I would not say it's "complete trash", but definitely not worth the money. ;O)

As we had some Caol Ila talk - I would like some more feedback on the unpeated one in comparison to the peated one. Is it worth having both to experiment with different mixes like ralfy (ralfy.com / ralfystuff on youtube) suggested?

beachbeachy

United States509 Posts

November 14 2011 08:34 GMT

#143

Alcohol is alcohol. A fine taste is a fine taste, but we're all different, we all appreciate different kinds of drink.

Tryxtira

Sweden572 Posts

November 14 2011 08:56 GMT

#144

On November 12 2011 05:57 MangoTango wrote:
scotch!

Ardbeg is my favorite.

This is exactly what I would answer. I wouldn't feel at home if I haven't got at least a few whiskeys at home. Ardbeg is obviously really expensive so I prefer drinking Black Grouse as my everyday-whiskey and then save the Ardbeg for special occasions! As soon as I'm done with my education I'm sure that'll change though ^^

TS-Rupbar

Sweden1089 Posts

November 14 2011 10:05 GMT

#145

Since I'm a student, most of my drinking is done while pre-gaming at fellow students' apartments before we go out to the student clubs on campus. There's no better way to start off the night than by making dinner with one or two friends and have a beer and a whisky before heading to the bigger pre-party.

Right now, I have:

Mackmyra, first edition
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Laphroaig quarter cask
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Bowmore Enigma
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KryptoStorm

England377 Posts

November 14 2011 10:14 GMT

#146

I don't know anything about whiskey but I like reading this thread.

Nujok

31 Posts

November 14 2011 10:39 GMT

#147

i started liking whisky like 4 years ago.Started with Glennfiddich 12,15 and 18years.
Other than that, i really like Talisker.It tastes very "smoky",love it.

EDIT: Also...this

..There's no better way to start off the night than by making dinner with one or two friends and have a beer and a whisky before heading to the bigger pre-party.

Cambium

United States16368 Posts

November 14 2011 11:17 GMT

#148

just bought a bottle of hakushu 10y, gonna try it out, and move up if I like it

On November 14 2011 15:56 Rekrul wrote:
johnny blue is complete trash lol, scam

lol

zatic

Zurich15325 Posts

November 14 2011 12:57 GMT

#149

On November 12 2011 05:57 GypsyBeast wrote:
im just starting to get into finer whiskey, any suggestions on some that can get me started?

Budget?

My recommendation for whisky beginners is Glynelish 14. Very easy to drink yet still a very good whisky.

Blue Label is actually also perfect to start with, if it weren't for the price tag. It's rather bland but at least it's incredibly smooth.

Alternatively you can go with lesser ones like Black Label with ice, and progress after a while to drinking straight and then switch to better whiskys.

gruff

Sweden2276 Posts

November 14 2011 13:05 GMT

#150

I like Highland Park 10, 12 and 15 years.

I also have to say I'm a bit surprised at how many bottles some people have. Don't you ever drink it?

iMarshall

Norway190 Posts

November 14 2011 13:12 GMT

#151

Nice collection! I'm an Islay-man myself. I have a bottle of Ardbeg Lord of the Isles, and a Laphroaig Triple wood. The Ardbeg is to die for, and the Laphroaig is really great, too! Other than that I have some random stuff, like JD, Jameson and Black Label, but they're obviously not comparable (and almost not worthy of mentioning) to the truly great single malts!

Psycosquirrel

United States161 Posts

November 14 2011 13:35 GMT

#152

I started getting into Scotch about a year ago. Open right now, ive got some Highland Park 12, Aberlour 12, Macallan 12, and a Glenlivet Nadurra. The Nadurra is the shiz, definitely going to be re-buying that one when i polish this one off. If your interested in whiskey, i highly recommend you check out Ralfystuff on youtube and the web.

On November 14 2011 19:39 nujok wrote:
i started liking whisky like 4 years ago.Started with Glennfiddich 12,15 and 18years.
Other than that, i really like Talisker.It tastes very "smoky",love it.

I have an unopened bottle of Talisker im going to open this wednesday. Have my thesis proposal then, so i figure the night after that is a good time to open that bad boy up.

amagumo

10 Posts

November 14 2011 16:18 GMT

#153

Stranahan's Colorado whiskey is always a solid choice, one of my personal favorites.

GeedrAhsc

United States97 Posts

November 14 2011 16:30 GMT

#154

Man I'm in love with this thread at first sight. I'm a HUGE whiskey fan myself. Unfortunately, being a poor college student, I don't get to drink much of the finer whiskey's. Ordinarily when I drink, it'll be Jack, Jameson, and Makers Mark.

Thankfully, after much saving, I've been able to start up a collection of finer whiskey's. I've got a Macallan 15 year, Glen 21, and Highland park 15.

On a side note, are any of you cigar or pipe afficionados? There's nothing better than a good cigar or pipe with a glass of scotch. Yumm.

Nizaris

Belgium2230 Posts

November 14 2011 17:02 GMT

#155

i love whisky. tho i never really tasted the fancy stuff. i like Glenmorangie. And of course Jack Daniel, JB,...

oDieN[Siege]

United States2904 Posts

November 14 2011 17:09 GMT

#156

On November 15 2011 02:02 Nizaris wrote:
i love whisky. tho i never really tasted the fancy stuff. i like Glenmorangie. And of course Jack Daniel, JB,...

Yeah, same here.
JD and JB ftw. :D

PiRate647

Belgium187 Posts

November 14 2011 17:42 GMT

#157

whiskey>whisky

What I drink depends on how drunk I am, because the more buzzed I am, the less I appreciate a fine scotch;
so in the order of sober to "f`ed-in-half-drunk`

a single malt that seems to be spelled entirely with consonants and I always forget, Oban, Ballantine`s,...
>
Glenfiddich, Chivas Regal
>
any Johnnie Walker

+ when I feel particular ; Southern Comfort

best location : At the counter of a dark, half-empty jazz cafe

Ganjamaster

Argentina475 Posts

November 14 2011 18:04 GMT

#158

I am now finishing a bottle of Glenmorangie and have killed a bottle of Glenlivet a while back. I have a lot of whisky stashed up, have a lot of bottles of Johnny Walker Black, which I play poker with. I would go broke if I served my friends single malt at every poker game we have at my place, Johnny Black is good enough.

My personal treasure is a bottle of Lagavulin 21 years which is simply fantastic. Talisker is also very nice, completely agree with the smoky tinge it has, complements it very well.

Love to smoke cigars drinking whisky, one of the better combinations in life IMO (Also add poker for extra awesomeness).

Anktious

United States190 Posts

November 14 2011 18:19 GMT

#159

My grandfather has instilled in me a love for The Macallan. Usually an 18 or a 12. This is probably the only whiskey/scotch blend I drink and only at special events (holidays or birthdays).

I'll be keeping a close eye on this thread for to get a better idea of what else could be savory :D

Slakkoo

Sweden1119 Posts

November 14 2011 19:12 GMT

#160

may I ask, is it possible to drink whiskey and get drunk from it? Seems really foolish imo =p but to stay on topic, I like me a whiskey now and then but then its Jack and Coke..