The Whisky thread!

[Caladan]

Its shameful that we don't have a whisky thread yet. so I'll take the chance to start one

Im thinking the thread will serve for members to share introductions and personal reviews of a new whisky they tasted, their presonal preferences, single malt or blended and exceptions in that regard, etc.

As my birthday took place recently I've received a couple of bottles, one of them is Connemara, peated single malt Irish whiskey, while Irish whiskey is usually smoother and Scotch is smokey, Connemara is an exception in this regard, it has a nice smoky experience, in fact much more so than any other Irish whiskey I've tried, one of the more pleasent experiences of Irish whiskey, no doubt.

the other bottle I've received is Chivas aged 18 years, which is one of my favorite blended Scotch, I'm sure Chivas needs no introduction, however for those who stuck with the 12 years, the 18 years Chivas will be a big surprise, it is highly complex in richness and taste, with a chocolate finish and fruity experience, it has a lovely smoothness to it.

So common! share your whisky experience with the other members!

 

[angellous_evangellous]

I'm a Jack Daniels man - black label, but I love Gentleman Jack.

 

[Caladan]

I'm a Jack Daniels man - black label, but I love Gentleman Jack.

This is one of the photos you'll see hanged on the wall when entering my apartment :

 

[Wandered Off]

If you like Burbon, I find Maker's Mark to have the best taste & smoothness.

 

[Revoltingest]

I have a bottle of Wild Turkey sitting on my desk right now. I drink'm all. Each has its charm...just some more than others.

 

[MysticSang'ha]

Crown Royal. Dewar's malt. Jameson. Kentucky Bourbon. <------- Kinds I tend to drink most often, given my mood. Sometimes I just go with a 7&7 if I don't really care. Overall, however, Crown is the go-to for me most often.

But I have to admit, it's rather difficult to go wrong with Jack.

 

[Thief]

I might regret letting the genie out of the bottle.
Sometimes keeping something to yourself keeps the cost down.
Supply and demand...you know how it is.

Well...I thought about it.

I'll just say, a friend found a whiskey that is surprisingly smooth.
We drank the whole bottle before we could stop ourselves!

But if I tell you, everyone will go get it.
The supply and demand rule will kick in.
Nope!...I won't tell.

 

[MysticSang'ha]

I might regret letting the genie out of the bottle.
Sometimes keeping something to yourself keeps the cost down.
Supply and demand...you know how it is.

Well...I thought about it.

I'll just say, a friend found a whiskey that is surprisingly smooth.
We drank the whole bottle before we could stop ourselves!

But if I tell you, everyone will go get it.
The supply and demand rule will kick in.
Nope!...I won't tell.

Tease.

 

[dust1n]

I have a bottle of Wild Turkey sitting on my desk right now. I drink'm all. Each has its charm...just some more than others.

Yummy, yummy. For some reason I have a memory of a 151 proof Wild Turkey, but I can't seem to fine any online, which means I obviously drank way too much Wild Turkey 101 in my life. When I was younger, we use to keep a handle of Wild Turkey as our emergency backup.

I love Crown Royal and Jack, but I am a little shocked no one gave it up to any Jim Beam variations.

 

[Revoltingest]

151 proof? That'll pickle your innards!
Btw, I don't use ice or water in my booze. I sip slowly & savor.

 

[tumbleweed41]

Wild Turkey.......smoooooooth....

 

[MysticSang'ha]

Yummy, yummy. For some reason I have a memory of a 151 proof Wild Turkey, but I can't seem to fine any online, which means I obviously drank way too much Wild Turkey 101 in my life. When I was younger, we use to keep a handle of Wild Turkey as our emergency backup.

I love Crown Royal and Jack, but I am a little shocked no one gave it up to any Jim Beam variations.

I mentioned the Kentucky Bourbon.

 

[Thief]

Wild Turkey.......smoooooooth....

I seem to recall....it was a bit on the 'warm' side.
120 proof?

 

[Panda]

Mmmm alcohol.
American Whiskeys I drink are mainly Jack Daniels, Bullet, Jim Beam and Southern Comfort.

As for Scottish Whiskys I am rather partial to an 18 year old Glenfiddich with a wee bit of water (never ever ice)

 

[Caladan]

As for Scottish Whiskys I am rather partial to an 18 year old Glenfiddich with a wee bit of water (never ever ice)

I had some last night while watching the WC finals

For a while I avoided adding water or rocks when drinking whisky, my philosophy was 'why ruin a prefectly fine whisky with water'? but I have come to change that philosophy, and now I tend to add 1 cube to my whisky, it bring out interesting flavors from some of the whiskies, and I appreciate the coolness.

 

[MysticSang'ha]

I had some last night while watching the WC finals

For a while I avoided adding water or rocks when drinking whisky, my philosophy was 'why ruin a prefectly fine whisky with water'? but I have come to change that philosophy, and now I tend to add 1 cube to my whisky, it bring out interesting flavors from some of the whiskies, and I appreciate the coolness.

Wild Turkey with a splash of water is good. :yes:

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Basically just drink Jack. Then again, I drink to get drunk and forget - not for enjoyment.

 

[Nerthus]

I love a good Scotch

 

[Panda]

I had some last night while watching the WC finals

For a while I avoided adding water or rocks when drinking whisky, my philosophy was 'why ruin a prefectly fine whisky with water'? but I have come to change that philosophy, and now I tend to add 1 cube to my whisky, it bring out interesting flavors from some of the whiskies, and I appreciate the coolness.

You aren't meant to ice a single malt, the ice numbs the tongue to the taste or something though I am not a snobby expert who really cares lol.

 

[DallasApple]

If Im going to drink it Jack Daniels is what I want.

But If Im going to drink at all anyting besides beer???..I want Tequlia.(but vodka isnt bad either)

I just think I had my share of Jack growing up..

Love

Dallas