Favorite "Celebratory whisky"

[husky390]

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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

I'm going to have to check some of these out. Thanks.

 

[MTarrowflinger]

I usually keep some Aberlour 12 on hand for people who tell me they don't like Scotch. I think most people start with an Islay unknowingly, as you mention Old_Navy. I've found that the Aberlour 12 is pretty mild and most people tend to like it. It's hard to believe someone who says they don't like Scotch given the vast differences in the regions and distilleries.

 

[7mag.]

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

Thank you for the information. The only Scotch I've tried is Johnny Walker and Glenlivette(sp?). I disliked them both equally, and surmised that Scotch must not be for me. I had no idea that there were so many variables to Scotch. I will definitely try some of the recommended.

 

[CrowHunter]

My regular every day whiskey is Old Crow (in the glass bottle).When l want to celebrate something, I just double up the regular dose a time or two, works great!

- CrowHunter

 

[COlineman78]

Thank you for the information. The only Scotch I've tried is Johnny Walker and Glenlivette(sp?). I disliked them both equally, and surmised that Scotch must not be for me. I had no idea that there were so many variables to Scotch. I will definitely try some of the recommended.

Blended scotches (Johnny being an example, usually recognized by not having an age associated) are usually not to my liking. They have what I can only describe as a "dusty" flavor to them. The Glenlivet is one of the most popular single malts (second only to maybe Glenfiddich) and is very floral and not an Islay type by any means but also isn't very memorable IMO. Since you haven't tried a Islay (it will taste like campfire or a baseball glove or both) you should at least try one at some point, but would suggest trying some of the milder ones recommended above first and would also add Balvenie double wood or Caribbean cask.

 

[Shawn Hultquist]

Pendleton as it's the official cowboy whiskey and PRCA

 

[cody6510]

Although it appears everyone is supporting more high end bourbons ( which I enjoy just as much as the next guy), one of my favorites remains wild turkey 101. I really like most of what wild turkey does, especially rare breed and Russell's reserve.

 

[husky390]

Thank you for the information. The only Scotch I've tried is Johnny Walker and Glenlivette(sp?). I disliked them both equally, and surmised that Scotch must not be for me. I had no idea that there were so many variables to Scotch. I will definitely try some of the recommended.

I was the same way. Had tried JW Red and Dewars and could not for the life of me figure out why anyone would want to drink kerosene so I stuck with bourbon. Then I tried the higher end Johnny Walker blends and a couple nice single malts and now really enjoy them. It's also interesting how different the same scotch can taste by drinking it neat, on the rocks, or with a little cold water on the side.

 

[Old_Navy]

Here's a link to my favorite online Scotch Guru. I like the fact that he does'nt bother with rare uber expensive stuff that are rarely available
but good quality at a decent price. Everything I know about Scotch I got from Ralfy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCXkAy5XvcU

 

[MTarrowflinger]

Anyone curious about the differences in single malt, just pour yourself a glass of Laphroaig beside a glass of Aberlour or Balvenie. While I like bourbon almost as much as Scotch, I'd go on record saying the range of flavors is far wider in single malts than it is with bourbons. I say this only to point out that if you claim not to like Scotch, it's probably not that you don't like Scotch, you just don't like the one's you've tried. I can almost guarantee that there's a Scotch out there for anyone who calls himself a whisky drinker.

 

[Trial153]

A decent easy blend for a beginner would be monkey shoulder ....

 

[husky390]

I would add that Ron Burgundy is NOT a good choice of scotch. Funny bottle but it's a novelty for me.

 

[Stromz25]

Wrestling it away from Scotch for a moment...big fan of Woodford Reserve myself!

 

[2ski]

Eagle Rare (10 or 17 year) and an Opus X Super Belicoso...

Oh and it's spelled Whiskey down here (unless you try to be an oddball like Bill Samuels Jr @ Makers)

You are my hero if you've had a bottle of the 17 year. I love the 10 year, but cannot get my hands on the 17. I've only seen it in a bar once and that was the 1st time I tried the 10 year and that's all I drank that night.

I had some of the new Jamison aged in Stout Barrels the other week. It was not bad. And I'm not a Jamison fan.

 

[2ski]

George T Stagg, which is uncut barrel strength, is usually in the 144 proof range...however, it drinks like it is 90 proof. It is extremy complex and wonderful. Im not a fan of Stagg Jr.

If you are going to find it right now is the time to look. The 2015 Bufflo Trace Antique collection was released 2 weeks ago....you never know you might get lucky.

Which Pappy do you prefer? I like the 15 year the best of the big 3. If you find Weller Antique it is the same mash bill, same rickhouse, same barrel profile as Pappys but aged 12 years and for 1/4 the price.

Can I drink with you sometime? I would love to have that kind of knowledge of bourbons. I've just started getting into them. As I said in my previous post, I really like the 10yr Eagle Rare. I've got a bottle of the Baterhouse that I'm liking right now too.

 

[bpotter]

Bookers or if I can find it Red breast. Had to celebrate a small bull with some Bookers a few days ago. There are a lot of good whiskeys that would be great to celebrate with but I can't find them when I need them.

 

[bourbon]

Can I drink with you sometime? I would love to have that kind of knowledge of bourbons. I've just started getting into them. As I said in my previous post, I really like the 10yr Eagle Rare. I've got a bottle of the Baterhouse that I'm liking right now too.

Hell yeah we need to have a drink together sometime!

 

[Whisky]

I need a bigger Whisky shelf. I'm a fan of bourbon in the warmer months and scotch in the cooler months. My all time favorite so far is the Lagavulin, and actually it was the first good scotch I ever tried. I'm an Islay fan for sure. For bourbon I have downed a lot of Elijah Craig 12 as a daily drinker. A lot cheaper then the Lag.

 

[BRobertson]

I hear you on the cost!!

Lagavulin is $100 here in Ketchikan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MTarrowflinger]

I need a bigger Whisky shelf. I'm a fan of bourbon in the warmer months and scotch in the cooler months. My all time favorite so far is the Lagavulin, and actually it was the first good scotch I ever tried. I'm an Islay fan for sure. For bourbon I have downed a lot of Elijah Craig 12 as a daily drinker. A lot cheaper then the Lag.

That Lagavulin distiller's edition was my introduction to Scotch. I bought that bottle in July 2012 when I closed on my first house. Had a glass then, on a few other occasions, when my daughter was born, etc. I still have about 1/4 of it left. Great stuff.

And none of us have a big enough shelf!