Good Single Malt for a Newbie?

[Marcos]

I have never had Scotch with a cigar. I can count on 2 hands the amount of time I have had Scotch period. I have had some Glenfiddich & Some Balvenie 15 yr I think. They were good I guess. What are some good ones to try for an undeveloped palate that will not turn me off? BTW...what is Peat? I hear people say that some scotch has a lot of peat.(Not Mr.Peat )

 

[sack]

There's a reason he calls himself Mr. PEAT. :whistling:

 

[AVB]

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BTW...what is Peat? I hear people say that some scotch has a lot of peat.(Not Mr.Peat )

What's your budget?

What are some good ones to try for an undeveloped palate that will not turn me off?

 

[Marcos]

Excellent resource! It answered many other questions I had. I'd say I'd be willing to spend up to $40 on a bottle considering I don't drink too much and it should last me some time.

 

[bobbyg29]

If you are new to scotch drinking I would stay away from peaty scotches. They have a very strong mossy/oily flavor that you have to build up to.

I would recommend either Cragganmore of Glenmorangie.

 

[Schwiering]

I would second the Glenmorangie. The Sherry Wood bottle is great, but you are not likely to find it for $40.

 

[AVB]

Thanks, I try to provide some useful info when I can.

I like to recommend the Balvenie DoubleWood as a starter single malt. Tamdhu is another if you can find it in your area. Both should be near $40. If you can move up to $50 then the Johnnie Walker Green Label is a winner at that price point.

Excellent resource! It answered many other questions I had. I'd say I'd be willing to spend up to $40 on a bottle considering I don't drink too much and it should last me some time.

 

[fenian'98]

Glenlivet 12yo is a great place to start IMO. A good base by which to compare other single malts. A classic scotch that's easy to drink and fits your budget.

 

[Marcos]

The Glenfiddich I tried tasted like grass if I remember correctly. It was a while a go. Not bad but very grassy. I assume this taste is peat?

 

[AVB]

Think edible smoke and that would be peat.

The Glenfiddich I tried tasted like grass if I remember correctly. It was a while a go. Not bad but very grassy. I assume this taste is peat?

 

[countikon]

I just tried scotch for the first time recently and I really enjoy the bottle of Glenlivit 12 yo. I drink it warm with a splash of water. Very good and smooth.