Is Dewar's White Boring?

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I just started sipping whiskey a few years ago.

I like Dewar's White. It seems like it has a simple flavor, but I like it.

I might be low-brow, because I like MacGregor blended.

The McDougall is something I tasted once, and maybe I will buy a bottle, if I can find it in Chicago.

I tried Bulleit Bourbon and I did not like it much. That's expensive, but I did not like it much.

I like Jim Beam Black some, but I like the Scotches better than bourbons, so far.

What else is worth a try?
 
Maybe I'm boring.

Nobody likes this thread.

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If you enjoy it, who cares if it's "boring" :)
I have enjoyed bourbons like Knob Creek and Woodford Reserve.
Bulleit was decent, but a little over-hyped IMO.
Jim Beam and Jack Daniel's are good cheap standbys, Maker's Mark I thought was too sour.

I don't have much experience with scotch blends.
As far as single malts, I like Bowmore 15yo. and GlenDronach 12yo. the best so far.
(Price being a little bit of a factor, as other ones I have tried I couldn't afford a whole bottle :eek:)
$100 is the most I'd be willing to pay for a single malt bottle, preferably less.
I like a little bit of peat and sometimes sherried, but always prefer a good balance with a nice finish.

You don't always get what you pay for, unfortunately
Sometimes even well known brands lose their level of quality, and rely on the name they have created while turning out "swill".
The unknown small guys can really surprise you with the passion they have for it, and it shows.
Some of these smaller malts are a BIG part of good blends, but most won't tell you what's in them.

I have sampled quite a few single malts especially after a recent trip to England (London and Brighton) where I tried A LOT and bought TOO MANY. lol
I have tried maybe 20-25+ different ones in about 6 months ranging from about $35-$40 all the way up to $600 bottles.
My wife and I plan to do a distillery tour of Scotland in the future.

I still consider myself a beginner, but could recommend a few more (single malts) if I knew what attributes you were looking for.
Mini bottles are more economical when experimenting to find what you like.
If you have a whisky bar close enough that does tastings, that's the way to go to get more education without breaking the bank.
They should be quite knowledgeable if you find a good establishment.

What specifically do you like about DW?
I haven't tried it.
Only blend I have is The Dimple Pinch, which I thought was so-so.

Be careful as once you go down the rabbit hole, it can be hard to enjoy The "simple" stuff anymore.
Appreciate it while you can, as I can guarantee you your tastes will change and refine over time.
 
aengina said:
I still consider myself a beginner, but could recommend a few more (single malts) if I knew what attributes you were looking for.

What specifically do you like about DW?
I haven't tried it.
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I had a glass back in November, and that's the only time I've had it. I don't remember much, but it was probably smokey. Smokey, with nothing particularly strong-tasting in it. I like smokey.

I think bourbons taste like coconut, and I don't like coconut.

I am even more of a beginner than you are, so I don't know what other flavors can be found in a whisky.

I imagine I would like a balance. Balance and complexity is what I always looked for when I smoked cigars, and what I still look for in beers. In beers, I like malty vs. hoppy. More sweet than sour. More savory than dry. Dry and bitter are OK, just to balance things out.
 
Okay, in that case my recs to try are (in order):

Ardbeg 10yo (if you REALLY like peat I.E. smoke)
Laphroiag 10yo (A little more balanced)
Lagavullin 16yo (This one I have not tried yet, but it's on my short list)
Highland Park 18yo (I have had the 12yo but not the 18yo, there is a BIG price jump)

Some of these can be hard to find depending on your location.

Good luck and have fun, that's what it's all about :)
As always, do drink responsibly.
Cheers!

If I were nearby, I would invite you over for a tasting. I don't have very many friends who like Scotch :(
Ironically, I may be moving to Illinios in the near future if my wife gets a post-doc position where she wants.
Probably wouldn't be more than an hour outside of Chicago as long as it's not anywhere in Cook County :grumpy:

JPE
 
I find most Scotches boring. When I drink enough of them, they just put me to sleep. ;)

More seriously, I know more about bourbon and Irish whiskey than I do about Scotch and I'm particularly ignorant about blended Scotch.
 
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