin it out to tolerate it why drink it?
last edited: 5/10/05 10:00:55 AM”

“yah, what carlette said.

if something's an acquired taste, then why bother?

unless you're already drunk and it's the only stuff left. that's the only reason i see to drink something that tastes bad.
last edited: 5/10/05 10:12:15 AM”

“Nigal--
As far as I know....
a shot is 1 oz.
a jigger is 1.5 oz

8 oz.=1 cup
2 cups=1 pint”

“Historically a shot has been 1.5oz and has only recently changed in the last 20 years or so.

From Wedtenders:

2.1 Sizes and amounts.
1 pony = 1 ounce
1 jigger/bar glass = 1 1/2 ounces
1 shot (*) = 1 1/2 ounces
1 snit = 3 ounces
(*) A "shotglass" is usually 1.5 ounces, but sometimes 2 ounces with a
measuring line at 1.5 ounces. You can also buy (in US) "short shot" glasses
or "pony shots" which are 1 ounce. Pony shots are usually used with
martinis, manhattans, and rob roys.”

“It's supposed to bring out the flavor, not to make it tolerable ;op”

“It would be best if you find a way to enjoy a blend like Chivas before you pony up the cash for a bottle of single-malt Scotch. Try cutting it with a little water, too.”
bitpusher

gave me the impression we're tryin to make it tolerable. I don't know jack about scotch. Just hand me the tequila and get on with it.
last edited: 5/10/05 10:40:40 AM”

“Straight whiskey is not everyone's cup of tea. Nigal already bought the bottle and I'm trying to keep him from using it to kill the grass on his fencerow...”

“is there much difference between bourbon and scotch?”

“A tremendous amount. Someone posted the differences earlier on the thread, I believe.”

“The fountain of knowledge of appeareth!

Now we know what "don't have a snit fit" means... :-)”

“Always drink my scotch with water. A sip to cleanse the pallete before the next sip ;)”

“is there much difference between bourbon and scotch?

:o

Just when i was beginning to respect the kilt wearing Carlette ;)”

“so shoot me...I had a question...duhhhhh :p”

“well ..so is bourbon vatted and not as old?”

“I don't think anyone blends Bourbons. Both Bourbons and Scotchs are aged varying amounts from distillery to distillery. Most Scotchs do tend to be aged longer though.”

“bourbon is pretty bad to me....can't stand the smell...so scotch probably ain't for me either...”

“It's not scotch, but a little Makers Mark in a chilled glass goes down real smoooooth. Makes the best day better.”

“Glenfiddich did not taste peaty to me, more sweet than peaty. When I first started drinking it, I liked the taste. I had some Balvenie, then bought Glenfiddich at a bar one night. Couldn't stand the sweetness after drinking Balvenie.

Glenlivet also tastes sweet now.

As far as acquired taste goes, any distilled spirit drunk straight has to be an acquired taste in my book. That's why there are all those mixed drinks.

Cutting scotch with water is fine, or on the rocks too. After a time, the amount of water lessens until it's straight on the rocks, then the rocks disappear because the ice melts and dilutes the scotch.”

“Even beer was an acquired taste for some of us, and where would we be without it?

Wait, don't answer that.”

““Even beer was an acquired taste for some of us, and where would we be without it?"

True too. The first time I tasted Guinness I said, "Goof gawd! How can anyone drink this crap?". But then later I tried a black and tan and liked it. Then I had Guinness straigh again. Now I can drink it cold, warm, hot, through my nose...”

“Reality? The humanity!”

“thru nose = total enlightenment”

“Most Americans make the mistake of drinking their first Guinness as cold as an American beer has to be so you don't taste how awful it is. Guinness should be cellar temperature, around 55F or so, to be enjoyed properly.”

“Have a snort, Nigal!”

“Even beer was an acquired taste for some of us, and where would we be without it?

Wait, don't answer that.”
bitpusher
2:05:03 PM


very true, but the taste was acquired through the goal of getting drunk as teens, not for the sake of acquiring a taste.

did that make sense?”

