Favorite Whisky
I saw someone start a favorite tequila thread and was thinking I'd create a whisky one since it's my preference. I go for a single malt Scotch or Japanese whisky neat when I can. Would like to hear others' favorites/preferences if they drink whisky.
Redbreast Lustau is a favorite.
Glennfidich 12 yr for scotch and Bulliet for whiskey are my 2 go tos.
Can’t go wrong with a Glenfiddich
Scotch: Balvenie 12 Doublewood (single barrel is good too), Glenmorangie 10, and Glenrothes Burbon Cask Reserve
Bourbon: Buffalo Trace (basic, I know) and Angel's Envy
Japanese: Nikka Coffey Malt
Irish Whisky: Idk, I don't really have a favorite for this category
for Irish, have you tried Teeling's? Highly recommend.
Hibiki Harmony is a good Japanese whiskey (though overpriced).
For scotch, Deanston distillery is great (underpriced) as are most Bruichladdich products (fairly priced).
For bourbon, I’m a fan of Wild Turkey products, especially Russell’s Reserve (fairly priced). Buffalo Trace has great products too, with Eagle Rare (underpriced) and Blanton’s (way overpriced) being two great bottles at opposite ends of the price spectrum.
All things Speyside
For most of the time probably, Ardbeg 10. Ever, probably Hibiki 21 year.
And to clarify my answer. Favs are Lagavulin 16, Talisker 18 and Yamazaki 12.
Bourbon: Koval
Scotch: Macallan 15
Jamison is my go to Irish cough syrup — not the finest of whiskeys but I might just have a plebeian palate
Woodford reserve is great for the price. Surprised it hasn’t been said.
Second that!
Highly recommend the double oak version. A significant step up from the original.
Favorite - Jameson Smooth - crown royal Classics - Makers, Jack Scotch - Macallan 12
Definitely Scotch Chivas Regal
Macallan 12 (or the 18 for celebrations) - real smooth
Lagavulin 16
Expensive but awesome, Craigellachie 23 year
On the less expensive side, I recommend Basil Hayden's
If you were to tell me that I could drink all I wanted, but had to limit myself to one whisk(e)y for the rest of my life, I would probably go for Green Spot or Redbreast. I also find Elijah Craig to be criminally underrated. For a budget mixing whiskey for Manhattans and the like it's tough to beat Jim Beam, although Old Crow isn't bad either. Just keep me away from Jack. That s*** is rancid. Scotch isn't really my game, and I can't say that I've had enough Japanese whiskys (is there an e in there?) to generate an opinion.
Bourbon:
Totally agree on Elijah Craig. I've gone through a lot of bourbons and I feel Elijah Craig is the best bang for the buck without a doubt (can get for ~$30 in NYC vs. more expensive alternatives that are about as good).
Price aside, I'm a huge fan of Angel's Envy.
It's whiskey mate. ;)
Whisk(e)y is an old word that is spelled differently depending on what you're referencing. Japanese is just really weird given that you're basically translating the word 2-3 times. Do you drop the e? do you keep it? I've got a friend who's job is translating Japanese stuff to English (he's actually Irish) and even he has trouble with the spelling while moving it back into English.
Depends on which type you are referring to.
If American or Irish, then it is whiskey.
If it is Scottish, Canadian, or Japanese, then it is whisky.
If it is none of the above, then it is speaker's choice.
If the country has as “e” then it’s “whiskey.”
America, Ireland: Whiskey
Scotland, Japan, India, Canada: Whisky
The basic stuff? Rebel Yell.
Whistlepig for the goodstuff.
Just wanted to say that Hibiki - Japanese Whiskey is so overrated and doesn't taste that different from Ballantines.
Was frustrated to drop so much money on an overpriced and overrated whiskey.
- Suntory Toki
- Basil Haydens
- Glenlivet 15
If we are using as a base for a cocktail, I am going Basil, Bulleit or Makers.
It’s HIBIKI and it’s not even close. Just got 6 of em bc they had a special. Trust me, You’ll never go back.
Lagavulin 16 and Bunnahabhain 18. Both strong Smokey flavors that you can’t go wrong with.
Balvenie Doublewood 12
Balvenie Caribbean Cask 14
Nikka Coffey Malt
Glennfiddich 14/18
I got a belvenie 14 Caribbean cask as a gift once and thought it had too much of like a spice element to go out and buy. Enjoyed it for what it was worth tho
Just finished a Yamazaki 12, very good; Chivas 18 is ok, 25 was pretty amazing; Currently on the lookout for Blanton and michters 10 (b and r) and hunting for a good priced pappy but obviously highly unlikely
If you’re interested in a wheated bourbon you can actually find, I recommend maker’s cask strength
I'll definitely check it out, thanks for the rec!
Bourbon: Weller Antique 107
Scotch: Oban 14
Irish: Green Spot
Budget: Wild Turkey 101
Ichiro's for Japanese
Balcones for American
Oban for Scotch
Elijah Craig for bourbon cocktails
Blanton's for bourbon neat
Glenfiddich IPA single malt. Finished in an IPA cask - flavor is incredible.
Talisker 10, Laphroiag
Recently have been drinking Scarabus, very good for its price
Ryes are my favorite. Drink a lot of Canadian stuff.
JD
Woodford Reserve, Angel's Envy, Buffalo Trace, Balvenie doublewood, Oban 14, Glenlivet, loved all of these. Had lagavulin but it tastes/smells like band-aids and I can't get past it. Had 1792 Full Proof and it was very tasty and not too much burn for its proof
Bourbon: Four Roses small batch, Bulleit
Scotch: Glenlivet 12 or Monkey Shoulder
Scotch, casual drinking: Aberlour 16
Scotch, nicer occasions: Bruichladdich Black Art 1990
Bourbon: Jefferson's Ocean
Rye: Angel's Envy
Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, trust me
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