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drooL
United Kingdom2108 Posts
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TheFrankOne
United States667 Posts
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Vindicare605
United States16127 Posts
On January 26 2013 09:49 Rokusha wrote: I love finding new things to explore. It can be headphones, video games, beer, etc. This time it was bourbon. I recently bought FourRoses small batch, Makers Mark, and Knob Creek. I was really influenced by the tv show Mad Men. Don Draper just seemed bad ass drinking hard liquor at work. I am still getting used to drinking bourbon neat, as the alcoholic taste is still a bit much for me. What is everyone's favorite way to drink? Neat, water, ice, or mixed drinks? First it was a lot of ice, then it was a little ice and now it's neat. Although it depends, sometimes I'll change it up. Once you get the hang of what the different additives to do whiskey you'll start to develop preferences depending on mood and whatnot. sometimes I want a little ice, sometimes I like having a cola or a water on the side. Most times I'm perfectly content to just sit with my whiskey in my glass and nothing else and just enjoy it. | ||
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elfonse
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msl
Germany477 Posts
On January 26 2013 19:35 elfonse wrote: I need ideas for my friends whiskey party. Anyone have any recommendations for a bottle $50 usd or under? Arran Robert Burns is a nice Single Malt that is quite agreeable and not to expensive. It's € 30 so I guess you should be able to get it under 50 USD. | ||
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schaf
Germany1326 Posts
On January 26 2013 19:35 elfonse wrote: I need ideas for my friends whiskey party. Anyone have any recommendations for a bottle $50 usd or under? I heard Whisky prices in the US are quite steep, but Macallan's Master Edition is really smooth and tasty. In Germany, it's 30-35 Euros. | ||
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fuzzy_panda
New Zealand1681 Posts
On January 26 2013 11:21 drooL wrote: Just recently started enjoying whiskey. I've mainly been consuming Jim so far and I have no idea about finer stuff. What should I buy next for starters? Jameson, Glenn? ..? I've also just started drinking whisky, I would recommend the Glenmorangie 10yr old. It's apparently the most popular scotch whisky among the scottish people. After trying it i must admit it's pretty damn good, has a sweet quality to it and not as 'aggressive' (don't know a better word) compared to the other whiskys out there. It's a great whisky for beginners. Also i've been watching this guy's reviews. He also talks about how to drink it (ice/no ice, water, type of glass etc) http://www.youtube.com/user/ralfystuff | ||
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endy
Switzerland8970 Posts
On January 12 2013 20:28 Ianuus wrote: Gents, a quick question; My current collection consists of Ardbeg 10, Laphoriag Quarter Cask, Lagavulin 16 and a Cragganmore 17 (favourite, but I've stopped drinking it because it's limited release). I would like to supplement my collection with either a Corryvreckan or a Uigeadail. Could anyone give me a run-down on both and/or a recommendation? Also, if by chance anyone knows of anything like the Cragganmore 17, please do let me know. I've had a few other speysides, but none of them really match up to the burst of awesome that is the 17. You seem to be a big fan of Islay malts too. Please try the Bowmore 100 proof. Less smoke than a Laphroaig or a Lagavulin, but very full bodied instead. 57% abv (100 proof) but does not taste that strong. I really want to try the Laphroaig Quarter Cask, but they're always out of stock at Singapore airport. What do you think of it ? | ||
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schaf
Germany1326 Posts
On January 20 2013 12:12 Wetty wrote: I have the Corry and Uig, as well as the latest Ardbeg limited release, Galileo. My first preference is the Galileo (which should also be easier to find, available in Dan Murphy's now I believe). Although that doesn't answer your original question, I haven't delved deeply enough into the others to have a preference. They are both good, and both "Ardbeg". Either is a good buy given your tastes. I was under the impression that Bruichladdich was nothing like other Islay whisky's because it has pretty much no peat in comparison to all the others produced in Islay - which have incredibly heavy peat. This is at least the case for the "Standard" expressions of Bruichladdich anyway, making it very different from the other options you present. Caol Ila on the money though, good stuff indeed. Well, Bruichladdich is really really diverse in it's current bottlings. The peaty stuff is in their Port Charlotte bottlings, I guess Rocks and the Laddie Ten are completely without peat. No idea about the older stuff, though. Anyways, my last purchase consisted of Caol Ila 12 and Booker's from the Jim Beam small batch range. Caol Ila was not as peaty as expected, but that's a plus since I had a rough time with Ardbeg 10. Really tasty and good quality Whisky, still have to try it with water and what you can get more out of it. It's just that kind of whiskey you want to have after a lonf hiking trip or when you reached the top of a hill after a hard climb up there =) Booker's is just a bomb. It's over 60% alc. and I drink it neat in really really really small sips with a big glass of water besides. Just a smooth journey of vanilla, honey and more I can not yet separate; followed by a sharp peppery taste when you swallow it down. | ||
