Newbies Dept: Jason speaks...

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Jason on newbies...


Link (here). Be sure to read the comments...

Do read this post from a very interesting blogger on whisky. In sum, he recommends...


1. Start with Craggenmore 12
2. Proceed to Johnny Walker Green
3. Continue with Glenfiddich 15 (Solera)
4. For sherried whiskies...

GlenDronach 12
Balvenie 12 yr Doublewood
Macallan 12 yr

5. Finsh with Highland Park 15


For those caught in a bar...

Crown Royal
Jack Daniel's Ol No. 7 - Yes, it is gentle and nice.
Gibson's Finest 18yrs
Jim Beam Black
Johnnie Walker Black (might prefer with two ice cubes).

And for the "regions":

Speyside: Cragganmore 12, Tamdhu
Highland: Oban 14, Dalwhinnie
Islay: Caol Ila, Bowmore 12
Island: Highland Park 12
Lowland: Glenkinchie Distiller's edition
Campbeltown: Glen Scotia


Enjoy. Comments please...