After drinking Scotch only straight for years, I was shocked when I finally plopped a tiny dollop of water in. It really does open up the taste and aroma to something much different. I still drink it straight more often, but you owe it to yourself to try it.
I've also switched mainly to Black Bush, triple distilled blend from Ireland aged in sherry casks. Excellent, and nice with an occasional splash of Amaretto. (No, try it.) And warming it in your hands has an equally wonderful and much different effect as a drop of water.
I recently visited George Washington's rebuilt distillery, at the gristmill site just off Rt 1 after the turn to Mt Vernon. Brief, but highly recommended, and I've just started reading Founding Spirits by Dennis Pogue. They sell the rye whiskey made there once or twice a year on a waiting list, but if you do time it right, you could drop nearly $200 for a pint bottle. (I haven't had the pleasure.) Apparently Rye was the everyday whiskey for this country until the recovery from Prohibition, when corn subsidies turned on the bourbon industry.
Aaron,I, too, have been training to drink whiskey straight since taking a serious hazing this Summer. From the few scotches I've had, I would say that your budgeted money is better spent on bourbon. I would second Scott's recommendation of Bulleit, which is quite a bit better than you would expect for the price; if you want to drop a little more, check out Woodford Reserve.Danny,Guiness is probably my go-to beer, I haven't found anything that is really that similar (smooth, creamy and light) but if you want to try some dark beer, pick up some stout. Most anything with Coffee, Mocha, or Chocolate in the name should be tasty.Dalton--
On Thursday, November 1, 2012 9:04:10 AM UTC-4, Aaron O wrote:Hey All,Since we are on this topic, I've been interested in learning to enjoy whiskeys (more specifically Scotches or Bourbons) as they are ment to be enjoyed (neat or on the rocks) and not mixed with other items (coke, etc...) Any one have any suggestions on an entry level scotch thats smoother but not so complicated that it would be wasted on a novice.Second question, Anyone ever try the Hudson baby bourbon whiskeys. I had it once last year and really enjoyed it but I wanted to see what everyone else thought.Let me know,Aaron
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