Macallan 12- A Great Beginning

I began my whisky crusade over a year ago while still in college. I started with Johnnie Walker Black on the rocks. That's a blended whisky, meaning several single malt scotches are blended to create a distinct complex drink. Over time I realized that adding a splash of water, while neat really brought out the taste and aroma of the Johnnie Walker Black. Over the holidays my girlfriend's father bought me a Johnnie Walker Gold. This one is enjoyed best chilled. What a wonderful experience the Gold gives the taste buds. It's rather sweet while maintaining a smooth finish. My colleague P. Colakis introduced me to Macallan 12. This is a single malt scotch aged 12 years. It's my favorite so far. P. Colakis will be explaining this scotch in a later post. For now, I would suggest that if you are just starting to drink scotch then this is your option.