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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dioltach" data-source="post: 2142172" data-attributes="member: 21843">If you're relatively new to whisky, try some of the gentler stuff. Personally, I have a great fondness for Irish single malts -- somewhat buttery in flavour, smoother than most Scotch, because they're triple-distilled. If you can find a Bushmills 10 y.o. or a Redbreast (or even a Bushmills 16 y.o., in the more expensive range), you'll never look back. Although to be fair, one of the nicest whiskeys I have is a blend: the Midleton Very Rare.If you want to stick with Scoth, though, bear in mind that the further north you go, the stronger and peatier the whiskies are. Lowlands (Auchentoshan, Littlemill, Glenkinchie, for example) are generally smoother and frutier than other Scotches. Of the Highlands, my favourite is Strathisla: full, smooth, buttery. The Islays and Speysides are definitely an acquired taste.Be wary of buying an impressive-looking bottle that says 'cask strength': these generally contain around 60% alcohol, and should definitely be taken with water. Like Chimera said, keep a bottle of spring water handy, and if you have one, a pipette. Many whiskies (and whiskeys) taste much better with two or three drops of good water in them to loosen the nose and the flavour.Also remember that single malts are not by definition better than blends. Like I said, the Midleton Very Rare is a dream (but it will probably set you back around $200 in the States), but I also like the White Horse, which puts many a cheap malt to shame.Whatever you end up buying, enjoy it, explore its scent and its flavour, savour it ... and try another one next time round. There are hundreds of fine whiskies out there, and each one tastes different.</blockquote>

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