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[jswaykos]

If you want to stay in the $50-$55 range it's hard to top Balvenie 12 Doublewood IMO, also Macallan 12. The scotch I remember being really good in the $70-$80 range was the Cragganmore Distiller's Edition, finished in port casks

I would say $50 range is where I'm comfortable with scotch at the moment.  Give/take $10.  I'm seeing Uigedail in the mid $60s out here.  $55 in LA but with shipping it'd be the same as just getting it locally.

I've had the Aberlour Abunadh, Shaun, and really like it.  I like peat, and I like sherry finishes.  So I tend toward Islay scotches.  I tend to like things at a bit higher proof, too, at least for now as I add it to the bourbon mix.

I also have a bottle of Kilchoman Machir Bay to pick up today, too, that I got pretty cheap at a tasting.

I've always loved Laphroaig for a nice Islay choice. They have one that fits your description if you can get it at a discount: Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength

I've had it and really liked it, just a matter of finding it at a decent price.  Don't need to break the bank for anything since I've got plenty of other things to drink.

[Threebean]

If you want to stay in the $50-$55 range it's hard to top Balvenie 12 Doublewood IMO, also Macallan 12. The scotch I remember being really good in the $70-$80 range was the Cragganmore Distiller's Edition, finished in port casks

Mac 10 Fine Oak is awesome too, on the mellow side - usually $45ish/bottle

Or save 72% on a ten'r of VS's.  Just sayin'

Thank you for that input Bean.

Not a big scotch drinker so trying to bring it back around to cigars.  Schitty ones, admittedly, but WTH.

[Ogie]

http://www.whisky-emporium.com/UK/Features/WhoOwnsWhat.htm

[Travellin Dave]

If you want to stay in the $50-$55 range it's hard to top Balvenie 12 Doublewood IMO, also Macallan 12. The scotch I remember being really good in the $70-$80 range was the Cragganmore Distiller's Edition, finished in port casks

Mac 10 Fine Oak is awesome too, on the mellow side - usually $45ish/bottle

Or save 72% on a ten'r of VS's.  Just sayin'

Thank you for that input Bean.

Not a big scotch drinker so trying to bring it back around to cigars.  Schitty ones, admittedly, but WTH.

At least use attractive bait.

[Ogie]

http://www.whisky-emporium.com/UK/Features/WhoOwnsWhat.htm

I recommend the indy stuff as well as Burn Stewart/Distell and Inver House.

[sfish]

If you want to stay in the $50-$55 range it's hard to top Balvenie 12 Doublewood IMO, also Macallan 12. The scotch I remember being really good in the $70-$80 range was the Cragganmore Distiller's Edition, finished in port casks

I would say $50 range is where I'm comfortable with scotch at the moment.  Give/take $10.  I'm seeing Uigedail in the mid $60s out here.  $55 in LA but with shipping it'd be the same as just getting it locally.

I've had the Aberlour Abunadh, Shaun, and really like it.  I like peat, and I like sherry finishes.  So I tend toward Islay scotches.  I tend to like things at a bit higher proof, too, at least for now as I add it to the bourbon mix.

I also have a bottle of Kilchoman Machir Bay to pick up today, too, that I got pretty cheap at a tasting.

I've always loved Laphroaig for a nice Islay choice. They have one that fits your description if you can get it at a discount: Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength

I've had it and really liked it, just a matter of finding it at a decent price.  Don't need to break the bank for anything since I've got plenty of other things to drink.

I find that the $50-$55 threshold is where you separate the good stuff from the stuff you'll settle for that's decent for "everyday" type drinking. I keep a handle bottle of Jonnie Red for the everyday ($32) and go to Balvenie 12 for an excellent scotch. Above that price I consider a somewhat special purchase, where you really need to hone your taste to what you want to spend that kind of money on. Then the next level is like $70-$80 where you get into really interesting things but then, for me that's a once a year purchase

[jswaykos]

If you want to stay in the $50-$55 range it's hard to top Balvenie 12 Doublewood IMO, also Macallan 12. The scotch I remember being really good in the $70-$80 range was the Cragganmore Distiller's Edition, finished in port casks

I would say $50 range is where I'm comfortable with scotch at the moment.  Give/take $10.  I'm seeing Uigedail in the mid $60s out here.  $55 in LA but with shipping it'd be the same as just getting it locally.

I've had the Aberlour Abunadh, Shaun, and really like it.  I like peat, and I like sherry finishes.  So I tend toward Islay scotches.  I tend to like things at a bit higher proof, too, at least for now as I add it to the bourbon mix.

I also have a bottle of Kilchoman Machir Bay to pick up today, too, that I got pretty cheap at a tasting.

I've always loved Laphroaig for a nice Islay choice. They have one that fits your description if you can get it at a discount: Laphroaig 10 Year Old Cask Strength

I've had it and really liked it, just a matter of finding it at a decent price.  Don't need to break the bank for anything since I've got plenty of other things to drink.

I find that the $50-$55 threshold is where you separate the good stuff from the stuff you'll settle for that's decent for "everyday" type drinking. I keep a handle bottle of Jonnie Red for the everyday ($32) and go to Balvenie 12 for an excellent scotch. Above that price I consider a somewhat special purchase, where you really need to hone your taste to what you want to spend that kind of money on. Then the next level is like $70-$80 where you get into really interesting things but then, for me that's a once a year purchase

I don't have a taste for the cheaper, everyday scotches.  I got plenty of great bourbons and ryes that I like much more in that range.  Scotch is more of a once a week drink for me at this point, so I don't mind spending just a little extra for something nicer. 

[jswaykos]

OK, I'm outta here.  Boss asked for a ride to a car dealership to drop off his car and then a ride back to his place.  I'm going straight to the liquor store from there.  Enjoy the rest of the day, suckers.

[CigarGuy87]

OK, I'm outta here.  Boss asked for a ride to a car dealership to drop off his car and then a ride back to his place.  I'm going straight to the liquor store from there.  Enjoy the rest of the day, suckers.

Catch ya later Joe

[sfish]

OK, I'm outta here.  Boss asked for a ride to a car dealership to drop off his car and then a ride back to his place.  I'm going straight to the liquor store from there.  Enjoy the rest of the day, suckers.

Later Joe, you dog!

[Travellin Dave]

Later chauffeur Joe.

[Travellin Dave]

Pick up the dry cleaning and a little spit shine for the shoes too?

[sfish]

Pick up the dry cleaning and a little spit shine for the shoes too?

I'd do it if my boss would let me go after 2 hrs of work!

[CigarGuy87]

Pick up the dry cleaning and a little spit shine for the shoes too?

I'd do it if my boss would let me go after 2 hrs of work!

That's not all you would do!

[razgueado]

Pick up the dry cleaning and a little spit shine for the shoes too?

A little spit shine for...nevermind, I'll leave it alone.