Post #252054 by Blue Thunder on Sat, Sep 2, 2006 8:18 AM

Funny thing I love single malts from the Speyside/Highlands areas but don't care for Isla as they are too peaty for me. My wife who is from Scotland doesn't like blended but will sip singles all day. I agree there are some very nice blends i.e. Pinch, Johnny Walker but even at that I rarely use them alone except maybe with soda. And most people don't realize that proper single malt tasting includes a slight amount of water to open up the taste. Too early but this is making me thirsty. But I find that really exceptional liquors no matter what they are are nicer to enjoy as a sipping experience whether it Rum, Scotch, Bourbon or even Tequila.

On 2006-09-02 08:03, Gigantalope wrote:
Hey Blue Thunder...that Single Malt slammer thing irks me too. (or Only Cuban Cigars or French Champagne)

Most people who call for a "type" of bevy using a buzzword like Single Malt, yet not distinguishing between the huge variations within them is usually a no-nothing.

Blended malts are fine...they were intended to be more consistant than single malts (which they are) more affordable, and made to specific tastes of various people...Initially the English and Women who didn't like the harsher tastes of stronger Scotches which were first marketed.

Sorry...just stuck in my craw.