Scotch: a dilemna

[dagibbs]

So, I've been getting to the end of a bottle or two of Scotch in my collection, and some of them I've quite liked. Do I buy another bottle of a Scotch I know I like, or do I try a new Scotch? The new lets me explore more tastes that might be interesting, different, or even better. But, the one I've already had and like I know I like.

Yeah, I know, half of you are probably thinking... just do both! Budget, budget, budget.

Comments

[kattale.livejournal.com]

I would say, do both - two bottles collectively will give you just as much value as two bottles consecutively.

[metawidget]

Live dangerously, get a new and intriguing Scotch.

[mycrazyhair.livejournal.com]

You should go to the Somerville LCBO in Toronto, visit the tasting room and try some Scotches there, then buy the one(s) you like.

[curgoth]

This.

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

That sounds like a good idea! I didn't know they had a tasting room. When I'm in Toronto, I'll have to look into that.

[ironphoenix.livejournal.com]

Keep a record of the one you liked so you can come back to it, but try something new.

[ladymondegreen.livejournal.com]

This is what I was thinking.

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

I have been trying to record what I like, yes. And what I don't. But, at what point do I "come back". I've already been through a fair number of different Scotches (both my own, and tasting other people's) -- is it time to come back, now?

[ironphoenix.livejournal.com]

Come back to it when you miss that particular taste, or can't remember it?

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

Maybe.

[frenchzie.livejournal.com]

Both! Both! Both!
;)

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

:)

Budget, budget, budget.

[frenchzie.livejournal.com]

Weren't you aware...? Scotch has a lifetime exemption from budget restriction...
;)

... and you have to complet my education on that item!
:P

[curgoth]

When I started drinking scotch, I put a lot of effort into diversity. Unfortunately, I started saving some to preserve the diversity of my collection, which is how I discovered that scotch loses its flavour when it has been open for about a year.

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

There is that risk, too.

[shamanatrix.livejournal.com]

OH NO! QUICK we have to drink your scotches!! I can help! I can help! Whatever you decide...I can help!

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

:)

[scottij.livejournal.com]

I usually buy only one bottle at a time, but I do tend to alternate between one I know I like and one that is new for the variety.

If you have a good scotch store near you and they have a good selection of the little single-serving bottles of scotch, that's a good way to try a number of scotches on the cheap that you might not want to buy a full bottle of.

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

I've got about 16 bottles right now. So, I maintain a collection.

[shamanatrix.livejournal.com]

Oh no, that's too many. They will go bad! I can help! I can help! :)

[dagibbs.livejournal.com]

You are such the helpful volunteer!

*hugs* you