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That's the bar btw.

Wild Turkey 101 is my favorite low-cost bourbon, much better than the 81 if you've had that

>>5104091
Yeah, it was a cost consideration too. But I've seen some of you on here drink it and I thought I'd give it a try.
As a germanfag I've no real connection to bourbon so I've never hat the 81.

>>5104084
I see no moonshine bourbon. Why? Go out and build a still right now. Your IQ is above room temperature? You can solder copper and attach compression fittings to a stock pot.

So close i can almost taste it.

>>5104119
I actually thought about pic related one time, but those small ones are just for distilling wine and stuff, not real mash, and bigger ones I don't have money nor place for and they would be illegal (I know that's the essence of moonshining but I don't need that). Also it wouldn't be whiskey without casks and where would I get a 2 liter cask... make it myself? Hmmmm... not a bad idea actually.

>>5104126
Jeeeeeah, mine got sent today. Will be a fun weekend.

>>5104133
Those little alembics aren't big enough. Twenty liters is about as small as you want to go if you're going to make it worth your time and effort.

>Money and space
Literally all you need to make a pot still (ideal for whiskey, brandy, rum, etc.) is a 20 liter stainless pot, a brass compression fitting to attach the condenser to the lid of the pot, a coil of 1/2 inch(12.5mm?) soft copper tubing about 15 or 20 feet (4.5-6 meters?) long, and a bucket to fill with water so it cools the vapor.

>Illegal
Well, who's going to know unless you tell someone? Just you, me and the NSA.

>wouldn't be whiskey without casks

This is not true. Whiskey is defined as any spirit that is distilled from a fermentation of malted grain.

As for aging, see:
http://www.artisan-distiller.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=1838

>>5104169
I live in the city, where would I put this? But the concept is exciting.

And I'm in the EU and here you can't call brandy whisky unless it's aged minimum 3 years.

>>5104078
What about Glengoolie Blue?

>>5104443
I'd love to try it. I you got a source please tell me...

>>5104084
>Tullamore Dew
how is that?

been trying to get into Irish whiskys but have been pretty disappointed with both Jameson and Bushmills so far

>>5104488
The tullamore I bought at a discounter for taking to parties I'm not really invited to (people tend to mind you less when you show up with a bottle of "acceptable" booze).
I don't mind Jameson though, it's smooth as shit if nothing else. And I quite enjoy the Bushmills Three Woods sometimes. Sure, it's bitter/grainy as all the irish but it's got a nice cask to it too.

>>5104488
Oh wait, you didn't ask why I have the Tullamore but how it tastes, got ya.

I'd just say it brings nothing new to Bushmills/Jameson, more on the tasteless side even so don't bother if you don't like those.

>>5104476
Well, since Frank Sinatra is dead.....

Knob Creek ain't half bad. Bulleit Rye is pretty good too.

Had Dimple Pinch? It's the only blended scotch I've enjoyed

Really? I hated dimple... I bought it years ago because of it's funny bottle but I didn't like it at all.

I just got a bottle of buffalo trace. It's pretty good

Took delivery of a litre's worth of Glenfarclas 105 this week At €29,95 I pretty much had to include it in my order. Being a sherry fan, I'm glad I finally got around to tasting this. A sizable dram and a good bit of water will keep you entertained for the evening.

Get some Yamazaki 12. 18 year is miles ahead but also around 120-150$

>>5104612
Yes it is.

>>5104895
Ah, nice to see you again. Any new additions?

>>5104676
I still haven't come around for a Glenfarclas. That and a laddie are next on my list, but for every bottle I buy another has to go, so it will be a while.

>>5104904
Yeah, I have acquired the following since that picture was taken:

Longmorn 15
George T Stagg 2013
Sazerac 18 2013
Lagavulin 16
Highland Park 30
Glenfarclas 15
Coal Ila 25
Lagavulin 25
Laphroaig 25, 1st edition.
Balvenie 21 Portwood, Non-chill filtered edition.

That's off the top of my head. I think i forgot something.....

>>5104925
Shit breh, I wish I had your money. Requesting new pic...

>>5104925
Oh yeah, I got an additional bottle of Ardbeg Alligator and a Ron Millonario 15.

That's it, I think.

>>5104904
What's next for you? I can personally vouch for Glenfarclas. Very reminiscent of GlenDronach.

