SURVIVAL SUPPLIES need advice

Cobalt

Cobalt

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Ok, I would normally post this on the survival forum, but many on there feel like just slaming Busse and scrapyard and are not too happy with me right now so I am posting this here for the real survivalists to give me their advice.

I was shopping at my local survival store and when looking for my most important survival item came across just too much of a selection of different brands, which confused the F out of me and made my wife madd as she had to wait for me to make a decision which took about 1/2 an hour and then I went cheap because I was not sure what to get.

So here goes. I will write the list of brands of this survival item and I would appreciate your opinion of which to buy. I have removed the brands I already own since I would like to try something different. No particular order by the way.....
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Glenmorangie 18 year old
Glenfidich - several ages
Glenlivet - several ages
Clynelish
Macallan
Bruich Ladich
The Balvenie
Bowmore
Dalmore
Buchanan
Famous Grouse
JURA
Glen Garioch
McClellands
Chivas Regal
Speyburn
Jameson
Bushmills
Tullamore
Dewars

They did have Talisker as usual, which is where I get it. They also have all the Johnny walkers, but I already have them.
 
i just bought a barrel of Chivas Regal, i use it with water and for when i don't want non scotch drinkers sniffin around my good stuff. :thumbup:
 
Well, of these choices, Famous Grouse, Chivas Regal, and Dewars are blended scotches, and Jameson and Bushmills are blended Irishes. For the blended, which is a whole different choice than single malt, Famous Grouse gets my nod for the best combo of taste and price. Chivas has always been considered the top of the line, but is pricey for what you get. The two Irishes are a much more aquired taste in my opinion, and might have less broad appeal in a "survival" situation. I've had them both, but don't turn to them in time of need.

Of the single malts, The Glenlivet has long been acknowledged, across the board, as one of the finest single malts for the money. I've had Glenmorangie, Glennfiddich, Macallan, Bowmore, and Glenlivet, and usually revert to the Glenlivet when there are too many choices--sort of an EDC of drinks! The others are suberb in their own particular ways, and will be matters of personal taste for you....

You left off Laphroig, which is my personal favorite, and a heavy-duty, oily, smokey, peaty offering from the Islay region--you could probably burn it for fuel and warmth, and signalling, yet still enjoy it for sustenance!

Like knives, so many great choices, all suitable in their own ways, and worthy of admiration for the art and craft involved--start a collection!
 
idahoskunk said:
i just bought a barrel of Chivas Regal, i use it with water and for when i don't want non scotch drinkers sniffin around my good stuff. :thumbup:
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yah, it's pretty cheap stuff. But I am still shocked at the number of brands my local survival store had:confused:
 
I'm a big fan of the various Glenfiddichs. Also may want to see if they have Cragganmore and Oban. Both excellent single malts for the price :thumbup:
 
LOL:D:D:D

Today I went to my "survival supplier" as well and came back with a marvellous item:

Caol Ila 12yo

This is a great single malt from Islay (Scotland). Peat, smoke and wood are keywords. But this one is not as heavy as the other Islays like Ardbeg or Lagavulin. I like this one a lot from the first sip forward.:thumbup:

From your list I'd try the Bowmore first.
 
speed01 said:
Famous Grouse gets my nod for the best combo of taste and price.

Of the single malts, The Glenlivet has long been acknowledged, across the board, as one of the finest single malts for the money. I've had Glenmorangie, Glennfiddich, Macallan, Bowmore, and Glenlivet, and usually revert to the Glenlivet when there are too many choices--sort of an EDC of drinks! The others are suberb in their own particular ways, and will be matters of personal taste for you....

You left off Laphroig, which is my personal favorite, and a heavy-duty, oily, smokey, peaty offering from the Islay region--you could probably burn it for fuel and warmth, and signalling, yet still enjoy it for sustenance!

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Good Choices thanks. Hmmm, I think I'll bring Famous Grouse to Blade 07

I did not see Laphroig but I was so blinded by ecstacy it would have been easy to miss.
 
Crafft said:
LOL:D:D:D

Today I went to my "survival supplier" as well and came back with a marvellous item:

Caol Ila 12yo

This is a great single malt from Islay (Scotland). Peat, smoke and wood are keywords. But this one is not as heavy as the other Islays like Ardbeg or Lagavulin. I like this one a lot from the first sip forward.:thumbup:

From your list I'd try the Bowmore first.
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Bowmore, hmhmm:thumbup:

aaronjayl said:
I'm a big fan of the various Glenfiddichs. Also may want to see if they have Cragganmore and Oban. Both excellent single malts for the price :thumbup:
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they did not have OBan, I looked for it:thumbdn:
 
Confusion abounds. I don't know your likes/dislikes so it's hard to advise. Also, most of those you list come in various varieties (there are at least 4 different varieties of Bowmore, for example).

Why not try the Glenmorangie 18? All those Scots can't be wrong (it's one of their very favorites)!

I love MacAllan, myself.
 
see what I am dealing with...here is my survival store


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It's the opposite of "Mora vs Busse" - for all-around use, get the best you can afford. In a survival situation, the best is still the best, but something cheaper would still probably pull you through. :thumbup:
 
I'm certainly no expert, but I can tell you what I like.

The Macallan is very nice. It's my favorite at the moment.

Famous Grouse is a good drink, and I agree with speed01 on the taste/price ratio. I think it easily tastes better than Chivas.

Don't waste your money on the McClellands. I bought a bottle the other day as it was on sale, and once I had a drink or two I understood why it was on sale.
 
Trick question. The answer is one of each. Try a shot of each and send me what you're not happy with. :thumbup:

BTW, has anyone noticed that Pig's Nose has new packaging? I like the old box and label more. The new one is PINK! :barf:
 
I had to order pigs nose over the internet to get it. I can't believe itis aged only 5 years. It is very good though.
 
Cobalt - Great Question! As Talisker and Lagavulin are my all-time favorites, I will recommend two more that you just absolutely cannot go wrong with:

Glenlivet 18 Year (A bit more $ than the 12 yr, but worth it)
Balvenie (This one is AWESOME)

Those are the two from your list that stood out to me.

Just last night I was at a scotch tasting...
 
cstorr2004 said:
Cobalt - Great Question! As Talisker and Lagavulin are my all-time favorites, I will recommend two more that you just absolutely cannot go wrong with:

Glenlivet 18 Year (A bit more $ than the 12 yr, but worth it)
Balvenie (This one is AWESOME)

Those are the two from your list that stood out to me.

Just last night I was at a scotch tasting...
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SCOTCH TASTING?:thumbup: Tell me about it
 
Oh just skip that stuff and go for the real thing.

Coors Light!

That's was for you Amy
 
I brought a bottle of Glenfiddich 15 year Distiller's Reserve from the duty free shop in Gathwick on our way to Jo'Berg. 100 proof and smooth as silk - I think that it was £ 27.00. I also bought a couple of small bottles of JWB (375 ml?) for £ 18.00. I'm a big fan of the "higer octane" scotch like McCallan's Cask Strength.

Mike
 
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