Just Broke My Cherry with Single Malt Scotch!

Hello All!

First time I had a Single Malt Scotch and I'm loving it! I bought a bottle of Highland Park 12 yo because of so many recommendations on the net. All I can say is WOW! The tingling and the layers and layers of of different flavors. What is that flavor that I can detect that tastes like bile or puke?

Since I'm expanding my field of alcoholism, I need a list of good single malts that represents every section of Scotland so I can get a good handle on them.

I am thing about:

Laphroaig 10 yo for the Islays.


For a blended:

Famous Grouse

[505Gibbs]

Jay - Laphroaig is great but not what you might want to try until you've tried a few other single malts. It cab be a love it or hate it experience with its intensity!
Consider trying Bruichladdich as an islay starter.

[michael]

Originally Posted by 505Gibbs

Jay - Laphroaig is great but not what you might want to try until you've tried a few other single malts. It cab be a love it or hate it experience with its intensity!
Consider trying Bruichladdich as an islay starter.

Agree with this completely. Turned a friend on to whisky and the first one I poured him from my flask was my Laphroaig. He spit it out thinking it was paint thinner and could not believe it was for consumption. That was then, now he has grown to love it. It takes a mature palate to appreciate Laphroaig.

[jwise]

Originally Posted by Jay29

Hello All!

First time I had a Single Malt Scotch and I'm loving it! I bought a bottle of Highland Park 12 yo because of so many recommendations on the net. All I can say is WOW! The tingling and the layers and layers of of different flavors. What is that flavor that I can detect that tastes like bile or puke?

Since I'm expanding my field of alcoholism, I need a list of good single malts that represents every section of Scotland so I can get a good handle on them.

I am thing about:

Laphroaig 10 yo for the Islays.


For a blended:

Famous Grouse

Congrats! I absolutely love my Highland Park 12!

I put together a collection of Scotch whiskies, and have thoroughly enjoyed tasting my way around Scotland.

[michael]

Originally Posted by jwise

Congrats! I absolutely love my Highland Park 12!

I put together a collection of Scotch whiskies, and have thoroughly enjoyed tasting my way around Scotland.

Nice picture and selection. Spotted The Macallan Cask Strength. Love that one.