Whiskey?

[ee99ee]

Any whiskey drinkers here? What is your favorite?

I just poured myself a glass of Woodford Reserve -- good stuff!

-Chris

[FJ218700]

If I could afford to, I would drink nothing but.

[PupnTaco]

Scotch = Macallan 18 (or more)
Bourbon = Maker's Mark
Rye = Rittenhouse (amazing)
Irish = meh

[mcarnes]

Jack D is always a safe bet.

[hamholio]

I have no money. . . so I've found Jim Beam Black to be the best in the under $20 range. Their slogan should probably be, "A $30 whiskey for $18.99"

[question fear]

i am a big fan of johnny walker...

once had a bartender make me a shot called "3 wise men"; jack [daniels], johnny [walker], jim [beam].

it was delicious.

[phil83]

I really enjoy Makers Mark haven't really had the chance to try anything else.

[furious]

Vat 69 is good for a blend.

[Naimfan]

Scotch = Macallan 18 (or more)
Bourbon = Maker's Mark
Rye = Rittenhouse (amazing)
Irish = meh

I can agree with all of those! I particularly like Macallan--tastes terrific to me!

And I also really like Johnnie Walker Gold, though I think it's too darn expensive for what it is.

[j/k/Andy]

I hate Whiskey :(

Can't stand Jack->Makers->Crown->Your Best Bottle-> it all burns me.



sad statement from a alcoholic, but it is the last booze I choose.

[Jschultz]

I can agree with all of those! I particularly like Macallan--tastes terrific to me!

And I also really like Johnnie Walker Gold, though I think it's too darn expensive for what it is.

I recently enjoyed a bottle of Walker Gold...wow! it was good! However, it is pricy. I'd like to try the blue label, but $150 a bottle?!! Is there anything as good as gold label for cheaper?

[paulyras]

Definitely a bourbon nut myself...

1. Blantons
2. Basil Haydens
3. Woodford Reserve
4. Van Winkels 18 (Rye)
4. Makers Mark
5. Knob Creek

Tonight.... Bookers

[furious]

I recently enjoyed a bottle of Walker Gold...wow! it was good! However, it is pricy. I'd like to try the blue label, but $150 a bottle?!! Is there anything as good as gold label for cheaper?

If you are desperate you could use a britter water filter on any cheap bottle of alcohol. Any water filter work fine.

[paulyras]

If you are desperate you could use a britter water filter on any cheap bottle of alcohol. Any water filter work fine.

I know that's supposed to work on Vodka, but does it work on brown liquors? It seems like it might kill the flavor?!?!?!?

[Naimfan]

I recently enjoyed a bottle of Walker Gold...wow! it was good! However, it is pricy. I'd like to try the blue label, but $150 a bottle?!! Is there anything as good as gold label for cheaper?

I've had Blue a couple of times at JW tastings, and at a friend's house. It's very good, but I prefer the Gold--it is smoother and richer to me. The Blue is a little bit edgier, if that makes sense. It is probably the more "interesting" of the two, but with Gold I can just kick back, relax, and enjoy.

[CorvusCamenarum]

I recently enjoyed a bottle of Walker Gold...wow! it was good! However, it is pricy. I'd like to try the blue label, but $150 a bottle?!! Is there anything as good as gold label for cheaper?

Where on earth are you getting Blue Label for $150? The cheapest place I've seen it around here is at the state-run liquor store, where it's around $245.

My girlfriend got me a bottle of Green Label last Christmas. Quite yummy.

[jng]

Jack Daniels? Ew. Gross.


Single Malts only please. I like the highland scotches at the moment.

[iHerzeleid]

Can't go wrong with jack.

[bartelby]

Any whiskey drinkers here? What is your favorite?

I just poured myself a glass of Woodford Reserve -- good stuff!

-Chris

I'm not a fan of Whiskey. But Single Malt Whisky is great.
Favourites Distilleries:

Balvenie
Jura
Oban
Speyburn
Dalwhinnie

[23am]

Scapa is a very nice whiskey. :)

[Applespider]

Whisky without an e if it's Scotch ;)

I like the Islay malts and smokey tastes. I've had some good lowland malts in the past too. ;)

[bartelby]

Whisky without an e if it's Scotch ;)

I like the Islay malts and smokey tastes. I've had some good lowland malts in the past too. ;)

:eek:
I can't get on with Islays. I have a bottle of Bowmore that I just can't drink.
I prefer Speyside and Highlands myself.

