Belvenie doublewood 12 is AMAZING on the rocks. As soon as the water stsrts to melt, all these complex sweet and floral sherry notes come out with zero burn.

Great tutorial, Jeremy! I sip a lot of different single malts on my ASMR channel and appreciate people like you doing the detailed educational reviews that I'm just not good at (better at just drinking the stuff). Some of my earliest were Glenmorangie 10 yr (available everywhere in the States for around $40 USD) and The Balvenie DoubleWood you reviewed here (still one of my all-time favorites). Thank you for all you do and please keep it up!

I love your reviews! I'm definitely going to try some of these other whiskeys that I've seen at the store but have not tried based upon my lack of experience with them. Thank you!

Awesome video. Best recommendations I’ve heard so far.

Jeremy, wonderful review! Totally on point!

Good overview. Balvenie 12 was my intro and loved it. Talisker was not long after that & am fond of the HP18. Just brought some MAC 12 minis home, great juice!

Thumbs up for calling out bullshit. Talisker 10 is where my scotch journey began.

When he started talking about the Talisker I immediately smelt campfire. My first Scotch was on a backpacking trip at a campfire and it was awesome. The power of suggestion is amazing. I have never had that happen watching a video before ...soooo cool.

@SippersSocialClub

4 жыл бұрын

Power of suggestion is crazy when tasting whisky, cheers :)

Love the balvenie DW. My go to speyside in the 12 yr old range. Just a classic.

Fantastic first video, great beginners' lineup of drams, cheers Jeremy

Love everything about this. Your detailed tasting notes on the screen, the +/- value component of your marking, your thorough explanations of each dram, and especially your reasoning for choosing your 5 starter scotches. I totally agree that a great way to quickly turn a novice off of scotch is to start them on a cheaper or bland blend. All of the drams you chose highlight a specific aspect of scotch that could be appealing to beginners. I hate how people automatically assume that peat isn't for beginners. I'm living proof to the contrary.

@SippersSocialClub

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Mark. Really appreciate it! Cheers man!

Fantastic video, Jeremy. Great great notes and price considerations which is always helpful for Scotch drinkers. Exceptional work brother, cheers

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richie! Cheers

Another great video bro! Excellent! I'm buying a bottle of The Balvenie 12 next week 😎🥃

Talisker will always be my fav , plus ive been round the distillery on Isle of Skye 👌👌

Thanks for the video. I've tried Johnny Walker are really enjoy it compared to other scotch whiskey's. Next I want to try Macallan because it gets some good reviews, like this one.

I started on the peat but have gravitated to Highlands. Aberfeldy 12yr is my current favorite. Enjoy this channel!

@Sodchucker

5 жыл бұрын

You'll love Ralfy's review of the Aberfeldy...

I've been hooked on Té Bheag as my go to drink. I try single malts when I can afford them but for now thats my favourite

Only scotches I can recall owning/drinking thus far 1) Monkey Shoulder (thanks Whisky Tribe). Really enjoy, gone through a few bottles. Easy/friendly drinking 2) Chivas Regal 12 - First foray into scotches. It's OK. Drinkable, but glad I've tried others since. 3) Lagavulin 8 - I really enjoyed this one! The aroma is fantastic and sits well on my palette. 4) Ardbeg An Oa - Loving this one too. A bit sweeter than Lagavulin, and a little less peaty. Can drink this one all day. 5) ? I haven't tried that many scotches yet =), (Yes I've had Johnny W. Black, OK nothing to write home about or worthy of list IMO)

The HP 18 is the one that got me to love Scotch and especially Highland Park! Awesome and the best 18 year old in my opinion, with Yamazaki. I give that one a 95

Great lineup Jeremy, I like all of those, too bad we can't get that Macallan here in Ontario. My first was Glenmoragie 10, good starter, my first peated was Ardbeg 10, fell in love with Islay at that point and never looked back, cheers.

JW Black is still the no1 for me. Love that stuff

Jeremy I agree regarding your comments about peated whiskies for beginners. Never had a scotch whisky until I read an article in an airline magazine about the regions of Scotch. I was fascinated by the author’s description of Laphroiag. I tried it in an airport bar on the connection and it blew my mind! I’ve been enjoying the journey ever since. Keep up the great work!