>>5104931
I can take a pic, but it'll be about 15 minutes....

Some of it is in my living room bar, and some of it is at my desk.

>>5104932
>>5104925
Wait... who owns the related bar now, I'm confused.

>>5104932
I'm OP, the three Whiskeys in the pic are on their way.

>>5104940
I am the following:

>>5104895
>>5104925
>>5104932
>>5104938


brb, taking pic.

>>5104938
Sure, I'll be here.

>>5104943
Ah alright, you were just listing the ones you forgot. Now I get it.

>>5104925
>Highland Park 30

What I wouldn't give. The farthest I've come in terms of age was a 20 year old independent bottling. Not that was in any way not enjoyable, especially at 46 ABV.

And just like that I've got a craving for subtle smoke. I think I'm gonna pour myself a simple Benromach Traditional.

>>5104946
Here ya go. A lot of it isn't opened but they are all meant for drinking at some point, except maybe the Magdalene.

I forgot a bottle of Springbank 18.

Here is the full list, excluding some bottles of rum and bourbon in my bar:

Pappy van Winkle 20 x4
Pappy van Winkle 15
Old Pulteney 17 x2
Old Pulteney 21
El Dorado 21
Glenfarclas 15
Glendronach 15
Springbank 18
Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva
Aberlour A'Bunadh Bacth 45
Dalwhinnie 15
Longmorn 15
Ardebg Alligator x2
Ardbeg Uigeadail
Coal Ila 25
Lagavulin 25
Lagavulin 16
Dalmore Cromartie
Pierre Ferrand 1er Cru de Cognac, Selection Des Anges
Laphroaig 25
AnCnoc 16
Talisker DE 1991
Highland Park 30
Bookers Bourbon
The Balvenie 21 N-CFE
Mikkeller Black Rum Cask
Ron Zacapa 23
Ron Zacapa XO
Ron Millonario XO
Ron Millonario 15
George T Stagg 2013
Sazerac 18 2013

And the Crown Jewel: St. Magdalene 19 from 1979.

I am pretty sure that that covers it. I'll post if I remember something I missed.

>>5105051
>>5105051
Holy god man, I'ma over in five. Where the hell did you get the alligators?

>>5105071
There is a wine-store in Roskilde that had two bottles for under half of the internet price.

Bought both on the spot. They had no idea what they are worth.

I also got one of the Pappy 20's there. Typical wine-store owner having no idea what he is selling...

>>5105088
Goddamnit. I need to go to real stores more...

>>5105051
Anon, if you dont mind me asking what do you do for your source of income?

>>5105109
Are you in the states?

Usually they have more understanding of their stock in the USA, as whisky-drinking is a lot more common there. You might get lucky if you go to a small-independent non chain store and look at some dusty shelves. You never know.

>>5105117
I know I am gonna get a shit-load of flak for this, just like last time.....

My parents left me a good deal of money, so I don't really have to work. I do some PC repair services once in a while, and I also take money as a part time chef-for-hire, but most of the time I don't work.

*Crawls down into nuclear shelter and braces for impact*

>>5105135
Nope, Germany here... but we don't have that much Liquor Stores as our Supermarkets all sell hard stuff.

I wish I had your life son...

>>5105151
Check out scotchwhiskyauctions dot com.

You can usually get a bargain on the standard bottlings. They have an auction once a month.

Check out the prices on the last auction.

>>5105135
I can't blame you for being privileged, I would probably do the same given that situation. I just wish I had the income to afford the higher tier bottles, as opposed to the low shelf stuff. My income isn't terrible for the job I do, but it cancels out purchases like that.
If anything it just makes me want to work harder to afford the things I desire.
Either way Cheers Man.

>>5105174
Thanks man, I admire you perseverance.

But in all actuality, many bottles in the $300+ range are no better than an ordinary Lagavulin 16.

That, and the Old Pulteney 17 are the bottles I keep coming back to. Don't think you are missing out on too much.

If I may ask, what is your profession?

Do you guys buy liquor just to have it? It looks like an ounce has been taken from all of your bottles and that's it. Do you even drink it?

Is it like having a bookshelf with a bunch of books that you haven't read?

I'd rather have a simple bar with a few basic spirits and enjoy them and constantly restock than have a bunch of different shit from different distilleries but not drink it.

>>5105221
Jeeeeeah... seems like reading isn't your thing.