[Applespider]

:eek:
I can't get on with Islays. I have a bottle of Bowmore that I just can't drink.


You want a visitor? ;)

[displaced]

Talisker (http://www.scotchwhisky.net/malt/talisker.htm) from the Isle of Skye.

Beautiful.

If not that, then I'll drink some Laphroaig. But strangely enough, out of the whisky's you'll usually find in a pub (Bell's, Teachers, JD) I'd usually go for yer bog-standard JD.

[bartelby]

You want a visitor? ;)

I can bring it to London in November...

[telecomm]

Whisky without an e if it's Scotch ;)

I like the Islay malts and smokey tastes.

That's the stuff! Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Caol Ila, Ardbeg. Mmmmm.....

[bartelby]

That's the stuff! Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Caol Ila, Ardbeg. Mmmmm.....

You and AS must love torturing your tastebuds!!

Have any of you read Iain Banks' "Raw Spirit"?

He travels round Scotland visiting distilleries and writing about it and the whisky.
It's a very good book.

[TheChillPill]

Talisker (http://www.scotchwhisky.net/malt/talisker.htm) from the Isle of Skye.

Beautiful.

If not that, then I'll drink some Laphroaig. But strangely enough, out of the whisky's you'll usually find in a pub (Bell's, Teachers, JD) I'd usually go for yer bog-standard JD.

Ditto - my favorite of all the 'not *too* expensive' whiskys. For run of the mill whisky I enjoy JW Red Label & Black Label - going to buy myself some Green Label next, and I may treat myself to some Blue label for xmas (£150 = $300 here though!).

I like the odd bourbon too, but we have quite a limited selection over here - its usually either Jim Beam or JD.

[miniConvert]

Scotch for me. Famous Grouse is a nice blend, had a good 10 year old last Christmas. I drink it mixed so I stay away from the rarer stuff - it's just a waste. For the straight shooters amongst us, check out http://www.royalmilewhiskies.co.uk/

[bartelby]

Scotch for me. Famous Grouse is a nice blend, had a good 10 year old last Christmas. I drink it mixed so I stay away from the rarer stuff - it's just a waste. For the straight shooters amongst us, check out http://www.royalmilewhiskies.co.uk/

That's a great store. I spent an hour in there trying to decide what to buy.

[TheChillPill]

http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com is a good one too - great for the rare stuff

[miniConvert]

That's a great store. I spent an hour in there trying to decide what to buy.
Hehe, great isn't it! I often use it to by Christmas presents for my dad. He always says he's just going to try a bit and then keep them. Last time I saw him he was struggling to keep a bit! Still, he has loved them all and if you contact the store they'll even help you choose.

[RedTomato]

I never used to like whisky, but after finding out I was wheat intolerant, and therefore couldn't drink beer, I decided to try to widen my drinking options (never liked beer that much anyway apart from a good Guinness or London Pride).

Went to the Edinburgh festival last august as support worker for a production there, so decided to try out a range of different whiskies, and kept a note of which ones I liked and didn't like.

Surpisingly, I like the stronger flavoured ones, but I guess if you're the type that prefers Guinness to lager, you'll also like peaty smokey whiskey.

Here's my list (short as I didn't have much time in the pub)

Liked: Laphroaig, Glenfiddich

Didn't like (or found boring): Jameson, Famous Grouse, Bells, Jack Daniels, Johnnie Walker, Ballantine.

Can't remember: Glenmorangie

So now I'm the proud owner of a bottle of Laphroaig. Cost £25 ($50) but it's nice to have something I can sip a little bit at a time.

Usually have it on its own with no ice, but recently I've tried adding a dash to various drinks. The strong flavour really comes out.

Goes well in: organic orange juice, hot water, fizzy water, hot chocolate, organic fruit smoothie.

Had a meeting in a soho bar recently, and thought ay I'll have a shot of Laphroaig while we talk. The barmaid charged me £10 ($20) which shocked me, but I paid as I wanted to seem professional :o BUT I must say it was bloody delicious, tasted much better than the Laphroiag I had at home.