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, cheers!

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

Laphroaig 1/4 cask was my first peated scotch, I'll never forget my first pour

Great choices for beginner whiskies. For me, one that really got me into whiskies is Aberlour 10/12

I had The Balvenie sampler pack early in my whisky journey and came away enjoying the 14 CC over the 12 or 17 Doublewoods. Bought a bottle of that as my first full Scotch and the fun hasn't stopped since! So yeah, I'd go 14 CC over 12DW since it was a bit friendlier with the rum sweetness.

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

Nice, cheers!

Glenfiddich 12 is my budget go to for single malt and as for blended scotch i go for double black or dewar's they never disappoint me and they're very affordable

Last year i started with Glenlivet12 (green bottle). Its my go to. I like the smoothness. I've tried the Glenlivet 14, congac finish cask, but would prefer actual congac to this. Sheildaig12 has a heavy taste of alcohol. Tried Dewars, i can tell blended isn't for me. Single malt all the way!

Love to see a peated whisky in the lineup! Laphroaig QC was my first true whisky love.

@SippersSocialClub

6 жыл бұрын

Peat-head at heart !

Glenmorangie 10 is definitely a top beginner Scotch. It's clean and straight forward with subtle nuances. And it's very inexpensive.

I think you hit every point very well in this episode. The first time I really enjoyed whisky neat was after drinking a few beers on brew day. Got my pallet acclimated to alcohol. I tried Buffalo Trace and laphroaig for the first time at my friends and to my surprise fell in love with peat. Maybe some first timers like my self need something more intense to really pick the flavors out. I never liked bourbon early on because it was too clingy and sweet.

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

Some people I know get right into heavy peat from the start. I don't think beginners should shy away from it, cheers!

Great video. My first was the balvenie 12 doublewood

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

DoubleWood 12 is a consensus homerun here I think, haha. Cheers Gaston

Just found your channel today!! Loved it, m a beginner, or so :) loved your tips, always wondered why I didnt like Chivas

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

Welcome, cheers!

Balvenie, my first great love!

Man that Macallan 12 is really looking good. I believe I can get that one easily by me.

Glenfiddich 15 and Dalwhinnie 15 are perfect starting points

glenfiddich 12 was the first scotch I started drinking didn’t really understand what the big fuss about scotch was. Then I discovered balvenie 14 and I really started to enjoy scotch. lagavulin 16 is my favourite so far Loving the Chanel !! Looking forward to more of your recommendations

@SippersSocialClub

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, cheers :)

@j.r.5803

3 жыл бұрын

Thats a good beginners whiskey, the reason you probably didnt enjoy that much is more likely because you were already into high flavor sofisticated stuff as dark chocolate, dark coffe, ham, spices, etc. Since women are by majority not into such rich things that glenfiddich would be a great whiskey for them start with, so basically is a whiskey for who doesnt likes whiskey at first stance, other examples are Jameson, monkey shoulders, etc, and for a very few the walkers red label and the grouse.

Yamazaki 12 was what got me to love whisky. I’m trying to find something similar but not as expensive. - Yes I know it’s not scotch.

A very good choice of fine whiskies.

Glenmorangie Original, is one of those I instantly liked and still really appreciate - a good beginners choice imho.

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

It's very approachable for sure

I like your videos mate. I think you'll go far.

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, cheers!

JW Black was the first scotch I bought years ago after Christopher Hitchens passed. I was inexperienced and only casually drank bourbon. I didn't like it. As of Christmas 2019 though I made my way back into scotch with Monkey Shoulder which I loved. Since then I've had Highland Park 12 which I thought was great, but a bit underwhelming and soon after I jumped head first into peat territory with Ardbeg 10. To sum up my experience with Ardbeg: someone would have to file a restraining order against me to keep me away from it, because I'm obsessed with it. It was so good that the day after first trying it I got one of those "peat flashbacks" you described in your Ardbeg lineup video. Wonderful stuff!

@SippersSocialClub

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! Love the peat flashbacks!

you are a delight Thanks

I've noticed you like the orchard note whiskeys they must be your favourite ones.

Great video!

The last two are the best. Natural. No colouring. Elite distilleries.

Strathisla 12 was and is amazing. So good, and the value is insane.

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

agreed, cheers man!

