Backcountry Bartender: Single Malt Scotch Review

Dalwhinnie, Oban or Glenlivet will almost certainly convert "scotch haters", not that there is anything wrong with Makers Mark or Gentleman Jack, I enjoy them too!

Try Penderyn Single Malt WELSH Whiskey. Amazing!

Yeesh, you guys must be kidding. I like me tot of whiskey as much as the next guy but I don't need hooch that wants a safety deposit box. Give me a nice flask of Jameson at $26 a bottle and I'm a happy man. Remember...a warm fire on a cold night improves the taste of everything.

Well, the alcohol to wt. ratio is much better than a stout or dubbel, but I prefer the other kind of malt beverage after a day of hiking. I would go with Bell's Third Coast Old Ale, Founder's Dirty Bastard or Flying Dog Double Dog. All are good at room temp.

I prefer the skunk101 with just about anything. Over.

In my experience scotches have nothing on the smoky caramel tones of a good Kentucky bourbon - Knob Creek, Makers Mark, Woodford Reserve, Buffalo Trace, and many others. A sip of bourbon and a cigar/pipe to reflect on the day help make it memorable.

Glad to see Talisker on the list. Haven't actually sat down and emptied my Snow Peak Ti at one go yet, but even tho rated at 6 fluid oz., it doesn't seem large enough to really give even one person a buzz. Must try it this weekend; it's been full of Talisker for probably 12 months now.

Not a scotch, but hear me out if you like sipping scotch. Tyrconnell. It an Irish Whiskey at 30 bucks a bottle, but might be the best kept secret i have ever been let in on.

Sorry, but nothing beats Macallan and I agree that at the end of great day of treking, there is something quite wonderful about a taste of Scotch and a good cigar!

The Singleton of Glendullan. $30 a bottle, and my favorite, my go-to single malt. Cool bottle, too.

I'll second the comments of Chad (Dec. 6) and Robyn (Dec. 10). If you drink "no e whisky" to get "buzzed up" you miss the point badly. If you don't like the iodine taste, steer clear of the Islay whiskies. But don't base you decision on one sip or one glass. Sláinte! Happy New Year!

Anti-drinkers get a grip. This is about savoring a single drink of fine scotch after a glorious day on the trail. I like to scramble out to a spot with the best local view, have *a* drink of a single malt *and* a nice cigar as I watch the Sun set. Uh-oh, now the anti-smokers are going to bust on me!

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You forgot my favorite, 16yr Lagavulin. Much nicer than Laphroaig.

Laphroaig, along with Talisker, are both great sipping scotches. A great combination of peat smoke a barley flavors. A bit pricey but when enjoying 'happy hour' after a long day on the trail only the best will do.

Laphroaig, along with Talisker, are both great sipping scotches. A great combination of peat smoke a barley flavors. A bit pricey but when enjoying 'happy hour' after a long day on the trail only the best will do.

I don't like the taste of Scotch--the iodine taste never set well with me. However bourbon or Irish whiskey are not bad at all for sipping around a campfire.

Well if a drink of Scotch is not your thing, save your sip for starting the fire in the morning.

Many of the lowland scotches lack the smoky, peaty qualities that turn a lot of folks off. Dalwhinnie comes to mind as a scotch for people who think they don't like scotch. :)

More on Snow Phoenix:
http://whisky.scotsman.com/viewnews.aspx?id=661
http://gearpatrol.com/blog/2010/11/30/glennfiddich-snow-phoenix-single-malt-scotch-whiskey/

Being a SAR guy, I'd gladly buy a bottle if I could.

going into the backcountry is a good time not to drink since drinking alcohol causes dehydration. in order to rehydrate you must consume 6x the water in relation to the alcohol consumed. drinking also causes people to do stupid things. if you want to get buzzed hang up your car keys and stay home, for your own safety.