I know we've had these discussions before, but I'm a bourbon/rye guy, so I don't know much about scotch outside of Macallan. I need to send a bottle $100 +/- to a client. Which single malt should I choose?
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What kind of scotch does the person like? Islay(peaty), Speyside or highland (less peaty but still complex and smoky)? Are you trying to avoid the obvious choices like Macallan and Johnnie Walker?
Yes, so I'm kind of between a rock and a hard place there. I don't know what their preference is for region, but I'd prefer to avoid the obvious choices.
Well its probably bad that I didn't mention that Japanese scotchs are overtaking Scotland as some of the best in the world. Yamazaki won the Whiskey Bible's whiskey of the year. I would think the safe bet is a highland or speyside, but Islay people's are dedicated.
But why does it have to be scotch? American whiskeys are pretty amazing right now, especially bourbons. Most whiskey drinkers appreciate whiskey (encompassing whisky) of all types and expressions.
I was talking with one of the client's partners and I asked where I should send a nice bottle of wine. He replied that "David is a scotch guy and a bottle of scotch goes a long way with him." That's the only reason I figured I'd send scotch. My father-in-law is a scotch guy and can't stand bourbon, meanwhile I prefer bourbon/rye over scotch.
Strange. I appreciate whiskeys for the craftsmanship and complexities. I prefer one over the other at different times and during different meals, but both have amazing options. I always wonder if people prefer scotch over American whiskies because scotch is sort of an stereotypical status symbol.
Either way, you should see if that guy's partner can give you any tips or just strike up a casual conversation with the man himself(if that's possible). Peaty scotch to a person that doesn't like it is basically a mouth full of iodine. But when someone likes it, they are usually heavily into it.
Thanks. I thinks it's probably going to be one of those instances where "it's more the thought that counts". I don't really talk to the partner in question very much and if I go back to the partner that's my contact there then I'm going to be viewed as a pain in the ass. I'll just pick something and roll with it. Even if he doesn't like it, I know he entertains and it will be something that either gets consumed at the office or at one of the gatherings at his house. Either way, he'll remember that I sent him a gift of thanks.
Not a Scotch, but if you want to send him something unusual (assuming he's not from Florida), you can get him a bottle of Palm Ridge and back it up with a $50 bottle of scotch. Palm Ridge is a Lakeland product and has some smokiness and character to it.
Ended up sending Glendronach 15-Year Revival.
http://www.lovescotch.com/search/?k...ival+Sherry+Cask&d=0&r=0&itemstype=2&x=40&y=6
http://www.lovescotch.com/search/?k...ival+Sherry+Cask&d=0&r=0&itemstype=2&x=40&y=6
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