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Chemist
Austria127 Posts
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Wetty
Australia419 Posts
On January 26 2013 20:02 schaf wrote: Well, Bruichladdich is really really diverse in it's current bottlings. The peaty stuff is in their Port Charlotte bottlings, I guess Rocks and the Laddie Ten are completely without peat. No idea about the older stuff, though. Anyways, my last purchase consisted of Caol Ila 12 and Booker's from the Jim Beam small batch range. Caol Ila was not as peaty as expected, but that's a plus since I had a rough time with Ardbeg 10. Really tasty and good quality Whisky, still have to try it with water and what you can get more out of it. It's just that kind of whiskey you want to have after a lonf hiking trip or when you reached the top of a hill after a hard climb up there =) Booker's is just a bomb. It's over 60% alc. and I drink it neat in really really really small sips with a big glass of water besides. Just a smooth journey of vanilla, honey and more I can not yet separate; followed by a sharp peppery taste when you swallow it down. Booker's is my favourite bourbon, its soooo good. As for Bruichladdich, I haven't had the opportunity to explore all of their bottlings, just knew they were a bit different to other "popular" Islay's. | ||
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zewker
Sweden271 Posts
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TSORG
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JohnnyJ
Scotland4 Posts
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endy
Switzerland8970 Posts
On January 26 2013 21:33 JohnnyJ wrote: Don't know if this has been posted already, this guy lives just down the road from me and really knows his shit! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zjrkd_RZFFY I cringe every time he throws the whisky  I mean just don't be lazy and clean your glass perfectly. It was so awkward when he said "this is liquid gold" and throws it just "in case". | ||
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drooL
United Kingdom2108 Posts
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Gluttony
Sweden160 Posts
I'm buying a new whiskey in the coming days and I cant afford both. Yamazaki si a sure hit for me, but Im curious about other japanese kinds and especially the Yoicihi. What would you more enlightened people say? | ||
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Rubyfire
Germany186 Posts
Add 2-3 drops of water and enjoy a fantastic variety of flavors. I'm usually not the bourbon guy, but this one is just insanely good. | ||
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Kolya504
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Kolya504
25 Posts
On January 26 2013 11:21 drooL wrote: Just recently started enjoying whiskey. I've mainly been consuming Jim so far and I have no idea about finer stuff. What should I buy next for starters? Jameson, Glenn? ..? For those new to scotch, this is a great guide: http://simplyscotches.blogspot.com/2011/03/climbing-scotch-ladder-for-beginners.html. Also: http://simplyscotches.blogspot.com/2011/01/best-scotch-for-beginner.html. I'm going to go ahead and differ from the above advice though when it comes to how to begin - Glenlivet is good, but its not that interesting and you can find equally smooth booze for less money. If you can responsibly drop dough on scotch, then I'd start with Highland Park 12. If you like the smoke, climb the ladder, if you don't, try some sherry scotches (Aberlour). If you don't like that either then stick to good bourbon. Other tidbits: - Awful things you shouldn't buy: Basil Hayden (a bourbon), Red Label - Recognize that scotch of any kind commands a premium; if you aren't a fan of smoke or sherry and just want something that tastes pleasant straight you can find something from Ireland, Japan, Canada, or the good 'ole USA that will suit your needs at a lower price. - If you order scotch at a bar, specify the age and ask for it neat. Ask for a glass of water if you want to water it. If you aren't clear on these instructions you may get your drink flooded with ice. - Flavor can be affected if too much of the drink has evaporated into the bottle. Avoid ordering scotch at bars if all the bottles are mostly empty and seem to be rarely touched. - In general, it is better to just pay for the whole bottle at the liquor store after doing some research then it is to pay for 1/4th of the bottle at the bar just to get a single shot that you probably are too sloshed to remember well down the line. | ||
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