Couldn't check out the bottle before we had to leave - any idea what it was?

[bartelby]

Well Laphroaig do 10, 15, 30 and 40 year old whiskies. I doubt it was the 10 or 15 year old for that cost.

I'm partial to cask strength Balvenie. But I drink it neat, at 55%. It's lovely but rare and £10 ($20) for 100ml.

[Mord]

Jack D is always a safe bet.


It's vile.


Myself I'm fairly partial to a decent single malt though the last time I indulged I polished off a shade over a bottle in a night and then went on a pub crawl, how the night ended I'll leave to your imaginations.

when I can't be arsed to try something new I tend to stick to ardberg but rarely can afford a bottle these days

[TheChillPill]

Myself I'm fairly partial to a decent single malt though the last time I indulged I polished off a shade over a bottle in a night and then went on a pub crawl, how the night ended I'll leave to your imaginations.

Whisky is the only drink I can consume to excess, without suffering the next day. Any more than 4 or 5 pints of lager and I'll suffer, but I can finish off 1ltr of Whisky (not that I do this on a regular basis!), and be completely fine the following day.

[Mord]

I was fine the next day too, however I ended up sleeping at a friends place and he wasn't too best pleased to receive a drunken me at 3AM clutching an empty bottle of macallan.

I've only ever had hangovers from cider and red wine.

[Blue Velvet]

I'm no connoisseur, but I'm partial to Johnny Walker Black Label, only because it reminds me of some very good times. Can't overdo it on the stuff though; it makes me weepy. :D

[BCains]

1) Southern Comfort
2) Canadian Club
3) Wild Turkey

[bartelby]

1) Southern Comfort
2) Canadian Club
3) Wild Turkey

but Southern Comfort is a whiskey liqueur.

[telecomm]

1) Southern Comfort
2) Canadian Club
3) Wild Turkey

but Southern Comfort is a whiskey liqueur.

...and the other two... :eek:;)

[pivo6]

Whisky without an e if it's Scotch ;)

I prefer Oban or Highland Park myself.

[bartelby]

I prefer Oban or Highland Park myself.

Highland Park is great too.
My dad had some fantastic Highland Park cured salmon a few years back.

[kerpow]

I love Bourbon but find it difficult to get hold of in the UK. Tend to only find Beam, Wild Turkey and othe commerical stuff like JD and CC.

My wife is from Louisville so I used to go on many nights out on Bardstwon Road and would try as many different types of whiskey as I could. Can't remember many of them aside from the well known ones like Bookers and Woodford Reserve.

My sister-in-law always bring me over a bottle of Crown Royal at Xmas as its pretty much my favorite "affordable" whiskey that I can't get over here.

Funny story, I met a guy who was so in love with Crown that he kept all the purple bags and made a quilt out of them and took it everywhere he went.

[TheChillPill]

My sister-in-law always bring me over a bottle of Crown Royal at Xmas as its pretty much my favorite "affordable" whiskey that I can't get over here.


http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/SearchDetail.aspx?txtKeywords=Crown+Royal ;)

[kerpow]

http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/SearchDetail.aspx?txtKeywords=Crown+Royal ;)

Cheers for that. It is nice to unwrap a bottle on Xmas day though :p

[TheChillPill]

Cheers for that. It is nice to unwrap a bottle on Xmas day though :p

Very true - but I'm impatient and xmas only comes once a year :p

[MongoTheGeek]

Funny story, I met a guy who was so in love with Crown that he kept all the purple bags and made a quilt out of them and took it everywhere he went.

My wife saw a picture of that in a quilting magazine. I told her I would empty the bags for her if she wanted to make one.

[techgeek]

Another vote for Talisker here :)
I like pretty much all the single malts to varying degrees, but the stronger ones are best. Talisker, Laphoraig, Coal Ila ... Damn it I need a drink now :rolleyes:

Iain Banks - Raw Spirit is a very interesting read for a "review" of single malts although he spends too much time talking about his cars and friends for my liking. Stick to the whisky damn it!

