Whisky
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Jarsh82 said:
It was in referance to the Lawrenceburg distillery being owned by Angostura World Brands and the Mash reciepe being the same in the US and Canada. Looking back I'm not sure if this is true or just forum hearsay. I came across this when researching a "craft" brand of rye and discovering that Lawrenceburg distills a number of Rye reciepes and sells them to various bottling companys who then brand them as "craft."
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.
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.
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
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
I'd recommend the Ardbeg Corryvreckan as well.Jarsh82 said:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
