I Love Whisky, Who else?

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I was sitting here, just drinking my 3rd glass of Maker's Mark, when I realized it. I really like whisky.

Now I didn't come in expecting that I would, because my only previous experience with whisky involved me, a buddy, a fifth of Jack Daniels, an hour, and a horrible next day.

So when I finally thought about trying whisky again, I wasn't sure what to expect, but just sitting here, relaxing, just sipping and savoring it, I find that I am really getting into this stuff. I guess so much for my idea that I wasn't really a liquor kind of guy.

Who else loves whisky? What do you drink? What should I try next?

 

[Arneba28]

I love whiskey. Right now I think my favorite is Ardbeg 10yo and Bunnahabhain 12yo is very nice. The Bunnahabhain is pretty hard to find in my area but it is wonderful.

 

[Jaybird]

I am a green label Jack Daniels fan. I cant get it here in Nor*Cal so I have friends bring me some when they come through Tenn.
JJ

 

[toddrod]

Even though it is Canadian, 40 Creek Barrel Select is pretty nice. Down here in Louisiana the stores only stock the big brands and the cheap stuff.

 

[Arneba28]

Down here in Louisiana the stores only stock the big brands and the cheap stuff.

Thats how it is here. You have to go into the specialty stores back areas where they keep the good **** to get the great bottles.

 

[billtzk]

In Dallas, the best stuff is commonplace in all the liquor stores I've ever been to. I'm fond of Scotch and Bourbon both. The Islay malts are my favorite Scotch; Laphroaig quarter cask especially, and Lagavulin. For Bourbon I like Knob Creek and Woodford Reserve.

By the way, "whisky" is Scotch, and "whiskey" is everything else.

 

[Arneba28]

I'm fond of Scotch and Bourbon both. The Islay malts are my favorite Scotch; Laphroaig quarter cask especially, and Lagavulin.

By the way, "whisky" is Scotch, and "whiskey" is everything else.

Oooh love Lagavulin!

 

[z987k]

I was sitting here, just drinking my 3rd glass of Maker's Mark, when I realized it. I really like whisky.

Wait until you tr something good

For suggestions, if you don't mind the price, pappy van winkle's oldest stuff and Elijah Craig 18 are both good IME.

 

[Neunelfer]

When you need to get the job done.

 

[flyangler18]

I am most definitely a whisky and bourbon fan! For whisky, Caol Illa 12 yo and The Balvenie 12 yo rank among my favorites. Knob Creek and Maker's Mark for bourbon.

 

[mrfocus]

I fancy some Canadian club, especially the 12 year old. Jameson is good for mixing.

 

[skinfiddler]

Straight Bourbon Whiskey or Jameson. Don't care for blended varieties

 

[kornbread]

Knob Creek and Maker's Mark for bourbon.

I've got a bottle of Maker's in the cabinet now. I bought it after trying some on a recent camping trip. I liked it then. But now, for some reason, not so much....

I've never tried the knob creek. I do enjoy an occasional shot of Jim Beam Black. I heard somewhere that Knob Creek is just Jim Beam but aged longer in the barrel. Is that true? Is it enough of an improvement to justify the price?

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

I'm very keen on most bourbons and Canadian blended scotches......

Unfortunately, if I have a bottle of whiskey in front of me I am going to get very drunk. I don't know when to stop. For this reason I only have the stuff when I visit my father in law. He has a great collection of bourbons and some terrific Kentucky moonshine that I get to try on rare occasions.

 

[zoebisch01]

Even though it is Canadian, 40 Creek Barrel Select is pretty nice. Down here in Louisiana the stores only stock the big brands and the cheap stuff.

Forty Creek rocks. It makes Crown Royale cry the blues. :fro:

 

[nostalgia]

We recently had a thread about this: Scotch and Whiskey thread.

If I'm going to drink bourbon whiskey, it's usually the Woodford Reserve. I could drink that stuff all day And you get to be part owner in a racehorse!

The Caol Ila mentioned below is a great whisky. It's very mellow and drinkable. When I'm in the mood for something with some real character I'll reach for the Laprhoaig Quarter Cask or Talisker Distiller's Reserve. Om nom nom peat!

