I'm watching a documentary about Scotch on Amazon. One factoid I found interesting was that 90% of scotch that is exported is blended scotch. That fact seems odd to me, because single malts seem to get all the press. It's easy to get lulled into the idea that blended scotches are the lesser whiskies or the beginner whiskies that you start with, eventually advancing to single malts when your palate or wallet allows. But the fact is, blends are not lesser spirits, they are just different. And in some cases, they can actually be better. Blends can certainly be more expensive, but I think for the most part folks buy blended whisky because they are much more budget friendly than single malts.
Off the top of my head, here are the blends I've tried: Dewar's, Chivas Regal, Johnnie Walker Red, Dimple Pinch, J&B, Cutty Sark, Teacher's Highland Cream, and Monkey Shoulder. Most of these, I do not remember exactly what they tasted like and if they are worth buying again. My favorite that I do return to often is Dewar's.
I'm curious what you think about blended scotch and what your favorite brands are (especially those that are more budget friendly).
Off the top of my head, here are the blends I've tried: Dewar's, Chivas Regal, Johnnie Walker Red, Dimple Pinch, J&B, Cutty Sark, Teacher's Highland Cream, and Monkey Shoulder. Most of these, I do not remember exactly what they tasted like and if they are worth buying again. My favorite that I do return to often is Dewar's.
I'm curious what you think about blended scotch and what your favorite brands are (especially those that are more budget friendly).
