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08-11-2007, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveM993
There is one distinct difference between blends and single malts. Almost all blends have grain alcohol in them, whereas rarely, if ever, do the single malts.
So one could argue, you are getting more of a pure scotch in the single malts.
So one could argue, you are getting more of a pure scotch in the single malts.
My point... I like them both, at different times. But, I don't like all of either the blends or the single malts....and can't imagine anyone caring which I like and don't like.
08-11-2007, 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Bull
AND, if that tastes better to you, then it is important, right? If not, it is just so much trivia. Otherwise, what is the value being put forth by "one could argue, you are getting more of a pure scotch in the single malts"?????
My point... I like them both, at different times. But, I don't like all of either the blends or the single malts....and can't imagine anyone caring which I like and don't like.
My point... I like them both, at different times. But, I don't like all of either the blends or the single malts....and can't imagine anyone caring which I like and don't like.
08-11-2007, 10:04 PM
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Lol, yes, Bob. I never saw the attraction of women smoking cigars. I'm certainly not sexist, but I always thought cigars were for men.
08-11-2007, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveM993
ok...
substitute 993 for "single malt"
and 996 for "blend"
and drive for "drink"
and replay
substitute 993 for "single malt"
and 996 for "blend"
and drive for "drink"
and replay
Same answer. It all depends on what YOU like, not what someone else says you should prefer. I couldn't care less if someone likes a 993 better than a 996, or the other way around. I do know which I prefer though....and it depends on which year and model to continue the analogy. Are you comparing a specific 993 to a specific 996? And for what purpose? At what location. An '04 GT3 is a 996.......
08-11-2007, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveM993
They're all whiskeys of one sort or another...but Scotch can only be made in Scotland...or I should say can be called scotch. Anyone can can make "scotch". They also generally use bourbon casks to age scotch..BTW.
And contrary to popular belief, bourbon can be made outside of Kentucky and still called "Bourbon"
And contrary to popular belief, bourbon can be made outside of Kentucky and still called "Bourbon"
Booker Noe told me it had to be from Bourbon County to be called Bourbon.
(Booker was a master distiller. One of the Beam small batches is named after him.)
08-12-2007, 09:23 AM
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Its named after Bourbon county...but is not required to come from there. It can be made anywhere in the US as long as it is done according to 27 CFR 5.22.
I lost a bet on this three years ago...
I lost a bet on this three years ago...
08-12-2007, 10:20 AM
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Cardhu is my favorite, moderately priced Scotch. Seems to appeal to almost everyone who enjoys Scotch whether they prefer peaty or not. As for Bourbon (which I prefer over Scotch), I go with Blanton's.
08-12-2007, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by SundayDriver
Cardhu is my favorite, moderately priced Scotch. Seems to appeal to almost everyone who enjoys Scotch whether they prefer peaty or not. As for Bourbon (which I prefer over Scotch), I go with Blanton's.
08-12-2007, 11:26 AM
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My ex swore by Wild Turkey. Blek! I learned right there and then that I am NOT a bourbon drinker. 
08-12-2007, 12:27 PM
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My ex swore by Wild Turkey. Blek! I learned right there and then that I am NOT a bourbon drinker.
08-12-2007, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Bull
Same answer. It all depends on what YOU like, not what someone else says you should prefer. I couldn't care less if someone likes a 993 better than a 996, or the other way around. I do know which I prefer though....and it depends on which year and model to continue the analogy. Are you comparing a specific 993 to a specific 996? And for what purpose? At what location. An '04 GT3 is a 996.......
The only recommendation I would make to someone who wants to try scotch for the first time is try something blended...they may perceive it as not assaulting their senses as some single malts do