>>5105221
>Is it like having a bookshelf with a bunch of books that you haven't read?

it's more like having a bookshelf with a bunch of books you've read once and can always go back to
>I'd rather have a simple bar with a few basic spirits and enjoy them and constantly restock than have a bunch of different shit from different distilleries but not drink it

why not both? I drink scotch on special occasions/in like company/rarely when I feel like it but I also go through medium-tier rye, gin, beer, wine etc much much faster

>>5105190
>perseverance.
Line Cook, Caterer.
I make $14.50 an hour in a mom and pop diner. Although the occasional bonuses add up.
Waiting for Management to arise, with the intent of holding the position for a year and using the title to find a more lucrative/Higher paying position. My kitchen manager I believe makes around $20 I think. I must state we are a very small business though, we honestly make more money from caterings then the restaurant. I only bring up the size because i've seen people who worked at olive garden for 7 years and they only make around $15.
I started at minimum wage 3 years ago, and have doubled my income in that short time.
I've taught myself so much in the three years, I know I can do better then the place I currently work.

>>5105221
I honestly don't understand your point. And you should try reading, instead of going on assumption.

Scotch never spoils. It never goes bad. Why limit yourself?

The bookshelf analogy does not work here.

>>5105227
doesn't the loss of alcohol through evaporation in an opened bottle of liquor becomes noticeable after about 8 months though?

>>5105233
Somehow it copied perseverance into my paragraph. It was not intended.

>>5105226
>>5105235
You don't know of people buying bookshelves and filling them with books they've never read? It's often talked about on /lit/.

It's kind of a common thing.

>>5105233
I started cooking at 9 and by 19 I made my way into a Michelin-starred restaurant in Copenhagen, just by showing up one morning and asking if they needed help chopping vegetables.

After a few questions about my skills, I was hired on the spot. That was before my parents left me the money. Worked there for a while and learned a lot of things.

Try showing up at a lesser-known high-end restaurant and asking for a low tier position. It's worth a punt.

>>5105241
It's more like reading a book once, and then coming back to it after a while with a different perspective. There is no negative side, other than financial, to having a large number of scotch whiskies.

People who by books just to showcase them are fakes, and lose all respect the moment they reveal themselves.

>>5105227
>>5105246
I don't understand. Do you or don't you like scotch? Why would you buy a bottle, drink an ounce of it, then not drink it for another year?

It's a bit different than a book. If I read a book yesterday I'm not going to want to read it again today. But if I had some scotch that I enjoyed yesterday, why not drink it again today? (I'm not saying to drink it every day, I'm just using that as an example)

>>5105244
I've heard that this is almost impossible to do today. When did you start that job when you were 19?

>>5105256
Your example is correct, except that for me, the time between drinks for the same bottle can range from 1 day to 3 months. All of it will be consumed by some point.

Why limit yourself to just 3-5 bottles?

>>5105262
October 2009

>>5105244
That comes down to location then. Not going to say much about my location. This may be /ck/ but it's still 4chan. I have my debt close to paid off, then moving might be an option. I need to take my wifes employment into consideration as well. Moving might be the best thing actually since there is not alot of need for her degree around here.
Good idea though, even if it does seem like something from the movies ;)

>>5105268
>1 day to 3 months
Okay, that's reasonable then.

I just don't understand when people go out of their way to buy a bottle of something and drink it maybe twice, then let it sit in their house for years with that one drink taken out of it. It saddens me.

>>5105280
That almost never happens.

>>5105276
If you have good cooking skills, you can always find a job. Just don't email, or call. You will get denied right away. Show up in person, and they can see that you are serious.

It's also always better to go for a low tier position and then working your way up, than striking out going for big.

>>5105285
We think alike.
Every job I've applied for i refused to take an application, instead I walk in asking to speak with the manager. I'm not just a name on a piece of paper to scroll over. I've landed every job I've applied for this way.

Drinking pleb tier Evan Williams right now. Was only $14.60 for the 750ml bottle. I'm a 21 year old college student, please take pity. Any suggestions for some cheap but good bourbon/whiskies?

