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Scotch in London

Will I offend anyone if I order Scotch in London? I don't want to seem like I'm disparaging their beer, but I just don't like the taste...

Posted by
2450 posts

Can't see why as Scotland is still part of UK and they make the best scotch in the world.

Posted by
9110 posts

Probably not. You might want to call it Scots whisky, however, or ask for it by brand.

Posted by
8057 posts

I even happened to notice a couple stores specializing in scotch, big variety...not sure on prices since the $/GBP is so terrible right now. Can't remember names, but one was very near the British Museum.

Posted by
571 posts

I don't think the beer drinkers will be offended. Those gin lovers however........ (just kidding.) If you happen to be in a place where beer is the beverage of choice and don't feel like whisky, consider ordering a cider instead. My wife hates beer but enjoyed the many great ciders offered on all our pub crawls.

Posted by
619 posts

Every British pub and hotel I have ever been in has had whisky for sale - Scotch, Irish, and American like Jack Daniels. Somone must buy it sometime, even if beer is the most popular drink for pub visitors. Don't forget that many pub users drink Coke, wine, fruit juice, or other non-alcoholic drinks. Nobody if offended, and the profit margin may be larger than on beer. Where you might offend is in asking for tap water on its own, and expecting not to pay.