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Mattchew
United States5684 Posts
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MrBitter
United States2940 Posts
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 | ||
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Conklin
Germany11 Posts
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stokes17
United States1411 Posts
I've seen Glenfiddich 12 year pop up a bunch, any other suggestions people have for my price range? | ||
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Ghostcom
Denmark4783 Posts
On November 15 2011 04:12 Slakkoo wrote: 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.. You could do it with Jack D, but then again, one could argue if that is actually whiskey in the first place... Getting drunk in single malt is a waste of money - I personally seldomly drink more than 2 glasses and never more than 3 on a night. | ||
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HunterX11
United States1048 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 Different people have different tastes, but one of the definite go-to single malts that almost everyone likes is Highland Park--it's got a bit of everything, flavor-wise. You should be able to get 18 year-old Highland Park for around $100 a bottle, definitely a better deal than Johnnie Walker Blue (which is even more expensive). | ||
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BeMannerDuPenner
Germany5638 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: $100/bottle uuhh tough task ahead you face. would be very good if you knew their taste somewhat or maybe if there is something they really dont like. with 100$/bottle you have a LOT of quality options tho :> only tasted the j.blue once but wasnt impressed. its good but for that price you can get much better and more "special" whisky. On November 15 2011 04:12 Slakkoo wrote: 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.. ofcourse its possible but for that you use the cheap shit and mix it (like you said jack&coke etc). better stuff is reserved for nice chill evenings or special occasions, not the random "SHIT! NEED TO GET DRUNK FAST" preparty drinking ~~ | ||
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Psycosquirrel
United States161 Posts
On November 15 2011 04:37 HunterX11 wrote: Different people have different tastes, but one of the definite go-to single malts that almost everyone likes is Highland Park--it's got a bit of everything, flavor-wise. You should be able to get 18 year-old Highland Park for around $100 a bottle, definitely a better deal than Johnnie Walker Blue (which is even more expensive). Not sure how much HP-18 is, but that is definitely one that comes to mind. Think it won best single malt in the world a few years ago. Anything from Ardbeg (or Islay for that matter) is really hot right now, so those make good candidates as well. Not all whisky drinkers like the peaty Islay whiskys though. | ||
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Surth
Germany456 Posts
Not sure how expensive they are, as liquor prices are usually quite different from country to country... | ||
zatic
Zurich15365 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 Lagavulin 1993 Destillers Edition. Should be about $100 and is a dream. To be honest in that price range you can pick any Single Malt (so no johnnie) and it will be great. If you want to make sure post your picks here first for confirmation. | ||
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EAGER-beaver
Canada2799 Posts
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lowercase
Canada1047 Posts
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/MMnbh.jpg) Alberta Premium. Good, cheap, actual rye whiskey. I love it. | ||
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Artrey
Germany270 Posts
On November 15 2011 06:19 EAGER-beaver wrote: I love getting drunk, the quicker and cheaper the better. With that attitude you are actually wrong in this thread. Make a Vodka thread if you do not care about taste and a wine thread if you do - to get drunk.  As for the 100$ budget presents.... The most exquisite stuff you can get for that money is probably Glenfarclas 25yo (~80 €). 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). :D Auchentoshan Three Woods (~55 €) is absolutely lovely for beginners as well. For drinkers of peated whisky, I'd go with zatic and get the Lagavulin or Talisker Destillers Edition. The Highland Park advice is good as well I think, but while being pretty balanced, it still has very noticable peat, so a lot of people without experience might not like it. Totally depends on the one who gets it of course.. | ||
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Grobyc
Canada18410 Posts
