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slytown
Korea (South)1411 Posts
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Maynarde
Australia1286 Posts
 Once you have that stuff, it's really hard to go back to Jack Daniels or Johnnie Walker. Sure, they're slightly more expensive but I drink my whiskey neat and Jamesons / Chivas is soooo good for the price. You know why you drink it neat? I'll tell you; a good whiskey SHOULDN'T be mixed. When I see people mixing Chivas in Coke I die a little inside. | ||
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Kooun
Canada260 Posts
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Huski
United States5 Posts
Walker Black on rocks Jameson and Sprite or Ginger Ale Jameson 12yo on rocks Jack and Coke Finer Whisk(e)y should go over rocks imo  Had some Walker Blue at a bar once. 30$ roughly for a "shot" but, oh how it was worth it Also for anyone wanting to try something new, look for Bookers Bourbon. i dont know if this has been linked or not Whiskey Stones | ||
zatic
Zurich15325 Posts
On November 15 2011 11:32 Artrey wrote: Aberlour a'bunadh (~60 €) is also really impressive and a whisky almost everyone likes, winning tons of blind tastings and it has an awesome looking bottle (always good for a gift). Are you serious? I have experienced the exact opposite. I have a bottle at home but I just can't get myself to drink it. Just does not taste well, at all. My friends agree, nobody ever wants some off the A'bunadh. Maybe I got an unlucky year but it's really the worst bottle I have at home :-( I also tried messing with water, but I just can't get this thing to taste well. | ||
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abalam
Switzerland316 Posts
On November 15 2011 04:22 MrBitter wrote: Man, this thread came at the perfect time. I've got some friends and family that are serious whiskey lovers, and I want to pick up a few bottles for Christmas. I was under the impression that Blue Label was the best I could buy and would have picked up a few bottles today had I not read through this thread. Any suggestions for my holiday shopping? Keep in mind, I know nothing about whiskey, but the people I'm buying for definitely do. edit: Budget: $100/bottle It really depends on the taste of your friends and if you want to get them something special or rather something that they will definitely like (but may already have). (personally I'd prefer to get something I don't already have) some recommendations: Ardbeg Supernova + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://media.peat.se/2010/06/ardbeg-supernova-sn2010-2.jpg) Yamazaki Puncheon + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://static.shopify.com/s/files/1/0069/9242/products/yamazaki-puncheon-whisky_1_large.jpeg?101309) Bowmore Tempest + Show Spoiler + of course you can also get them something like an 18y Glenlivet or Highlandpark, but they'll mostlikely already have them. On a sidenote, it seems the price for the 18y old Yamazaki (also something you might want to get them) seems to have significantly increased  I remember it being around 60 £ or something). still worth the money though in my opinion. | ||
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Quanticfograw
United States2053 Posts
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mAKiTO
Colombia4171 Posts
I find it the best 18 blended scotch and When I really wanna have something good or celebrate I go with the Chivas Royal Salute ![[image loading]](http://www.royalmilewhiskies.com/images/products/0010000002215_L.JPG) I actually bought a few recently at the airport to hold on for my bday! one more month, hope they will remain unopened til then lol | ||
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OminouS
Sweden1343 Posts
On November 15 2011 19:59 abalam wrote: It really depends on the taste of your friends and if you want to get them something special or rather something that they will definitely like (but may already have). (personally I'd prefer to get something I don't already have) some recommendations: Ardbeg Supernova + Show Spoiler + Yamazaki Puncheon + Show Spoiler + Bowmore Tempest + Show Spoiler + of course you can also get them something like an 18y Glenlivet or Highlandpark, but they'll mostlikely already have them. On a sidenote, it seems the price for the 18y old Yamazaki (also something you might want to get them) seems to have significantly increased I remember it being around 60 £ or something). still worth the money though in my opinion.I can vouch for Ardbeg Supernova and Bowmore Tempest (actually tried both last night for the first time, coincidentally). The Supernova is the smokiest whisky I've tasted, even though the Octomore had more ppm. Bowmore Tempest is a mix between Bowmore and Port Ellen as I understand it, and since Port Ellen is kind of hard to get a hold of for a reasonable price here in Sweden, it was a nice experience. I haven't tried the Yamazaki Puncheon, so I can't speak on behalf of that, but since the other two rocks I would say go for it ^^; | ||
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Cambium
United States16368 Posts
