What's your favorite WHISKEY?

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I do like a good Manhatten or old fashion, but my perfect idea of a mixed drink is to mix one ice cube with good quality brown liquor.:cool:
 
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I like my clear liquor as well. From a nice sipping tequila to a perfect Martini. What does that tell ya???;lol;lol;lol
 
Jags said:
I like my clear liquor as well. From a nice sipping tequila to a perfect Martini. What does that tell ya???;lol;lol;lol
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I'm with you. They don't have a category for independents.
 
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I like more brown liqueurs (bourbon, rye, highland scotch, tequila), but do love my gin, too. Still, data is data, which is infallible. Only our interpretation of the data is up for debate.
 
Data is fallible especially when it is not apparent how or where it was collected. Analysis was done by a Republican organization, though that may not have a bearing on the results. The question is why they did the survey?

Some of the results seem obvious. A blue state like WA is more likely to drink St. Michelle wines. They are local, affordable and of good quality.
 
DuckDog said:
#1 favorite scotch is Bowmore Mariner 15. Nice Islay that had a touch of saltyness at the very end. I guess I should say WAS. It has been unavailable since 2007 or so and I've been out since late in 2008. Maybe a batch will be ready by 2022?
Talisker and Ardbeg 10 year old's do the trick for now. Not a fan of either's "cask strength" or older versions.

I'm almost ashamed to say that my favorite rye is Seagram's 83...... Followed closely by Wiser's Deluxe 10 year old.

As for bourbon, I'll pass. Not a fan at all.
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I keep a bottle of Islay island scotch for an occasional sip. For semi-regular scotch drinking I, like most economically minded Scotts, prefer Johnnie Walker Red. Ditto regarding bourbon.

ChipTam
 
Duck dog
This is in the LCBO in limited amounts
darn near as good
Bowmore Darkest 15 Years Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
—LCBO#: 503649 | 750 mL bottle

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Style - Bold & Smoky
Deep amber colour; begins to reveal its power on the nose, with aromas of dried fruits, raisins and oloroso sherry in counterpoint to peat smoke; on the palate, dried fruits and full malty sweetness; the sweetness counters the astringency of peat smoke.
$95.95
 
I honestly can't drink straight whiskey at all. I had a bad experience with some Grand Dad whiskey when I was younger. I do like whiskey sour. I prefer rum though.
 
johneh said:
Duck dog
This is in the LCBO in limited amounts
darn near as good
Bowmore Darkest 15 Years Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky
—LCBO#: 503649 | 750 mL bottle
Style - Bold & Smoky
Deep amber colour; begins to reveal its power on the nose, with aromas of dried fruits, raisins and oloroso sherry in counterpoint to peat smoke; on the palate, dried fruits and full malty sweetness; the sweetness counters the astringency of peat smoke.
$95.95
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Thanks John,
I did see that but was a little put off by the "sherry cask finished" advertised on the label. I don't think I'll be satisfied until I can get my hands on another bottle of Mariner which I realize may be never.

Drew
 
Been in the UK this week. Not the same selection of whiskeys we have in the USA, but the brands they do have are astoundingly inexpensive. Think 750 ml bottles of 12 year single malt Scotch for $28. I think Glen Morangie was only $26, and Balvennie was maybe $30.
 
That is normal or even low pricing in our tax-the-crap-out-of-sin state. Prices went up even more a few years back when Costco convinced voters to end state liquor stores that had controlled pricing. And folks fell for it just so that they could go to their local store at midnight to get booze. That's when I started getting into making my own cider, beer and wine.
 
We pay $80 - $100 for good single malts in PA. Tax imposed 100 years ago, as a "temporary" means to rebuild Johnstown, but never repealed.
 
Well, I'm beginning my round-about journey back to the land of expensive Scotch this morning, but not without one last stop for a Guiness in Dublin! Came in thru Brussels, the land of REAL beer, no matter what the English claim.
 
Ashful said:
Well, I'm beginning my round-about journey back to the land of expensive Scotch this morning, but not without one last stop for a Guiness in Dublin! Came in thru Brussels, the land of REAL beer, no matter what the English claim.
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If your hurry back you may be able to lite your stoves, suppose to get chilly here tonight
 
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Well, I'm back in PA, but my luggage (and car keys) are still in Dublin, Ireland.
 
Knob Creek is on my shelf at all times.
I'm not paying anymore than $30 for 750mL of anything! I do not have a refined pallet and never claim to...nor care to.
 
Macallan is wonderful stuff. Basil Hayden and Buffalo Trace are nice. I'm not super picky on scotch or bourbon.

A recent article saying that several distilled boozes came from the same company didn't offend me- I still like Bulleit rye- especially in a Sazarac.
 
i love woodford but if out i drink either knob creek or makers mark.
 
Just tried some Trader Joes bourbon. Not bad at all, especially for the good price.
 
Favorite whiskey?
The glass you just bought me...
:););):)
 
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begreen said:
Just tried some Trader Joes bourbon. Not bad at all, especially for the good price.
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Don't have Joe's around here but I hear they have some good wines at great prices. I want to give Two Buck Chuck a taste after hearing about it for years.
 
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