Whiskey thread anyone?

[Anonymous No.6320323]

[Anonymous No.6320350]

>>6320323

[Anonymous No.6320360]

>>6320350
Ah ah! My first and only love! I breakfasted on that shit in my young 20s.

[Anonymous No.6320369]

>>6320323

[Anonymous No.6320372]

>>6320360
It's the fucking bomb. My dad drinks this all the time, and I've picked up on that lately.

[Anonymous No.6320381]

>>6320369
Makers mark is a damn fine bourbon. Local pub used to have shots of Woodford Reserve for 2.50.

[Anonymous No.6320387]

[Anonymous No.6320396]

Got about 1/10th of a bottle of glenfiddich single malt scotch whiskey
then about half a bottle of 4 yr old willet straight rye whiskey

[Anonymous No.6320398]

[Anonymous No.6320413]

>>6320350
>>6320360
>>6320372

>Canadian whiskey
>good

My sides

[Anonymous No.6320415]

>>6320398
Highland single malt scotches are one of my favorite kinds of whiskey. Ended up picking up the Aberfeldy when I couldn't afford my usual Highland Park. Was certainly not disappointed.

[Anonymous No.6320426]

>>6320323
Had some o dis last weekend. Best Aussie whisky I've had.

[Anonymous No.6320891]

>>6320426
>Australian whisky

[Anonymous No.6322395]

not my favorite bourbon, but fucking tasty

[Anonymous No.6322615]

Four Roses Single Barrel

[Anonymous No.6322654]

>>6322395
k70 master race

[Anonymous No.6322699]

>>6322395
how's the smoked maple compared to the regular?

[Anonymous No.6322723]

>>6320413
You don't like rye?

[Anonymous No.6323973]

I'm going to buy some Compass Box soon, has anyone tried their stuff? I will get the gift box for my friend's graduation, probably King Street for myself. Is Orangerie worth it?

[Anonymous No.6323994]

[Anonymous No.6323999]

Daily Reminder: Only Scotland and Ireland make good Whisky.

[Anonymous No.6324007]

>>6323999

[Anonymous No.6324009]

>>6323999

[Anonymous No.6324029]

>>6323999
Actually that's complete bollocks, but I'm not about to get into an argument with an idiot on the internet.

[Anonymous No.6324053]

Eagle Rare is what I keep going back to because it's so perfect.

Makers Mark, JD, and 1792 Ridgemont Reserve are the only whiskeys Ive had that were legitimately bad.

[Anonymous No.6324069]

how does /ck/ feel about Old Fashioneds?

[Anonymous No.6324206]

>>6324029
You just did

[Anonymous No.6324234]

Picked up a bottle of this the other night. Personally I think I prefer scotch.

[Anonymous No.6324241]

>>6324069

I feel like it's the only acceptable cocktail.

[Anonymous No.6324266]

>>6324069
Parents got same drinking glasses from Eatons.

[Anonymous No.6324287]

Anyone up for peated Whiskies?

[Anonymous No.6324343]

>>6324287
Lagavulin is better in every way.

[Anonymous No.6324393]

>>6324343
Except for price, yeah.

[Anonymous No.6324396]

>>6324343
And it is $40 more. And 6 years older. Are you dumb?

[Anonymous No.6324407]

>>6324343

And a 25 yr Laphroaig is also better than a Lagavulin, right?

[Anonymous No.6324442]

>>6324343
I prefer a less peaty taste

[Anonymous No.6324471]

>>6324069
I get whiskey sours a lot. Never tried an old fashioned

[Anonymous No.6324476]

>>6322723
Having a little rye doesn't make whiskey rye.

[Anonymous No.6324480]

>>6323999
>Ireland
>whisky
Kill yourself my man

[Anonymous No.6325633]

>>6324069
Using anything over 10 years is a complete waste. The lower the quality the better imo. Rob Roy/Manhattan are a good start for people getting into more serious whiskey cocktails and blood and sands for people who don't really enjoy the taste of whiskey or don't enjoy bold drinks.

[Anonymous No.6325647]

>>6323999
Some people don't understand the difference between Whisky and Whiskey. Americans don't even know what PPM is.

[Anonymous No.6325676]

>>6324287
the first really peaty scotch i ever had was at a whiskey tasting event. there was a flight of glenmorangie scotches, and the last one was ardberg Uigeadail (i guess they went in with ardberg on the batch or something).

the first sip i took was straight, and i about fell out of my chair it was so smokey. my eyes were watering.

then i put in a couple of drops of water. it took just enough of the initial razor blade of smoke that i could actually taste what was going on. i was really surprised at how much i enjoyed it.

i think laphroaig isn't quite as intense, and the water dulls the smoke down so much that it makes it taste too sweet. laphroaig neat is pretty tasty in my book.

