OT: the whisky thread

[JonathanBlake]

All i has is...empties....

take them to the cafe on the corner & collect the deposit

[vanaema78]

Had a bottle of Jack with my mates this weekend.
Probably nothing special, but still tasted good.

[JonathanBlake]

Probably nothing special, but still tasted good.

That's what it's all about V - a simple blend can hit the spot as much as an 18 year-old single malt. Personally don't get bourbon though.

[fullenglishpint]

Some bourbons are ok, maker's mark is pretty nice, but I'm not a fan of JD. May have something to do with drinking too much if it at university.

[djchriswoods.co.uk]

Ive a bottle of Jamesons and and a Bushmills 10 year single malt...The redbreast was finished a few weeks ago.

[squidot]

oh man i love me some whisk(e)y so i'm glad i found this thread. the girlfriend and i went on a buying spree a little bit back and went a tad crazy getting a new bottle (or two) every week. here's what we have in our bar:

Scotch:
Glenmorangie 18 Year Extremely Rare
Glenmorangie Original 10 Year
Johnny Walker Gold
Johnny Walker Green
Kirkland Speyside Sherry Cask 20 Year (distilled by Alexander Murray & Co.)
Buchanan's Deluxe 12 Year
The Singleton 12 Year

Irish Whiskey:
Bushmills 1608 400th Anniversary
Bushmills Malt 10 Year
Jameson Limited Reserve 18 Year
Jameson Special Reserve 12 year
Tyrconnell Single Malt

Bourbon and Rye:
Booker's
Blanton's
Maker's 46
Four Roses Small Batch
Jefferson's Very Small Batch
Russell's Reserve Small Batch 10 Year
Bulleit (signed by Tom Bulleit)
Buffalo Trace
Old Grand-Dad 114

Willett Rye Rare Release
Wild Turkey Rye (signed by their master distiller)

Canadian Whisky:
Crown Royal Cask No. 16
Crown Royal
Canadian Club Sherry Cask
Canadian Club Classic 12 Year

i know this is a whisk(e)y thread but i may as well just put the rest of our spirits up since i started:

Gin:
Bols Genever
Plymouth
Hendrick's

Vodka:
Bootlegger 21 New York
Reyka Small Batch

Cognac and Brandy:
Pierre Ferrand Ambre Cognac
Conde de Osborne Brandy
Berneroy VSOP Calvados

Rum:
Whistling Andy Hibiscus Coconut
Tanduay

Tequila:
Cazul 100 Anejo Reserva

i'll see about getting some pics up here...i think my gf is taking some. now all this listing of fine alcohols is making me thirsty, so time to pour some fine libations. cheers djtt!

[JonathanBlake]

oh man i love me some whisk(e)y so i'm glad i found this thread
i know this is a whisk(e)y thread but i may as well just put the rest of our spirits up since i started
now all this listing of fine alcohols is making me thirsty, so time to pour some fine libations. cheers djtt!

That's a lot of fine libation - nevermind some fine whiskey. Cheers.

[JonathanBlake]

Some bourbons are ok, maker's mark is pretty nice, but I'm not a fan of JD. May have something to do with drinking too much if it at university.

Gonna give MM a try FEP - not sure if I'll get it in SA though. Guess bourbon goes against my Scottish heritage.

[squidot]

Gonna give MM a try FEP - not sure if I'll get it in SA though. Guess bourbon goes against my Scottish heritage.

i think mm is a good bourbon, but i prefer maker's 46 (which is probably my favorite overall bourbon). it just has a great flavor, nice balance and it's pretty cheap out here. i will say if you can ever try some pappy van winkle 20 year be sure to go for it. i'm not sure if it will make it's way out there but it's hands down the best bourbon i've ever had. i'm waiting for the next release so i can hopefully get 1 of several bottles that will make it to my area. it's a bit pricey (about $110 in the states) but completely worth it.

i'm more drawn towards the buttery, toffee and caramel profiles in some bourbons and tend to not like the more spicy styles as much. i also really like the four roses small batch i have. it's great in an old fashioned or on the rocks. i tend to drink all my bourbons this way (or maybe as a manhattan) as i don't usually prefer them neat since the flavors (and burn) tend to be very strong. i love how they slowly change as the ice starts to dilute the spirit letting new characteristics come through while others slowly vanish.

[JonathanBlake]

i prefer maker's 46 (which is probably my favorite overall bourbon)
i'm more drawn towards the buttery, toffee and caramel profiles in some bourbons and tend to not like the more spicy styles as much. i also really like the four roses small batch i have. it's great in an old fashioned or on the rocks. i tend to drink all my bourbons this way (or maybe as a manhattan) as i don't usually prefer them neat since the flavors (and burn) tend to be very strong. i love how they slowly change as the ice starts to dilute the spirit letting new characteristics come through while others slowly vanish.

So elegantly described S - you've convinced me to broaden my horizons. Will go shopping later & let you know.