On November 15 2011 04:22 MrBitter wrote: Man, this thread came at the perfect time. I've got some friends and family that are serious whiskey lovers, and I want to pick up a few bottles for Christmas. I was under the impression that Blue Label was the best I could buy and would have picked up a few bottles today had I not read through this thread. Any suggestions for my holiday shopping? Keep in mind, I know nothing about whiskey, but the people I'm buying for definitely do. edit: Budget: $100/bottle It's worthwhile finding out what your friends/family prefer and already have. Ideally you should try to get them something exotic, i.e. something that they wouldn't normally get themselves but would likely enjoy. I would go with Japanese whiskys if they haven't explored them already. Given that you are from the U.S., Yamazaki is probably already fairly popular; try Hakushu or a higher grade Taketsuru. Green Spot is a very good Irish whiskey that I recently discovered (shared a bottle with some friends at my Irish boss's home), might be hard to find, and I don't know how much it would be in the U.S. ![[image loading]](http://www.nicks.com.au/upload/image/image_200771713121616725.jpg) | ||
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BleaK_
Norway593 Posts
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Artrey
Germany270 Posts
On November 15 2011 19:32 zatic wrote: Are you serious? I have experienced the exact opposite. I have a bottle at home but I just can't get myself to drink it. Just does not taste well, at all. My friends agree, nobody ever wants some off the A'bunadh. Maybe I got an unlucky year but it's really the worst bottle I have at home :-( I also tried messing with water, but I just can't get this thing to taste well. Hmm mabye you have a bad batch (as far as I know there has been only one that is bad, all others are recommended). It definitely is a sherry bomb and you need to add some water (at least a few drops) to make it work, but I kinda liked it and from what I've read a lot of people do. Mine is batch no. 32 with 60.4%, just had to try a sip while checking and it's really awesome (but pretty sweet). | ||
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abalam
Switzerland316 Posts
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/099s0.jpg) christmas came early :D (note that this is mostly (japanese) stuff that i can't get at my local whisky store) | ||
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MrBitter
United States2940 Posts
The reason I was originally going to buy Blue Label for people is because they all like it, and think its some of the best Scotch Whiskey you can get. So I guess I'm looking for a Blue Label alternative. Would love to surprise them with something they'd never expect to be super awesome. | ||
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abalam
Switzerland316 Posts
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HeavenS
Colombia2259 Posts
however i really havent tried too many varietals, i mostly stick to black label and dewars which i love. personally i think it tastes great. ![[image loading]](http://www.tunneldutyfree.com/img/products/LIQ-SCO-002B-400X400-Dewars_12Yrs_1L.jpg) ive also tried crown royal and chivas and thats pretty decent as well. does anyone have any recommendations based on what i like? ive never tried jamesons, is it good? which one should i try? and if i wanna spend 100+ on a nice little bottle which should i get? that chivas makito posted sounds delicious. | ||
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TS-Rupbar
Sweden1089 Posts
On November 16 2011 02:17 HeavenS wrote: i love whisky. i can drink it all night and wake up feeling normal no hangover headaches nothing. however i really havent tried too many varietals, i mostly stick to black label and dewars which i love. personally i think it tastes great. ive also tried crown royal and chivas and thats pretty decent as well. does anyone have any recommendations based on what i like? ive never tried jamesons, is it good? which one should i try? and if i wanna spend 100+ on a nice little bottle which should i get? that chivas makito posted sounds delicious. Glenmorangie is quite good if you like blends (it's very smooth) but are after something a little more "special". It's also not too expensive. I highly recommend it! I find Jameson's to be a bit rougher, but not too much. It's really a great whisky for its price. At many pubs, it's often either Jameson's or Tullamore Dew, in which case Jameson is greatly superior! : ) + Show Spoiler + ![[image loading]](http://mymaltwhiskys.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/glenmorangie-nectar-dor.jpg) | ||
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[F_]aths
Germany3947 Posts
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Okidoki
Netherlands16 Posts
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zatic
Zurich15325 Posts
On November 15 2011 21:25 Artrey wrote: Hmm mabye you have a bad batch (as far as I know there has been only one that is bad, all others are recommended). It definitely is a sherry bomb and you need to add some water (at least a few drops) to make it work, but I kinda liked it and from what I've read a lot of people do. Mine is batch no. 32 with 60.4%, just had to try a sip while checking and it's really awesome (but pretty sweet). Hmm yeah I have something between 27-30 I would guess. 59something. Maybe I should just give it another try. Damn this thread lol. Just ordered more for half a grand. Early Christmas gift for ME! | ||
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