/Whisky/ General

[Anonymous No.9698525]

Here, we will discuss whisky and why it is the best drink.
Here, we welcome
>brands
>flavors
>cocktails
>price
>drinking vessels
>bourbon vs scotch
>blended vs single malt
>whisky vs whiskey

This is not an Al/ck/oholic thread.

What are you drinking tonight, /ck/?

[Anonymous No.9698862]

aweome. another general that's relevant to my interests.

sadly no whiskey for me tonight, just bought 15 bottles of wine.

...tomorrow however, I'll be having another glass of Kikori.

[Anonymous No.9698882]

>>9698525
I had some Clyde May's 92 proof not too long ago and it was very good, pretty smooth straight.

[Anonymous No.9699053]

recommend me a whiskey that is from a region outside of the usual areas you expect (usa bourbon or scotch)

[Anonymous No.9699072]

>>9699053
If you can find Sullivan's Cove from Tasmania, you're in for a treat.

[Anonymous No.9699151]

>>9699072
>that price
must be pretty fucking awesome

[Anonymous No.9699249]

Just tried Monkey Shoulder for the first time and was pleasantly surprised.

[Anonymous No.9699257]

>>9698525
Bar near my house got a bunch of pappy van winkle today apparently and the place was packed out. I've only had it once when the bartender I see alot gave me a shot of it for free.

It tasted the same as any other bourbon I've had desu

[Anonymous No.9699353]

>>9698525
There's another whisky thread up, but your formatting is way better.
>>9684488
That being said I like to drink Dewarr's white label with an ice cube or two and a splash of diet coke. I'm aware I'm uncivilised and poor.

[Anonymous No.9699662]

>>9699353
Oh, I didn't see it. That's what I get for skimming the catalog lmao.

[Anonymous No.9699672]

>>9699353
Oh, I didn't see it. That's what I get for skimming the catalog lmao. I guess we'll see which thread prevails lol

[Anonymous No.9699681]

>>9699353
I truly don't believe there's a right or wrong way to drink whisky. If you like it, you're drinking it right.

[Anonymous No.9699742]

>>9699257
At this point, I think the people that praise pappys are 100% bullshiting with their "superior" palettes.

[Anonymous No.9699862]

Caol Ila 12 year Islay, just a little bit of salt and smoke. Good stuff.

[Anonymous No.9699882]

Rebecca Creek

[Anonymous No.9699949]

Delicious af, just about finished with the bottle. Already decided on a dank Four Roses next:)

[Anonymous No.9700645]

>>9699949
shall i get this or the rye? i've never tried either

[Anonymous No.9701141]

>>9700645
The 10 year rye is a lot better desu.

[Anonymous No.9701163]

Rate my whisky stash.

[Anonymous No.9701185]

>>9701163
>Famous Grouse
I am very disappointed in you anon.

[Anonymous No.9701193]

>>9701185
I drink it if I'm drunk already or if guests want a mixer.
Its not that bad, I find it better than Johnnie walker, chivas, monkey shoulder, label 5.

[Anonymous No.9701197]

>>9699949
bulleit tastes like ass

[Anonymous No.9701229]

>>9701163
lots of birds

[Anonymous No.9701234]

Oh nice I'm glad someone wants to make a general out of this, sadly I've been sticking to plebbit cause I never seen good whisky threads often enough here.
If need be I can make some pastebins/ghostbins for guides into scotch/bourbon/Canadian whisky/etc. As I have experience reviewing whisky critically and have tried over 200 bottles personally
>>9699257
Pappy is mostly marketing. However I would probably buy a bottle of Old Rip if i could find one for under $80 cause it's pretty fucking nice.
>>9699949
If you get Four Roses try the Single Barrel or at least the Small Batch

[Anonymous No.9701242]

Just bought Balvenie 12 year. Any other anon tried it before?

[Anonymous No.9701266]

>>9698862
>just bought 15 bottles of wine
Are you French or a single woman over the age of 30?

[Anonymous No.9701268]

>>9698525
I think i must just have a shit pallate because scotch all just tastes the same to me. Except for certain heavy peat brands obviosuly.

[Anonymous No.9701281]

>>9701242
It's boring desu. Should've gone with Glendronach.
>>9701266
There's lots of rich guys buying nice red wine, why do you care?

[Anonymous No.9701285]

>>9701266
wine club deal. it was legit

[Anonymous No.9701290]

>>9701266
>if I enjoy a beverage that isn't on this list, I might get evicted from my mega-church
Flyover life must be misery

[Anonymous No.9701715]

Bought this stuff.

I had low expectations to begin with, but this was undrinkable.

[Anonymous No.9701782]

>>9701715
you know it's specifically marketed as a mixer right?

[Anonymous No.9701838]

Made a beginners guide for bourbon, rye and scotch. Maybe a good OP resource:

https://ghostbin.com/paste/nkr9v

[Anonymous No.9701843]

>>9701715
Shit tier whiskey though
Mix it up with some soda

[Anonymous No.9701853]

>>9701782
Pretty aware, maybe i just mixed it with something that doesnt fit or i just used to much of it.
What'd you guys recommend i try it with?
Don't wanna throw the bottle away.

[Anonymous No.9701893]

>>9701853
ginger ale or coke maybe?

[Anonymous No.9701946]

>>9701893
Not too much of a coke fan, ginger ale sounds interesting though, gonna try that one, thanks

[Anonymous No.9702009]

>>9701782
Is it?
Whenever i see that on offer somewhere, it's just marketed as Jonny walker, on their gentlemen and hunting image or as something sopisticated and "premium", if I remember correctly, but nowhere is it indicated that you can not drink it straight.
but yeah, its utter shit.
Bought a bottle once, because I wanted a bottle of cheap, but not terribly cheap whiskey to take with me on a festival, and i figured that should do the trick, because unlike some no-name cheap whiskey, they'd probably have a reputation to uphold.
Boy, was I wrong.
We tried that shit once and then went for the cans of beer we had drunkenly left laying in the sun. 40° beer > Johnny walker.

[Anonymous No.9702069]

>>9702009
you can drink anything straight and enjoy it if that's your thing. I'm sure there's people out there that drink triple sec neat, but yeah, red is pretty much only good to provide a vague whiskey flavor and kick to an otherwise sweet drink

[Anonymous No.9702193]

>>9701163
>wild turk

Not my style but whatever. 10/10 for presentation though. Drives me crazy when I see pics of a collection stored on the counter or something.

[Anonymous No.9702202]

>>9701285
Based. Theres a 7/$70 deal at my local winery sometimes, it's a great way to try new shit.

[Anonymous No.9702214]

>>9701838
OP here, I've bookmarked your link and I'll think about it for the next thread. Thanks bruh.

