A good low budget Scotch...Grouse with just a tad of water. Single malts, I like Laphroaig ( an acquired taste as they say), McClelland's 12 year old and the aforementioned Glenlivett makes for a nice taste. My uncle when he visited from Scotland, seemed to be quite fond of J&B. The one he thought tasted like shite was Laphroaig, which surprised me. Depends on each individual's preference just like anything else.
Funny your uncle said that. The Laphroaig seems to be one of the go to scotches here for the Old Country Club gentleman. Some claim the best they've ever had...
Aka "country club gentlemen"
it def does seen like a drink you pick up a taste for with age. I guess it's because maybe gaining an acquired taste and respecting it served neat, instead of a mixer and tryin to only get drunk.
My dad was a big fan of Dewars so I grew up on that, but I love single malt either Glenlivet or Glenfiddich. I usually put an ice cube in. A couple of years ago, I tried a couple different types of Balvenie. I've had their 14, 15, and 17 year old. All very good. IMO, what you have to figure out is whether or not you like it "smoky". I don't. Happy drinking!