[Anonymous No.6325679]

>>6324476
I love rye

[Anonymous No.6325688]

>>6325647
Parts per million? How about TNTC?

[wat !A9aM56sYi2 No.6325714]

Does Fireball count and is it any good? I got it as a x-mas gift and it's been in my fridge ever since.

[Anonymous No.6325723]

>>6325714
count as whiskey? no.
is it good? yes I like to get drunk.

[Anonymous No.6325727]

Why do girls pretend to like whiskey?

[Anonymous No.6325860]

>>6322395
Based K70 master race. Which switches? I've got the red keyboard with red switches, but damn that blue is sexy...

[Anonymous No.6326592]

>>6325676
Glenmorangie and Ardbeg are both owned by Moet Hennessy, so that'd be why.

[Anonymous No.6326611]

My boyfriend loves and collects whisky, he always gets a new bottle as a present for every holiday where you gift things.
People keep asking which one to gift him and the only thing I know is that he would like to try more japanese whiskies. Can anyone recommend some? I know he has pic related.

[Anonymous No.6326623]

>>6325727
>all my friends are guys
>girls are just so much drama, ya know
>let's talk sports
>I'm just like one of the boys!
>can I bum a cigarette off you?
>you're such a good friend

[Anonymous No.6326637]

>>6326611
Everyone and their mother is shitting bricks over Yamazaki now. (the limited edition Sherry Cask won Jim Murray's Whisky of the Year). It's almost boringly good.

Hakushu is punchier but it's hard for me to remember anything specifically besides LOLSMOKE.

Hibiki 12 is mellow, popular for mixing. I'd say it's alright. The plum wine casks give it an interesting note.

Never tried the Nikkas, so can't comment there.

[Anonymous No.6326655]

>>6326611
I wouldn't bother wit jap whiskey anon, it's all pretty low grade stuff. The best jap whiskey is on par whit mid tier scotch.

[Anonymous No.6326666]

>>6326637
Thanks anon! This helps a lot!

>>6326655
He isn't a big fan of scotch, or maybe just a certain type of scotch? Sorry, I have very limited knowledge about whisky at all, I just know he likes to try all kinds of stuff. I read somewhere that japanese whisky is good because the landscape is similiar to scottish land, something like that. That's why he wants to try it.

[Anonymous No.6326879]

>>6326611
This is popular in Japan

[Anonymous No.6326916]

>>6324241
gin and tonics

[Anonymous No.6326917]

>>6325727
Why the fuck are you going into every thread and saying
>why do girls pretend to like _______?

[Anonymous No.6326920]

>>6323999
>irish whiskey

How can you be this much of a poor pleb?

[Anonymous No.6326955]

I have a quarter of a bottle of Pappy van Winkle.

[Anonymous No.6327552]

>>6324069

There was a thread about them that hit the bump limit a few months back. They are obviously the only acceptable cocktail, anybody who says otherwise is wrong.

[Anonymous No.6327573]

>>6326917
Because I want insight on girls?

[Anonymous No.6327588]

>>6327573

Why the fuck are you asking 4chan, then?

[Anonymous No.6327896]

>>6326955
Where do you happen to live? I can't find this shit anywhere in the Northeast.

[Anonymous No.6327898]

>>6326655

>The best jap whiskey is on par whit mid tier scotch.

Granted I'm an entry level whiskey guy, but there is no way this isn't a gross generalization.

[Anonymous No.6328023]

Recently picked this up, not too bad for under $25. Still prefer wild turkey 101.

[Anonymous No.6328050]

>>6328023
I'll say. That's close to 55$ in Canuckistan...I'm moving to the US one day.

[Anonymous No.6328059]

>>6328023
I find it odd that Evan Williams has a premium tier. May try this out.

[Anonymous No.6328068]

>>6328059
Yeah seriously, that was my party whiskey in college.

[Anonymous No.6328083]

I've only had whiskey once, and I'm not sure what kind it was, but I'd like to try it again. What's a good way to go if I have no clue what I'm doing?

[Anonymous No.6328407]

>>6328083
Depends on your budget:

Since you're new I'd go with relatively inexpensive bottles or find a bar with a good selection and try several different whiskeys.