[Anonymous No.9702234]

>>9701163
bunnahabhain is underated.
grouse is one of the best shit-tier whisky
eagle rare is pukka
glenfarclas 105 isn't the greatest of the range

don't know about the others

7.9/10

black bottle is a blend which has been reformulated and tastes alot like a poor mans bunnahabhain. couple of quid more than famous grouse

>>9701242
few years ago..had a nice sherry touch...dried apricots, dates and raisins. they've upped the price rather than back down on sherry casks, so it should still be good

>>9701715
bellend. JW green is good and used to be cheap tho

[Anonymous No.9702267]

>>9699949
>tfw stepdad is friends with the Bulleit family and gets this stuff for free all the time
Feels good lads

[Anonymous No.9702385]

>>9699053
This shit is legitimately good. Worth a go if you get the chance. Not sure I would buy a whole bottle though.

Also they need to fire their bottle designer. It looks like a cheap blend.

[Anonymous No.9702393]

>>9701163
Rate mine. Most of these are gone now, unfortunately.

[Anonymous No.9702397]

>>9701242
It's ok. Didn't really do anything for me.

[Anonymous No.9702404]

>>9702267
>I'm his wife's son
Nice one.

[Anonymous No.9702421]

>>9702385
>Also they need to fire their bottle designer. It looks like a cheap blend.

would make it more expensive.

indians make good whisky

[Anonymous No.9702436]

Is Glenmorangie 10 worth a buy?
How does it compare to Glenlivet 12?

[Anonymous No.9702444]

>>9702393
>geodes
>dead cow
>middle school tier science books

Pretentious/10

Good selection tho. Be interesting to know how they all compare to each other.

[Anonymous No.9702451]

>>9702444
I'll defend the books by saying that's the shelf with all the stuff I read when I was younger. The rest is pretentious though, you're right.

[Anonymous No.9702454]

>>9702444
The Jura Superstition is much better than the Origin, which imo, is a bit bland

[Anonymous No.9702458]

Is japanese whiskey any good?

[Anonymous No.9702475]

>>9702458
>Is japanese whiskey any good?
Suntory is one of my favorites.

Also I tried crown and sprite for the first time last night after hearing it referenced in a country song. Worked way better than I expected.

[Anonymous No.9702477]

>>9702458
yes, but a bit overpriced

[Anonymous No.9702479]

>>9702454
I agree actually. I bought the Origin because I was on a trip to Islay (and Jura) and I'd bought a lot of peated stuff already.

[Anonymous No.9702483]

>>9702458
These guys won whisky of the year couple years ago.

[Anonymous No.9702491]

>>9702458
It's ok, but the people who like it tend to be insufferable.

[Anonymous No.9702596]

>>9702436
I really liked it; it's got a lot of bite and flavor. Much better than Glenfiddich at the same price.

[Anonymous No.9702602]

>>9702479
Yeah I wouldn't say it was a bad drink, just a little....lacking.

[Anonymous No.9702697]

Recently finished my bottles of Monkey Shoulder and Laphroaig 10.

I’m torn between trying Ardbeg 10, talisker 10, and lagavulin 16 (I know it’s a meme but it’s been recommended to me dozens of times)

Anyone want to steer me toward their tastes? I loved Laphroaig 10 dearly and for the price, Monkey Shoulder was fantastic.

[Anonymous No.9702709]

>>9702596
Glenmorangie > Glenlivet > Glenfiddich is where I'm at rn to answer your original question

[Anonymous No.9702736]

>>9702697
Lagavulin isn't a meme.

[Anonymous No.9702745]

>>9702736
So are you telling me it’s worth double the price of Laphroaig 10? In my area of burgerland it’s $100

[Anonymous No.9702746]

>>9702697
Lagavulin is amazing. yes it's meme-y but the flavor makes it worth it. try it at a whiskey bar if you have your doubts

[Anonymous No.9702748]

>>9702697
I'd say the Ardbeg and Lagavulin are superior to the Talisker, but between those two it depends, the Ardbeg is a bit more medicinal than the Lagavulin to my taste, but if you really liked the Laphroaig that might be exactly what you're looking for.

[Anonymous No.9702780]

>>9702596
>>9702709
Awesome thanks you anon. I'm gonna buy a bottle

[Anonymous No.9702823]

>>9702214
No problem; hopefully someone can add for Japanese, Irish and other national whiskies

[Anonymous No.9702884]

>>9702745
Yes

[Anonymous No.9702905]

>>9702884
Well value is a tricky thing. I'd say it's value is as much as you're willing to pay.

[Anonymous No.9702929]

>>9699949
6.5/10. would not recomend

[Anonymous No.9702954]

Current collection

>Glendronach 15
>Dalwhinnie 15(
>Glenmorangie Original
>Glenmorangie Lasanta
>Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban
>Jack Daniels Gentleman Jack
>Buffalo Trace

I've not drank any for quite a while though. Mostly been drinking spiced rum.

[Anonymous No.9702988]

>>9702954
Try Glendronach 21 when you get a chance, shit is fantastic

[Anonymous No.9702994]

>>9702929
Throw me some names desu.

[Anonymous No.9703000]

Just gettign into my bottle of Oban Distillers Edition

Pretty good lads, nice and balanced

[Anonymous No.9703001]

>>9702988
Last few years Amazon have had some decent whiskey offers on Black Friday. Will wait and see what comes along.

[Anonymous No.9703035]

>>9702477
>import

[Anonymous No.9703044]

>>9700645

I like the rye, personally. The original has a sweeter taste imho

[Anonymous No.9703068]

So I was looking at the wines available and I was really surprised how cheap they were compared to whiskey.
How come wine is so cheap?

[Anonymous No.9703093]

>>9703035
cheapest japanese whiskey I ever ran into is Mars Iwai. Their tradition line has a 75% malt and 25% corn blend and a cheaper version inverts the ratio. I haven't tried the corn version but the malt version was nice.

[Anonymous No.9703095]

>>9703068
It doesn't have to be aged for three years at least and isn't taxed to oblivion.

[Anonymous No.9703098]

>>9703068
How many drinks do you get out of wine compared to a same sized bottle of whisky? There's your answer

[Anonymous No.9703123]

>>9703068
Production cycle is shorter for the most part (obviously ignoring stuff like sherry or wineries that cellar their stuff for several years)

There's also a surplus of wine grapes in Europe (also in general, this year was bad), and a lot of it gets bought off and turned into industrial ethanol to keep the industry from crashing completely. So the lower bound of prices is basically as low as politically sustainable, it could even be lower

It's only expensive if you insist that your life is not complete unless you have had a wine from some extremely specific patch of land in the cote de nuits

Obviously, retarded memesters who live their lives gripped in fear of trying anything new aren't going to be able to find the good wines that aren't crazy expensive, so they either drink swill (aussie wine, lodi wine, etc) or they just get angry whenever wine comes up in conversation

[Anonymous No.9703138]

>>9698525
>Buddy brings over a bottle of Jameson to my house on the fringe of his own personal Whisky adventure.