“I knew some good would come of blitzing through that case of Milwaukee's Finest in one night...”

“NOW thats the Truth Sacco...LMAO

makes total sense to me.”

“Chivas is based on the Glen Livet malt. I find Glenfiddich mild tasting almost w/o peat. Islay (EYElah) malts taste like smoked peat - they are an acquired taste, but also a wonderful experience, IMO.

The Cottage in Lake Placid has Brit beers, but they serve them so cold as to be tasteless - I just order a Bud after coming down off a mountain.

OOOOOOOOOOOOps!!!!!!!

Did I say 'A' Bud? Silly me!”

“I dunno Grem, do they serve Bud in 40's up there? lol...”

“Believe it or not Grem, I was given (I'd never pay for a Bud) one of the Bud Selects and it wasn't bad. Still thiner than water but it was hateful like Bud.”

“Why drink Bud when you could drink beer?”

“If you're sure that it's the peat you don't like about scotch whisky, then try Irish whiskey. They are practically the same in ingredients and production save for the absolute absence of peat in Irish whiskey. A couple of good ones are Redbreast and Jameson 1780 12 y.o. (not the regular Jameson, which is crap).”

“Guinness Draught or Guinness on tap IS to be served around 36 degrees. Cellar temperature is fro the nasty Guinness Extra Stout. Even that is misleading because people get these temps from quaint old pubs who don't have proper refridgeration. You won't find a pub selling pints at 55 degrees if they can help it.”

“yah, what carlette said.

if something's an acquired taste, then why bother?

unless you're already drunk and it's the only stuff left. that's the only reason i see to drink something that tastes bad.
last edited: 5/10/05 10:12:15 AM”

sacco
10:11:59 AM
5/10/05



Folks let me just say this.........


all the Root Beer in the world can't do what one glass of scotch can do!


And that my friends is why we drink it.”

“all the Root Beer in the world can't do what one glass of scotch can do!

Actually... i've had some rootbeer what will do exactly what a glass of scotch will...”

“Well, I must say I have seen the mountain top and it is good. I have seen the light. I have been born again. I have experienced the difference between blended and single malts. I scored a few 750ml bottles of primo Unibroue ale and was sharing with my neighbor when we started talking about scotch and my recent disappointment in Chavis Regal. He said those famous last words as he got up from the table, “Don’t worry. I’m gonna teach you how to drink scotch.”. He brought out the single malt, 12 year old Glenlevits and a couple shot glasses. The difference was like night and day. The Regal felt like acid reflux in reverse and the burn never really went away. The Glenlevits wasn’t over powering in flavor and the burn was more of a nice warm feeling. After the Chavis I was turned off but now I see the greatness of scotch.”

“I like Lightnin'. Nuthin like sittin on a hot summer day on the back porch, sippin on a cool glass of mothers finest!”

“Welcome to humanity Nigal. Check out Balvenie when you get a chance.”

“I am saving a bottle of Glenfiddich to celebrate my retirement in the not too distant future. Sadly, any whiskey made in North America is like drinking rubbing alcohol compared to Scotch.”

“Disagree, Steppenwolf. You might give Blanton's a try. Excellent whiskey.”

“I know wutchya mean about acid reflux.

Jack Daniels is the acid reflux of the Bourbon World.

Maccallan ain't bad, neither.

My next door neighbor insists I have some now and then.”

“The few times I had Johnny Walker Blue, I thought is was a smooth as rainwater.”

“Don't want to get my taste buds used to the $$$ stuff. I'm perfectly happy with many cheaper brands. My favorite is smugglers, but in a restaurant I usually have to get Dewar’s.”

“Lagavulin, Highland Park and Balvenie are my favorites, in that order. Ardbeg is quite tasty as well but is a couple of notches peatier / smokier than the others and is probably an acquired taste. It reminds me of a campfire every time I open the bottle. Talisker gets an honorable mention.”

“being young of my age....the 2 bottles of Johnnie Walker gold i've had were lovely. My VP of Personnel that i work with, is teaching me the finer arts of double and single malts from across the pond.”