[Zeus]

Lagavulin is a great scotch. Very smokey if I remember.

I prefer smoke to peat

I have a bottle of

Oban 14, very nice. I bought it for $30 is Italy this summer. Reg is $110 or so.
Jura is one of the best I have ever had. http://www.jurawhisky.com/home.aspx
As well as Dalwhinnie 15 year, which I always have on hand

I went to a Maccallan tasting a few years ago. They are good also. Incidentally, the chick that invited me to the tasting, ended up in my bed one night but I passed out from what else, many fingers of scotch. 5 days later she met a guy on PoF and they are getting married next weekend and I am invited. She has way too many hot single friends to pass up this opportunity.

[megatron]

(11-22-2012 09:39 PM)kenny_powers Wrote:  

Megatron, if you don't like alcohol Scotch may not necessarily be the best place for you to start. As time goes on your preference and palette changes. My drinking career in order has been vodka, rum, craft beer, Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, Johnny Walker Black, now I'm on Macallan and have started drinking Hendrix Gin and Citadel Gin. Laphroaig is very distinct, it is very "peaty". Ask your local bartender to let you smell or sample it - you will notice right away. I know you asked for a single malt (I don't know the brand thedude suggested) but if you want to break into Scotch for $40 I recommend Johnny Walker Black....it is a blend but an awesome drink that gives your head a nice feel and you won't hate life in the morning.

Cool, thanks for your advice. Your alcohol trajectory is pretty similar to mine.