The johnny walker black is my go to for a nice scotch on the rocks

Our beginner scotch was an Oban 14 year , and thought it was very good

great video!

Nice lineup! Balvenie 12 wasn’t the first scotch i ever had but it’s the one that got me interested in trying/exploring/buying more scotch. Definitely can’t fault your reasoning on any of the whiskies you included as they’re all great. Maybe the HP 12 instead of 18 for someone brand new to scotch simply bc of the price.

@SippersSocialClub

6 жыл бұрын

Balvenie 12 is a lot of peoples gateway scotch for sure! Its awesome stuff. I picked the HP18 because it gives you that wow-factor (over the 12yr and 15yr). It was the scotch that really got me interested in how far whisky can go. It is much more expensive, but I don't think too many people are disappointed with their purchase. Cheers!

Great list!

great video..my first scotch was a small bottle if glenfiddich..then my first full bottle was the Balvenie Doublewood..and still a favourite !

@SippersSocialClub

6 жыл бұрын

Such a classic dram! Cheers Chris

@gohabs365

5 жыл бұрын

My first two scotches as well.

@chrisb48907

5 жыл бұрын

86 bux here in alberta depending what day is..LOL

Holy shit I love this channel. Keep making videos like this.

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

Cheers! Thanks so much

Excellent review and I think this is the best 'beginners' whisky review out there. When I was a beginner I wanted to dive in there head first and bought a Port Ellen which I loved. I had some single malts prior to that (Glenlivet 12 etc) but I like doing it proper. Talisker 10 was a go to whisky for a while before I got serious. Great call on the Yamazaki 12.

great video . thanks for sharing

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Cheers!

Great job

Really surprised you rated JW Black more than the Glenffidich. Thanks for the video. Really useful

What are your thoughts on Chivas regal 18?

Thanks for this. The pricing is a little outdated (due to the age of the video) but your insight was what I was after. I am enjoying your notes on your reviews. I’m trying to find a “daily sipper “ in scotch away from Johnnys red. Tons of videos in that ‘category’ for bourbon but not as easy to find in scotch. Maybe scotch in itself doesn’t lend itself to a daily sipping whiskey for the price once you get past the bar staples? Thoughts?

@SippersSocialClub

3 жыл бұрын

So many great scotch whiskies that fit in the daily sipper category. Obviously going to be more expensive than bourbon, but worth it IMO. If you're coming from JW Red, I'd recommend Ballantine's for an inexpensive blend, and if you want to spend a little more Monkey Shoulder is a good beginner scotch or anything on this top 5, cheers :)

Hey Jeremy, I've been binge watching all your vids, absolutely amazing content! Whisky in the 6 totally owned you in that blind tasting game last week lol. I'm sure you'll beat him next time tho 👍 I'm a beginner myself and this video inspired me to buy a Balvenie 12! I was able to snag a 25th anniversary edition of the 12 year for about $40 U.S here in California. Was wondering if you've tried it and how it compares to the regular 12. Cheers!

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, really appreciate it! Rob was definitely on that night. I think the 25th anniversary is the same as the regular release, but not 100% sure. Cheers!

My beginner whiskey was Jack Daniels..... thank for more interesting information on whiskey... never heard the term peated whiskey

@aarongibson8268

5 жыл бұрын

Jack daniels beats this stuff hands down. I bet a blind taste test he couldn't tell the difference between his fancy pants I'm so superior than you and black velvet.

@kuhnevansjr4992

5 жыл бұрын

Aaron Gibson 🤣🤣🤣

I drink Aldi 15 quid a bottle for a ltr. Nothing wrong with cheap stuff! I like double black though all great stuff. Best whiskey I've had though is rare breed bourbon was amazing.

@SippersSocialClub

4 жыл бұрын

Great bourbon, cheers

Balvenie is "the big easy" for newbies. However, you can be quite advanced and still love and appreciate it. It has it's own character that is unmistakable.

@choppersplace

5 жыл бұрын

aside from the doublewood, anytthing else from their lineup for a beginner? 15 or such...thank goodness for zyn.ca for good prices ('m in BC where the prices can be crazy for Balvenie)

@crow468

5 жыл бұрын

@@choppersplace It would be hard to imagine any expression (unless it's VERY old) that wouldn't appeal to someone just getting into scotch. You never know though.