On November 15 2011 06:25 lowercase wrote: Alberta Premium. Good, cheap, actual rye whiskey. I love it. Never touching Alberta Premium again. Ever. Bad times... I like Canadian Club, but I don't drink much whiskey anymore. Crown Royal is pretty decent. Jack Daniels is also overrated. I don't know anything about "finer" whiskeys, or any "finer" alcohol for that matter. | ||
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stokes17
United States1411 Posts
On November 15 2011 04:33 stokes17 wrote: Hey, I'm a Nub whiskey drinker (wild turkey, Jim beam, Jonnie red/black, Jameson) But want to step my game up cause i LOVE whiskey. Could anyone recommend some $20-30 bottles(uni student FTW!)? I think Jameson and Wild Turkey are my favorites from what I've had I've seen Glenfiddich 12 year pop up a bunch, any other suggestions people have for my price range? Anyone have any suggestions for me? | ||
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pwncakery
Canada131 Posts
On November 12 2011 23:24 FunnelC4kes wrote: It looks like you prefer the double distilled, smoked Scotch whisky. Try Connemara Cask strength, out of the Cooley Distillery. It's triple distilled, so it's much smoother than the scotch variety, though it still has the peated flavor you find in your Scotch whisky's. The Cask strength Connemara has won quite a few awards, as well. ![[image loading]](http://www.nicks.com.au/upload/image/image_200755133377347.jpg) To be honest, just about everything out of the Cooley distillery is tearing up the judging contests world-wide. Whiskey legend Jim Murray, who wrote The Whiskey Bible, has said that Tyrconnell Madeira finish is one of his all time favorites... Though, of course, Connemara cask strength was praised quite highly as well. If you don't have it, you should definitely pick up his book. Holy shit give this man a medal. A bit pricy, but I picked up a bottle of Connemara Cask Strength, SOOOOO GOOD!!! | ||
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Azzur
Australia6260 Posts
![[image loading]](http://www.ebottleo.com.au/images/Johnnie%20Walker%20Gold%20Label%20Reserve%20Scotch%20Whisky%20750ml.jpg) ![[image loading]](http://gifts2nepal.com.au/product_images/q/726/gold_label__75665_zoom.jpg) They look similar but are different, one is "Gold Label Reserve" and the other is "Gold Label (18 years)". It is not documented how it's different, but in my personal opinion, I feel that "Gold Label Reserve" is like a refined black label. I actually enjoy it very much. "Gold Label (18 years)" is great and I can taste the age of the whiskey. When I was in Taiwan about a couple of months ago, I had the pleasure of tasting Glenmorangie: ![[image loading]](http://therumhowlerblog.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/glenmorangie-the-original.jpg?w=338&h=614) The whiskey was amazing! I had a couple of taste tests - the first was on the more standard range and the 2nd one was a higher grade. I could taste the smoothness and age in the higher grade and both were amazing! If I did not already purchase the "Gold Label (18 years)" I definitely would've bought a bottle of Glenmorangie. | ||
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Azzur
Australia6260 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 I recommend Glenmorangie (see my post above)! It's also single malt and will appeal to those who prefer it. | ||
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Dfgj
Singapore5922 Posts
On November 15 2011 11:41 Azzur wrote: I recommend Glenmorangie (see my post above)! I have a bottle of this in my drawer right now. Not my favorite, but I'm not going to complain. I like Glenlivet/Glenfiddich slightly more, and Macallan more than those. All are pretty 'common' single malts to find if you're looking to buy some whiskey. | ||
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xDaunt
United States17988 Posts
The gold standard for single malt scotches is the Macallan 18 year old, which will run you about $150-180 per bottle depending upon the seller. The Highland Park 18 year old is also excellent, and costs ~$90-120 per bottle. Here are the best value buys: Kirkland brand 18 year old Macallan -- $80 per bottle. This goes on sale at Costco about this time of the year ever year it. I've done blind taste testing with this against the real deal, and I actually liked the Kirkland version better. This is the absolute best deal in whiskeys. You'll impress the hell out of people with this one. Balvenie 14-year-old rum cask -- $50-70 per bottle. Unlike the Kirkland, you can get this one anywhere, anytime. It is incredibly smooth and accessible whiskey, having all of the refinements of 18 year old bottles of whiskey but without the hefty price tag. | ||
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