"TRY IT"
>...This tastes like dogshit, dude.
"I'm sure it's an aquired taste."
How do you fucks drink this shit?

[Anonymous No.9703181]

>>9703138
We don't, Irish whiskey is terrible

[Anonymous No.9703193]

What's the preferred whisky of a grizzled American cowboy who's only in town to kill a man?

[Anonymous No.9703197]

>>9703193
Weller

[Anonymous No.9703402]

>>9703193
Meme bourbon like Jim beam or Daniels.

[Anonymous No.9703998]

Alright I'm back from the ABC. How bad did I fuck up?

[Anonymous No.9704039]

Ardbeg is the best whiskey of all time.
FACT.

[Anonymous No.9704101]

>>9703998
Russels is pretty good actually you did good

[Anonymous No.9704132]

>>9702393
Pretty nice collection, I'd have a dram with you for sure.

[Anonymous No.9704165]

>>9704101
SUCCESS

I rather like the flavor of it. I'm a whiskey noob. It tastes like a caramel tree laced with warm hugs.

[Anonymous No.9704176]

Being a wannabe whisky aficionado is tough in Canada. All the brands Americans take for granted as middle-of-the-road or even bottom shelf are bumped up by at least ten bucks because they're imported. Anything that's not implicitly shit meant to be drowned in cola really breaks the bank.

[Anonymous No.9704589]

>>9704176
Yeah but you lucky fucks get cheap crown royal...

[Anonymous No.9704818]

Anybody here have any experience with mixing whisky with coffee? I'm interested in trying new things.

[Anonymous No.9705083]

>>9704818
I tried doing "Irish coffee" with cheap scotch once. It was pretty bad, but I think Irish whiskey would have worked better. It definitely warms you up though.

[Anonymous No.9705128]

>>9705083
Did you have it hot or iced?

[Anonymous No.9705302]

>>9705128
I had it hot.

[Anonymous No.9705358]

>>9705302
Almost every source says I should make it with Jameson. I'll buy a bottle and some whipping cream next time I'm at the store. Thanks desu.

[Anonymous No.9705365]

>>9705358
it's better with tullamore dew I'm told

I hate coffee so take it as heresay

[Anonymous No.9705462]

>>9705365
It's still Irish so I'm sure it'll work. Thanks. I'll do a bit more research and see what's the best cream to use.

[Anonymous No.9705626]

Just killed my Dickle. What rye should I buy next? I'll be sticking with Bulleit (bourbon) for a while though, since it has plenty of rye notes.

[Anonymous No.9705640]

>>9705626
Honestly Bulleit is one of my all-time faves. The knob creek rye is also lovely.

[Anonymous No.9705647]

I am drinking a bottle of lagavulin and it is a terrible fucking bottle.
I guess the meme advice to get the 12 year is legit. I hope this isn't indicative of what it's become because it's fucking horrid.

[Anonymous No.9705686]

What whiskey should I get when pic related is emptied out?
Wasn't exactly overwhelmed by it at first, so it just collected dust in my cupboard for a year or so, but now, with some oxygenisation, I really quite like it.
What would be something similar to get?

[Anonymous No.9705737]

>>9705647
The 16 is one of the best selling bottles of all time desu. What/how exactly are you drinking?

[Anonymous No.9705750]

>>9705626
I am just getting into rye and I like Rittenhouse a lot.

[Anonymous No.9705772]

>>9699949
>The "I want something that tastes like shit and doesn't cost too much" whiskey
Say no more...

[Anonymous No.9705835]

>>9705772
The bulleit or the 4 roses?

[Anonymous No.9705947]

I bought this a few days ago. Surprisingly nice, and very cheap.
It is like a Scotch with bourbon aromas.
Very, very different from the normal Red.

[Anonymous No.9705954]

I hate Americans and their sugar-ass "whiskeys"

[Anonymous No.9705970]

I bought this thing believing that it would be, due to the price, an acceptable whisky (on par with JW's Black Label or so). The fact that it is a single malt also memed me into it.

I found it to be fucking horrible. Seriously, it's not even that it tastes strong or alcoholic. I even prefer regular cheap scotch like JW's red label or a Teacher's 10euros blend.

This Glen Grant one has a repulsive taste, in my opinion. It feels like marzipan or some shit, I am not sure I am able to describe it. Horrible.

[Anonymous No.9705980]

[Anonymous No.9706350]

>>9704589
M8 crown royal is garbage, the only decent cheap cdn whisky here is Alberta Premium.
All scotch and bourbon are super overpriced too outside of Four Roses
>>9705686
Bradan Orach is better especially for the price if your an American especially.
If not look for Tomatin or a higher proof Glen Moray if a cheap one is available.
>>9705947
Really? That grain series is horrible and crazy overpriced
>>9705970
Only aged glen grant is good, try the 15 or 18 at a tavern if you get a chance
>>9705980
nice talisker, if you get a chance try the Storm cause its really good for the price

[Anonymous No.9706390]

>>9706350
>Really? That grain series is horrible and crazy overpriced
What grain series are you talking about?
That bottle costs 16 euros. Barely anything can be overpriced at that cost.

[Anonymous No.9706495]

Anyone tried the ardbeg uigeadail or know if its worth it? Thinking about treating myself to a bottle for christmas.

[Anonymous No.9706676]

>>9706350
>Bradan Orach is better especially for the price if your an American especially.
Am €urocuck.
>If not look for Tomatin or a higher proof Glen Moray if a cheap one is available.
Higher proof or higher age?

[Anonymous No.9706708]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but brandy and rum both taste 100% better than whiskey, so why is whisky so much more popular?

I love brandy but I NEVER meet anyone else who drinks it. Ever since high school kids drank Jack, and it seems to me more like it was a matter of convention than a selection based off taste.

Is that what it is? Do people tend to explore whiskey because of convention, or because there is legitimately more variety and sophistication in it?

[Anonymous No.9706711]

>>9706708
Does your skin contain high amounts of melanin?

[Anonymous No.9706724]

>>9706711
No.

[Anonymous No.9706737]

Low income here. Royal Canadian is my favorite bottom shelf whiskey, like it better than some low-mid tier stuff like Jim Beam and maybe even better than Jack.
Now Canadian Club, on the other hand, is pretty vile.

[Anonymous No.9706793]

>>9706708
Whisky is more popular because wheat, barley, and rye have always been easy to grow and cultivate. Sugar cane needs plenty of care and good climate to grow and molasses is harder, still, to get.

More modernly, whisky is widely available and well advertised. Rum is associated with drunks and college-kid drinks.
But hey if you prefer rum or brandy to whisky, there's nothing stopping you from enjoying it.

