Archive Whisky discussion

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Oct 13, 2012 4:42pm

Looking for some recommendations for some good whiskey. Not a bourbon fan but enjoy most other kinds. Actually, not sure I've ever tried scotch.

ptown_trojans_1

Posts: 7,632

Oct 13, 2012 4:52pm

Johnny Walker black is a good staple, whiskey, non-bourbon.
Crown is also a solid choice. Though, I'm not too much a fan, tastes a little bland to me.
Glenlivet 12 is a solid alright Scotch As well as Oban.

I largely stick to bourbon. Bought a bottle of Elmer T. Lee the other day.
Broke that open last night, boy is it smooth.

like_that

Posts: 26,625

Oct 13, 2012 4:54pm

I know what you are trying to do with the thread title, but legit question, do big whiskey fans have a snob culture (similar to beer snobs)?

I never got that vibe from whiskey fans.

GoChiefs

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Oct 13, 2012 4:55pm

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captvern

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Oct 13, 2012 4:56pm

Had some Glenlivet today . I love that stuff

GoChiefs

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Oct 13, 2012 4:57pm

justincredible

Posts: 32,056

Oct 13, 2012 4:58pm

like_that;1294116 wrote:I know what you are trying to do with the thread title, but legit question, do big whiskey fans have a snob culture (similar to beer snobs)?

I never got that vibe from whiskey fans.

No idea. I'm sure most would agree that Old Dan Tucker is pure shit.

said_aouita

Posts: 8,532

Oct 13, 2012 5:14pm

like_that;1294116 wrote:I know what you are trying to do with the thread title, but legit question, do big whiskey fans have a snob culture (similar to beer snobs)?

I never got that vibe from whiskey fans.

Isn't their multiple whiskey cultures? The single malt scotch, Irish, Canadian and American whiskey fans?

e-Saw this Kentucky distillery had a pretty good review.

http://oldripvanwinkle.com/products/

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WebFire

Posts: 14,779

Oct 13, 2012 5:21pm

justincredible;1294098 wrote:Looking for some recommendations for some good whiskey. Not a bourbon fan but enjoy most other kinds. Actually, not sure I've ever tried scotch.

You lost me at "Not a bourbon fan".

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WebFire

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Oct 13, 2012 5:24pm

GoChiefs;1294119 wrote:

I do have a bottle of this and it is pretty good.

justincredible

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Oct 13, 2012 5:32pm

WebFire;1294157 wrote:You lost me at "Not a bourbon fan".

I'm sorry.

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WebFire

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Oct 13, 2012 5:46pm

justincredible;1294169 wrote:I'm sorry.

I forgive you.

gorocks99

Posts: 10,760

Oct 13, 2012 6:06pm

Connemara ... it's an Irish Whiskey. Peat-y. Delicious.

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WebFire

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Oct 13, 2012 6:11pm

like_that;1294116 wrote:I know what you are trying to do with the thread title, but legit question, do big whiskey fans have a snob culture (similar to beer snobs)?

I never got that vibe from whiskey fans.

Probably more so with scotch fans.

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Con_Alma

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Oct 13, 2012 6:40pm

Oban is a constant in my home.

gerb131

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Oct 13, 2012 6:46pm

Can't go wrong with Bushmills.
My brother drinks this Japanese shit it's like 100 a bottle. I've never had it.

GoChiefs

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Oct 13, 2012 7:12pm

gerb131;1294234 wrote:My brother drinks this Japanese shit it's like 100 a bottle. I've never had it.

This?

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raiderbuck

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Oct 13, 2012 10:06pm

Just tried Glenmorangie 10 year. It was pretty good.

gerb131

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Oct 13, 2012 10:08pm

GoChiefs;1294292 wrote:This?

That be the one.

O-Trap

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Oct 14, 2012 1:14am

Con_Alma;1294229 wrote:Oban is a constant in my home.

This is what I think is the quintessential Scotch. And at $90 a pop, it's semi-affordable.

Another solid Scotch is the Glenfiddich Cask Strength. Make sure you either drink it on the rocks or dilute it a little bit. Cask strength anything usually has an extraordinary bite to it.

raiderbuck;1294500 wrote:Just tried Glenmorangie 10 year. It was pretty good.

Yeah, Glenmorangie is decent stuff. Good price, too.

I will recommend Oban 14-Year if you're looking to get into Scotch. Perfect balance of bite and peat, in my opinion. If you want to ease your way into peaty drinks, I would recommend a low-peat Scotch like the Balvenie. If you want a LOT of smoked peat to it, try the Caol Ila.

ptown_trojans_1

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Oct 14, 2012 12:07pm

O-Trap;1294766 wrote:This is what I think is the quintessential Scotch. And at $90 a pop, it's semi-affordable.

Another solid Scotch is the Glenfiddich Cask Strength. Make sure you either drink it on the rocks or dilute it a little bit. Cask strength anything usually has an extraordinary bite to it.

Had the Glenfiddich after my buddy's wedding two weeks ago. Delicious.

O-Trap

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Oct 14, 2012 1:06pm

like_that;1294116 wrote:I know what you are trying to do with the thread title, but legit question, do big whiskey fans have a snob culture (similar to beer snobs)?

I never got that vibe from whiskey fans.

Honestly, I don't know what it is, but it seems like there is a cultural acceptance of not drinking shitty whiskey. It's not seen as snobby. It's just seen as classy.

Not so with beer.

It seems culture has the notion that that if you only drink high end Scotch or bourbon, you're classy, but if you only drink high end beers, you're an ass.

Curly J

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Oct 15, 2012 8:20am

O-Trap;1294981 wrote:Honestly, I don't know what it is, but it seems like there is a cultural acceptance of not drinking shitty whiskey. It's not seen as snobby. It's just seen as classy.

Not so with beer.

It seems culture has the notion that that if you only drink high end Scotch or bourbon, you're classy, but if you only drink high end beers, you're an ass.

Which makes me a Classy Ass. Actually I'm more of a bourbon fan so maybe I'm a Redneck Classy Ass.

fish82

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Oct 15, 2012 8:55am

Islay: Lagavullin, Laphroaig
Highland: Oban, Dalmore
Island: Talisker (my personal fav)
Speyside: Macallan 12+
Lowland: Meh...not much here.

Raw Dawgin' it

Posts: 11,466

Oct 15, 2012 8:57am

MaCallan Single Malt - 12 is good, but the 15 and 18 are amazing.