As for recommended bottles:

Elijah Craig Bourbon
Aberlour 12
Laphroaig 10 (heavily peated)
Balvenie 12

Additionally I like Bulliet Rye but my local shops have very little selection as far as rye goes so I don't really know how it stacks up against other ryes

[Anonymous No.6328434]

>>6328407
Ok, thanks. My budget is a little low, since I'm a student. I'll take a look in the Wegman's liquor store in the next few days for those bottles.

[Anonymous No.6328436]

>>6324241
rusty nail

[Anonymous No.6328485]

>>6328434
I'll say that I haven't been disappointed in any bourbon I've ever purchased for more than $20 so if you're just looking for a tasty way to get drunk that'd be my recommendation.

[Anonymous No.6328536]

>>6328083
>>6328407
>>6328485
If you're buying bourbon make sure the bottle says Kentucky Straight Bourbon on it.

[Anonymous No.6329375]

>>6324234
Which batch?

[Anonymous No.6329952]

do you guys only drink whiskey that need countless commercials to sell? plebs

[Anonymous No.6329962]

>>6324241
whiskey sour

[Anonymous No.6330155]

Will be cracking open a bottle of this tonight.

[Anonymous No.6330162]

>>6328434
>I'll take a look in the Wegman's liquor store

Century?

[Anonymous No.6330172]

>>6330162
Uh, maybe? Is Century a place? I'm near Rochester, NY.

[Anonymous No.6330174]

>>6330172
Oh yeah, I am too. Wegmans family members have bought several of the large liquor stores around here: Century Liquor & Wines, Lisa's Liquor Barn, and Whitehouse Liquor & Wine.

Just stoked to see another Rochester poster.

[Anonymous No.6330183]

>>6330174
Ah, ok. I was planning on going to the one on Hylan. I think that's Whitehouse.
Still not sure what I'm going to buy, but I'll figure it out I guess. Another anon said that anything not stupid-cheap is unlikely to disappoint.

[Anonymous No.6330210]

>>6326879
Killer whiskey, just fucking awesome, buy it if you can

[Anonymous No.6330220]

>>6325595
>BOTTLED WITH PRIDE

UMM yeh, no thanks buddy

[Anonymous No.6330278]

>>6330183
Yeah, that's Whitehouse. They've got a decent selection of bourbon and scotch.

If you're coming through the Victor area at all, stop in to Hoffend's too - they've got a surprisingly large selection for being a "discount" liquor store.

[Anonymous No.6330286]

>>6326655
http://nypost.com/2014/11/04/japanese-whiskey-nabs-best-in-the-world-title-over-scottish-brands/

[Anonymous No.6330305]

>>6330210
Whatever weeb

>>6330286
Fucking weebs

[Anonymous No.6330308]

>>6330305
kill yourself

[Anonymous No.6330352]

>>6320396
>then about half a bottle of 4 yr old willet straight rye whiskey
This is the best American whiskey that will be posted in this thread (except maybe Col E.H. Taylor).

Got a bottle of their new 8 year old rye when the tax return came.

[Anonymous No.6330359]

>>6322395
>flavored whiskey

[Anonymous No.6330369]

>>6324343
Lagavulin where I live is comically overpriced.
Per dollar I'd much rather go for Ardbeg or Caol Ila

Maybe in the UK the price is closer

[Anonymous No.6330429]

>>6322395
Tastes like maple syrup. No thanks

[Anonymous No.6330483]

>>6330359
so you only drink moonshine?

[Anonymous No.6330577]

>>6330359
Even malted grains count as flavoring, do you discount any whiskey with a tinge of E150 or is slightly chill filtered too?
Does everything have to be pot-stilled straight grain alcohol?

[Anonymous No.6330693]

>>6330286
Lol I didn't decide that. You can take it up with the panel of old white guys who did.

[Anonymous No.6330845]

Hey /ck/ I'd love to learn more about whiskey.
I only tried Glenfiddich 12 and Knockando 15 (the ones that my dad drinks). I enjoyed them both with a preference for the knocknando.
I know have money to spare and i'm looking for really different whiskey to learn what I prefer :)

[Anonymous No.6330947]

>>6330305
not sure if troll

[Anonymous No.6330951]

I got the bulleit, and it's better than any other liquor I've tried. I still hate the taste of alcohol, so I can't really tolerate much of it... Hopefully I'll get used to it eventually.

[Anonymous No.6330963]

>>6330845
Well you've started with 2 Speysides which is great because they tend to have an amalgamation of different stuff and what you specifically like about them can point you in what direction you should try next.
I'm gonna give you low cost entry level stuff so you can maybe go to a whisky bar and try a couple before you buy a bottle.