[Anonymous No.9706805]

>>9699257
I was told by a big "fancy alcohol"maniac that the only overrated drinks are ones that you have to wait in line for. There's so much good whiskey, beer, whatever that's on the shelf that anything hyped up so much that there's a wait for it will never live up to the hype.

[Anonymous No.9706813]

>ITT people call midshelf level drinks shit and turn up their nose at anything that isn't somewhat hipster
Niggas, Old Crow is shit. Clan McGregor is shit. Stop being such fucking snobs.

[Anonymous No.9706814]

>>9706805
true enough. I'd love to try some of these ultra-expensive whiskies I hear about. Anything over 60 burgerbux for any one bottle is a bit hard to justify given my budget.

[Anonymous No.9706822]

>>9706814
I would too, but only a taste. The place I used to work at (a liquor department) tasted incoming stuff all the time, even stuff you couldn't get on the shelf. Don't get me wrong, Old Van Winkle is good stuff. But is it $50 better than Buffalo Trace? Not in my opinion.

[Anonymous No.9706836]

>>9706813
people here just like to shit on anything other than what they drink.

[Anonymous No.9706869]

Jack Daniels being shit is an internet meme. It's not a great value, that's for sure. If they market it as "smooth" what they really mean is "flavorless". It's not harsh, I'll give them that. It smells like bananas and tastes a little like it too but there's really just nothing there but overly mellow sweetness. If it was as cheap as Evan Williams I'd buy it more often for the sweet slightly banana flavor.

[Anonymous No.9706893]

I can't stand jack, but it's because of my own stupidity than any quality issues.

When I was 18 I wanted to try real liquor and bought a bunch of bottles with some friends. we were dumb as fuck and didnt understand that you don't drink liquor like it's fucking snapple so we slammed jack and hurled it out a few hours later.

god, what fucking morons kids are. I'm going to teach my kids to drink reasonably

[Anonymous No.9706898]

>>9706869
It has a very distinctive taste, nothing is quite like it. It's a solid B/B+ liquor, I don't like the premium price either. I can understand neatfags not liking it, but all the other hate is just snobbery. Jack+coke is god-tier drink.

[Anonymous No.9706910]

>>9706869
I really like their Honey line, what do you guys think of it?

[Anonymous No.9706920]

>>9706893
kek, that'll do it

>>9706898
Exactly. It's not amazing (and really not worth its price IMO), but it's not a bad drink by any measure. It has a distinct taste that I can't find anywhere else. Jack + Coke is indeed a fucking great drink. It's all I'd use Jack for.

>>9706910
Jack's pretty sweet to me already and the only honey whiskey I've tried is Jim Beam honey and it was waaaaaay to sweet for me, I probably wouldn't like it but I imagine chicks would dig it.

[Anonymous No.9707305]

>>9702267
>literally wife's son
kek

[Anonymous No.9707314]

>>9701234
I'd be interested. I'm a whisky noob and I want to try some good stuff. Never really liked the taste from what I've tried but can't say I've really tried much more than the regular memes.

[Anonymous No.9707340]

>>9703193

[Anonymous No.9707359]

>>9707340
Why's it in a wine glass

[Anonymous No.9707363]

>>9706676
Higher proof, age doesnt add a huge amount to their core series' that proof doesnt in more

[Anonymous No.9707365]

>>9707314
>memes

[Anonymous No.9707370]

>>9707359
Its overpoured into a tasting glass / snifter.

[Anonymous No.9707381]

>>9707359
>wine glass
Retard.

[Anonymous No.9707401]

>>9707340
Who the fuck pours themselves that much goddamn whiskey?

[Anonymous No.9707404]

>>9698525
pour moi c'est le jacques daniel, le meilleur bourbon américain.

[Anonymous No.9707407]

>>9707370
>sniffer

At that point he should just pour it down his nose.

[Anonymous No.9707413]

>>9707407
Snifter not sniffer ya dingus.

[Anonymous No.9707414]

>>9707404
With some freedom fries, I take it?

[Anonymous No.9707422]

>>9707413
What is the exact difference between a sift and a sniff? A cleft pallet?

[Anonymous No.9707429]

>>9707422

a snift has been sniffed
a sniff is being sniffed
snuff has been sniffed

past and present tense, anon.

[Anonymous No.9707468]

>>9706708
There is a huge variety of flavor to whisky. Compare a bourbon like BT to an Islay Scotch like Lagavulin and while you'll notice similarities with the wood used being oak giving both vanilla and toffee flavors along with some woodspice that'll be the only similarities. Whisky varies in oiliness, use of proteins and amino acids, effects from finishes in different wine casks or spirit casks, whisky making is a science just like making a good brandy is! Spirits in general are a great hobby to really explore how nature shapes what we experience and how a simple ethanol can be made into something incredible!
>>9706390
stuff like the Spice Road is $50 CAD and is a 41% grain whisky thats aged less than the black label, that is complete trash for your mouth and for your wallet
>>9706813
are you implying either of those are midshelf? those are bottom shelvers at max
>>9706869
It is shit, ive had a 13 year old gentlemen jack independant bottle at 55%. It tastes like creamed corn and toffee, the depth sucks and its overpriced even when aged. Everything put out outside of the Single Barrel is shit but even then the SB is overpriced when I can get Four Roses SB instead and itll be far better.
>>9706910
not even whiskey, its a liquor. might as well drink drambuie
>>9707340
>using a cognac glass for bourbon
At least get some copitas you cheap fuck
But again your drinking Rebel Yell so you might as well add ice to curb the young grains cause it probably wont be fun sipping straight
>>9707370
Thats too wide for a whiskey snifter, thats specifically for brandy/cognac/eau-de-vie/etc.

[Anonymous No.9707508]

>>9704818
One of the nicest coffees I've ever had was at Kilchoman distillery, with a dram of one of theirs in it. It was a peated whisky, and it matched the coffee really nicely.

[Anonymous No.9707510]

>>9707468
Since you seem to abundantly know your stuff and you recommend a decent drinking brandy in a middle price range?

I've not really drank much outside of some christian brothers cheap stuff that's leftover from making sangria.

[Anonymous No.9707570]

>>9707468
>Spice Road
The Rye Finish is part of the Blender's Batch series, nothing to do with the Explorers one.
Again, this one costs fucking 16 eur.

[Anonymous No.9707746]

>>9707401
I was gonna say I do, but I recalled the giant iceball that occupies 60% of that glass' volume

that big a glass makes me think he should skip the pleasantries and drink it straight from the bottle

[Anonymous No.9707751]

>>9707404
et pour moi c'est Bastille, le meilleur whiskey Français

[Anonymous No.9708487]

Technically offtopic but here seems a better place to ask than making a new thread:

Could anyone recommend a decent cheap-ish brandy for general cooking purposes that's still worth drinking on its own (ie: not pic related)?

