Thread: Whats a good bourbon or scotch?

I really like 10 year Laphroaig, a single malt Scotch. I'm just learning about Scotches. Things to consider, do you want it smooth, smokey, rich, etc. when I first started drinking Laphroaig 10 year, it smelled like medicine and the taste was strong. It's a smokey/peaty scotch. I really like it now, especially the after taste. It's a relatively inexpensive scotch.

For scotches, there are some charts that will give you an idea how they may taste. Here is a link to one of them

The Single Malt Scotch Whisky Flavour Map

Good luck in your search.

I have Buffalo Trace and recomend it highly, have the Pappy Van Winkle on my wish list.

Originally Posted by ScoutHikerDad

Really they are two very different animals, but a good entry to either might be Maker's Mark Bourbon, and Johnny Walker Black for scotch. Both are very good, easy-drinking options that also aren't too expensive. If you develop a taste for high-end, small batch bourbon or single malt scotch, you'll spend a lot more money (but I'll usually splurge on something nice near the holidays-see the Scotch Of The Day thread for ideas).

OMG, those two whiskeys are exactly what I came here to mention.

A bottle of each are standard inventory for me, and I don't feel the need for anything else from scotch or bourbon.

It's hard to beat an Eagle Rare 10 yr Bourbon for about $30. Makes for some smooth sipping.

If you are looking at whiskeys to try don't forget the Irish whiskeys. Had a run in with Bushmills and found it very smooth neat. For scotch I used to like single malts like Glenfiddich/Glenlivet for smoothness and they won't break the bank. I'll pass on the bourbon.

Bob

Im from kentucky so bourbon is king here lol....I like Woodford Reserve, Makers Mark, and Knob creek for bourbons

As a golfer, Scotland is my favorite place on earth. I used to enjoy more peaty single malts like Lagavulin, however, my go to single malt is Macallan 12 year. 18 year is a bit expensive these days but special occasion treat.

I am currently working on two or three Buffalo Trace Bourbon for my evening drink. It's a very nice affordable flavorful example of Kentucky whiskey.

Knob Creek is an excellent bourbon.

A good starter single malt Scotch would be Auchentoshan 12yo or Glenfiddich 12yo. If you want a bit of smokiness (but not so smokey it will blow your socks off) Bunnahabhain 12yo is a great Islay single malt (my personal favorite).

Bourbon: Maker's Mark
Scotch: I'm not a Scotch guy but I seem to here alot of good things about Glenfiddich. I had a very good friend that would drink nothing else.
Irish Whisky: Jameson (hands down)

Thanks guys. Lots of feed back quickly. It seems like knob Creek has the most votes. Is that the one in a rectangle bottle with a tan label? The name sounds familiar and I'm pretty sure I have had it. I remember thinking quite fondly of it.