Sunday, March 13, 2011

Scotch Snobs

If you are as interested in scotch as I am, there will be many times in your journey to quench the thirst of knowledge that you will come across other scotch enthusiast.  While the majority of them are usually pleasant to chat with, especially since you share the same hobby, I will occasionally come across a few that is known as scotch snobs.

A scotch snob is someone who only drinks a particular type of scotch.  They seem to enjoy giving some elitist opinion on why they like the drink, and often turning up their nose on other types of scotch. 

This phenomenon is unfortunately common enough in the scotch circle.  Perhaps, from the olden days where scotch has an elitist stigma attached to it, that association sort of stuck with certain individuals, and they bring it up to another level so as to differentiate themselves further from other scotch drinkers.

The scotch snobs can generally be divided into two types.  Those that only drink single malts, and those that only drink peaty, Islay scotches (like Laphroaig).  I have yet to hear of any scotch snobs that only drink blended malts. 

While I have absolutely zero problems with those two types of scotch (in fact, I enjoy them), I think it is silly to restrict yourself to it.  Personally, I feel the true appreciation of scotch is allowing yourself to have an open mind, and thoroughly immense yourself into the various works and efforts put in so that you can enjoy that in fine dram of scotch, blended or single malt. 

That's it for now.  Till the next time, bottoms up my friend.
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55 comments:

  1. D4March 13, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    There's always a snob...

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  2. tak47March 13, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    scotch snobs... at first I read scotch noobs

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  3. Random FanMarch 13, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    I only drink Lagavulin poured into my mouth be a hooker.

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  4. RootYourDroid.netMarch 13, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    great page! Where abouts are you in upstate ny?

    I from Saratoga area my self.

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  5. ErikaMarch 13, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    Try saying "scotch snobs" over and over again really fast XD

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  6. ChrisMarch 13, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    @Random Fan - your comment made me lol hard

    @Android News - I live in Syracuse, but work in Utica.

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  7. KBMarch 13, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    I thought it said scotch noobs, so I'm like, oh he's talking to me! xD

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  8. Fix PC Games AdminMarch 13, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    I hate snobs but that hat is cool

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  9. SKINNYBOXMarch 13, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Agreed, you shouldn't restrict yourself to only 1 kind of scotch. That's like going to a football game and only watching 1 player the entire time.

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  10. vashraveMarch 13, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    meah....beer is much preferred over any kind of liquor.

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  11. T. BanacekMarch 13, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Who could drink just one type of scotch? Who could drink just one type of whisky? Who are these backward people??

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  12. campagnolMarch 13, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Funny word. Scothch snobs :)

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  13. pMarch 13, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    ah that's just because they want to sound fancy

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  14. FreekMarch 13, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    Isn't it really awkward when these scotch entusiasts are... still kinda young?

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  15. Electric AddictMarch 13, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    snobs everywhere

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  16. Ante BabajaMarch 13, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    oh man, i love scothes :D

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  17. AlphabetaMarch 13, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Down with Scotch Snobs.
    You need to DIVERSIFY, man!

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  18. AnonymousMarch 13, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Like you said everything is all about being open minded :D

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  19. AnonfourtwentyMarch 13, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Screw 'em!

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  20. BartMarch 13, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    snotch sobs...wat

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  21. Found on the Internet TodayMarch 13, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    So they're like scotch hipsters?

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  22. edMarch 13, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    never encountered one thankfully

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  23. jopjopjopMarch 13, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    snobs, they are everywhere

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  24. Poetry of the DayMarch 13, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    i havnt had much experience in scotch
    Poetry for Android | Poetry <3

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  25. viljami.korianteriMarch 13, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    I'd love to be a snob but I'm really a noob.

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  26. JamesMarch 13, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Scotch sounds good right now.

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  27. MotivationalizedMarch 13, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Yeah, snobs are usually overcompensating for something.

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  28. UnknownMarch 13, 2011 at 4:27 PM

    Only drinking one kind of scotch is like only having sex in the missionary position. You have to mix it up! Experience new things! Or else you'll be in a rut so damn deep you won't know how to get out.

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  29. AnonymouseMarch 13, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    yeah, i see no need to be snobby about it. I personally like a good blended scotch.

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  30. SamMarch 13, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Haha @Erika, I tried it :)

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  31. skinned sheepMarch 13, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    this one time i drank rubbing alcohol with kool aid cuz i had nothing to drink.

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  32. UnknownMarch 13, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    never meet one of em :)

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  33. Kicking RocksMarch 13, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    wtf at skinned sheeps comment rofl!!!

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  34. ShutterbugMarch 13, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    I'm not a scotch snob and never will be. :P

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  35. RebeccaMarch 13, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    love the hat

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  36. GMarch 13, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    variety is the spice of life

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  37. JayMarch 13, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    i've never had the displeasure of meeting a scotch snob, so... :)

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  38. TasosMarch 13, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    an uncle of mine is dedicated to J&B so much that even if they give him something else to try he will recognise it an throw it away

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  39. RabidmooseMarch 13, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Those types of people are annoying.

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  40. nooneMarch 13, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    hate them..

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  41. Aaron M. GipsonMarch 13, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    I have heard of Johhny Walker Blue only scotch drinkers, but isn't that stuff like $100 a bottle?

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  42. Something ConcupiscibleMarch 13, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    I agree; branch out and try new things.

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  43. synoptixsMarch 13, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    I agree, open yourself up!

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  44. Matt NeumannMarch 14, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Classy scotch! unclassy T!

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  45. AnonymousMarch 14, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    I´m making a group: (SSA) Scotch Snobs Anonymous. :P

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  46. Biff TannerMarch 14, 2011 at 12:55 AM

    Yes I'm classy!

    Glenlivet XXV: That's it and that's all.

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  47. BrutMarch 14, 2011 at 1:03 AM

    I hate people who stick their nose in the air about booze... it's like relaxxxx... Just enjoy the taste and share the awesomeness.

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  48. watchmanMarch 14, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    im back kid

    follow my watch blog guys and I will follow back

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  49. Major MackMarch 14, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    I agree. I enjoy of many different types. My mood, meal or venue can affect my taste

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  50. The Game Store GuyMarch 14, 2011 at 3:46 AM

    I think if I ever saw someone wearing that hat I would be forced to laugh them after of bar/local/domicile. XD

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  51. SpikeMarch 14, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    lol, nice idea

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  52. Patti D.March 14, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    nice cap, lol.

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  53. MeMarch 14, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    there always that elitist

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  54. AlexanderMarch 14, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    Any kind of snobs are gonna be unfortunate but it just means more scotch for you :)

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  55. PagoMarch 14, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    I'm a beer guy, and I know a couple of beer snobs. A lot of them only drink imports.

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