-Joe

 

[Short Drive]

I've never tried the knob creek. I do enjoy an occasional shot of Jim Beam Black. I heard somewhere that Knob Creek is just Jim Beam but aged longer in the barrel. Is that true? Is it enough of an improvement to justify the price?

I think it is. It has a lot more subtle flavors than Beam; like cinnamon, vanilla and caramel. The Knob is my go to whiskey. Buffalo trace is good also, but not as complex.

 

[Bob_E]

I was a little disappointed with knob creek. It's a good step up from beam, but I had heard a lot of hype before buying it and was just expecting something better...
Evan Williams Single Barrel is a great bourbon for the price, and is one of my favorites.

 

[jpsloan]

I love a highball of Jack Daniels single barrel on ice.

Jack Daniels reminds me of my dad. He used to always have some black label in coke sitting around his chair. It was the first alcohol I ever tasted. Sometimes he'd "wet" the ice of my coke glass with some when I was very young. To this day, that charcoal scent of JD makes me think of him.

 

[FlyGuy]

Yep, love whiskey/whisky too. My favs:

Scotch: Talisker
Burbon: Woodford Reserve
Canadian Rye: Wiser's Deluxe or Gibson's

 

[rcb]

Whiskey is my go to drink after beer. I think that the best whiskeys are Irish Whiskeys. Theyre just alot smoother and more mellow. Tullamore Dew would have to be tops. Man oh man i can drink that stuff like water then Jameson. I also enjoy Jack and Jim. I enjoy some Gentleman Jack and Jim Black Label. I was never a big fan of Canadian or Scotch Whiskey.

 

[BigKahuna]

#1 Fave....Bowmore 18 Year.
Then the rest of the Bowmore Line right down to the Ledgend 8 Year.
I also stock Makers Mark.
Glenlevet
Glenfiddig
Gentleman Jack.
and of course Crown.

 

[kbrewer1]

I too am a whisky man...

I tend to keep Gentleman Jack in my bar at all times. I also make a point to buy single barrel bottles of brands I've never heard of before.

 

[Jonnio]

Wait until you tr something good

For suggestions, if you don't mind the price, pappy van winkle's oldest stuff and Elijah Craig 18 are both good IME.

I was going to mention Pappy when I saw this thread, but you beat me to it. I hate that more people are finding out about it though. Lately it costs an extra $10-$15 a fifth from when I first bought it.

Makers is my mainstay, but Pappy is always in the cabinet for a special occasion.

 

[Beards Brews]

Whiskey is my go to drink after beer. I think that the best whiskeys are Irish Whiskeys. Theyre just alot smoother and more mellow. Tullamore Dew would have to be tops. Man oh man i can drink that stuff like water then Jameson.

Yessir. I always have a bottle of Jameson around.

When I can afford it I'll splurge for something nice & aged (Laphroaig, or Glenfiddich)

 

[OregonNative]

I am a huge fan of Scotch, Whiskey, and Bourbon. Nothing is finer for an evening sipping drink. Here are a few of my favorites.

Bourbon - Four Roses (especially their small batch, and single barrel), Woodford Reserve, Makers Mark, Knob Creek, (thats just to name a few)
Whiskey - Jameson, Bushmills, Crown (rye), ect
Scotch - Glenfiddich, (I don't know much about fine Scotch's)

 

[KopyKat]

I love the taste of Jack Daniels Black Lable but seldom drink it as I have too much beer on hand to go spending on whisky as well. I do keep a quart bottle on hand though and probably average having to replace it once ever year or so. I drink it straight on ice.

 

[flowerysong]

By the way, "whisky" is Scotch,

Or Japanese, or Canadian, or American (admittedly a minority spelling), or Welsh, or Indian.

and "whiskey" is everything else.

 

[edbees]

If you like Makers Mark, you might like to try Buffalo Trace. My brother brought me a bottle from TN for my birthday (can't find it here in NY). Also Knob Creek is good.

 

[Laughing_Gnome_Invisible]

Or Japanese, or Canadian, or American (admittedly a minority spelling), or Welsh, or Indian.

But that's not the way it's supposed to be. That's just others ripping off the scots.