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Apr 2, 2012 1:37 PM
bigdaddy2003;1134446 wrote:I've never really cared for regular vodka. I have consumed quite a bit of cherry vodka in my day though. I've only had a little bit of tequila and I think it's alright but I'm not huge on it. I've also only had a tiny bit of scotch and thought it was alright too. I really like whiskey and rum. I have consumed a lot of Jack, Crown, Southern Comfort, and Captain. I keep seeing Kraken rum advertised. I may pick up a bottle the next time I drink. I've also drank a lot of Jager but I really have no clue what to classify it as.
Scotch is whisky made in Scotland.
Apr 2, 2012 1:37pm
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Apr 2, 2012 1:46 PM
WebFire;1134504 wrote:Scotch is whisky made in Scotland.
Ah yeah I guess I knew that. I just never think of it as being whiskey. Killer had it separate from whiskey in his post and I just ran with it. I know little about it. I've only had it once.
Apr 2, 2012 1:46pm
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Apr 2, 2012 4:08 PM
bigdaddy2003;1134514 wrote:Ah yeah I guess I knew that. I just never think of it as being whiskey. Killer had it separate from whiskey in his post and I just ran with it. I know little about it. I've only had it once.
Let me clarify. Scotch is very yummy whisky made in Scotland. :D
Apr 2, 2012 4:08pm
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Apr 2, 2012 4:37 PM
WebFire;1134613 wrote:Let me clarify. Scotch is very yummy whisky made in Scotland. :D
Eh, I don't remember really caring for it but that was probably 5 years ago. I'll give it another try.
Apr 2, 2012 4:37pm
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Apr 2, 2012 7:04 PM
Captian morgan because the store pulled a full retard and stocks admiral nelson instead of lady bly.
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Apr 2, 2012 7:08 PM
bigdaddy2003;1134514 wrote:Ah yeah I guess I knew that. I just never think of it as being whiskey. Killer had it separate from whiskey in his post and I just ran with it. I know little about it. I've only had it once.
I noticed he listed bourbon separate too. Bourbon is American Whiskey, notably made in the Kentucky region.
Apr 2, 2012 7:08pm
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Apr 2, 2012 7:16 PM
WebFire;1134704 wrote:I noticed he listed bourbon separate too. Bourbon is American Whiskey, notably made in the Kentucky region.
Yes. I always think about bourbon and whiskey in the same category. For some reason scotch always seemed like a separate thing. Now I want to try it again. Going to have to head to the store. Do you have a recommendation?
Apr 2, 2012 7:16pm
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Apr 2, 2012 8:37 PM
How much you want to spend?

I have Glenlivet 12 year at home that is good. I think it's around $40. Johnny Walker Black is decent for a decent price.
Apr 2, 2012 8:37pm
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Apr 2, 2012 8:42 PM
Try the Johnny Walker. It's blended. Glenlivet is a single malt. More smoky and flavor, but not as easy on the palette for someone who doesn't do much whisky.
Apr 2, 2012 8:42pm
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Apr 2, 2012 9:15 PM
WebFire;1134704 wrote:I noticed he listed bourbon separate too. Bourbon is American Whiskey, notably made in the Kentucky region.
I did that because all bourbons are whiskey but not all whiskeys are bourbon.
Apr 2, 2012 9:15pm
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Apr 2, 2012 10:14 PM
killer_ewok;1134810 wrote:I did that because all bourbons are whiskey but not all whiskeys are bourbon.
Well then you left out Canadian, Irish, Japanese, etc. ;)
Apr 2, 2012 10:14pm
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Apr 2, 2012 10:35 PM
WebFire;1134948 wrote:Well then you left out Canadian, Irish, Japanese, etc. ;)

LOL. Don't forget Tennessee.
Apr 2, 2012 10:35pm
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Apr 2, 2012 10:46 PM
killer_ewok;1135015 wrote:LOL. Don't forget Tennessee.
Tennessee is technically a bourbon. Just don't tell them that.
Apr 2, 2012 10:46pm
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Apr 2, 2012 11:49 PM
If you're trying to break into single-malts, your best bet is the Balvenie 12-Year. For a single-malt, you don't get a ton of peat flavor.

If you want a light introduction to peaty Scotch, I'd go with the Glenfiddich 12-Year.

Want something a little stronger, but without killing yourself, go with the Oban 13-Year.

Finally, if you'd rather smoke your Scotch than sip it, I'd recommend Talisker. Overpowering smoky, wood taste.
Apr 2, 2012 11:49pm
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Apr 2, 2012 11:54 PM
Kraken rum.

I like this, nice molasses tastes going on in it and it's only $19. Plus the bottle is cool.
Apr 2, 2012 11:54pm
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Apr 3, 2012 1:08 PM
O-Trap;1135185 wrote:If you're trying to break into single-malts, your best bet is the Balvenie 12-Year. For a single-malt, you don't get a ton of peat flavor.

If you want a light introduction to peaty Scotch, I'd go with the Glenfiddich 12-Year.

Want something a little stronger, but without killing yourself, go with the Oban 13-Year.

Finally, if you'd rather smoke your Scotch than sip it, I'd recommend Talisker. Overpowering smoky, wood taste.
Good info. I'll check some of those out. I'm just starting to dive into Scotches.
Apr 3, 2012 1:08pm
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Apr 3, 2012 8:19 PM
That's supposed to say "Oban 14-Year," not 13-Year.
Apr 3, 2012 8:19pm
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Apr 3, 2012 8:35 PM
I've tried O-trap, but I just can't get into Scotches. Cognac is a different stoooory.
Apr 3, 2012 8:35pm
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Apr 3, 2012 9:07 PM
Curly, that's fair. Everyone has their thing. I am not a huge fan of bourbons, but I know people who love them.

I do dig a good cognac, though. Had some the other night. It was fantastic.

If you did feel like giving it another shot, I would start with the Balvenie. It has the least "Scotch-like" taste for a Scotch. If you can enjoy whiskey at all, you proably won't mind it ... possibly even enjoy it.e
Apr 3, 2012 9:07pm
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Apr 4, 2012 2:27 PM
I Wear Pants;1135198 wrote:Kraken rum.

I like this, nice molasses tastes going on in it and it's only $19. Plus the bottle is cool.

Heard good things about it. Will pick some up soon.
Apr 4, 2012 2:27pm
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Apr 4, 2012 4:48 PM
Cognac, eh. I've had Courvoisier and Hennessy. Loved the Courvoisier.
Apr 4, 2012 4:48pm
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Apr 4, 2012 6:03 PM
100 proof Old Grand Dad and a cheap little Fuente from a box I won at work. :D
Apr 4, 2012 6:03pm
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Apr 4, 2012 7:52 PM
I'll probably pick up a bottle of Kraken this weekend.
Apr 4, 2012 7:52pm
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Apr 4, 2012 9:15 PM
WebFire;1134782 wrote:How much you want to spend?

I have Glenlivet 12 year at home that is good. I think it's around $40. Johnny Walker Black is decent for a decent price.

Really like the Glenlivet . I think it is better than Johnny Walker Black and a little less in price.
Apr 4, 2012 9:15pm
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Apr 7, 2012 10:55 PM
The Kraken is fan-fucking-tastic.
Apr 7, 2012 10:55pm