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There is a blend called Black Grouse that's pretty cheap, and it tastes pretty good in my opinion.
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There is a blend called Black Grouse that's pretty cheap, and it tastes pretty good in my opinion. I believe it's a variation of the Famous Grouse with a little more peat smoke kick.
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Or to branch out a bit how about an Irish. Here's a nice one I sometimes enjoy when the time is right. Just the simple ground level blend. Tullamore D.E.W ![[Linked Image]](http://www.tullamoredew.com/sites/default/files/products/Tullamore%20Dew_12710_ORIGINAL%202013%20shadow_0.png)
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That's passable. When I go Irish here's one I prefer: ![[Linked Image]](http://www.smithfieldwine.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/650x/54efe73d55c6c30c04bb0a292315c695/r/e/redbreast-12-yr-old.jpg)
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...so I'm looking for a cheaper alternative for the in between drinking. What are my options? I have drank famous grouse but have kind of lost the taste for it as of late. What else is out there? Thanks I don't know why we're discussing single malts when the lad is asking for a cheaper alternative to Glenlivet 12, which is about as economical a single malt as you can get... to my mind that means you're going to have to get into the blends. I'd rather drink a good blended whisky than a bad single malt. And there are some piss-poor single malts to be had, in my sad experience. I prefer Famous Grouse as my "house" brand blend, and if you go to Scotland and have a wee dram in a variety of drinking establishments you'll find it's very popular over there, too. The only two blends I keep in my house are FG and Dewar's. Dewar's is a very consistent blended whisky with the light color and clean taste of many of the best Speyside whiskies. If you want something a bit milder than FG in flavor, Old Pultney is an outstanding value. The various Johnnie Walkers are all too sweet for my palate, but you may like them. I don't care for JG, Cutty Sark, or any of the other mid-range blends. Just try 'em all. I agree and thanks for the advice. I think the best option is sticking with makers or splashing in some famous as well. My brothers and I got on a real heavy grouse kick and after drinking it I kind of wanted a change. I am in love with glenlivet 12 so I'll be sprinkling in some bourbons along with the grouse I guess. Don't try and fix it if it aint broke! Thanks for the help gents
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I believe the phrase "cheaper alternative" was used when discussing Glen 12. Not sure how much treasure is required to secure Redbreast SPS in your area but if you can come in with a price under G12 I'll take a couple.  Gladly  But outside of that Tullamore stands well on it's on. Was unaware of a couple of the different versions on their website until today. May have to try some of their alternatives to the standard blend.
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Next to the bottle of caol ila in the liquor cabinet sits 2 bottles of johnny walker double black. Very nice and affordable blend.
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Another vote for bourbon. Way cheaper for a decent everyday pour. I always keep Balvienie around and and usually Glenmorangie or Aberlour. Got a 21 year old GlenFarclas on the shelf now. But the everyday drink is bourbon, either Weller or Buffalo Trace or Wild Turkey 101. Even Woodford Reserve is cheaper then good scotch. If I must go cheap with scotch I do Famouse Grouse.
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The first good scotch I ever tasted was Laphroaig 10 and although I have tried others much more costly, I like it best. Here is a chart my SIL sent me that some might find interesting. It would have been fun making the chart! ![[Linked Image]](http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss226/ken6949/Single_Malt_Whisky_Flavor_Map_zps19323a92.png)
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I prefer the smoky, peaty Islay single malts and Laphroaig 10 is my favorite but Talisker Ardbeg 10's are not a bad second.
But I have also learned that the blends have a lot to offer as well and are often priced better.
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Price too high? I know I have probably pointed this out too many times before but to keep things in some perspective.....folks out where I�m at freely pay around $250 for 750 ml of the cheapest Canadian or Kentucky whiskeys. Don�t let a $35 or $60 or even $90 cause you to shortchange yourself on the good stuff.
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