[Anonymous No.9708616]

>>9708487
I thought that Presidente was okay until I got totally plastered on it. Since then I haven't been able to stand it, or anything that tastes like Spanish/Mexican wine. R.I.P. sherry cask whisky.

[Anonymous No.9708679]

I posted this in a separate thread earlier, reposting here as directed.

I'd like to pick up a nicer(er) bottle of Scotch for the holidays. Last year I got Lagavulin 16 year, which I really enjoyed. I'd like to get another nice bottle again this year - in the $80-$90 range.

I think I'd like something different than the Lagavulin, as my palate could use some development. What can /ck/ recommend?

I usually drink Dewars because its cheap. I find JW Black kind of meh, but enjoyed the 12 year Glens I've tried.

[Anonymous No.9708682]

could someone recommend me some nice smoky flavoured whisky?

[Anonymous No.9708693]

>>9708487
Romate reserva, it's like $12 and it's a fine cocktail brandy, and even a passable drinker

Never buy American brandy under any circumstances, it's shit, like the wine

[Anonymous No.9708699]

>>9708679
Glenlivet 12 is an absolute favorite. Glenfiddich 18 is also lovely. Keep in mind that Laga 16 is a meme for a reason, you're gonna have a hard time finding something easily comparable.

[Anonymous No.9708715]

>>9708682
Start out with a blended scotch (single malt is gonna dissolve your tongue)
Chivas regal 12 is a good starting point. You should also look into Johnnie Walker black.

[Anonymous No.9708794]

Having some of my Bushmills 16yr tonight while I work. Haven't had a nice sit-down with a dram in ages

Anyone here collect whiskey to sell on? I've got a small collection, mostly mid-range stuff I knew was getting discontinued or having the recipe changed for mass marketing. Probably gonna be another few years before any of it accumulates value though

[Anonymous No.9708887]

>>9705737
I've been drinking it for like 8 years now. It's just a bad bottle. The quality control has gone to hell as it's gotten more popular.

[Anonymous No.9708900]

>>9705980
Glenfiddich is far and away the best cheap speyside. Can't go wrong.

[Anonymous No.9708927]

>>9708900
The 12 isn't particularly good though.

[Anonymous No.9708931]

>>9708927
I think it's pretty inoffensive, whereas I think the 12 year old Glenlivet is undrinkable garbage.

[Anonymous No.9708955]

>>9708931
Inoffensive is a good way to describe it, it's just kind of there. As long as it's not too much extra I'd tell anyone to skip it and go to either of the 15 or the 18, both of which are much better

[Anonymous No.9709008]

who rusty nail here?
also my whiskey glasses are too small so i cant add big ice cubes on them im sad. i guess i buy circle ones.

[Anonymous No.9709035]

>>9703998
you did fine ImKindaHighBut

[Anonymous No.9709124]

>he doesn’t drink from a wood glass

I know it’s hipster/retarded or whatever but it impresses people. >>9709035

[Anonymous No.9709132]

>>9709124
Surely it's a wooden cup, it can't be a wooden glass can it? It's wood, not glass.

[Anonymous No.9709139]

>>9709132
there you go, im just used to calling all of these a glass

[Anonymous No.9709190]

>>9709132
A cup is exactly 250ml though, I'd be more inclined to call it a tumbler.

[Anonymous No.9709193]

Brandy is better

[Anonymous No.9709211]

>>9709190
can we just do whiskey cup?

it would be the most fitting of them all

[Anonymous No.9709273]

old crow master race reporting in

[Anonymous No.9709595]

After suffering my way through a bottle of Talisker Storm for the last 10 months, one agonizing sip at a time, I'm finally back home where I belong.

The best whisky under $60/bottle, and one of the best peaters full-stop. I need that salty iodine tang in my Islay scotch.

[Anonymous No.9709601]

>>9702697
Ardbeg 10 and Laphroaig Quarter Cask are readily available on most liquor store shelves.

If you can find it, Lagavulin 8 is much better than the standard 16 IMO. It's a limited edition which was released last year, so you may have a chance.

[Anonymous No.9709612]

>>9709595
I fell for the talisker storm as well.
Over priced trash.

[Anonymous No.9709624]

>>9709595
I'm starting to think peaty scotch is better to leave only for when I go out.

I love peaty scotch but after struggling to get through an entire bottle of Laphroaig 10 at home I think the iodine gets excessive when you are drinking it daily.

[Anonymous No.9709653]

>>9707510
I only know basics of brandy and how it's made, I'm not a connoisseur of good brandy so I'm not one to ask about that.
>>9708679
Which state are you in? If you want sherried peat I'd recommend Ardbeg Uigedail but that one might be hard to find at $90 so another option could be maybe Talisker Distillers Edition
>>9708682
If you want single malt start with Caol Ila 12 or Springbank 10
If blend try Te Bheag
>>9708794
From my experience talking to buyers and connoisseurs there is only one rule of buying whisky, only buy the bottles you'll want to drink. Single malt whisky is not what it used to be and now all the special editions are so high in bottle run that they won't be worth a lot unless they're REALLY REALLY REALLY good and sought after but even then a significant return would take decades maybe an entire century even.
If you want to invest do stocks or precious metals, hell even bitcoin will give you better returns than vintage whisky.
>>9708887
Mate I've talked to whisky buyers who've been in the business for decades and lagavulin has changed the least out of all of them.
I'm pretty sure it's you getting sick of the stuff not the juice.
>>9708900
Glenfarclas is better priced for older vintages.
Their 21 year is much less than Glenfiddichs and it tastes way better
>>9709124
Your literally ruining the flavour by putting it near wood retard.
>>9709595
>>9709612
I actually liked the current batch of Talisker Storm I had. Weird wonder why it's so hated.

[Anonymous No.9709662]

>>9709653
>I actually liked the current batch of Talisker Storm I had. Weird wonder why it's so hated.
It was tolerable near the end, when the whisky had oxidized a little in the bottle and lost a bunch of its "impact." It was sweeter then; I could detect faint traces of vanilla and oak at times, and it's the closest the whisky ever got to feeling balanced.

But by design it's trying to be big and bold like the other heavy-hitting peaters, and instead it just tastes young and harsh. Like bitter, GREEN wood, not a proper cask.

I only learned later, when it was too late, that the NAS label means whiskys aged 3 to 25 make their way into the bottle...and I'm guessing more of the former than the latter.

It reminded me of Winchester bourbon from Total Wine, which is also a pitiful 2 years old, and which also tastes like green sawdust (though without the peat, obviously).

[Anonymous No.9709819]

>>9703998
I tried to taste this while absolutely obliterated once at a bar. That night did not end up well, but before the world spun away from me I recall this was pleasant.

