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The real bottom line is the same as with wine.....what you like is what you like. Try different brands and regions. For the expensive stuff, but a single drink at a bar before you invest in a bottle. I have had JW Blue and find it a little too peaty. The Gold is wonderful and I have two other bottles of harder to find JW that I have not opened. I got some Green in Europe but have not tried it. I understand you can get it in the states now. I also bought a bottle of Swing in Bonaire, but it is still sealed.
Single malts are relatively new and are possible because of advancements in techonology. Blends are put together from a variety of distilleries to create a reliable and reproducible flavor even though the component whiskys are harsh and undrinkable. I don't limit myself by worrying about the lable. I just have learned what I like over time. Now I don't care what you end up liking and how you drink it.....but if you put good scotch in a "sour" I will forced to crawl through the internet and kick your ass. On the other hand, you can dump JW Red or Passport or the like in any mixer you like.
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