What is the deal with the Scotch at Trader Joe’s and why is it so inexpensive? Is it inferior stuff, or is it just an amazingly good deal? Specifically, I’d like to know about the Macallan 10 that I’ve been...

(though I’m not a fan of Lowlands and particularly dislike Auchentoshan). A basic Macallan 12 would be fine, reasonably priced and available almost anywhere. Scotches finished in Port, Sherry or other wine casks can be very...

Macallan I believe is one of the few scotch's aged in 100% sherry wood giving it a rounder mouthfeel. Not sure therefore if other single malts will give you the same delight.

Macallan is a good one to have on hand. I also like the Highland Park 12. My husband and our two friends are solely Scotch drinkers and for some reason or other our many Scotch tastings always include a bottle of Woodford Reserve...

Has anyone tried the Trader Joe’s branded scotch? I noticed the Macallan and Ardberg 10yr’s for $20 which doesn’t sound all that cheap for just a 10yr single malt. How do these stack up to their older...

I’m trying to get a friend of mine a nice bottle of scotch for his birthday – looking to spend about $70 – any suggestions? single malts only please and something with not too much peat. thanks

Hello, Over the last several months my boyfriend has developed a new love for scotch. For Christmas I want to get him a reasonably nice bottle (approximately $50-75). I would prefer not to get him something...

a Macallan 21. 2) I’m surprised nobody has recommended a Macallan 12. It is a staple IMO, a crowd pleaser that every scotch drinker I’ve ran into enjoys. It falls into your price range too, albeit LCBO does jack up the...

Ardbeg, Caol Ila. Not Macallan. I had the Ardbeg Uigeadail at a festival and thought it tasted like licking a campfire (and I like smoky scotch).

's every bit as good. Dewers is a decent scotch, but I’ve always prefered Johnnie Walker when it comes to blends. Now, I’ll take a Edradour, Macallan or Ardburg over any blend, but if I am stuck with a blend,...

What bars/restaurants in the DC area have the best selection of single malt scotches?

Hi All, My husband is a big scotch fan, but since I’m not a scotch person myself, I can’t really tell a good one from a bad one (they all taste too much of peat for me). I’d like to get him a fairly nice (no...

I was just wondering if anyone knew of a particualrly cheap way for me to get my Scotch fix. I generally drink Lagavulin but am annoyed with the recent rising of prices. What is the cheapest place to pick up a bottle of a fine...

There is a broad range of Scotch whiskies that have little or no discernible peat in their taste & aroma. The single-malt whiskies from the isle of Islay (Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Ardberg, etc.) are typically heavily-peated, but the...

I get in touch with Ed Patrick from the Quaich Society in Toronto or Marc Laverdiere from the Scotch Whisky Ambassador Program. Let me know how to contact you and I will send you details. C