@choppersplace

5 жыл бұрын

@@crow468 thank you!...Balvenie certainly has some nice whiskies... some from compass box also interest me, even if blended...quite the innovative company.

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

compass box does some really good stuff, cheers!

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the 15 single barrel (both sherry and ex-bourbon casks) are very good from what I've tried. definitely pick them up if you can find a good price. I usually see them for around $125usd

Strongly agreed on Talisker, Balvenie, and HP. The Macallan has an astringent quality that turns me off.

JW Black has been only Scotch I had for long time. Macallan 12 is what got me into Scotch then Balvanie 14 got me in even deeper... Now, I am very curious about Talisker and Highland Park!

@SippersSocialClub

4 жыл бұрын

Seems like a smart path to follow :)

@marcdedecker3400

4 жыл бұрын

Highland Park 18yo is the best whisky I have ever had. Although that being said my experience is limited! Can't go wrong with Highland Park core range!

What are your top picks for oak flavour?

I still consider myself a newbie, and I've been drinking Glenlivet and Glenfiddich mainly and have done the 12 and 18 year bottles of each which I really enjoyed (the 18s more than the 12s). I did branch out to Aberfeldy 12, Macallan 12, and Highland Park 12 more recently which I also enjoy. I tried Lagavulin 12 and discovered that peaty flavor isn't really for me (Islay kicks me in the backside it seems). The ones in this video seem like some good ones to try and help me branch out. Thanks for the video!

@oNikolaos

2 жыл бұрын

Both of these brands are actually considered value for money. The 18 yo versions are very nice, indeed. As for peated ones the 12 yo JW is a good introduction. I don't really like it... If you like smoke + peat, Ardbeg 10 is a winner. BUT...You better begin with connemara peated, though. It's Irish, easily drinkable and cheap, at least in Europe. p.s If you didn't like a specific one, don't throw it away. You may like it in a year or so.

@lukew1383

2 жыл бұрын

@@oNikolaos great advice. Thanks!

@canal-do-guga-namura

Жыл бұрын

You will change your mind about peat with time. Talisker 10 is a good place to start. I thought like you but our palates develop and change. I prefer sherried whisky, but definitely have a place for a good peated Scotch.

Highland Park 12 plenty good and great value compared to most of these. New branding doesn't bother me one bit.

Thanks

the balvenie 25th anniversary bottle is different than the regular liquid inside? I tried the 25th anniversary bottle for the first time and it cost just as much as the regular bottle?

@SippersSocialClub

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, the double wood 25th anniversary is the same whisky

whisky that got me hooked was Laphroaig QC.

@SippersSocialClub

6 жыл бұрын

It was the first peated whisky I tired! Love it!

Personally I hate the Balvenie 12 for my introductory drink to scotch. However the Black Label was love at first sniff n taste. As a matter of fact I’m waiting for the bottle to be delivered right now🤣 Macallan 12 is next on my list to try.

ZYN has the HP 18 for $155 plus 5%, unfortunately by the time you ship it here your almost at the LCBO price. I of course have to substitute Glendronach 12 as the Mac 12 is just a rumor in Canada.

All fine choices, but you can't go wrong with Glenmorangie 10, Glenfiddich 12 or Glenlivet 12 as a starting point.

@DonnerPassWhisky

5 жыл бұрын

Good point, all 3 of those can be had for mid $20's in the US are good quality and will let you know if you like Scotch Whiskey. My first was the Glenmorange 10 like many others which I enjoyed but then when I got some more expensive choices like Aberlour A'bunadh and Deanston 12 I was blown away by the depth and complexity of flavors available in single malt Scotch. Cheers

@gohabs365

5 жыл бұрын

My journey began with Glenfiddich 12. I drank primary Speyside offerings at first, but my palate has now developed to the point where I enjoy all types of whisky. Cheers!

Just started watching your KZread channel and one thing I have learned is I shouldn’t bitch about prices compared to Canada 😜

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

+William Ley haha! we do take it on the chin up here, cheers!

I'm new to quality scotch whiskey and was wondering how these compare with glenfiddich 15? It's the first "pricier" bottle i've bought and actually thoroughly enjoy it so i'm curious to hear comparisons

@SippersSocialClub

4 жыл бұрын

Glenfiddich 15 is decent stuff. Its probably closest to the Balvenie 12 Double Wood as it also uses exbourbon and sherry cask maturation.

@SennyGamingHQ

4 жыл бұрын

@@SippersSocialClub thanks!

Crazy how the prices are different in different countries. Here in hungary I can get Johnnie Walker Black for about the equivalent of 35 USD, Talisker 10 for about 40(!) USD, Balvenie 12 for 55-60 USD, Macallan 12 for like 85-100 USD and Highland Park 18 for 160 USD. Have to stack up those Taliskers for this price!

@SippersSocialClub

3 жыл бұрын

Talisker 10 all day!

My favorite beginner whiskies are: Buffalo Trace Aberfeldy 12 Glendronach 12 AND Laphroaig 10

@SippersSocialClub

4 жыл бұрын

Good additions, Dornach 12 is a good one

@chanman201

4 жыл бұрын

Buffalo Trace isn't a scotch....

@Generalpmmttoriginal

4 жыл бұрын

@@chanman201 yeah i know. Its a bourbon

Johnie Walker black is my first scotch hell of a experience I try the double black is a bit better to

My choice would be: Aberlour 12 Cragganmore 12 Glenmorangie The Original 10 Dalwhinnie 15 Oban 14

damn that Talisker 10 is expensive in the US/Canada. I can pick up a bottle in my local supermarket for €35 ($38).

Ever noticed any difference with pricing from LCBO and SAQ?

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

the SAQ is slightly cheaper on some products and they get a few things the LCBO doesn't.

Macallan 12 sherry oak cost $86 in my local California Safeway.

@SippersSocialClub

4 жыл бұрын

Try Costco, I've seen it there for $59

I’m a fan of everything there... it’s unfortunate we can’t get the standard Macallan 12 here... I definitely wouldn’t be recommending a $200 bottle to beginners though, lol... and I would consider Talisker to be of the heavier Peated whiskies out there.

@SippersSocialClub

6 жыл бұрын

Even if Canada had the Mac12 for $90-100 CAD, id be ok with that, and probably purchase it regularly. It is unfortunate. I do think $200 for HP18 is too expensive. But you can find it for much cheaper is other areas, I paid $145 CAD, and seen it for $120 USD. I think a lot of beginners try HP18 and are blown away, (I was). Talisker does have a good amount of peat. But nothing like Ardbeg, or Laphroaig level of peat. Talisker lets you know what peat is without blowing your head off lol. Cheers.

my first scotch was the highland park 12...fab balance of floral, brine/acetate (can't nail those aromas), sweet and some tobacco on the back end. jeremy is there that much of a difference to warrant me to try the 18 at 2.5x the price of the 12? i am interested in it but the 18 is a huge leap in price.

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, the 18 is that much better than the 12. If you can find it in the $140 range I'd recommend it. Cheers!

@choppersplace

5 жыл бұрын

@@SippersSocialClub i can get it for 154 in alberta....plus i have to order 3-4 bottles of various scotches to warrant the $45ish shipping costs

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

@@choppersplace $154 Canadian is worth it

@choppersplace

5 жыл бұрын

@@SippersSocialClub thank you!

For value and taste how does the Highland Park 12 stack up the the 18. 12yr $54_ 18yr $130 american for someone looking to try HP for the first time. Thanks last nights 3hrs was a fun time with whiskey in the 6

@SippersSocialClub

6 жыл бұрын

Hey Travis, thanks man. I included the HP18 over the 12 in this review because at 18 years the HP is just gives you so much more. It lets you know what well aged scotch can do. The 12 is ok, but for me, im buying the 18 every time (even at over double the money).

@markhanson6914

5 жыл бұрын

@deh175 the macallan 12 and 18 are like that except that the 18 is 5 times the price of the 12, but is really good.

Hi Jeremy, I can’t seem to find your videos, if you had done them, on single/blended malt scotch whiskeys from the Glenfidditch, Glen Ord, Glen Morangie, all those from the same or nearby valley. If you can point out the link will be great thanks! Btw, subbed!

@SippersSocialClub

3 жыл бұрын

Haven't done many from those distilleries. I did Glenfiddich 12 vs Glenvevit 12. Glenmorangie Signet and Tale of Cake. All not my favorite.

