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Dr.Brian · 10 April 2010, 02:45 PM

Just curious if anyone here drinks JW Swing.
I used to drink it in college. Several of us were Scotch drinkers and I always had some swing, well swinging. It was my favorite at the time. I had not had any for more than 15 years, and just recently ordered a few bottles. I still like it. It's a really SMOOTH blend, no over the top "alcohol" taste, not super complex but its in there, very drinkable and pretty cheap ($55).

Give it a try, smooooth. I like the bottle too. I tried to find some tasting notes, but it looks like everyone overlooks this hidden gem. If you're a peat monster lover you won't like it. I tastes like it's mostly highland/speyside. The only thing that I HATE is the plastic cap. It totally kills it for me. Scotch drinking is a complex experience, that cap is crap. It's going into a crystal decanter ASAP!

Starwalker · 10 April 2010, 04:01 PM

I'm not too big a fan of the Swing....prefer to stick to the single malts rather than the blended scotches even though some of them do stand out....explains probably why I like the green label (which is a single malt) best out of the whole lot (IMO blue is overated)...every try Glenmorangie?

Dr.Brian · 10 April 2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kfsal

I'm not too big a fan of the Swing....prefer to stick to the single malts rather than the blended scotches even though some of them do stand out....explains probably why I like the green label (which is a single malt) best out of the whole lot (IMO blue is overated)...every try Glenmorangie?

I've been drinking the single malts for years. I was just taking a walk down memory lane. I prefer the highland and speyside scotches, which probably explains why I enjoy Swing. I have 7 bottles open in the bar now, including a Laphroaig 16yrs, which I find vile. My current favorite is Oban. Sweet, salty and spicey, and near the ancestral homeland as well. It's not the finest, but I like it.
Cheers!

ft laud mike · 12 April 2010, 05:35 AM

I have had it, not bad... but I perfer the JW Green if I'm going for a blend (about the same price, maybe a little less)

CoopJr · 12 April 2010, 07:45 AM

Isnt JW for posers?

I couldn't resist!

Dr.Brian · 12 April 2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by CoopJr

Isnt JW for posers?

Apparently!

Starwalker · 12 April 2010, 07:57 PM

A drink that takes me down memory lane...(LOL- i've received hate for concocting such a sinful mix....but i love it, so dont really care...hope you try it out) JW Black (Swing ((even good ol' Jack)) will work too) plus a bit of tonic water and wedge of lime/lemon...awesomeness.

10 April 2010, 02:45 PM	#1
Dr.Brian 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,900	Johnny Walker Swing Just curious if anyone here drinks JW Swing. I used to drink it in college. Several of us were Scotch drinkers and I always had some swing, well swinging. It was my favorite at the time. I had not had any for more than 15 years, and just recently ordered a few bottles. I still like it. It's a really SMOOTH blend, no over the top "alcohol" taste, not super complex but its in there, very drinkable and pretty cheap ($55). Give it a try, smooooth. I like the bottle too. I tried to find some tasting notes, but it looks like everyone overlooks this hidden gem. If you're a peat monster lover you won't like it. I tastes like it's mostly highland/speyside. The only thing that I HATE is the plastic cap. It totally kills it for me. Scotch drinking is a complex experience, that cap is crap. It's going into a crystal decanter ASAP! __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

10 April 2010, 04:01 PM	#2
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,239	I'm not too big a fan of the Swing....prefer to stick to the single malts rather than the blended scotches even though some of them do stand out....explains probably why I like the green label (which is a single malt) best out of the whole lot (IMO blue is overated)...every try Glenmorangie? __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

12 April 2010, 07:57 PM	#7
Starwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: aroundtheworld Watch: SS Daytona - BLACK Posts: 2,239	A drink that takes me down memory lane...(LOL- i've received hate for concocting such a sinful mix....but i love it, so dont really care...hope you try it out) JW Black (Swing ((even good ol' Jack)) will work too) plus a bit of tonic water and wedge of lime/lemon...awesomeness. __________________ 116520 Black - 116500 White - 116713LN - 116613LB - Panerai 389 - Chopard Mille Miglia GMT Chronograph - Chopard LUC Sport 2000 - Moser Pioneer Centre Seconds

12 April 2010, 05:35 AM	#4
ft laud mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ft lauderdale Posts: 250	I have had it, not bad... but I perfer the JW Green if I'm going for a blend (about the same price, maybe a little less)

12 April 2010, 07:45 AM	#5
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Isnt JW for posers? I couldn't resist!

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