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Was wondering what whisky's you all recomend

A blended I love phillips Union
Irish :Jameson or Bush Mills
Then Good old jack or georgie D for a Tenasee
And 12 for a canadian

But I am looking at expanding my horizons for sipping whisky ... was wondering what you all think

Jack Daniel's. 'Nuff said.

I hate Fireball. It's cinnamon, with whiskey. wtf.

Jack Daniel's. 'Nuff said.

I hate Fireball. It's cinnamon, with whiskey. wtf.
Hmmm saw but never tried

I mean Union Cherry is absolutly smooth but thats about the only "flavor" in whisky I can stand

Another good rye is Crown, though it's bloody expensive.
Not a big fan of burbon (don't know why, it's almost the same thing)

Marric']Another good rye is Crown, though it's bloody expensive.
Not a big fan of burbon (don't know why, it's almost the same thing)
I have heard that

I love Wisers Canadian Whiskey, but if you're looking to expand your horizons, may I suggest Drambuie?
It's Scotch and heather, I think. It's....
Wonderful. Seriously, out of this world. Drinking it is like a religious experience for me.


Now I want a drink.

Marric']Another good rye is Crown, though it's bloody expensive.
Not a big fan of burbon (don't know why, it's almost the same thing)
Best rye out there that I've tried is a single malt from San Francisco called Old Potrero. It's pricey--about 65 bucks a bottle--but the 90 proof is the stuff of the gods.

About 3 months ago I got to try some 18 year old Macallan single malt--18 bucks a shot, and worth it (as long as I wasn't paying for it--business dinner, and we were trying to run up the company card).

For general sipping, though, about 30 bucks a bottle, Black Bush Irish is my absolute favorite.

I love Wisers Canadian Whiskey, but if you're looking to expand your horizons, may I suggest Drambuie?
It's Scotch and heather, I think. It's....
Wonderful. Seriously, out of this world. Drinking it is like a religious experience for me.


Now I want a drink.
I will have to keep that in mind!

Hmmm saw but never tried

I mean Union Cherry is absolutly smooth but thats about the only "flavor" in whisky I can stand

I warn you to stay the hell away from it. It tastes horrible, and burns in an unkewl way when gulped down. ..Hey..I had to do that, to prevent some other people from getting drunk. And, no, I didn't get smashed, or even buzzed. :p

I'll have to try some of that Union Cherry. Sounds good.

I warn you to stay the hell away from it. It tastes horrible, and burns in an unkewl way when gulped down. ..Hey..I had to do that, to prevent some other people from getting drunk. And, no, I didn't get smashed, or even buzzed. :p

I'll have to try some of that Union Cherry. Sounds good.
If you have ever had a manhatan it tastes a LOT like a VERY VERY VERY good one of thoes :)

Like water going down

[QUOTE=The Nazz]Best rye out there that I've tried is a single malt from San Francisco called Old Potrero. It's pricey--about 65 bucks a bottle--but the 90 proof is the stuff of the gods.QUOTE]

Where can you get Old Potrero in the city? A friend shared some with me once, but I have never been able to find it.

Im a fan of scotch, so naturally I enjoy jonny walker, black label or up. Blue label is very good if you feel like dumping the money into it. Chivas regal (sp?) is also a very good scotch, especially for the price.

For whiskey you can never go wrong with jack daniels, gentelmen jack, or single barrel. But I prefer Knob Creek, all of them are very good whiskey though.

Best rye out there that I've tried is a single malt from San Francisco called Old Potrero. It's pricey--about 65 bucks a bottle--but the 90 proof is the stuff of the gods.

Where can you get Old Potrero in the city? A friend shared some with me once, but I have never been able to find it.

Im a fan of scotch, so naturally I enjoy jonny walker, black label or up. Blue label is very good if you feel like dumping the money into it. Chivas regal (sp?) is also a very good scotch, especially for the price.

