allright, so i finally bought my first bottle of it today. haven't opened it yet. it's in the cabinet. those of you who drink it, any suggestions? rocks or no? chilled or straight from the cabinet?  i realize certain beverages have to be served a certain way to really appreciate them.  oh, and i think i may have gotten shafted on the price. i paid $39.10 for a 750ml bottle. good price or no? replies needed!

i like wine,
i like beer,
i like whiskey,
but i don't buy shaZam! i can't pronounce or know how to serve because i'm a non-refined alchohol consumer that thinks talking about the Leaaaaaaaaaaather, Oaaaaaaaak, or spiiiiiiiice in a wine is silly and i don't know how to write a decent poem.

costco sells it for the best deal you'll find.

However you like it! I think the scots traditionalists would go for mixed 50/50 with plain old H2O around or just under room temperature - don't add the water straight from the tap to the whisky glass, use a jug or whatever. Try it neat and on the rocks, there are no rules avout how to enjoy it but whatever way you choose swill it around on the palate to get the full benefit, a little like mouthwash but a tad less vigorous.
I take mine with water but that's just me.
Enjoy.

i think i shall try it on the rocks at first. that's how i've had most of my drinks in the past. but this is my first bottle of scotch. 

Oh yea on the rocks ... good one.
It distinctly has a very smoky taste prolly cos it is aged in oak barrels. Or maybe I am confusing with glenfiddich ... both are pretty much the classic scotch variety.
Cool.
Buddha.

try it all ways possible, and use the one you like best. ive done it neat, and on the rocks, and as cal suggested, h20 mixed, ( which i liked quite well)

Quote from: yamahonkawazuki on June 20, 2008, 08:48:47 PM
try it all ways possible, and use the one you like best.

If done in rapid succession, you'll find you like it best straight from the bottle. 
Personally, I never could handle scotch.  Guess I'm just not man enough.  I do explore the fringes of the beer realm though! 

well, i just finished my first glass. i started out neat. hmm...first taste...it does have a nice earthy taste to it...but tasted a bit warm for my liking so i added a couple of rocks. 2nd taste...temp is better...but initially as a bit more bite than i'd like...after-taste is smoother than expected. much better after-taste than my last drink(makers mark). all around not too bad. but for $40 buck a bottle i think i'd like something with a bit smoother initial bite and possibly smoother after-taste.

Tried the Chartreuse???!!!  50% proof...  Totally blasts the cobwebs away!

how old is it??  8??12??  i know its not the higher stuff since you only spent $40

Oh ya baby!

the bottle i've got is 12