@c.greystone9825

3 жыл бұрын

@@SippersSocialClub thanks!

I want to collect now for future profits? Where can I buy special editions?

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

Where are you from?

Jeremy you said you got the Balvenie Double Wood in the States. Are you sure it's not 43%? From my experience the Double Wood is 43% in the States and 40% in Canada.

@SippersSocialClub

6 жыл бұрын

I've seen 43% and 40% in the states. 40% only in Canada however.

@thatskrazee

6 жыл бұрын

@@SippersSocialClub ya that's it I haven't bought one. Great video BTW buddy. Love the graphics for the notes and the extra info 👍

Not a big fan of blended scotch but black label is good in a pinch when I'm on vacation and can't get macallan without selling a kidney ( when in Mexico they hit you hard on the top shelf stuff). The other choices are very nice and I would buy any of them.

@silverarrow2013

4 жыл бұрын

Bruh try JW Double Black it has a lot of that Talisker character to it, if you can't get a single malt just get that, there is a difference from a single malt but it's close anyways.

I made the mistake to buy Laphroaig. Tasted like burned electric parts. I'll stick to my Glenfiddich.

@jimsiff

5 жыл бұрын

As their marketing campaign says, “Opinions Welcome.” To me, Laphroaig is top notch, while Glenfiddich is boring and bland in comparison.

Macallan style is too sherryish for my taste. Highland Park is a gem!

do you sell any whiskey caps for glencairn glasses?

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

Yes, I will be launching an online store very soon!

@choppersplace

5 жыл бұрын

@@SippersSocialClub good...I like to support my fellow canucks

I think Macallan 12 has two different whiskies isn't? Maybe I'm wrong, which one were you trying?

@SippersSocialClub

Жыл бұрын

There used to be the Sherry 12 and the Fine Oak 12. They have since switched to the fine oak to the double cask 12

@SippersSocialClub

Жыл бұрын

I was referring to the Sherry 12

My wife gave me a bottle of the Balvenie. The first few drams have been hot, haven't experienced that in prior bottles. 😢

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

+Dan E That's strange. Just an off bottle you think?

@dane5896

5 жыл бұрын

@@SippersSocialClub I think it's rushed distilling, to keep up with demand. : (

@DarkCloudWhisky

5 жыл бұрын

@@dane5896 i got a bottle of the 25th anniversary 12year for xmas and it was perfect

Glenmorangie La Santa and Quinta Rubin IMO.

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

Rubin is a nice port finish, cheers!

What about coal ila brother

@SippersSocialClub

3 жыл бұрын

Caol Ila 12 is a solid pour, more intense peat smoke than the Talisker however

i appreciate the effort that went into making this video-- lovely production for a yt vid--, however disagree with most of your choices. of course taste is perhaps the most subjective thing, but calling chivas (which i don't even particularly like) a "low quality blend" and suggesting that jw black is in some way better than glenfiddich 12? you're off your marbles, mate.

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

Regular Chivas is a mixing whisky, I would consider most mixing whiskies not suitable to drink neat, especially if you're recommending something for a beginner to try. It will just make them hate whisky. I would definitely take JW black over Fiddich 12, its less money and slightly better IMO, but like you said, taste is subjective.

Absolute beginner here, how would Monkey Shoulder fare as a beginner's whisky? Heard a lot of good stuff about them

@jg5555

4 жыл бұрын

Monkey Shoulder was my first scotch, inexpensive blend but great stuff.

@ginogomez5401

4 жыл бұрын

I'm fairly new too and I tried Monkey Shoulder and didn't care much for it. Taste like cough syrup. Tried Johnny Walker black and it was a little better but then tried Macallan, and wow....that was soooo good. It is expensive, but damn....so much better than anything I've tasted.

@brownpunk1794

4 жыл бұрын

Best thing is buy a drink at the bar before u buy a bottle..nothing to lose really

@greatprovider8198

4 жыл бұрын

Try Naked Grouse, $30 blended sherry malt

Cert Good of fine whiskies

Nothing wrong with Chivas.

@SippersSocialClub

5 жыл бұрын

It's not a whisky a beginner would enjoy in my opinion