For whiskey you can never go wrong with jack daniels, gentelmen jack, or single barrel. But I prefer Knob Creek, all of them are very good whiskey though.When I lived there a couple of months ago, you could get it by the bottle at Beverages and More, and the Connecticut Yankee at 17th and Connecticut on Potrero Hill served both the Old Potrero Whiskey and the Junipero Gin, both made by Anchor Brewing. I'm not a gin fan, but Junipero is good stuff.

thanks nazz, looks like i finally got something to do tommorow.

thanks nazz, looks like i finally got something to do tommorow.
If you've never done it, I suggest taking the tour of the Anchor brewery. It's right there on Potrero Hill, and it's free. There's a beer tasting afterwards, and they don't skimp, but you've got to schedule in advance to take the tour, because it's quite popular.

I like good ole No. 7 - Jack Daniels, but I'm also partial to Johnnie Walker black label, Canadian Club and Chivas Regal (does Scotch count as whiskey? I assume so...)

I like good ole No. 7 - Jack Daniels, but I'm also partial to Johny Walker black label, and Chivas Regal (does Scotch count as whiskey? I assume so...)
Honestly have not tried much scotch ... usualy burbon but yeah

I like jack as well but trying to learn something new

And the only way you should drink Scotch is either on the rocks, or if you want it mixed, only with dry or water. Scotch + cola = cardinal sin! :D

Welllllll in no particular order

Black Bush (Bushmills)
Dalwhinie
Bushmills
Ursquebach
Isle of Jura
Talisker
Ardbegh
GlenMorrangie
GlenRothies
Springbank
For a "bud-lite" type; glenn Fiddich and glen livet.
Orkney Isles

Just at the top of my head. There are more.....

Gotta say its gotta be Scotch if its whiskey, but all in all, a nice sippin "liquor"
is Yuukon Jack on the rocks! (actually a liqueur, but its 100 proof) Keep it ice cold, and its smooth as ..........well.........ice.

Glenmorangie, or Royal Lochnagar. Though you may not be able to get the latter in the US.

For a blended, Queens Choice.

First of all Irish should have an E in their Whiskey.

and Scotch Whisky only got UBER Popular because it was was easier to make that Irish and the Anti-Prohibitionists needed quick booze.

First of all Irish should have an E in their Whiskey.

and Scotch Whisky only got UBER Popular because it was was easier to make that Irish and the Anti-Prohibitionists needed quick booze.
Someones mad at the Scottish,me thinks

Welllllll in no particular order

Black Bush (Bushmills)
Dalwhinie
Bushmills
Ursquebach
Isle of Jura
Talisker
Ardbegh
GlenMorrangie
GlenRothies
Springbank
For a "bud-lite" type; glenn Fiddich and glen livet.
Orkney Isles

Just at the top of my head. There are more.....
Now this is a proper list.
Prefer lowlands or speysides myself but Talisker and the other peat monster are good to sip when you're only going to have a few. As We Get It is ok as well.
Try:
Highland Park
Glenfarclas (the spelling of this is wrong)
JD and the like are ok if you're going to mix em but lack the subtlties and depth of a malt. Want to mix a drink have a gin and tonic!

oh and the only thing you put in a malt is water, ever!

TBF has listed some great ones. I just wanted to add Lagavulin and Laphroaig. What can I say... I like me smoke and peat.
And: Laphroaig used to have this cool thing... you could claim your own lifetime share of Laphroaig's estate and "become an Islander" when you bought a bottle... check that out...

A favorite scotch of mine is The Famous Grouse by Gloag and Son. For me, the price and quality of the drink meet the perfect balance (it's not as prohibitively dear as some finer whiskey, but it still tastes good and does the job)

Someones mad at the Scottish,me thinks

But Bushmills in Ireland is the oldest producer of whiskey methinks. Although I may be wrong

(it's not as prohibitively dear as some finer whiskey, but it still tastes good and does the job)

Well said right there. It's not like I use Lagavulin to get hammered. Even bad whisky is good.... I take anything I can get for free-e... or cheap.

Welllllll in no particular order
In MY particular order...

Talisker
Black Bush (Bushmills)
Dalwhinie
Bushmills
GlenMorrangie
Ursquebach
Isle of Jura
Ardbegh
GlenRothies
For a "bud-lite" type; glenn Fiddich and glen livet.
Orkney Isles
Laphroiag

Just at the top of my head. There are more.....