Of course Michael Jackson's Malt Whisky Companion is just about the definitive reference. Who'd a thought he was an expert on Whisky as well as being a world famous pop star....... I'll get my coat.:p

[bartelby]

It's good to know there are people out there with good taste.
Of course, those Islay fans are just about included;)

[jng]

RedTomato, the Glenmorangie is pretty good. It's not too smokey and has a nutty taste to it.


There's a place in Munich called Islay that has the largest selection whiskys in Munich or something like that. Will probably take ages to try them all. ;) So I've got this thread as a start, heh.

[Phat Elvis]

The only whisky I could ever really like was Cardhu - and even that sat on my shelf for a while.

I love bourbon. I like Knob Creek and Bakers, but Pappy Van Winkle's family reserve (20 years) puts everything else to shame. Drink it neat.

Rye is pretty good too...

[Daveman Deluxe]

Personal favorite? 1792, hands down. My first bottle I received as a Christmas gift a couple of years ago. It's about $32 and surprisingly smooth. I also like Woodford Reserve and Gentleman Jack, though I find regular Jack to be offensive.

[p33]

i am a big fan of johnny walker...

once had a bartender make me a shot called "3 wise men"; jack [daniels], johnny [walker], jim [beam].

it was delicious.

Anything could be delicious... after 3 a.m...

[Raid]

Well I guess it depends... I guess my choices would be
Jack Daniels for Mixing (love Jack and Coke!)
Lagavulin 16 yr old for a good, bold single malt scotch
Glenfiddich if I want a lighter single malt
Vat 69 for a blend (really good with Drambuie... a Rusty Nail is my sipin' drink :) )

I could go on, but I'll leave it at that.

[Silencio]

Yet another vote for Talisker and Laphoraig.

I've been exploring single malts pretty exclusively lately, so I haven't tried to many of the higher-end blendeds lately, e.g. the various colors of Johnny Walker. I should give 'em a go at some point.

On the bourbon side, I like Woodford Reserve and Maker's. I've tried a couple of ryes, but only in the form of Sazeracs: my current fave cocktail.

In San Francisco there's an excellent Japanese whiskey bar called Nihon. Nice atmosphere, great food, amazing selection of whiskeys / Scotches. I'd go there once a week if I could. And yes, they pour Suntory there ("For relaxing times...").

[j/k/Andy]

only those who are or are wanting to be drunk enjoy whiskey

[ee99ee]

only those who are or are wanting to be drunk enjoy whiskey

Clearly you just have poor taste...

-Chris

[leekohler]

Take a trip to Kentucky. Go to the Buffalo Trace distillery and get yourself a bottle of Ancient Age Bourbon. Believe it or not, it's their low-end bourbon and is fantastic. I grab myself a lot when I visit Kentucky. As a side note- you'll never get a hangover from this stuff.

[Roger1]

Don't care much for whiskey. But I do like Jose Cuervo tequila.

Prefer it iced, mixed with 7 UP. However, when I am in one of my foul moods, 2-3 shots will mellow me out in no time.

[ee99ee]

Take a trip to Kentucky. Go to the Buffalo Trace distillery and get yourself a bottle of Ancient Age Bourbon. Believe it or not, it's their low-end bourbon and is fantastic. I grab myself a lot when I visit Kentucky. As a side note- you'll never get a hangover from this stuff.

I'm in Nashville, may be making a trip up over the holidays to Louisville to see a friend. That's not too far from there, I'll try to stop by. Thanks!

-Chris

[leekohler]

I'm in Nashville, may be making a trip up over the holidays to Louisville to see a friend. That's not too far from there, I'll try to stop by. Thanks!

-Chris

You're welcome! A friend's sister turned me on to that when I visited one time. She works in a liquor store in Frankfort, so she knows her stuff. :)

[4JNA]

how in the hell did this thread get to page 3 without a single Bushmills (http://www.bushmills.com/) recommendation?! :eek:

been everywhere, tried everything, found none better. a toast to you all!

[ph0rk]

Straight Bourbon is where it's at (Rye if I want something "different")

I am particularly fond of Wild Turkey Russel's Reserve, Kentucky Spirit, and Evan Williams Single Barrel (particularly the recent bottlings).

I finished a bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle recently, which was also quite good.