[Anonymous̩ No.9709830]

>>9698525
I don't get what people see in whisky
I've tried a few brands (admittedly all cheap) and it just tastes like trash and sadness
except for Jack Daniel's honey whisky, which in my top 5 things I've ever had to drink, but that's kind of cheating

[Anonymous No.9709906]

>>9709830
You just need to find your gateway whiskey, anon.

I was like you; I'd tried bourbons, Tennessees, and many, many ryes. All were foul.

But then I tried a Scotch (The Glenlivet 12), and later, an Irish (Jameson), and I was, thenceforth, introduced to the softer, gentler side of the spirit.

I'd recommend either to you, since both are sweet, but in a light, crisp, refreshing way; none too syrupy and cloying like many bourbons can be. You'll detect notes of green apples and pears in both, and yes, honeyed malt. In the Irish you'll swear you can smell espresso. (That's the copper pot-still.)

Make a thread once you've tried one of these, because I think you'll change your mind.

[Anonymous̩ No.9709951]

>>9709906
thanks, I might do that if I get some spare money

[Anonymous No.9710012]

>>9706822
I agree. The big prices often come from availability. I've had a $2000 glass of wine that was some of the best wine I've had, but not enough to justify the price. The price was justified by the fact that it had been sitting around unopened in a good environment for decades and was recently discovered by someone to be in very good shape. Only a hundred or so bottles of it known to have been kept in similar conditions makes enough people willing to pay crazy prices. With whisky it also gets into who is doing the blending for the lower end expensive stuff.

[Anonymous No.9710067]

>>9698525
I haven't had whiskey in years. Kind of want to get some again

What should I get?

[Anonymous No.9710108]

>>9708487
American? Look into applejack. There are some bottles I would pit against the finest French brandies any day of the week.

[Anonymous No.9710151]

>>9710067
What did you like before?

[Anonymous No.9710181]

>>9710151
I enjoyed Bulleit bourbon and Buffalo Trace. My barber served the latter when I first met him but I usually just drink the wine he makes now

[Anonymous No.9710298]

>>9710181
Both are still going strong. Are you looking to venture out, or what?

[Anonymous No.9710305]

>>9710298
Maybe a bit. I really don't know what's out there. Is Four Roses good?

[Anonymous No.9710311]

>>9710305
Not the same guy but I personally like four roses a lot. Poorfag in US so as far as other American stuff goes I recently got some jim beam double oak twice barreled and wild turkey 101 proof and liked them both.

[Anonymous No.9710388]

>>9709653
I said cheap speyside. The 12 year old is the best of the bunch and has been my whole life. I prefer 18 year old Glenlivet to Glenfiddich.
Lagavulin's QC has gone to hell and they lowered the peat content in my lifetime.

[Anonymous No.9710577]

>>9710305
Elijah Craig

[Anonymous No.9710862]

I saw this Willett Pot Still Reserve on sale and can remember some anon talking about how great it was. Might be the best I've ever had at the price. $35 for a 750ml bottle

[Anonymous No.9710877]

Just cracked a Smokehead Islay single malt. 96% of Lagavulin’s flavour profile at 2/3 the price. Nice.

[Anonymous No.9710894]

Best whiskey for under $20? I've tried quite a few and my favorites so far are
>evan williams sour mash
>four roses bourbon
Everything else I have tried pretty much tastes the same.

[Anonymous No.9710972]

>>9710894
My new go-to

[Anonymous No.9710982]

>>9710862
Probably me lol. I fucking love Willet. It's got that really pronounced burbon flavor without being harsh.

>>9710894
Ezra Brooks? Super cheapo, Cabin Still. It's got just a little sweetness to it unlike the rubbing alcohol flavors of Fleischmanns and the like.

[Anonymous No.9711021]

>>9710972
From what I've tried of Jim bean, Evan williams imo is much better for the same price.
>>9710982
tried it but it just tasted like Jack daniels. Not bad but not great

[Anonymous No.9711104]

>>9709653
I live in Tennessee. We have a 10% sales tax, high sin taxes and a distribution monopoly. Booze is expensive as hell here.

[Anonymous No.9711163]

>>9711021
The black is worth it and blows ew away. I don't drink white label either.

[Anonymous No.9711256]

>>9709595
How do you (or other anons) prefer to enjoy your peaters? I drink my Laphroaig 10 neat at cellar temperature until there’s a sip left and then add a touch of cold water in the last bit to break it down

[Anonymous No.9711498]

So, what should a newfag pick?
as of current i only drank the bottom of the barrel (passport scotch), but i want something with better quality.
I've got recomendation to try Bell's but i haven't decided on that yet

[Anonymous No.9711998]

>>9704039
Opened a bottle of Uigeadail the other day. Honestly a bit disappointed, the Lagavulin 16 I had before did a similar flavor a lot better.
I might actually go as far as rating the Ardbeg 10 above the Uigeadail.

[Anonymous No.9712019]

>>9698525
>General

[Anonymous No.9712020]

>>9706495
Was not amazed by it. Especially for the ~60€ it cost I should have bought another Lagavulin 16 or something new.
I found it tasted very weak, and neither keeping it at warmer temperature or dilluting to 40% with water helped.

[Anonymous No.9712070]

>>9711498
Laphroaig 10 or glenmorangie to start

[Anonymous No.9712365]

>>9711498
Bell's is trash. If you want a starter scotch try Auchentoshan 12

[Anonymous No.9712381]

how well does glenrothes combine with chocolate and tobacco?
Asking for a friend

[Anonymous No.9712824]

>>9712381
Don't know about tobacco, but I think it would go well with chocolate. It has a sweet caramel-ish flavor.

[Anonymous No.9712827]

>>9702745
>>9702884
No.

Fuck Lagavulin.

[Anonymous No.9712831]

>>9702483
Ha. Yeah, try ever getting any of that stuff. It's all shoved in the backs of people's safes.

[afatoldman No.9712865]

>>9708679

Reporting back. Went to the liquor store today and got some Glenfiddich 15 year. (Solara Reserve). $66 with tax. Anyone had it? It should make for a nice contrast with the Lagavulin 16 I have left over from last year.

[afatoldman No.9712868]

>>9712827
>Fuck Lagavulin.

What's the matter with Lagavulin?

[Anonymous No.9712909]

>>9712868
nothing. he's just the token contrarian

[Anonymous No.9713150]

>>9712865
Post thoughts during your first taste. It's always interesting to know what people think of a new bottle.

[Anonymous No.9713287]

>>9711256
Just neat for me. Room temperature, which will be slightly chilled most times since it's definitely a winter drink.

One of these days I'll buy a bottle of Drambuie and try it in a Smoky Nail.

[Anonymous No.9713494]

>>9707401
my dad used to, would fill up a pint beer mug with whiskey or rum and a few ice cubes.

