Favorite "Celebratory whisky"

[Schaaf]

I've always been a Woodford Reserve guy but I see I'm outclassed by most people here

 

[COlineman78]

I've always been a Woodford Reserve guy but I see I'm outclassed by most people here

Woodford is a good widespread option that you can get at almost every bar, but is a little spicy and better with a splash of coke IMO. Around here you can get Stranahans in a lot of restaurants/bars which is better, but not worth the cost if you can avoid it. My dad usually brings a bottle of Woodford up hunting, so you're not alone here. Plus I've had trouble with people "helping" me get through the really good stuff if I bring it.

 

[Poser]

Blended whisky sympathizers and Euro whiskey snobs might talk a big game, but If there were a civil war fought between whiskey genres, bourbon clearly has the best armed and most manly fan base

 

[ShawnStonefly]

I like bulleit bourbon for the price point and taste. My friend came back from Japan and brought back some really good whiskys. I guess they have a really big whisky culture I never knew about.

 

[BRobertson]

Lagavulin

 

[Cripler]

Anyone every try Chicken Cock Cinnamon whisky? I like to pack fire ball in with me but the chicken cock supposed to be 80 proof figured i get a little more bang for the weight I am packing in.

 

[MTarrowflinger]

I like bulleit bourbon for the price point and taste. My friend came back from Japan and brought back some really good whiskys. I guess they have a really big whisky culture I never knew about.

They have some really good single malts over there. Some people say they're just as good as Scotch. I have a 17 year old Hibiki that I really enjoy.

 

[Arrowslinger]

Ever try Whistlepig rye? It's making Halloween all the better.

 

[Where's Bruce?]

Bah! Ya wanna real celebration?

 

[7mag.]

Wow Kevin, you got some pretty high class taste. I'd choose Pappy for sure although, at upwards of 3K/fifth, I don't believe that I'll ever be able to afford it, not to mention the fact that it's so damn difficult to come by. My all-around go to bourbon is either Knob Creek single barrel reserve or for special occasions, ie., whenever I'm lucky enough to tip something over, it's Booker's.

I bought 2 bottles of Bookers the day my son was born. I immediately drank one, the other I'm saving for the day my son turns 21, or 18.....or 12.

I usually prefer Bulleit or Knob Creek.

 

[Rucker61]

A simple Laphraoig for me. Have to support my leasehold.

 

[charvey9]

Pendleton or local small batch stuff. Stein distillery in Joseph, OR makes a good Big Buck Whiskey.

 

[husky390]

Macallan 18 is my favorite but, Johnny Walker Green, Gold or Platinum, Laphroaig, Highland Park and Macallan 15 are pretty dang good. Blantons is a great bourbon, just don't try it after drinking Scotch. Tastes like turpentine. Four Roses isn't bad either.

 

[Trial153]

Guys on here have some good taste in Scotch.... Looks like we all can share a few fingers no problem...

 

[MTarrowflinger]

Guys on here have some good taste in Scotch.... Looks like we all can share a few fingers no problem...

Looks like any get together hunting trips are going to cost a little more now, too!

 

[7mag.]

I prefer Bourbon, I can't stand Scotch.

 

[WRO]

Blantons, 4 roses single barrel, or Willett rye

 

[COlineman78]

I prefer Bourbon, I can't stand Scotch.

I can't stand cheap scotch. You can always find a descent bourbon for under $30, but a good scotch will usually run $50 at a minimum. Johnny Black is about the lowest I can stand. I rarely drink scotch, but sometimes it's fun to have an Islay scotch (super peaty, Laphroaig). My friend described it as tasting like either a baseball glove or a band-aid. I got some Caribbean Cask Balvenie for his b-day and it is quite good.

 

[Old_Navy]

As a public service announcement, For 7mag and all the other's in the "Known Universe" Who Can't stand Scotch. They're most likely
referring to all things Islay in nature. Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroig ETC. These are all pretty heavy to start out with. The are over 100
distilleries to choose from, and for the beginner, it's probably better to start out by sampling some Speysiders first. Then work your way
up to the smokier/Peatier ones.

For the first timers a few to try.

OldPulteney 12 yo.
Craigellachie 13 yo.
SpringBank Cask Strength 12 yo
And if you can find it
Hazelburn Rundlets & Kilderkins 10 yo. 50.1 % ABV pricey but great stuff

Moving a bit heavier:
GlenFarclas 17 Yo.
Glendronach the 15 yo. Revival is on my must keep in stock! short list

A really good rich one, more Sherry Cask influnce & not really smokey/peaty: Aberlour A'Bunadh

the last ones before going totally over to the Dark Side

Bunnahabhain 18 yo.
Talisker Distiller's Edition @ 45.8 % ABV

 

[BRobertson]

As a public service announcement, For 7mag and all the other's in the "Known Universe" Who Can't stand Scotch. They're most likely
referring to all things Islay in nature. Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroig ETC. These are all pretty heavy to start out with. The are over 100
distilleries to choose from, and for the beginner, it's probably better to start out by sampling some Speysiders first. Then work your way
up to the smokier/Peatier ones.

For the first timers a few to try.

OldPulteney 12 yo.
Craigellachie 13 yo.
SpringBank Cask Strength 12 yo
And if you can find it
Hazelburn Rundlets & Kilderkins 10 yo. 50.1 % ABV pricey but great stuff

Moving a bit heavier:
GlenFarclas 17 Yo.
Glendronach the 15 yo. Revival is on my must keep in stock! short list

A really good rich one, more Sherry Cask influnce & not really smokey/peaty: Aberlour A'Bunadh

the last ones before going totally over to the Dark Side

Bunnahabhain 18 yo.
Talisker Distiller's Edition @ 45.8 % ABV

Good info!!!

I only like the VERY smokey/peaty Scotch!

Lagavulin
Laphraoig
some of the McCallan's

Bob