Whiskey/Scotch Thread

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by ASAP

I would say that I've tried many Scotches... from Speyside, to Highland to Islay...

My favorites-

Mac 12 / 18 Sherry / 15 Triple Cask
Balvenie 12 Doublewood
Aberlour Abundah - varies by cask

If you like slighly peaty- Highland Park 18... if you like extremely peaty; then Lagavulin 16

Abolutely cannot stand JW black or Glen 12... but Glenfiddich 12 is a great option for the price point.

Did a tasting at a local wine depot yesterday and half was bourbon from US and half Aberlour. The Aberlour 16 was really good!

[Violator]

It’s a great bottle, 2019’s Best Irish Grain

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by m630

Sounds nice, is it smooth?...how do u drink it, neat or on the rocks?

It is very smooth. It has some smokiness to it as most mezcals do but it is a very easy drinker, I prefer it neat. I prefer all tequilla neat as you really don't get into "barrel proof" stuff as much as you do with whiskey.

Originally Posted by BMW F22

Did a tasting at a local wine depot yesterday and half was bourbon from US and half Aberlour. The Aberlour 16 was really good!

The Arbelour 16 is my favorite Arbelour. The smooth Ambler is a pretty solid pour as well, it just doesn't stand out enough from anything else for me to justify buying it.

[BMW F22]

Just bought a bottle of Lagavulin 16 from Costco. Almost $20 cheaper vs Total Wine.

Anyone have experience with Bulleit Rye? I really like Whistlepig Straight Rye so thinking I should try other rye whiskeys.

[hooligan_G01]

Originally Posted by BMW F22

Did a tasting at a local wine depot yesterday and half was bourbon from US and half Aberlour. The Aberlour 16 was really good!

Was that Smooth Ambler single barrel MGP juice or Dickel juice?

I have a bottle from Dickel, and while MGP is the darling of the bourbon nerd crowd, I think my bottle from Dickel is delicious.

I don't prefer Scotch, but I agree on that Aberlour 16!

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by hooligan_COLD

Was that Smooth Ambler single barrel MGP juice or Dickel juice?

I have a bottle from Dickel, and while MGP is the darling of the bourbon nerd crowd, I think my bottle from Dickel is delicious.

I don't prefer Scotch, but I agree on that Aberlour 16!

I think it was MGP. Wasn’t paying much attention but Dickel was never mentioned.

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by Violator

It’s a great bottle, 2019’s Best Irish Grain

That looks very sexy. Lol makes me wanna drink it.

[hooligan_G01]

Originally Posted by BMW F22

I think it was MGP. Wasn’t paying much attention but Dickel was never mentioned.

Well, if it was a distributor or "brand ambassador", I wouldn't expect them to focus much on the source - just the name on the label, regardless.

[BMW F22]

Bought a bottle of Bulleit Rye whiskey today. I like it. Has some good notes.

[lakefront]

My daughter went shopping at Costco in Vancouver WA today for some "supplies". They are selling six packs of 1.75L bottles of Bulliet and Bulliet Rye. That ought to hold most folks till the panic is over.

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by lakefront

My daughter went shopping at Costco in Vancouver WA today for some "supplies". They are selling six packs of 1.75L bottles of Bulliet and Bulliet Rye. That ought to hold most folks till the panic is over.

Lol niiice! I was telling ppl the same thing. Hence stocking up on whiskey. Hehe

[BMW F22]

Need a quick recommendation for $60-70 range. Should I get that bottle of Whistlepig Straight Rye for $65.99?

[Violator]

Picked up a couple of bottles...Whistle Pig 10 years and Knob Creek Small Batch 100 proof

[TheSpungos]

Originally Posted by suprajjang

I would love to get my hands on a bottle of Yamazaki 18 one of these days. I enjoy the 12 year and have been hoping to get lucky finding a 18

I was in the same boat and got lucky and found a bottle of the 18. Much to my surprise, I ended up preferring the 12.

Can’t go wrong with either though!

[TheSpungos]

Can’t believe I just stumbled on this thread! I generally prefer SM Scotch but enjoy bourbon as well. My current stock includes:

Bourbon

Orphan Barrel Barterhouse
Orphan Barrel Gifted Horse
Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 23
Bib & Tucker Small Batch 6 year (got this as a gift, anyone ever tried it?)

Scotch

Macallan 12
Oban 14
Laphroig 18
Yamazaki 12
Gordon Macphail Speymalt Macallan ‘98
Scapa Orcadian
Glenfiddich 14 bourbon barrel reserve
Glenmorangie Signet

The Scapa was my “gateway” scotch. It’s what started me on this wallet-draining path, lol.

The Signet was a splurge bottle. If you like scotch and have a chance, try it. It’s phenomenal.

[WhiskyPat12]

Originally Posted by TheSpungos

Can't believe I just stumbled on this thread! I generally prefer SM Scotch but enjoy bourbon as well. My current stock includes:

Bourbon

Orphan Barrel Barterhouse
Orphan Barrel Gifted Horse
Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 23
Bib & Tucker Small Batch 6 year (got this as a gift, anyone ever tried it?)

Scotch

Macallan 12
Oban 14
Laphroig 18
Yamazaki 12
Gordon Macphail Speymalt Macallan '98
Scapa Orcadian
Glenfiddich 14 bourbon barrel reserve
Glenmorangie Signet

The Scapa was my "gateway" scotch. It's what started me on this wallet-draining path, lol.

The Signet was a splurge bottle. If you like scotch and have a chance, try it. It's phenomenal.

Welcome!

I've got a bottle of Signet my wife spoiled me with that I've yet to open. I've heard it's amazing!

[TheSpungos]

Originally Posted by WhiskyPat12

Welcome!

I've got a bottle of Signet my wife spoiled me with that I've yet to open. I've heard it's amazing!

What are you waiting for! Lol.

I was seriously blown away.

[WhiskyPat12]

Originally Posted by TheSpungos

What are you waiting for! Lol.

I was seriously blown away.

Yeah I know... I set a goal to loose some weight, and pop it when I hit the magic number. I'm close but not there yet!

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by Violator

Picked up a couple of bottles...Whistle Pig 10 years and Knob Creek Small Batch 100 proof

Dude niiice!! I like that Whistlepig.

[M_Six]

Didn't make it up north for the big sale, but I hit the local store and grabbed a Jameson IPA Cask and a regular Jameson. Strictly as a disinfectant, you understand. Keep the pipes clean and all.

[WhiskyPat12]

I know what you mean. I went with the higher octane stuff tonight since it'll do better disinfecting my insides

[Salty Dog]

Originally Posted by WhiskyPat12

I know what you mean. I went with the higher octane stuff tonight since it'll do better disinfecting my insides

Smokey. It's funny, I've been drinking whisk(e)y since way before I should have. I remember being at a friends place when I was like 28 and he gave me some Lagavulin and I though WTF, why does this taste like a campfire. Anyway, fast forward and now I really like the smokey salty stuff. Talisker....yum fucking yum.