>>5105311
Buffalo Trace
Elijah Craig
Lagavulin 16
Old Pulteney 12
Highland Park 12

>>5105311
Old Grandad (~$15)
Rebel Yell (~$15)
Old Forrester (~$20)
Four Roses (~$20)
Buffalo Trace (~$25)
Wild Turkey 101 (~$25)

>>5105311
Old Grandad is the cheapest acceptable bourbon IMO

>>5105321
>>5105336
If you are gonna recommend buffalo trace why not recommend Makers? Theyre the same price for me, and Makers Mark is my favorite bourbon in general

>>5105321
>Elijah Craig

I see this mentioned all the time on /ck/ when it comes to good "cheap" bourbons, but I've never found it under $30.

>>5105352
Maker's is about $30 where I am (or was, I haven't really sought it out in a couple of years)

>>5105311
Old Grand Dad BIB (15-20$)
Old Crow (~8$)

these are the only two bourbons I drink regularly; haven't found one I liked better than OGD for <60$ or one I like more the old crow for <15$

Finished a bottle of buffalo trace today, not sure what to move onto next. Guess Ill go back to balvenie doublewood.

Anybody here in Massachusetts? Recently moved there and seems like every liquor store has a pretty weak selection of whiskys, even some of the higher end ones. Not to mention the prices are fucking ridiculous.

I was thinking of getting my boss a bottle of JW Gold for his birthday but I strongly suspect its swill despite the $120 price tag. What a good $60+ bottle? Scotch, Irish or Bourbon is fine.

>>5105496
Lagavulin 16

Should be cheaper than JW Gold, too. Do you know what your boss likes in a whisky?

>>5105508
He mostly drinks common stuff like JW Black or Jameson but I've seen him order shots of more expensive stuff($15+ a shot) sadly I can't remember the names of any of them.

>>5104415
A 20 liter pot should fit on your stove easily, shouldn't it? I'm sure you could find a place to store the pieces when not in use.

If you didn't want to to make the 'worm' condenser, you could build a liebig condenser fed by a water pump. That's just a straight piece of pipe with a water jacket around it. The vapors get condensed on the inside by the water flowing around the outside. They're a lot more compact than a 'worm' but not as simple as just bending a tube.

Picture related, just replace the boiler (far left) with a stainless steel pot and either omit the thumper (middle) or make it out of stainless also.

>>5105508
Anyways thanks for the advice that Lagavulin 16 looks pretty good I'll go with that.

picked this up for $20 (went in for some Evan Williams or worse, but the store didn't have any and this was their cheapest bourbon)

how'd i do?

>>5106067
Good stuff, but fork out another $8 for the Small Batch next time. It's in the oval bottle.

>>5105336
No Elijah Craig? Come on brah.

Macallan 12 ($50usd)

What's the best $20usd whiskey?

>>5106093
Macallan 12 is 50$? Where do you live?
It's 35 - 40 at my liquor store
Although scotch varies A LOT store to store.

>>5106083
For some reason, it's more expensive where I live ($30-35)

>>5106096
In a downtown area. I have to find a better liquor store.

Also, what would you suggest for a cheaper whiskey to try? Cheaper so I can share more with friends.

>>5106103
Bourbon - wise, anything mentioned in previously. Buffalo Trace, Bulleit, George Dickel rye, Eagle Rare, Basil Hayden's, Elijah Craig, etc.
Scotch wise? Balvenie 12, Highland Park 12, really any younger, higher end scotch will be relatively cheap yet still good enough to not be known as the guy with shit taste.
I'd ask your liquor store clerk. One of them is bound to know something about whisk(e)y and can recommend you something based on your store's prices.
>>5106104
That's shitty. It's 25$ around my parts. Almost always in my liquor cabinet.

OP here with the updated bar...
Aw yis!

Anyone else like the Glenlivet 15 and 18 more than the 21? I haven't tried the 25 yet but I have heard it is good.

>>5107002
Haven't opened the 18 yet... Wasn't impressed by the 12. Is the 18 worth my while?

Anybody have a good guide for properly appreciating whiskey? I've been trying to into Bourbon for years, but they all taste like firewater to me.

Just cracked a bottle of EW Single-barrel.

>>5107088
You mean like what glass? Or do you want a whiskey buying guide?

/r/ing the /ck/ whisky guides... I think it was 3 images, I seem to have lost them.

>>5107010

Both the 15 and the 18 are a big step up from the standard 12, but both in their own way. I've found the French Oak to be big and spicy, with the 18 being a much more delicate whisky. I don't think either are likely disappoint.

>>5107122
Alright thanks mate. I'm torn between opening the vulin 16 or the livet 18 first... wwjd?

