Scotch, Irish, Bourbon -- let's hear what you've been drinking. Anything new? Anything you're longing to try?
It's been too long. I will jump in later with mine.
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Scotch, Irish, Bourbon -- let's hear what you've been drinking. Anything new? Anything you're longing to try?
It's been too long. I will jump in later with mine.
Blanton's is my go to premium bourbon.Drinking Blanton's. I've never had Four Roses and was thinking about trying that next or one of the Col Taylor variations I haven't tried. I normally just go with Jefferson's (small batch or ocean) or Buffalo Trace.
Funny, I own two bottles of whiskey: Knob Creek and another one that a big freaking liquor snob beat me over the head with in previous threads: Redbreast 12. I'd never had Irish whiskey, but I'll grudgingly admit that it's really good and sometimes snob's are useful.Scotch, Irish, Bourbon -- let's hear what you've been drinking. Anything new? Anything you're longing to try?
It's been too long. I will jump in later with mine.
If you can find it get High West's "36th Vote" Barrel-Aged Manhattan. It is AMAZING. Jefferson also bottles a barrel-aged Manhattan that is good but not nearly as good as High West's.I've been trying to have a good bottle of Scotch on hand at all times, though this sometimes proves difficult as I know they are in the cabinet. Right now we've switched from having Aberlour 16 to Oban 14. I am slowly getting the wife to approve of the more peaty whiskys. The Oban is a nice balance with some smoke and peat. Also had a Talisker 10 not too long ago that we enjoyed. Costco has the best Scotch prices if you have one nearby.
The Trader Joes 12 yr old Scotch is pretty heinous FWIW. But what do you expect for $20.
I always have rye whiskey around for Manhattans, usually Bulliet. I need to try more.
I like Oban 14; had a short glass just last night! I prefer The Balvenie Double Wood though. I've been trying to decide which single malt to branch out to next, which was one of the reasons for this thread. Talsiker 10 and Aberlour are both on the short list. Though, sadly I don't currently have a dram of The Balvenie.I've been trying to have a good bottle of Scotch on hand at all times, though this sometimes proves difficult as I know they are in the cabinet. Right now we've switched from having Aberlour 16 to Oban 14. I am slowly getting the wife to approve of the more peaty whiskys. The Oban is a nice balance with some smoke and peat. Also had a Talisker 10 not too long ago that we enjoyed. Costco has the best Scotch prices if you have one nearby.
The Trader Joes 12 yr old Scotch is pretty heinous FWIW. But what do you expect for $20.
I always have rye whiskey around for Manhattans, usually Bulliet. I need to try more.
Indeed you are sir.And I am certain that I was the original Redbreast 12 snob (not in the world, just on this board).
If you can find it get High West's "36th Vote" Barrel-Aged Manhattan. It is AMAZING. Jefferson also bottles a barrel-aged Manhattan that is good but not nearly as good as High West's.
And I am certain that I was the original Redbreast 12 snob (not in the world, just on this board).
Try The Balvenie Double Wood or Redbreast Irish 12. Both are super smooth. Since I started drinking single malt scotch more and Irish whiskey, I don't have much taste for bourbon either, except very occasionally. Too sweet.I started drinking Pendleton (a Canadian style whiskey) while in grad school and it's turned into my go-to drink if I want something stronger than beer. I love to have a glass when I'm doing dishes.
The last 5 years I've been exploring blended scotches if I want to try something new. Chivas 12 or Dewar's 12 are the two that I'm most likely to have in the liquor cabinet at home at any given time.
I have 1 1/2 bottles of Johnnie Walker Blue that I'll open up for holidays or other special occasions. It's probably safe to say that it's my favorite whiskey, overall. I also have another bottle of it hidden away that I got a month after my son was born which I'm planing on giving to him on his 21st birthday.
I wasn't a huge fan of single malt scotches, but it's been a long-time since I've sampled many... Maybe 6-7 years. My tastes have probably changed since then, so I'm sure I'd find something I liked if I gave it another go
No mention of four roses as have tasted. This is one quality bourbon.
During my 8 years in KY, most locals seem to favor Woodford Reserve.
The other whiskey I always have is Michters US1 American whiskey. Flat delicious and a very reasonable bottle.
Here's a recommendation, if you want to try something unique. Bastille is a French whiskey. It's very sweet - almost like an aperitif.
My team got me some jeffersons ocean for Christmas. Not normally much of a bourbon guy, but looking forward to trying this.
I like Balcones' whiskeys. I've never had the Rumble but I've heard good things.Michter’s American is easy and excellent.
Nikka Coffey Malt Whisky was given to me for Christmas. Definitely enjoyable.
While not technically a whisky, Balcones Rumble is different, interesting and tasty. Another gift received this year.
Might be too sweet for your taste based on your comment above, but I’d say worth a try.I like Balcones' whiskeys. I've never had the Rumble but I've heard good things.
Yeah their Baby Blue was really sweet. But I liked it pretty well; that was several years back before I was moving more into the Scotch. I have 1/2 a bottle of their Texas One Single Malt at home. Its. pretty good.Might be too sweet for your taste based on your comment above, but I’d say worth a try.
Any idea what you'll encounter? What are you looking to try?Whiskey Fest in Springfield is next weekend. The wife and I have tix to the rare tasting.
Never know. Had a 21 year old Redbreast one time. Some of the Japanese scotches. 23 year old Elijah Craig. 21 year old Hibiki.Any idea what you'll encounter? What are you looking to try?
What are you thoughts on the bourbon staples of Makers and Jim Bean?
Maker's Mark is the best "standard level" bourbon IMO. Some of the nicer bourbons mentioned here, such as Booker's and Knob Creek, are Beam bourbons. And Makers and Jim Beam are both now owned by Suntory.What are you thoughts on the bourbon staples of Makers and Jim Bean?
I agree with you on Makers. My jimmies get rustled if my only choice at a party for bourbon/whiskey is Beam.Maker's Mark is the best "standard level" bourbon IMO. Some of the nicer bourbons mentioned here, such as Booker's and Knob Creek, are Beam bourbons. And Makers and Jim Beam are both now owned by Suntory.
I haven't heard of this one; looks I'll have to go searching this coming weekend!I have been liking rye whiskey lately. My favorite so far is a rye from Colorado called Pikesville.
Weller 12 for bourbon .. I don't buy a lot of bourbon but was able to get this and have been nursing it slowly because I really like it.
During my 8 years in KY, most locals seem to favor Woodford Reserve.
I have been liking rye whiskey lately. My favorite so far is a rye from Colorado called Pikesville.
I was recently in Colorado and grabbed some Breckenridge Bourbon. Mainly because it was called Brecknridge and said it was made with snowmelt (I'm easily swayed by marketing). It was a lot better than I expected. It didn't blow my mind or anything but it was solid for a random pick up.
Probably so. Davidson's in Highlands Ranch or Tipsy's in Littleton is likely to have it; we can find most anything at one or the other.I enjoyed Bulleit Rye quite a bit. I'll have to try this one. I checked and it's available at the local mega liquor store. @Colorado_Poke - Wyatt's Wet Goods in Longmont, but you should be able to find it closer I would imagine.
I think this one's become more popular locally as of late, but not completely positive.I also saw this one in stock. I'm going to see if one of the local watering holes has some I can try before grabbing a bottle - you'll have to give a more enthusiastic review than that for a bottle buy.
Wow .. I think the bottle cost me about $36I am jealous. Seriously. I tried Weller 12 when I was in Lexington back in November (based on a recommendation from this board) and I loved it. It also costs ~$25 for a pour. I can't find it anywhere at a reasonable price.