[aloofman]

I've had Blue a couple of times at JW tastings, and at a friend's house. It's very good, but I prefer the Gold--it is smoother and richer to me. The Blue is a little bit edgier, if that makes sense. It is probably the more "interesting" of the two, but with Gold I can just kick back, relax, and enjoy.

I've had the Blue and it's pretty damn good. The whole time you're drinking it you're thinking about how much each sip must cost though! :eek:

I like Glenmorangie, Macallan, and Glenlivet. A couple times a year I like to get a whisky I've never tried before at BevMo.




I love bourbon. I like Knob Creek and Bakers, but Pappy Van Winkle's family reserve (20 years) puts everything else to shame. Drink it neat.


I've only recently started trying bourbon. I agree that Knob Creek is pretty good. Maker's Mark also.

[strieck]

how in the hell did this thread get to page 3 without a single Bushmills (http://www.bushmills.com/) recommendation?! :eek:

been everywhere, tried everything, found none better. a toast to you all!

I love Irish whiskey, but I'll take Tullamore Dew over Bushmills.

[aloofman]

I love Irish whiskey, but I'll take Tullamore Dew over Bushmills.

I just tried Tullamore Dew a couple weeks ago. I wasn't impressed though. Gave the rest of the bottle away to someone instead.

Funny how sometimes you can't even explain why you like or don't like something. No accounting for taste I guess!

:rolleyes:

[Cal City Kid]

A visit to the Buffalo Trace Distilery is a must if you are near Frankfurt, KY. They make a lot of good hooch there! They just started distributing Buffalo Trace in Chicago a little over a year ago and it is pretty tasty! You can get a bottle for about $20.

[Carl Spackler]

One for the bourbon crowd: Noah's Mill (http://www.bourbonenthusiast.com/forum/DBvd.php?id=97&task=displaybottling). It's simply beautiful, in my book.

I'm particularly fond of Basil Haydens (http://www.bourbonenthusiast.com/forum/DBvd.php?id=142&task=displaybottling) in the winter.

I find Maker's Mark (http://www.bourbonenthusiast.com/forum/DBvd.php?id=88&task=displaybottling) to be wonderful in an Old Fashion (http://www.drinkboy.com/Cocktails/recipes/OldFashioned.html) or a Manhattan (http://www.drinkboy.com/Cocktails/recipes/Manhattan.html).

[scotthayes]

For those special moments, JW Blue.
For mixing, Jack and Coke.
for stripping paint. Bells.

[runplaysleeprun]

Talisker (http://www.scotchwhisky.net/malt/talisker.htm) from the Isle of Skye.

Beautiful.

If not that, then I'll drink some Laphroaig. But strangely enough, out of the whisky's you'll usually find in a pub (Bell's, Teachers, JD) I'd usually go for yer bog-standard JD.

talisker is absolutely wonderful. Probably my favorite.

[leekohler]

A visit to the Buffalo Trace Distilery is a must if you are near Frankfurt, KY. They make a lot of good hooch there! They just started distributing Buffalo Trace in Chicago a little over a year ago and it is pretty tasty! You can get a bottle for about $20.

Yeah, I was talking about BT earlier. I love going down to Frankfort.

[spoon man]

i did love the J.D but Jim beam is really good :p

[Memeryle.12345]

Very inviting whisky, just love it, drinking until sleeping.

[MrSmith]

Lagavulin here.

[Macky-Mac]

Balvenie doublewood has been my usual for a while but a friend has been sharing some very nice Highland Park that I like a lot

[gauchogolfer]

Balvenie Portwood is excellent for a single malt.

Blended, JW Gold or Blue. Hooray for Costco, where JW Blue is $150!

[Fuzzy14]

As a Scotsman I feel honor bound to post here!

Not really a big fan of the water of life. I went on a golfing/drinking expedition of Strathspey a couple of years back but couldn't find a single malt I liked (but the golf more than made up for it!)

The only safe bet for me is Johnnie Walker, red or black.

And Glenfiddich

I like Glenmorangie too.

Actually from the sounds of it, I am a big fan!

[ee99ee]

I just picked up some Jack Daniel's No. 7... can't go wrong with a standard.

-Chris