[Anonymous No.9713848]

Some good some bad

[Anonymous No.9713872]

>>9703181
Try this anon. The honey smooths it out. One of my favorites.

[Anonymous No.9713891]

>>9708487
St.Remy all day
Very good for around $14

[Anonymous No.9713904]

cheers drunkbros

[Anonymous No.9714067]

>>9713891
Whisky thread
>posts low tier brandy

[Anonymous No.9714273]

>>9714067
I'm sure we'll survive.

[Anonymous No.9714294]

trying irish whiskey, contemplating between pic related and green spot for a pot still style. does anyone recommend one or the other?

[Anonymous No.9714679]

>>9714294
they’re both great!
Yellow Spot too

[Anonymous No.9714716]

>>9712865
I love the standard 15 over the 12 and 18.

Last time i had it though was not the Solera i think but i can imagine that's going to be a nice addition to the experience.

Now if it can come a bit further under 100AUD i'm all over it.

[Anonymous No.9714722]

>>9714716
Just checked, it actually was the same product.

Hope you like it!

[Anonymous No.9714756]

WHATS UP NIGGERS WHO /BLACKVELVET/ HERE

[Anonymous No.9714849]

>>9712824
I was thinking about making a cocktail with something coffee (but cofee liquor is horribly sweet)

[Anonymous No.9714855]

>>9714756
>>9698525
>>9703001
>>9705970
>>9707468
>>9703001
>>9708679
>>9711163
>>9714756
I DIDN'T THINK SO
NOT RIGHT HERE
NOT RIGHT NOW
YOU'RE GETTIN' YOUR WISHES, SO *SIDDOWN!*
https://youtu.be/HVBwmAP30hM

[Anonymous No.9714874]

>>9714849
Here in some regions of Spain we drink what we call a "cigaló" (in Catalan), or a "carajillo" (in spanish)
It is simply coffee (usually espresso or moka) with Scotch. Proportion is about 1/3 of scotch, or even half of the cup if you like it stronger.
We normally use cheap scotch (J&B). I haven't tried it with a decent whisky, but I guess that it could be at least interesting, provided the coffee is also good.

I drink that thing every morning before work.

[Anonymous No.9714928]

>>9709830
Can't go wrong with monkey shoulder

[Anonymous No.9714952]

for the 45 bucks I paid for it, shit is fantastic

[Anonymous No.9714959]

again today···

[Anonymous No.9714977]

>>9714928

[Anonymous No.9715786]

Does anyone else think whisky tastes best if you drink it straight from the bottle?

[Anonymous No.9715818]

>>9715786
Read the op. This is not an Al/ck/oholic thread.

[Anonymous No.9716063]

Anyone tried this? They recently started selling here it and I was considering it instead of Evan Williams next time I'm in the market for something cheap.

[afatoldman No.9716498]

>>9713150
Can do, but it won't be until Thanksgiving.

[Anonymous No.9716758]

>>9713872
>35%
>whiskey
Get out
>>9713904
Try Craigellachie when you get a chance, shit is Dalwhinnie but with the flavor being far deeper and richer
>>9714294
if you do redbreast do the 12 cask strength.
Otherwise try the greenspot leoville barton, you wont regret it
>>9714756
hopefully nobody
>>9714952
ive tried the 17 year special edition of this and it was really weak. the regular stuff is nice though, great rye spice and baked bread notes
>>9714959
>eating anything with scotch other than nuts, chocolate and neutral fish
laddie...
>>9716063
I havent but the label and bottle design make me feel like its the "stay away" permashelfer stuff that nobody ever buys for a reason

[Anonymous No.9716823]

Evan Williams for me. Once in a blue moon I'll pick up fireball for a guilty pleasure.

[Anonymous No.9716854]

>>9716758
The label and bottle design do seem a bit low-tier. Apparently it has been on the market for a few years. The main reason I'd like to give it a shot is that it is at least distilled at Buffalo Trace.

[Anonymous No.9716912]

>>9708715
oh i've had my fair share of different whiskys, i just prefer mine smoky.
have a few friends who are sort of whisky-fanatics.
btw at least johnnie walker red is trash, is black all that different in quality?
either way thank you.
>>9709653
thank you

[Anonymous No.9717014]

>>9709624
God damn what in the FUCK is that packaging

[Anonymous No.9717016]

Does anyone else hate water/ice? It makes things taste diluted to me.

[Anonymous No.9717056]

>>9699072
I worked for a year in Tassie and tried it, FUCKING NICE. Also FUCKING EXPENSIVE.

Annoying how those two go together.

[Anonymous No.9717197]

Bell's or Ballantine's?
Can't afford the expensive ones

[Anonymous No.9717261]

Anyone else had the displeasure of trying this swill out?

[Anonymous No.9717288]

>>9717261
What's wrong with it?

[Anonymous No.9717391]

Picked up Larceny Bourbon today to test the waters of something more inexpensive so I don't break the bank whenever I want a drink. Anyone here have an opinion of it?

[Anonymous No.9717502]

anybody want to come over and have a drink with me?

[Anonymous No.9717512]

>>9717502
>No scotch
>Loads of Yank stuff
>Japanese meme whisky

Nope.

[Anonymous No.9717530]

>>9717502
Those all look full.

[Anonymous No.9717714]

>>9717016
I agree. There are people who say you are "supposed to add water or ice" but I hate it, even in scotch.

[Anonymous No.9717760]

>>9717502
you got a bottle of Wathens?

Sheit man i wish i had not drank my last two bottles. I can't get it in California anymore, seriously good stuff.

press F to pay respects.

[Anonymous No.9717889]

>>9717502
just got an akward boner

[Anonymous No.9717898]

>>9717512
>scotch

We're drinking here, not degreasing engines.

[Anonymous No.9717937]

>>9717261
No but I hear bad things.
Although I've had an IB from Macduff (the old distillery name) that was really good.
>>9717502
Nice cabinet, id bring you over some scotch.

[Anonymous No.9717973]

Drinking some Whitlepig 10 year rye.

I am a lover of all types of Whisk(e)y. I started with Scotch, then branched out to Rye and then Bourbon and other American Whiskeys. All told I have around 100 different bottles.

[Anonymous No.9718024]

My dad is a whiskey guy and last Christmas I went cliche and got him a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue. This year I'm looking at pic related. Anyone here tried it? The set looks cool but I really don't give a shit how awesome it looks if the whiskey is shit.

[Anonymous No.9718124]

>>9718024
That seems to be considered a good-value Japanese whisky. Not that I'd know. I wish I could buy it in the states.

[Anonymous No.9719280]

>>9717898
Clearly you're a pleb, and I have no more time for you.

[Anonymous No.9719298]

I drank a bit of a good whiskey tonight.

