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Re: A question for the Scotch drinkers...
terzaghi #374400 04/26/12 04:34 PM
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Dewars......


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Re: A question for the Scotch drinkers...
tomtuttle #374415 04/26/12 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted By: tomtuttle
Scott, do tell! You never cease to intrigue.

David, I don't think there is anything "unreal" or inferior about bourbon. It's "different" than Scotch, and perhaps lacks the cachet due to a number of factors (not the least of which are price and Eurosnobbery). My opinion is that American Whiskey is no less noble than Scotch Whisky. I suppose you could make a case that Scotch can be more complex because of the peat, but something isn't necessarily "better" because it is more "complex".

Drink what you like. Honestly, I really wish that I enjoyed Scotch more, because there is obviously tremendous variety and richness in the products.


Oh sure. Just like Bose is not necessarily inferior. It's just "different".

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Re: A question for the Scotch drinkers...
Ya_basta #374418 04/26/12 07:12 PM
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Dewars......

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Re: A question for the Scotch drinkers...
terzaghi #374421 04/26/12 07:49 PM
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Well, whether it's spirits or beer or A/V equipment, the whole idea is to enhance the user's quality of life, right? To bring them joy?

"Better" for me might not be "better" for you. I have just never really enjoyed debates about superiority/inferiority of consumer products. I do enjoy hearing about people's experiences, especially ones that have brought them happiness.

I don't own any Bose products. I don't think they sound very good, or present a very good value. It wouldn't bring me joy to use them. However, I can envision a scenario in which a Bose system might be "right" for someone who valued very small form factor, clean aesthetic design and an accessible user interface. If someone had already made that decision, I wouldn't want to try to diminish their joy by asserting that my criteria (sound quality and value) should have been more important to them.

So, I don't think Bourbon is the Bose of the spirits industry. And I don't think there's anything someone could say that would convince me that "Scotch is 'better' than Bourbon".

OTOH, I am absolutely delighted to hear stories about how a particular Scotch tastes, or how much they enjoyed it, or how sharing a wee dram with a friend was a satisfying or memorable experience.


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Re: A question for the Scotch drinkers...
terzaghi #374422 04/26/12 08:00 PM
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Tom I agree that bourbon to bose is not a good comparison. I do happen to think that bourbon is good value and always have some handy in case i run out of scotch =).


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Re: A question for the Scotch drinkers...
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Re: A question for the Scotch drinkers...
terzaghi #374430 04/26/12 09:36 PM
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Re: A question for the Scotch drinkers...
terzaghi #374453 04/27/12 01:19 AM
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Should we start the "What scotch/whiskey/bourbon did you drink last night?" It could be filled with the nuances we smelled and or tasted while enjoying the fine drink.


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Listener #374455 04/27/12 01:28 AM
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Originally Posted By: Listener
Should we start the "What scotch/whiskey/bourbon did you drink last night?" It could be filled with the nuances we smelled and or tasted while enjoying the fine drink.


With this crowd, I think you'll have to be satisfied with "Do you remember what you drank last night?"


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