Whisky

[cerebus23]

jack n coke when i drink usually, if i am feeling a tad more top shelf crown royal, and anything beyond that not tried much. i do like my battery acid american whiskey however. much perfer that to well anything else when i do drink.

had actual scotch once when i was very young, think i had it straight up and no idea what kind it was but it was awful.

tho maybe at some point i will have to track down the recommendations in this thread to try.

 

[ShadowTrooper-A-E]

my favorite kind of liquor though my loyalty goes to Jack Daniels and crown royal, Delicious.

 

[Dr_Matt]

Huge drinker of the stuff, although it does prove to be an expensive habit. I have a number of favourites, although I am consistently a fan of Speysides, especially Benromach.

Old Pulteney is also a fantastic one (although I wasn't as impressed with the current 12 year old - the 17 year old is better, and is basically the old 12 year old). I'm not a big fan of the smoke in the Islays, but do like the maritime character. Scapa is another one that falls into this category

Ardbeg Uieadail is definitely on my to do list this year.

I'd recommend the Ardbeg Corryvreckan as well.

 

[Guffe]

I like sipping whikey and watching a movie or playing a game (board or TV/PC) but am too young to know too much about them so yet only tasted the cheap ones, but I like those too like Jameson and FamousGrouce.

 

[Stu35]

14 Year old Scapa is the lord.


Anybody who has said Jack Daniels so far... I'm not going to go on my usual rant, but I will say that I disagree with the idea of JD putting the name "Whiskey" on their bottle.

That said, I generally disagree with all Whiskeys, as well as any Blended Whiskies... Yeah, I'm a pretentious snob when it comes to this topic.

 

[gh0ti]

Not much of a connoiseur, but do enjoy some of the more expensive commercial single-malts, such as Glenmorangie and Glenfiddich. Once upon a time, I enjoyed Bowmore, but it's a bit potent for me these days.

Also partial to a drop of Jameson's when the mood takes me.

Johnnie Walker is the pick of the blended whiskies for me. As for Bourbon - only with coke, which is a pretty poor endorsement.

 

[Galletea]

I like the old smoky scottish single malts, like a 18 year old glenlivet or the like, but nothing too peaty. I don't really have a favourite, since it's all too expensive to buy regularly. Usually I'm quite happy with Southern Comfort.

Oh and I like the cheapest blended stuff in my coffee, especially if I have a cold. It is the best medicine for a sore throat.

 

[Dr_Matt]

That said, I generally disagree with all Whiskeys, as well as any Blended Whiskies...

I'm generally inclined to agree, although there are a few higher-end blends that I'll enjoy when in the right mood. Have you tried any of the Compass Box blends? Can't hold a candle to most single malts, but they're certainly interesting.

 

[Jarsh82]

A good single malt and mumford and sons go very well together.

 

[ElectroJosh]

Big Whisky fan here; Just had a tasting evening at my place (4 people, everyone has to bring some Whisky to share). An awesome evening in which we sampled Whisky(ey)s from:

Scotland
Johnnie Walker Black (the least liked)
10 yr Laphroaig
10 yr Glenmorangie
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban
15 yr Glenkinchie

Ireland
12 yr Red Breast

New Zealand
10 yr Milford


All in all very good with the Red Breast, Quinta Ruban, Glenkinchie and Laphroaig being the ones that required multiple tastings.


Anyway I always suggest people interested in trying Whisky give Glenfiddich 12 yr a go - its not too expensive and gives a good indication to the drinker as to whether this is something they would like to try more of (Islay ones are probably the most dangerous as they are a love-em or hate-em prospect but could turn a newbie off whisky entirely).

 

[Jarsh82]

Anyone get the chance to try octomore?

 

[Mel Theofficegamergirl]

Whiskey is my kryptonite. *_* It's tasty and it loves me, but I try to avoid it.

 

[Vryyk]

Jim Beam is actually pretty good on the rocks for the price it's at, but Jameson or Gentleman's Jack are both great choices when I'm feeling spendy.

 

[FrozenCones]

These are the two i'm currently drinking at the moment.

 

[PunkyMcGee]

I love whiskey. this is my new favorite thread.

i am a big fan of crown royal. but i like all regions they each have there own distinct style.

 

[Axyun]

Put me down for Glenlivet. I'll switch it up with Glenfiddich once in a while for its smokier flavor, though.

I prefer single malt but will go with Dimple from time to time.

Really dislike Johnny Walker anything. My intro to whiskey was JW Black and, needless to say, it completely turned me off. Dimple let me know there was actually decent whiskey out there and Glenlivet turned whiskey into one of my favorite drinks.

Sometimes I'll splash my whiskey with Drambuie if I'm in the mood for a sweeter taste without losing the whiskey flavor or to mask the flavor of really bad whiskey, like JW Black. Usually, though, I'll just have it on the rocks.

 

[lord canti]

Being a kentucky boy I'll have to go with amker's mark.

 

[MASTACHIEFPWN]

I prefer good old American-

Spoiler: SCOTCH!

[small]aren't they like the same thing? Sorry, I'm not too informed on Alcohol...[/small]

 

[Jarsh82]

I've heard the Laphroaig quarter cask is fantastic but I can't find it where I live. Just goes to show what a quality cask can do. Age isn't the be all end all in quality.

 

[Vryyk]

Whiskey is shit. I'll take some vodka or gin any day.

I've got one for you then, I just concocted this in my blender five minutes ago on a whim. Mix ice, pineapple Skyy vodka, triple sec, a splash of rum, and strawberry margarita mix (like 2 bucks a bottle at wal-mart). I mixed it to be like 50% alcohol and it's still way tasty (and quite cheap). I just needed to share this with someone before I get drunk and pass out, thusly losing the recipe to the whims of eternity.