>>5107131

Normally I'd look at what other bottles I have already opened so I may fill in any gaps I may have. Assuming you're >>5106971, though, It seems there really isn't anything missing in terms of basic flavor profiles.

Roll a dice, maybe?

>>5107153
You picked the right anon.
Yeah I know, none of those will contain something I haven't tasted before really. I think I'll go with the livet 18 then because it stands around for a while now and because it was a present.

>>5106971
whipped out my tripod and took a slightly better one.

My go to whiskey has been, for quite a while, Seagrams VO. I like it, it's cheap enough for me to buy consistently.

Lately, however, I've been benching off into more intricate scotches, one of which I've REALLY been enjoying has been Aberlour's 12 year. I've been experimenting with others lately too like Glenfiddich's 12, MacCallan's 12, Balvenie's 12 and their 21. But the Aberlour is one that I've really liked. Any recommendations of reasonably priced scotches that might be good to try now?

One of the best whiskers I've had lately has been Larceny's bourbon. Simply fantastic flavor and complexity, nice and smooth too. Dandy one else try this one?

>Be Chilean
>Never knew the joys of Whisky because retarded "DRINK IT WITH COKE" Marketing mentality.
>Meet Britbong girl
>Relationship time
>Move to Bongland
>Get Glenfiddich as present from parents in law

JESUS CHRIST. Fell in love with that shit. Now I'm trying to expand my pallette, and have joined a Whisky Club, but their prices are too expensive. Cheaper to buy stuff at Sainsburys.

I have tried Lagavulin, Ardbeg, Bowmore and the more common/mainstream ones. I like peaty flavours. Recommend me some whisky plz.

>1669 spirit

>>5107399
>pallette
>>5107348
>Dandy one else

good stuff guys!

>>5107347

Which 12 yo did you have? I'm seeing three different expressions for that age, though there might be more. It would help to know which one so we may point you in a better direction. A sherry finished/matured one will leave quite a distinct impression, for example.

>>5107347
>i've been experimenting
Negro, you are sipping whiskey, this is not some scientific shit

>tfw first time posting on /ck/
Just picked up a bottle of this for $60. I've tried a couple bourbons before, but have yet to try this because I have work today. It has absolutely stellar reviews from everyone who drinks it.

You guys ever tried it, or like bourbon? I live in KY so bourbon is a pretty huge thing here.

>>5108262
forgot pic

>>5107412
>Chilean
>Pallette

Hey, second language here!

>autusta chance

Damn, 2 related captchas in ONE thread! gotta go play the lottery

trying a rye whiskey for the first time later after picking this up on a whim. from what admittedly little i've read about the differences between ryes and bourbons (ryes being less sweet and spicier), i'm think i'm in for a treat

>>5108598
>i'm think i'm in for a treat
You are

>>5108598
that's my go to

>>5105221
It's cheaper than drinking at bars. Also feels good not being an alcoholic.

is there anything like this but cheaper? new to whisky and I love it but can't be asked to drop $40 regularly. I've read that I should stay away from Red Label at all costs

and i'd welcome any single malt recs, too, for when i have money to burn

>>5108707
I'm also curious if there's such a thing. The mid-tier blends I've tried (Famous Grouse, Hankey Bannister) don't have nearly the same aggressive drinkability.

>>5104084
That is not a bar. It is clearly a LED TV.

>>5108598
much better than their bourbon, which i found too sweet and not as smooth for its price

>>5107505

I believe it was their double cask 12.

Wanna recommend me some entry-level bourbon?

I tried Four Roses Yellow and I liked it a lot.

Anybody else try Willet Family Estate rye?
110 proof, pretty smooth, and pretty cheap at $30.

>>5104078
Ardbog from Ardbeg.
Peaty goodness

>>5109085
Buffalo Trace
Wild Turkey 101
Elijah Craig
Bulleit Bourbon
Knob Creek
Maker's Mark

those last two you should try just because of their ubiquity (for the same reason, you can add Jim Beam and Jim Beam Black if you want). they have a bit of a mixed reputation, especially on /ck/, though i like Knob Creek quite a bit

as for budget bourbons, try Old Crow, Old Gran-dad, and Evan Williams

>>5109181
Thanks bud

I like JB Choice
It's probably pleb tier but I like it
Any recommendations for quite cheap and entry-level liquor?
I'm more of a beer guy so never had much experience with hard liquor

>>5109289
How cheap we talking?