[Anonymous No.9719303]

>>9718024
Get him a bottle of a proper single malt.

[Anonymous No.9719308]

>>9719298
>I drank a good bit of whiskey tonight
fix'd

[Anonymous No.9719331]

>>9718024
It is not calm and behaved badly.
But I like it.

[Anonymous No.9719953]

Why do people buy/sell empty bottles on ebay?

[Anonymous No.9719960]

>>9719953
underground child sex slave ring.

empty bottle means they will mail you the child in 4 different boxes

[Anonymous No.9720006]

>>9719960

[Anonymous No.9720057]

>>9718024
Nikka from the barrel is literally one of the best jap whiskies you can get for your dollar.
However it depends on what MoM is charging

[Anonymous No.9720058]

>>9703138
If Jameson isn't even lightly palatable idk what to tell you lad.
It's the quintessential Irish blend that is smooth and easy with easily identifiable biscuit flavor. It's a lot of people's first whiskey if they don't hit crown Royal or jack first.

[Anonymous No.9720132]

>>9719953
>>9720006
Counterfeit bottles are a surprisingly common thing.
People will buy the empty bottles and then refill them with rubbish and reseal them.

[Anonymous No.9720239]

>>9717056
Most Aus whiskeys are alot, stuipd jerk tax. Starward and Upshot are the cheapest I have seen at ~AUD$90 bottle.

[Anonymous No.9720259]

>>9713494
I assume he has no liver now

[Anonymous No.9720300]

What should I expect from this? Just picked some up earlier.

[Anonymous No.9720346]

>>9718024
>>9720057
I think Nikka from the Barrel is being discontinued where I am, because the price has gone up and its getting hard to find.

Can someone recommend me something in a similar profile? Preferably mainstream so I don't need to worry about sourcing issues.

[Anonymous No.9720394]

>>9699249
Really? I was very underwhelmed. Nose is fine, but it just doesn't have much substance. They spend more on marketing and bottle design than on the actual whisky

[Anonymous No.9720764]

>>9699249
whisky de macaco uma delicia

[Anonymous No.9720876]

What's a good starter whiskey available relatively easily in the UK? I drink Gin mainly in the summer, but don't enjoy it so much in the winter. Looking to spend £20-30 probably, ideally Scottish/Irish as it's closer and I just feel like starting there. Any recommendations?

[Anonymous No.9720926]

>>9720876

laphroaig (smokey)
Monkey shoulder (caramel)
glenmorangie (vanilla/floral, very delicate)
Or you could use a flavour map and use it while comparing prices in a supermarket. Most popular whiskys will have a price drop every once in a while, I just buy whatever is on sale.

[Anonymous No.9721633]

>>9720876
use the above chart and make a shortlist of the whiskeys that seem good to you. head over to your local pub and sample a few of them by the glass. some places feature "whiskey flights" which will give you even greater opportunities to try before you invest in a full bottle.

[Anonymous No.9721637]

Is there health benefits to drink whisky?

[Anonymous No.9721727]

>>9721637
It stops the PAIN.

[Anonymous No.9722114]

>Burbon is 51% corn
>Corn grows pretty well in America
>The government subsidizes corn

The reason you are slurping inferior booze and put corn syrup in every food item, is to make big bucks for big corporations, cowboy.

[Anonymous No.9722138]

How to enjoy whiskey? So far any high abv. alcohol tastes disgusting to me. All I noticed is that more expensive ones does not burn as much but it still tastes terrible.

[Anonymous No.9722397]

>>9722138
start with sweet whiskey liqueurs like sortilege or william wolf. people here will snub these but they are a grat way to develop a taste for wiskey proper

[Anonymous No.9722601]

>>9720300
Never mind, tried some. Actually pretty tasty, still quite new to Whisky but it was a nice surprise.
Would buy again.

[Anonymous No.9722920]

>>9720346
I honestly don't know.
For Cask Strength stuff I'd say most single barrel Ex bourbon Cask scotches like Arran.

[Anonymous No.9723258]

>>9722138
oh, and mixed drinks. whiskey and ginger ale is a good one. you'll find yourself reducing the ratio of soda to booze with time

[Anonymous No.9723572]

>>9701163
needs more johnny walker red label

[Anonymous No.9723574]

>>9723572
Dewar's White > Johnny Red

[Anonymous No.9723575]

>>9720926
What do the different colours mean?
Price?

[Anonymous No.9723590]

>>9723575
Doubtful. Lagavulin 16 is the same color as Laphroig 10 and Lagy is like $50 more expensive.

[Anonymous No.9723622]

>>9723575
Regions.

Light blue = Islay
Blue = Islands
Purple = Speyside
Yellow = Highlands
Orange = Also Highlands I guess?
Green I don't know

[Anonymous No.9723630]

>>9723622
Green is Lowlands.

[Anonymous No.9723846]

>>9720058
San Francisco World Spirits Competition gave regular old Jameson a double-gold medal. Probably the best value around.

[Anonymous No.9724455]

Alright lads, OP here.

We're near the bump limit so upload a pic of your current bottle and glass and I might use it for the new thread.

[Anonymous No.9724514]

>Straight whisky makes me gag
>Try Glenfiddich
>Finally! a winner
>$62 AU
>Life is suffering

[Anonymous No.9724520]

>>9702385
I had their rum. It was quite nice. My friend who was holding onto it said it had no preservatives so he had to drink the whole bottle before I could get back to it. Sure.

[Anonymous No.9724526]

>>9724455

[Anonymous No.9724531]

>Came for the label
>Stayed for the sips
slaughterhouse is better for what it is than the straight edge though

[Anonymous No.9725730]

What should I get if I enjoyed pic related? Had a sweet woody taste to it that I really liked.

[Anonymous No.9727095]

>>9724514
That's actually a pretty average price for a good whisky desu.

[Anonymous No.9727126]

>>9699353
Pic related is solid bourbon for a fair price.

I drink it with a large ice cube mixed with a couple of splashes of water while watching a spaghetti western or Cowboy Bebop.

Comfy levels are off the charts.

[Anonymous No.9727302]

>>9710305
Four Roses is the best bourbon under $40 you're gonna get.

[Anonymous No.9727361]

>>9701234
Second for the pastebin. Would love a place to get decent recommendations on the regular

[Anonymous No.9727590]

>>9727361
See >>9701838

[Anonymous No.9727885]

Got a bottle of Blanton's for my birthday. Any good?

[Anonymous No.9728344]

>>9725730
Fuck Japan and there non age statement for 60 dollars meme.

[Anonymous No.9728361]

NEW THREAD

>>9728359

NEW THREAD

>>9728359

[Anonymous No.9730950]

Usually I'm a bourbon drinker but a strange old middle eastern man at the liqour store told me to try Balvenie 12 so I did and I like it