Thursday, January 27, 2011

Finding the scotch that you like

From the "scotch flavor map" post, you now have a rough idea about what the different brands of scotch taste like.  But if you are a newcomer still discovering the various flavors, what is the best way to find out what you like before splashing some serious money on a bottle?

In my experience, the easiest way is to find a local bar that carries a nice selection of varieties.  Chat up with the bartender, give them feedback, and let them make suggestions till you find a few that you like. 

                                                                                   A well-stocked bar

Here's a pro-tip for you: don't simply ask for a "scotch".  If you do, they will usually just give you a glass of the cheapest scotch they have, and charge you full price for it.  Always specify.  Many places have a separate menu for scotch, or ask what they have on hand if you are not able to tell what they carry. 
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  1. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    Pour the cheapest scotch and charge you full price... typical bar trick.

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  2. thegoldenchildJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    they hustlin us bro! thanks for the advice!

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  3. ZSPNJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:40 PM

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  4. DooJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Great tip! Bartenders trick you sometimes!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Damn those bartenders can fool you sometimes. That's why you gotta know your scotch :D. I'll rather study scotch on my own instead going to a tricky bartender lol

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  6. Kicking RocksJanuary 27, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Damn Bartendering assholes!!

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  7. juiceboxJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Thanks for the tip man. I was thinking about going to a place to try scotch but not a bar. Can you suggest any places like it?

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  8. Das Auto!January 27, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    i'm gonna chat up the owner of the liquor store down the street

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  9. Auto TechJanuary 27, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Its good to find people who appreciate drinks. Looking forward to more soon.

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  10. NemesisJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    good old bar tricks, nice to know this info :)

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  11. ArcitaJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    awesome info man.

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  12. ZoxiiJanuary 27, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Ah! I appreciate me some scotch. You're a good man thereee.

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  13. ZachJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    Good tip. Didn't ever think about asking for a scotch menu haha

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  14. Clarence MillerJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    just stop drankin

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  15. ericsJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    thanks for the tips. i know nothing about scotch so i usually have a friend order it for me.

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 1:28 AM

    Good recommendation, I've never thought of it like that...

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Great tips! :) Love the blog, supporting!

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  18. The Game Store GuyJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    Pretty good suggestion. Thanks for the tips. I might do this anyway just to see what I might learn.

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  19. my day in a sentenceJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    I'm actually gonna do this today with a friend of mine! :)

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  20. AnonymouseJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    johnny walker blue label, neat, for me. expensive, yes, but oh so smooth. i know purists might say blended scotch isn't as good as their single malt, but i like it.

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  21. JordanJanuary 28, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    thanks for the tip man ill be sure to never just ask for "scotch"!

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  22. DudemeisterJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:45 AM

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  23. Suciô SanchezJanuary 28, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Good way to sample.

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  24. Justsayin'January 28, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    I trust your advice :)

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  25. Toast BurntJanuary 28, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    I've been waiting to go out with friends so that I can do this very thing. Can't wait to see how it differs from regular grain or rye whiskey!

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  26. DesignAndLaughJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Wow, that's great to know. Thanks for the tip, I didn't know the world of scotch was so vast.

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Good info! Will try to order a scotch that I'll like!

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  28. brotosteroneJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Sup chris!

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  29. AnonymousJanuary 28, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I'll be sure to hit up my local pub and see what the bartender says.

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  30. DwrekJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    Sometimes at a bar they will charge me double the price if I ask for a name brand compared to just saying scotch. This goes for the 3 or 4 scotch that I like.

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  31. TotoJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    nice blog dude!

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  32. makeithappenJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    Great tips.

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  33. CodyJanuary 28, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Nice tips, you might just get me into drinking more scotch with these posts.

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  34. Con QuesoJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Thanks for the tips. I'm usually not a picky person so I'd probably ask for "scotch" alone sadly.

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  35. loveblogginJanuary 28, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    not much of a scotch guy, i love rum

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  36. IsaacJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Thanks for the bar tip I didn't know that

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  37. the420shack.comJanuary 28, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Thanks for the tips! I love a good scotch every now and then.

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  38. mrecanJanuary 28, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    thanks for the nice suggestion

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  39. T. BanacekJanuary 30, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    In my experience, the best way to sample scotch is to buy a couple of grand worth of bottles with student loan money. That's what I did.

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