Thread: Whiskey

OK- just about every other major liquor type has been discussed here at some length, but as Red said in the Tequila forum- it's all about Bourbon/Scotch for this gent.

My personal faves, and I'll admit (to some people's horror) that I enjoy em on the rocks with a splash of water:

Bourbon: Woodford Reserve- not too expensive, but well worth the extra cash over supermarket brands.
Early Times- just because it's what Grandpa used to take backpacking. Awesome in a tin cup with instant coffee at 10,000 ft with a view.

Scotch: Laphroaig 15 - that stuff is so damned peaty it tastes like smoking a pipe

What say ye, gents?

Knobs Creek is killer love the berry hint.

I like Talisker, reminds me of spicy tanned leather with water, and like flowers over ice.

I never tried the Laphroaig 15...yet. Your "peaty" comment has made me thirsty though.

As far as bourbons go, I still swear by the Evan Williams small batch stuff or Buffalo Trace. Regardless of their cost.

Bulleit Bourbon:



Frontier Whisky! A must have when I fire up the Westerns.

-Rob

All flavors of Jack Daniels especially Gentleman Jack on the rocks with a good cigar (an ashton barrel aged)

Ah yes, Jack Daniels and Jim Beam are good friends. But the Laphroaig makes a welcome change.



No more motivational posters for a while I promise.

I've tried Bulleit Bourbon. Maker's Mark is nice, but I'm currently a Knob Creek man.

Whiskey refers only to Scotch or Irish whiskeys while "whisky" is the stuff distilled in Kentucky and Tennessee as a barrell-prep for truly great whiskeys.

My favorites are: Lagavulin 16, smooth, rich, peatty goodness with lots of smoke, hints of sea salt and great earthy essences. Ardbeg 10, a veritable smokehouse of a scotch. This is a peat monster with a loooooooonnnnng and lasting finish. Dalwhinnie, wonderful high notes, crisp, clean ethereal stuff. And MacAllan 18.... Oh, this one is round, sweet, complex stuff that is very easy on the palate for novices and Scotch aficionados alike.

Only single malt you must drink, my young Padawan... me favourite: Oban and Lagavulin (THE SIX CLASSIC MALTS OF SCOTLAND from United Distillers review by AWA.)

Here are my comparisons of Bourbon & Ryes. I did this chart about a year ago and the prices are outdated and some are unavailable. I don't keep much variety on my bar these days. I have Buffalo Trace, Four Roses Single Barrel and try to keep WL Weller 12 yr when it's available. I haven't been able to find the Weller 12 for 6 months.

bj

Bourbon
7.9 - A.H. Hirsch 16yr $72.95
7.8 - Ancient Ancient Age $13.99
6.9 - Basil Haydens $33.95
6.7 - Booker's $44.95
8.4 - Buffalo Trace $19.99
7.0 - Bulleit $19.59
8.3 - Eagle Rare 17yr $59.99
7.4 - Elijah Craig 12yr $15.49
8.0 - Elijah Craig 18yr $33.59
8.9 - Elmer T. Lee $20.59
8.3 - Evan Williams Single Barrel 1994 $25.99
8.6 - George T. Stagg $59.99
9.3 - Michters 10yr Rye $57.99
8.5 - Old Charter 13yr Proprietors Rsrv $28.59
7.9 - Old Grand Dad 100pf BIB $17.99
8.0 - Old Grand Dad 114pf $19.99
8.2 - Old Forrester Birthday Bourbon 2006 $37.99
7.4 - Ridgemont Reserve 1792 $25.99
8.3 - Rittenhouse Rye 100pf BIB $11.99
8.4 - Rock Hill Farms $34.95
9.1 - Sazarac Straight Rye $24.99
9.4 - Sazarac 18 yr Rye 06 $59.99
8.8 - Thomas H. Handy $59.99
7.2 - Van Winkle 10yr $25.99
8.4 - Van Winkle 12yr Lot "B" $32.99
8.1 - Van Winkle Family Rsrv 13yr Rye $39.99
7.0 - Van Winkle ( Pappy ) Family Rsrv 15yr $39.99
8.0 - Van Winkle ( Pappy ) Family Rsrv 20yr $72.95
9.4 - Van Winkle ( Pappy ) Family Rsrv 23yr $299.99
8.7 - W.L. Weller 10yr Centennial - $26.99
8.5 - W.L. Weller 12yr $19.59
7.8 - W.L. Weller 107 Antique $17.99
9.6 - William Larue Weller 06 $59.99
9.2 - Wild Turkey American Spirit $99.00
8.9 - Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit $38.59
8.5 - Wild Turkey Rare Breed $29.95
6.1 - Wild Turkey Rye $19.95