Macallan Scotch
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[QUOTE=magician,Oct 22 2009, 05:07 PM] Getting back on track: I was advised by a poster on another forum that, inasmuch as I've never imbibed in Scotch, and inasmuch as Macallan is fairly strongly-flavord (as Scotches go), I should purchase a small bottle of, say, Dewars, and sip it a bit for at least three days before the Macallan tasting.
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Originally Posted by Tedow,Oct 23 2009, 01:11 PM
Dewar's White Label is complete swill. Their 12 yr is slightly more palatable, but still not that good. Maybe your friend suggested you drink a bit of that so that you'll appreciate the flavor of Macallan. If that's the case, give it a try...just don't let the experience turn you off to scotch altogether.
To paraphrase Robert Redford in Spy Games: Never drink a scotch less than 12 years old.
To paraphrase Robert Redford in Spy Games: Never drink a scotch less than 12 years old.
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[QUOTE=Bobert,Oct 22 2009, 05:21 PM] Then I got a bottle of Dewars 12 yr, drank some on the rocks and rather enjoyed it. I'm sure it's nothing compared to most any single malts out there, but I'm just starting out, and I'm pretty broke...
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Originally Posted by Dunk'sDad,Oct 23 2009, 09:06 AM
An English friend of mine drinks a swill called "Scotch American:" cheap scotch mixed with ginger ale. Yeccchhhhh! 
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The Glenmorangie 25yr. single malt is far better, but each single malt has it's own character and taste relative to it's region of origin. Macallan is a good whiskey and I would suggest you request no ice (if possible) during the tasting in order to fully take in the subtle flavors. The tasting sounds fun, enjoy the time!
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Originally Posted by Vanishing Point,Oct 23 2009, 09:42 AM
The Glenmorangie 25yr. single malt is far better, but each single malt has it's own character and taste relative to it's region of origin. Macallan is a good whiskey and I would suggest you request no ice (if possible) during the tasting in order to fully take in the subtle flavors. The tasting sounds fun, enjoy the time!
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Originally Posted by Vanishing Point,Oct 23 2009, 06:42 AM
The Glenmorangie 25yr. single malt is far better, but each single malt has it's own character and taste relative to it's region of origin. Macallan is a good whiskey and I would suggest you request no ice (if possible) during the tasting in order to fully take in the subtle flavors. The tasting sounds fun, enjoy the time!
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JW green IMO though is disgusting.