In my booze cupboard at the moment:

Famous Grouse
Jameson
Glenmorangie
Laphroaig
Bushmills

All to be recommended, but the first two are everyday blends and could stand a mixer. If I ever hear about you mixing the last three I will be over there and borrow Synik's .357 magnum and I'll come visiting. I may not agree with personal gun ownership, but there are some crimes too serious to allow :D

I also have a bottle of Jack Daniels that has been there for around 3 years. Nasty stuff only good for mixing with Cola.

The list of single malt scotch is correct and needs no additions. For Irish Whiskey though I like Tullamore Dew.

Single malt, macallens. It's not cheap, but it's great
Irish, Tullamore Dew or Jamesons
Burbon, Jim Beam. I'm boycotting Jack Daniels
Blended scotch, Johnny Walker

Those are the only whiskeys I drink. I'm more of a beer and teqila or mixed drink guy.

In my booze cupboard at the moment:

Famous Grouse
Jameson
Glenmorangie
Laphroaig
Bushmills

All to be recommended, but the first two are everyday blends and could stand a mixer. If I ever hear about you mixing the last three I will be over there and borrow Synik's .357 magnum and I'll come visiting. I may not agree with personal gun ownership, but there are some crimes too serious to allow :D You forgot the Talisker. And Sorry, I haven't had a .357 for about 10 years. You could borrow my Ruger Old Army .45 Cap & Ball/.45 Colt though... in the C&B configuration you can even use it in England... (http://www.budgetwebsiteservices.co.uk/gt/black_powder.shtml) :D

I also have a bottle of Jack Daniels that has been there for around 3 years. Nasty stuff only good for mixing with Cola.
That's what blended Canadians are for. I don't much care for US Sour Mash.

The list of single malt scotch is correct and needs no additions. For Irish Whiskey though I like Tullamore Dew.
Paddy..? Need I say more. Blow your brain out.

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Straight from the worlds oldest liscenced distillery...and the only whiskey i can actually drink.

Most single malts aged at least 12 years are good.

Macallan 12 yr is fantastic, i'm also partial to Scapa 14 yr.

For blends, Johnnie Walker Black Label is a good standby.

You forgot the Talisker. And Sorry, I haven't had a .357 for about 10 years. You could borrow my Ruger Old Army .45 Cap & Ball/.45 Colt though... in the C&B configuration you can even use it in England... (http://www.budgetwebsiteservices.co.uk/gt/black_powder.shtml) :D


That's what blended Canadians are for. I don't much care for US Sour Mash.

As long as it makes a mess, make the punishment fit the crime :D

Was wondering what whisky's you all recomend

A blended I love phillips Union
Irish :Jameson or Bush Mills
Then Good old jack or georgie D for a Tenasee
And 12 for a canadian

But I am looking at expanding my horizons for sipping whisky ... was wondering what you all think

Defiantly Bushmills on the rocks. Tillymore Dew is a very good alternative. :)

As long as it makes a mess, make the punishment fit the crime :D
Aye, then they should be buried in soft peat for 2 or 3 centuries to help them acquire the taste...

I'm sure we could find a Druid to help... :D

Glenmorangie

Well seconded.

I also recommend Whyte and Mackay for a blend. Better than Famous Groude by miles.

Royal Salute is lovely, but expensieve. Best befriend someone who works at Chivas Regal.

Aye, then they should be buried in soft peat for 2 or 3 centuries to help them acquire the taste...

I'm sure we could find a Druid to help... :D

I like the way you think :D

Blends: Crown Royal Special Reserve
Bourbon: For "everday" drinking Wild Turkey / for special occasions Bookers
Scotch: undrinkable swill (I can force down Johnny Green)
Sour Mash: Jack Daniels (Green Label)
Irish: Jamison 1780




Was wondering what whisky's you all recomend

A blended I love phillips Union
Irish :Jameson or Bush Mills
Then Good old jack or georgie D for a Tenasee
And 12 for a canadian

But I am looking at expanding my horizons for sipping whisky ... was wondering what you all think

Friggin JACK is NOT a Bourbon .....sorry a pet peeve.