So firstly, like the spicyness in the arrival and finish of the Knockando? Take a trip to the highlands then, Old Pulteney 12 is a great value for the price that gives you a oaky warmth with a strong sherry presence guiding it to a citrus finish with a splash of brine.

Oh, you say you like the sweetness and vanilla and caramel notes dancing through the glenfiddich? Then take another try in Speyside with the honeyed Benriach 12 and enjoy the floral and fruity lightness.

Want something with that ease of drinking but that substitutes the fruity to do with a ginger backed nuttiness and crisp freshness? To the lowlands with the consistent Auchentoshan 12 for a wonderful everyday dram that is very easily agreeable although it won't blow anyone away.

Lastly, I'm sure you've heard of the peaty Islay whiskys. They can be a big shock coming from the Speysides so I'm gonna recommend what I used as a jumping off point, Coal Ila 12. Not overwhelming with peat but gives you that feeling of being at a bonfire at the beach on cool autumn nights, flecks of seawater hitting your tongue as sparks kiss your cheeks. Definitely not in the same league of peat as Ardbeg or Laphroaig or even Bunnahabhain but definitely a great ambassador for the region.

If you have any questions feel free to ask,
Master of malt is a good site to look up other candidates and do research on as well

[Anonymous No.6330967]

>>6320323
i-is that whiskey in a jar?
https://youtu.be/V74Zucn9VSI

[Anonymous No.6330983]

>>6330963
Wow man, thank you, wasn't expecting that much (and with that much lyrism), i'll taste the two trying to be more vigilant about what i like and i'll start with what you given me.
Thanks again man :)

[Anonymous No.6331020]

>>6320323
*tips fedora*

[Anonymous No.6331032]

So I tried Wild turkey 101 based on what I'd heard in other alcohol threads and couldn't stand it. What would y'all recommend for an absolute, bonafide whisky newcomer?

[Anonymous No.6331043]

>>6331032
You could start by not calling whiskeys "whisky"

[Anonymous No.6331090]

>>6331032
Crown royal

[Anonymous No.6331096]

>>6330155
I've been meaning to try that, but it's a bit hard to find where I am. I'd definitely be curious to hear your reaction to it.

[Anonymous No.6331326]

A guy I work with is begging me to try JD Fire. I've been turned off by all these Fire Ball fags that I ignored him the first time, but he is starting to convince me that it's actually worth buying. I normally stick to things like Makers Mark or Buffalo Trace. Any one every had JD Fire?

[Anonymous No.6331342]

what i drink whenever i go out to my dads

[Anonymous No.6331426]

The Knot & Jameson my friends respectfully for coffee & good friends

[Anonymous No.6331586]

>>6331326
>sticking to two good Kentucky straight bourbons that are pretty much benchmarks of their price range
>letting convince you into trying syrupy artificially flavored crap from one of the largest and shittiest macrodistillers in the United States

It's candy loaded with shit alcohol and can't even legally be called whiskey on the label. Don't expect much.

[Anonymous No.6331600]

drinking a buffalo trace mint julep right now, usually i drink pic related, it is a gimmick sort of, but for the price I really like it

[Anonymous No.6331609]

>>6324287
I really enjoy Talisker, but I haven't gotten the chance to try too many of the others.

[Anonymous No.6331613]

>>6325727
If I could find a girl like Heather Greene that wasn't morbidly obese, I'd plan to marry her on the spot.

[Anonymous No.6331622]

>>6328023
It's awesome man. Evan Williams is the usual whiskey I buy for mixing, but this really was a great deal for the price.

[Anonymous No.6331625]

>>6329952
I've wanted to try that for some time now, but I'm having a bitch of a time finding it in Virginia. How is it?

[Anonymous No.6332587]

>>6331609
>Talisker
>peaty
literally autism

[Anonymous No.6332595]

>>6320323
18yo highland park is a beauty hard to beat

[Anonymous No.6332617]

Got a bottle of Glengoyne 21 years old for 250 SEK, costs four times as much on the mainland. Life is suddenly awesome. (bought 4 bottles)

[Anonymous No.6333010]

pleb here. got this on sale, 1.75l, $26. I was gonna get glenmorangie 10, but i figured i'd pocket the savings and have enough to share.

i need some scotch education.

[Anonymous No.6333658]

>>6333010
Artificially colored white dog. Three years and a day in the barrel, cut down with grain vodka. Mediocre for mixing, attempt to try it neat, but don't expect anything good. Nothing like what it was in the 1970s (actually good).

[Anonymous No.6333695]

>>6333658
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNw7muIbQX0

I've never had the old stuff but this is a nice little history lesson