And there already a few posts ITT about that with regards to whiskys, e.g. >>5105336 and >>5109181

>>5109289
Brandy

so good, so cheap

>>5107103
bump

>>5107247
Lol, I just found a pic of how I started my bar some years ago...
>Red Label
>Loch Lomond
I think I have progressed.

>>5110161
Are you a fucking wizard?
>same looking bar as me
>same starter liquors I had back in the day
>identical shaker

>>5110183
The bar is from ikea, should be pretty common...
Yeah, back in the day my goal was to have at least a bottle of every major sort of spirit. It slowly shifted to whiskeys though...

Hi, Slyrs guy!

I finally got to try Glenrothes. I forget which exact one I had, but anyway, I saw a miniature at a shop so I bought it for six bucks.

It's ok, not great, has a sort of weird flavor to it. Actually, very much like the butterscotch candy we have in the U.S. (which makes sense, the candy was originally butter plus scotch cooked down).

Sticking with Laphroaig.

>>5110229
Hey, I remember you!
Yeah, like I said, the sweetest, fruitiest scotch I know. But as I suspected for peatlovers it's not the ideal one. I had a little tasting with two friends (We did Glenrothes, Cardhu 18, Old Pulteney, Laphrooog and Lagavulin 16) and they too didn't really like the Glenrothes but digged the Pulteney very much.

But to each his own I say.

Awesome thread

>>5105051
Holy shit dude, the St. Magdalene is 800€ if you can find it. Wow...

I bought this on a whim on my way home (and because I liked their bourbon and I'm celebrating my first paycheck from the new job)

What's it like?

>>5108598
>>5111783
>buyingbulleitryeonawhimmind

>>5108598
>ryes being less sweet and spicier
Truth? Because if that's true I think I'd like rye more than bourbon (I'm >>5111783)

>>5111783
Spicier than most whiskey
Sweeter and not as spicy as many rye whiskies
has some nice layered complexities that you don't often get @ $30-$40 mark

>>5111789
Well, that confirms Bulleit has an attractive bottle design.

>>5111796
It's just a jumbo-sized medicine bottle

Which is cool as hell

>>5111796
Bulleit's cool

1792 Ridgemont Reserve is best looking bottle I've imo though

>>5111908
I also like the Sazerac Rye bottle, mostly for the font though

>>5111908
I don't know, it reminds me of cognac. I deteste cognac.

>>5110185
>slowly shifted to whiskey
Good man.

>>5110185
Even grappa?

don't mind me, just being the GOAT liquor bottle

>>5111975
>over-designed shit
>GOAT

Bet the vodka sucks too

>>5105135
playboy scumbag piece of shit

the money doesn't help with the loneliness does it?

>>5111962
Yup, I bought this one because I had tried it from a dad of a friend and it was sooooo much better that the white grappa you get in italian restaurants as an apperetif.

It's sadly gone now because my dad "borrowed" it for his 50eth birthday.

>>5111975
>Vodka with natural and artificial flavours
What the fuck? What does that even mean? Every flavour is natural or artificial.

>>5111975
Holy shit you have no taste.

>>5112009
>it was sooooo much better that the white grappa you get in italian restaurants as an apperetif
Oh neat

That's my only experience with grappa so I'll have to look for that stuff

>>5104119
Don't you need charred barrels for bourbon?

>>5108707
>try Black Label
Hey, this isn't so bad. Pretty good actually. Why all the hate? Red Label must not be so bad, either
>try Red Label
Holy fuck, this shit is terrible. Much too harsh with a fraction of the flavor. Can't even imagine it being good as a mixer.

How does this happen? It's not like a decent whisky at $20-25 is completely unheard of

>>5112539
I honestly think they make the red label unenjoyable so that everyone buys the black label, thinking what a cool guy they are for not buying the cheapest.

Lagavulin is fucking magic, you won't regret it.
It's not the smoothest scotch but it's very smokey and you'll want more.

If any of you can get hold of Sullivans Cove from Tasmania I highly recommend it.

>>5112628
Yeah, I tried it in this tasting here (>>5110364) and even though I don't like really peaty ones (Ardbeg Ten gives me nothing) it's asthonishingly complex behind the smoke. There's much more then just the peat...

