What do you think?

[Idris]

Hello brothers

What do you think about these non-expensive blends?

JW Black Label
Dewar's 12 years
Grand Old Parr
J&B 12 years
Chivas Regal 12 years

They are on the same price range where I live, and I'm experimenting with non-expensive blended scotch (looking for something nice that won't break the bank).

So far I've tried the JW, the Dewars and the Chivas...what do you think about them? Have you tried to pair some of these with cigars?

 

[tedski]

I've had the JW Black and Dewars and both were OK.

There are some good single malts in the same price range though ... Bowmore, Dalmore and GlenLivet come to mind. I like the smooth / slightly sweet GlenLivet the best.

 

[Idris]

Glenglivet is a little bit more pricey here but not too much....added to my "To try" list, thanks tedski!

 

[Fox]

I am a big fan of the single malt, Laphroaig, although Tedski says it should come with a skull and crossbones on the label. . .:rolling:

Chivas Regal uses Laphroaig as part of their "blend"; at least they did the last time I checked. I prefer the single malts, but if I have to drink a blend, Chivas Regal would be the one. . .

For an exceptional single malt, albeit strong and peaty, try the 16-year Lagavulin, an Islay scotch. . .

 

[Trumpetchris]

Chivas is my favorite blend. Always have a bottle around.

JW is ok

Dewars makes me throw up in my mouth a little.

 

[jmatkins]

Dewars makes me throw up in my mouth a little.

Same here, of the list above JW Black is my pick.

 

[smokem94]

Life's too short to smoke cheap cigars and drink cheap whiskey:stretchgr

 

[dpricenator]

Chivas is my favorite blend. Always have a bottle around.

JW is ok

Dewars makes me throw up in my mouth a little.

If you don't drink single malt, everything Trumpet said holds true for me as well.

 

[no_substitute]

yep, Chivas...when I used to drink...a long time ago... :bottle:

 

[aleam_38]

Life's too short to smoke cheap cigars and drink cheap whiskey:stretchgr

I agree.

Drink what you love and smoke what you love and dont worry about the price tag that goes with it.

 

[dpricenator]

I agree.

Drink what you love and smoke what you love and dont worry about the price tag that goes with it.

I'll be sure to tell my land lord you said so. :grin:

 

[jwintosh]

mmmmmmmmmm, scotch!!

 

[Idris]

Ok, thanks for all the advice brothers!! I think you're all right....will definetly buy some Chivas (I have been drinking JW for a while) and....will give some more expensive single malts a shot. I guess I deserve it :wink:

 

[WhiteLightning]

For the extra few bucks go with a single malt like Tedski said. I've paired Laphroaig with an Olive Serie G Maduro Perfecto and wow was my ytaste buds singing!:sing: :sing: :sing: :sing: :sing: :sing: :sing: :sing: :sing:

 

[Idris]

For the extra few bucks go with a single malt like Tedski said. I've paired Laphroaig with an Olive Serie G Maduro Perfecto and wow was my ytaste buds singing!:sing: :sing: :sing: :sing: :sing: :sing: :sing: :sing: :sing:

mmmm I have Olivas G maduros.....will definetly try them with Laphroaig then....thanks WhiteLightning!

 

[WARDOGG]

JW Black is my personal favorite. However, I'm biased since I love anything JW. Second runner up would be Glenlivet.

 

[Idris]

Tedski and Wardogg: drinking some Glenlivet right now.....man it is delicious, thanks so much for the heads up!!!:bottle: