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On November 18 2011 00:13 MileyCyrus wrote:
I was recently gifted a bottle of glinlivet 18yr by a good friend and i have to say... i want that back into my blood as soon as possible. The problem... its not the cheapest thing in the world. I obviously have the option of buying the 12yr to save some money but i was wondering if there are other options i should explore that should do about the same job (I often mix with coke). Id love to get some options in the 15-20 and 20-30 range. Thanks so much in advance!
username: Miley Cyrus
likes to mix 18y Glenlivet with coke ...
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if you're actually serious i guess you can easily buy the 12y year old, but still ...
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Aberlour 12 year, double aged in sherry casks. It's not the most complex, but it's got earthy, smooth notes of fruitcake and other dried fruits, and it's very smooth. Also insanely affordable.
Love it. Also found that crystal (lead free) decanter for $30 shipped (retails for 90, got it "used" in the original packaging)
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for bourbon, I like maker's for simplicity, I love rye (mischief rye is very good, new brand) and for new bourbon drinkers, I give them jim bean black (aged 8 years, very simple, yet very smooth)
unless you're a serious rye fan, avoid elijah craig's offerings. To most people (myself included) it tastes like splinters and death.
I'm more a tequila fan, though. Recently ran dry on my Corzo Anejo, sad day.
And to top it all, I'm an absolute fanatic when it comes to absinthe. Pacifique all day, every day.
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On November 18 2011 01:24 abalam wrote:Show nested quote +On November 18 2011 00:13 MileyCyrus wrote:
I was recently gifted a bottle of glinlivet 18yr by a good friend and i have to say... i want that back into my blood as soon as possible. The problem... its not the cheapest thing in the world. I obviously have the option of buying the 12yr to save some money but i was wondering if there are other options i should explore that should do about the same job (I often mix with coke). Id love to get some options in the 15-20 and 20-30 range. Thanks so much in advance! username: Miley Cyrus likes to mix 18y Glenlivet with coke ... if you're actually serious i guess you can easily buy the 12y year old, but still ...
Please don't post image memes on TL.
Maybe it is Miley Cyrus? Seems like something she would do.
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On November 18 2011 04:10 zatic wrote:
Please don't post image memes on TL.
Maybe it is Miley Cyrus? Seems like something she would do.
Please don't condone underage drinking on TL.
I keed :D
Enjoying a dram of glenfiddich 12 right now. Much brighter than I remember it being.
Poor employees of the Washington state LQCB. We just tore liquor rights away from the state and privatized it, now they need new jobs, and costco's offering a whopping $11/hr.
If anyone wants the best X + coke mixer around, 10 cane rum and real mexican coke (no HFCS garbage, REAL sugar coke, you can get it at minimarts usually in glass bottles. pepsi throwback works too) is an incredible combo.
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On November 16 2011 22:46 BlaCha wrote:![[image loading]](http://rarytas.sklep.pl/files/products/chivas.jpg)
I got sucked in by this thread and just went and picked up a bottle of this and the ballantynes 12 yr old.
Thought I'd start off with the more moderately-priced options and work my way up. The supermarket I bought from didn't have any single malt options anyway.
Any suggestions on what snacks go well with tasting whisky? Also do you recommend ice with blended whisky or better just to add water?
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All whiskys respond differently to water. The stuff I drink (glenfiddich 12, aberlour 12) really blossom with a little water. I don't like adding ice because that dilutes it oddly (some people like it because it makes the whisky change as you drink it) and instead I use "whisky stones"
![[image loading]](http://whiskeyapostle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/ba37_whiskey_stones_glass.jpg)
soapstone cubes that you freeze and they retain their cold-ness a long time, without diluting your whisky. Reusable nigh-forever too. And they're cheap (get a pack, I use them in all of my drinks, even soda!)
When it comes to moderately priced stuff, go for simple flavors. More "complex" stuff at the lower tier will be hidden by the alcohol to all but the most refined palates.
For blends, I just drink it neat. JW black is my go-to blend.
Whisky doesn't need to be cold. Oftentimes cold will mute subtle scents and flavors, though it does knock down alcohol bite as well. But that can result in the peat overwhelming things (with scotch.)
Just try things and see what you like. Contrary to what snobs will tell you, drink it however you like it. Just try not to waste money by mixing with high-end stuff (rum/tequila are exceptions. Good rum and tequila make better drinks)
At first, you may want to water it down more than you will later, just to get into the "groove" of all the great things scotch has to offer, without having your head be blown off by the alcohol content.
I actually just blended the last 20% of my JW black with a full bottle of glenfiddich. It's actually much better than either one alone! JW black is super smokey, and glenfiddich's intensely bright flavors really mingle well.
as for bourbon foods, cheese and bread, strong fruits, etc.
stuff with strong flavors goes well with whisky. A fillet of roast cod or a salad will be overwhelmed by the liquor. You want strong flavors.
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Im sipping on a bottle of Lagavulin 16 I just picked up for 71$ CAD. This is amazing stuff. So complex for a peaty whisky. Really sweet and fruity with a quick hot peppery finish. Lots of peat but it doesnt overpower everything else. You can really see how the age affects the peat and smoke. I want to try the younger lagavulins now. Ive only had 2 glasses so far but I already want to reccomend it, its really good stuff.
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This thread inspired me to partake in some appreciation of some of the finer Whiskies. I picked up some Macallan 12 and it is the absolute best whisky I have ever tasted. I am a regular Crown drinker and while I enjoy Crown very much, I can't ever see myself picking it up again now that I know the taste of an aged single malt. What are some other recommendations of something quite different than Macallan 12, so I can try to broaden my spectrum?
On a side note, I picked up some Johny Walker Black Label as well, and it is absolutely horrible. What is your opinion?
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On November 28 2011 16:47 Cham wrote:
This thread inspired me to partake in some appreciation of some of the finer Whiskies. I picked up some Macallan 12 and it is the absolute best whisky I have ever tasted. I am a regular Crown drinker and while I enjoy Crown very much, I can't ever see myself picking it up again now that I know the taste of an aged single malt. What are some other recommendations of something quite different than Macallan 12, so I can try to broaden my spectrum?
On a side note, I picked up some Johny Walker Black Label as well, and it is absolutely horrible. What is your opinion?
To me JW or JD just tastes alcohol, but I am a big fan of Islay whiskies which might affect my taste. My absolute favorit so far is the Ardbeg 10 y.o. I have tried some Ardbeg uigeadail but I thought it was a bit less smokey then the original. I will try and get my hands on one bottle of Ardbeg Superstar in the future.
For some reason I really like the Bowmore Enigma but ONLY after a big familly dinner (4+ hours at the dinner table), I can't really explain it but I guess there are whiskies for every occation 
Edit: I can't spell
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so got me a bottle of slyrs, will check it out today 
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Just turned 21, my dad got me a bottle of glenmorangie original and nectar d'or. I have had glenfiditch and other very nice scotch's, but I have never instantly fallen in love with a drink as fast as I have for the nectar d'or. I poured about 3 finger's, let it breathe for a few minutes, put in 2 ice cubes and let that sit for a minute then drank pure bliss. It has a light lemony honey flavor to it and the after taste is like basking in the sunlight. You might think I kid but go out and treat your self to some nectar d'or, a bit on the spendy side but WELL worth it.
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On November 28 2011 16:47 Cham wrote:
This thread inspired me to partake in some appreciation of some of the finer Whiskies. I picked up some Macallan 12 and it is the absolute best whisky I have ever tasted. I am a regular Crown drinker and while I enjoy Crown very much, I can't ever see myself picking it up again now that I know the taste of an aged single malt. What are some other recommendations of something quite different than Macallan 12, so I can try to broaden my spectrum?
On a side note, I picked up some Johny Walker Black Label as well, and it is absolutely horrible. What is your opinion?
Well I'm new to the Single malt world as well, but Macallan 12 is one of the ones I have in my collection and I love it as well. Its very smooth and has a great sherry flavor, but not a total sherry bomb(i hate sweet liquor!). If you want something that is not AT ALL similar to that try an islay malt like Laphroaig 10 (Thing is SMOKEY and PETEY as all hell though be warned) You could also try a really light and floral scotch like Glenkinchie 12.
If you are looking for just really good scotchs in the same price range as the Macallan 12, Highland Park 12 is absolutely amazing- has a bit of sherry but finishes with a good amount of smoke- the sweet to dry nature is really quite cool. Highland Park 12 is also really well rounded- lil spice, lil smoke, lil sherry. Glenmorangie is pretty good too, not really very complex but simple and satisfying, Its also a highland malt like the macallan and Highland Park.
My Xmas Scotch list atm is
talisker 10
Glenfiddich 15
Ardbeg 10
Johnny Green
Highland park 15 (doubt I'll get it though, very pricey, but the 12 is just heaven so...)
Anyone have thoughts on those?
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Had some makers mark and Jameson last weekend.
I would have to say, I preferred Jameson over Makers mark, but i'd drink both again given the opportunity. Till then I'll have to enjoy my Knob till its dry 
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Don't over ice please.
Johnny Green isn't a good value. I'd say that the Gold label is the only one maybe worth it for anything under Blue label (which itself isn't that good of a value either). Some of their limited offerings are nice, but they're still blended at the end of the day. Talisker 18 is a better choice.
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Today being my name day, i brought in to office a bottle of Jameson & Son Irish Whiskey that i've heard good things about. Can't wait 5 more hours until i can see how it's like :D.
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+ Show Spoiler +On November 21 2011 09:44 Honeybadger wrote:All whiskys respond differently to water. The stuff I drink (glenfiddich 12, aberlour 12) really blossom with a little water. I don't like adding ice because that dilutes it oddly (some people like it because it makes the whisky change as you drink it) and instead I use "whisky stones" soapstone cubes that you freeze and they retain their cold-ness a long time, without diluting your whisky. Reusable nigh-forever too. And they're cheap (get a pack, I use them in all of my drinks, even soda!) When it comes to moderately priced stuff, go for simple flavors. More "complex" stuff at the lower tier will be hidden by the alcohol to all but the most refined palates. For blends, I just drink it neat. JW black is my go-to blend. Whisky doesn't need to be cold. Oftentimes cold will mute subtle scents and flavors, though it does knock down alcohol bite as well. But that can result in the peat overwhelming things (with scotch.) Just try things and see what you like. Contrary to what snobs will tell you, drink it however you like it. Just try not to waste money by mixing with high-end stuff (rum/tequila are exceptions. Good rum and tequila make better drinks) At first, you may want to water it down more than you will later, just to get into the "groove" of all the great things scotch has to offer, without having your head be blown off by the alcohol content. I actually just blended the last 20% of my JW black with a full bottle of glenfiddich. It's actually much better than either one alone! JW black is super smokey, and glenfiddich's intensely bright flavors really mingle well. as for bourbon foods, cheese and bread, strong fruits, etc. stuff with strong flavors goes well with whisky. A fillet of roast cod or a salad will be overwhelmed by the liquor. You want strong flavors.
My parents use these rock thingies.. holy crap it's weird seeing them put rocks in their drink. o.o;
They're so cool though, I borrow them for coffee hahah. And I sometimes microwave them for ~15sec and use them as handwarmers. u_u;
Coincidentally, these are on woot's daily deal for like 75% off a set of 9 for anyone who's looking to snatch up a set of these.
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i'd recommend the following and pick the age according to your financial situation.
bowmore 12, 18 (my personal favorite from the list)
glen livet 12, 18
macallan 12
also if you can somehow get your hands on a bowmore tempest you should definitely do that. the price/value is just absurdly good and it has a very unique "citrus fruits" taste.
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Trying to think of all the whiskys that are the bar I work at...
Glenfidich, Laphroig, Balvenie, Glenmorangie, Monkey Shoulder, Famous Grouse, Jack Daniels, Bulleit, Isle of Islay, Isle of Jura, Auchentoshan, Oban, Bowmore, Highland Park, Glenlivet, Dalmore, Glenkinchie...
Think that might be it. As for the years on them, can't remember, heh. Think most of them are ~12 years.
Out of them, my favourite is the Balvenie, whilst the one I dislike the most if the Laphroig. Prefer my softer whiskys.
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