>>5112641
Tasmanian Whiskey? Sounds interesting... Sadly at my main whiskey distributor site it's listed as "not in stock, availability uncertain)". I will keep an eye open.

Are there many non-Scottish, Irish, American or Canadian, whiskys worth checking out? I know of some Japanese whiskys, South African whiskys, England is starting to make some, too, and there's that recent post about Tasmanian whisky, but that's it.

>>5113292
OP here, I can vouch for the german Slyrs. I may be a bit biased because I live right near the distillery and have been there a few times, but their whiskey is really something special.

>>5113370

Do you know if there is any additional colouring added to these?

>>5113619
Nope, there isn't according to their homepage.
The darker color comes from the sherry cask.

>>5112356
Legally? Yes. But you can can achieve similar results with charred oak sticks.

See: http://www.artisan-distiller.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=1838

>>5112008
I deal with the loneliness.

It is not a problem most of the time.

Bump for very informative thread, someone should archive this.

Love to see that Laphroaig Quarter Cask! Nice pick! The Lagavulin is one of my favorites for smokiness. It goes great in a Rob Roy. My favorite scotch that I actually get to drink regularly is Oban 14. Love that peat.

I'm lucky enough to work across the street from this fine establishment
http://www.canonseattle.com/
which has the largest selection of whiskeys in the world, if I'm not mistaken. I can't afford most of it, but it's fun to splurge now and then. Here's their liquor list
http://www.canonseattle.com/CaptainsList/captain.pdf

Are there any good whiskey cocktails? I love Old-Fashioneds, but that is pretty much straight whiskey. Manhattans, whisky sours, and jack/bourbon & coke were all disappointing.

So far, I don't whiskey was really meant for mixing.

>>5115424
Try a Rusty Nail, one of my favourites.

>>5113681

Do you know if adding E150 is prohibited in German distilleries, like a Reinheitsgebot for distillates? One of the first thing I do upon receiving a new bottle is admire the colour, right after I check for additives. It's a shame some distilleries still insist on artificial colouring, rather than letting the oak speak for itself.

>>5116258
No, there are no prohobotions, you just have to write it on the bottle "mit Zuckercouleur". The german whiskey "industry" mostly imitates scotch traditions.

bimpedibu

Thoughts?

Not one person here drinks Bunnahabhain? Recently went to Chicago's Delilah's and had their $30 shot of 36 aged. Mother of holy God...

Then bought their 12 aged, I'm impressed

>>5104078
KY fag here.

Elijah Craig is what we refer to as 'hooker fuckin' hooch". It's shit. Even Kentucky Tavern is better than that shit.

>>5120162
>elijah craig
>shit
Oh yeah that's why their 18 year received so many awards. But you're right, you're from Kentucky so you must be a genius.

>>5120172
>appeal to authority
>ad hominem

nice fallacies kiddo

>>5120162
i've only ever heard and read good things about Elijah Craig.

what's the problem?

>>5120162
lol look at this faggot, thinking he knows something about bourbon.

A friend came over to watch my cat.

She drank the rest of my Glenlivet 12.

I had at least another glass or two in there.


I feel like the only appropriate response to this is to murder her.

>>5120369
>someone does a favor for you
>they drank some of your inexpensive liquor
>thoughts of murder ensue

You sound like a really nice guy

>>5120369
>Glenlivet 12
She probably thought she was doing you a favour drinking that generic shit for you so you could move on to a nice single malt.

>>5120241
>authority
If by that you mean the opinion of a bunch of whiskey snobs, yeah I'll take their side over yours

>>5120393
Sorry, professional whiskey snobs*

Well, this was fun while it lasted. Sláinte, /ck/.

>>5120535
Dito, breh.

>>5113292
There's a Taiwanese whiskey brand called KAVALAN which is getting positive reviews locally. I don't know how much of that is nationalism and how much is honesty, though.

>>5120060
I don't know which version of Bunhabhain (or however you spell it) I tried, but it had three very distinct flavors. I don't remember the first one, I think probably medicinal. The second was, I shit you not, vomit -- it tasted like I had just thrown up. The third was a very pleasant sweet aftertaste.

Definitely not worth it to me to have to go through the first two stages to get to the third.

I'd be interested in hearing whether you also get three distinct stages of flavor (in each sip, I mean -- it's a oooone, TWO!, threeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee sort of sensation), and if so, what the middle stage is like for you.