The Ten Best Scotch Whiskies

[Sukerkin]

Age makes a difference, but I decidedly don't care for the island malts. Unique, but not friendly. Auchentoshan was...nothing special.

I prefer Cragganmore, Oban and of course...MaCallan.

:lol: Send your taste-buds back mate - they're broken

 

[Sukerkin]

This is, of course, the beauty of 'proper' drinks - it is, like food, an area of human pleasure that caters for all tastes and desires.

We might laugh and poke fun at each others likes and dislikes but not a one of us has the right to dictate the tastes of another. There is no one 'right answer' (other than mine of course ).

 

[Makalakumu]

I've tried about half that list. Lagavulin belongs on top. It's hard to take seriously a ranking that puts Johnny Walker at #1. There's actually a Japanese whiskey that won the scotch taste tests in a blind testing. I've been trying to find that stuff. When I go to Japan, I'll bring home a bit.

 

[Sukerkin]

The only Japanese whisky I've drank in any quantity is Yamazaki ... let's just say that our estemed Eastern cousins are far batter at making swords .

 

[CoryKS]

In my youth, I did drink Jim Beam on occasion and Southern Comfort quite a lot - I think the 'sweeter' taste of it played better on a young palette than the muscular peatyness of true (quality) whisky.

The peatiness is what I don't like, I think. As for the sweetness, well Southern Comfort is technically a liqueur as it is bourbon infused with fruits and spices. Beam has some sweetness but what I like is that it seems peppery to me, for lack of a better word. I like some fire in my firewater.

 

[CoryKS]

I've tried about half that list. Lagavulin belongs on top. It's hard to take seriously a ranking that puts Johnny Walker at #1. There's actually a Japanese whiskey that won the scotch taste tests in a blind testing. I've been trying to find that stuff. When I go to Japan, I'll bring home a bit.

I believe it's a Suntory product. All kidding aside, folks, stay away from Japanese rum. You have been warned.

 

[SahBumNimRush]

My personal favorite is Glenmorangie Quinta Rodan. The port cask finish is fantabulous!

 

[Carol]

The only Japanese whisky I've drank in any quantity is Yamazaki ... let's just say that our estemed Eastern cousins are far batter at making swords .

Same here. That may be why I never acquired a taste for Whiskey, Scotch, or Bourbon.

Sake though.......

 

[Bruno@MT]

The only Japanese whisky I've drank in any quantity is Yamazaki ... let's just say that our estemed Eastern cousins are far batter at making swords .

I bought a bottle of Japanese whisky some time ago in my favorite whisky shop. It was very cheap. About the price of a JW red label.
While it was indeed not a great whisky, it was passable, and good for those evenings where you just want to drink something strong before going to bed.

 

[Bruno@MT]

If you get the chance, give Jura a try. It's not peaty.

+1. Jura is a very nice one. It has a lot of depth, but doesn't go too far in any direction and is ideal for people starting to find their way into scotch whiskies.

 

[Makalakumu]

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/food_and_drink/article3822531.ece

Here's the article on the Japanese Whiskey that won the international Scotch taste test. It's called Yoichi and it goes for about 150 English pounds according to the article. Ouch! That is spendy stuff.

 

[TimoS]

but I would have added Laphroaig

Yes, especially the Quarter Cask version. Excellent stuff