Single malt, macallens. It's not cheap, but it's great
Irish, Tullamore Dew or Jamesons
Burbon, Jim Beam. I'm boycotting Jack Daniels
Blended scotch, Johnny Walker

Those are the only whiskeys I drink. I'm more of a beer and teqila or mixed drink guy.

Glen Ord - some of my family used to work at the distillery there. In fact, it's practically my land.

Well, no.

I love Wisers Canadian Whiskey, but if you're looking to expand your horizons, may I suggest Drambuie?
It's Scotch and heather, I think. It's....
Wonderful. Seriously, out of this world. Drinking it is like a religious experience for me.


Now I want a drink.

Drambuie is awesome! Maybe be the first hard liquor I tried as a kid-my parents had it in the liquor cabinet.

I like the Macallan 12. I tried the 18 once, and I didn't like it so much. I also think the Famous Grouse special reserve or whatever it is is pretty good.

Most single malts aged at least 12 years are good.

Macallan 12 yr is fantastic, i'm also partial to Scapa 14 yr.

For blends, Johnnie Walker Black Label is a good standby.


I got a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label-very nice. Smaller bottle,much higher price $195.00.
I like Balvenie and The Macallan. I also have a bottle of Chivas,which is what I pour for friends that dont really care.

I got a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label-very nice. Smaller bottle,much higher price $195.00.
I like Balvenie and The Macallan. I also have a bottle of Chivas,which is what I pour for friends that dont really care.

I'm a beer and bourbon guy. I still like Jim Beam quite well, and could live with that for a long time. Recently I had a bottle of Eagle Rare 17 year which I thought good. My new favorite.

I got a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label-very nice. Smaller bottle,much higher price $195.00.
I like Balvenie and The Macallan. I also have a bottle of Chivas,which is what I pour for friends that dont really care.


Blue label johhnie walker is indeed very nice.

Drambuie is awesome! Maybe be the first hard liquor I tried as a kid-my parents had it in the liquor cabinet.You drank Drambuie when you were still a kid??? And your parents didn't notice that any had gone missing??? :eek:

I like the Macallan 12. I tried the 18 once, and I didn't like it so much. I also think the Famous Grouse special reserve or whatever it is is pretty good.
Oh, I have to disagree--the Macallan 18 is gorgeous stuff, smooth and smoky, not even a hint of pain involved.

You drank Drambuie when you were still a kid??? And your parents didn't notice that any had gone missing??? :eek:

We arent talking any quantity, Oxwana. I'm talking a sip. I was 9 or 10 maybe. Now I'm 38 and I was probably the last one to touch that bottle.
The memory of the taste is still very vivid in my mind. My memory is poor in the conventional sense-I have a hard time recalling things. (trauma)
But as far as taste and smells-I have an immediate association with things and perfect clarity of recollection with thse experiences.

I may look to buy a bottle of Drambuie this weekend.

JD is the best for underage drinking.

Irish :Jameson

Good man. :)

JD is the best for underage drinking.


Oh yeah...better than Tequila... urrrp.

JD is the best for underage drinking.

Nah, I lived on Woodstock bourbon+cola. Not *too* expensive, and not much of a hangover, plus no mixing required. :)

Nah, I lived on Woodstock bourbon+cola. Not *too* expensive, and not much of a hangover, plus no mixing required. :)


We sued to mix Fresca with gin or vodka or whatever a friend could swipe. What a nasty waste that was.

Was wondering what whisky's you all recomend

A blended I love phillips Union
Irish :Jameson or Bush Mills
Then Good old jack or georgie D for a Tenasee
And 12 for a canadian

But I am looking at expanding my horizons for sipping whisky ... was wondering what you all think

I may be a limey, but I'm also a Jack purist. :)

Single Malt Scotch: Laphroaig Cask Strength if you can find it, the regular 10 year old otherwise. I tried the 15 year old and it is more mellow, rather like a Glenfinich. I love the peaty taste of the Cask Strength.

Irish: Merry's Single Malt or Tulimore Dew

Corn: Wild Turkey 100 proof

If you like Drambouie, you might like to try Irish Mist - Irish whiskey mixed with honey.

P.S.

I have plot 248435 on Islay, any other plot holders out there?