lately i've been branching out a bit on the booze
after a bad experience on Scotch as a wee lad, i can drink it again
Johnny Walker Black isn't bad, but i think it's a little too smoky
lately i have been liking Jameson a lot. it's not Scotch, but it was close enough that i couldn't drink it at first
what is the SO drinking?
VO is my usual choice. Buffalo Trace is really good too.
Originally Posted by OU4LIFE
If you're talking scotch, Macallan 12 year is pretty approachable. Try the Balvenie Double-Wood (12 year). It's pretty smooth, actually one of my favorites, and won't break the bank. Both of those are Speyside whiskies.
I'd avoid the Islay or Highland malts until later - they're much rougher.
EDIT - for bourbons I like Knob Creek. Makers is ok, but I like KC better.
... that's not food.
On a normal day: Something cheap and not really good.
If I have a little money: Jameson, Gentleman Jack, Johnny Walker, Chivas Regal (12 year)
If I ain't worried about money: Chivas Regal (18 year)
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in the mid-range (30$ a bottle) of small-batch bourbons, i like Bulleit and Buffalo Trace. Maker's you are just paying for the name these days and i don't think it's as good as it used to be.
Scotch, i like the 8 yr Highland Park....on a budget.
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Irish is my choice of poison. In order of preference: Tullamore Dew, Jameson, Bushmills, Red Breast, Michael Collins, and Feck. I can drink any of them, but to me the Dew and Jameson are the smoothest.
All can be had at Abner's, as well as I don't know how many single-malt scotches and Irish. Bring your wallet though cause some of those single-malt scotches are like $20-something a shot.
look, Bruce, i'm not shooting these at a bar
Oh I don't shoot them either. I order doubles and sip them like the true suave and sophisticated man of action that I am.
At the house I drink Tullamore and Wiser's.
I haven't tried Tullamore Dew, but I agree with you that Jameson's > Bushmills. There's just a little something odd in the aftertaste of Bushmills that I'm not sold on.
... that's not food.
Canadian Club for mixing/sipping.
Wisers for sipping.
FIL brought over some Tullamore Dew on St Pattys day, not bad. I prefer blended Canadian whiskeys though.
Tervis Tumblers Big-T's are the win for mixing. Drop in some ice, dump in 2-3 shots, dump a 12 oz Coke in. Perfect mix every time, no condensation rings, ice lasts a long time, lifetime warranty. (which I had to use once, my fault, too drunky, no problems whatsoever)
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And the aftertaste is even worse with Red Breast. I've tried it several times on LAS's recommendation, but it has a bite that isn't pleasant. I'll take my Dew, thanks very much. Plus, the Dew is cheaper.
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This, and it's excellent.
Sam Houston "very small batch" Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Eeeww! Yankee owned. Cooties.This, and it's excellent.
Sam Houston "very small batch" Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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If you think Black is smoky, stick to Highland, Speyside, and Lowland scotches. Avoid Campbelton and Islay scotchs (as well as island scotches like Talisker, Jura, Highland Park, Scapa, Arran, and Tobermory).
GHP is right, Macallan 12 is a very approachable whisky. Auchentoshan is a Lowland whisky that I'd recommend for you; Lowland whiskies are much lighter and grassier...Glenkinchie is another one but avoid the 12 year.
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I'll second The Balvenie 12 yr. The 15 yr is good if you want to shell out the xtra $$$. I'm not a fan of peat or smoke flavors so i tend to stick to lowland scotches - Glenfiddich, Glenlivet and Macallan.
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KC//CRIMSON'S example of a New York conglomerate-owned whiskey got me wondering: Are there any small independent bourbon distillers left? Maker's Mark got bought out by Jim Beam, so what's left?
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I used to drink Bushmills like water. An Irish friend, who worked at a bar with me, says..."eh don't you know that **** is protestant!" He hands me a bottle Jameson. "Drink this instead!" Irish folks are a strange bunch, but he was right. Jameson is much better IMO.
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