Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 put me in your camp as well. That offended me. No true Scotsman, and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Which Tyler Posted December 7, 2015 Share Posted December 7, 2015 put me in your camp as well. That offended me. I think it may well be the dominant camp TBH (I'm certainly in it as well - as you could all probably tell by my earlier post). It was a bit like suggesting Heineken on a thread asking for advice on real ales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yvonesan Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I rarely drink anything other than Wild Turkey or Jack, so I'm not the best to answer, but I got my best friend a nicer bottle according to the recommendation of another friend who worked at a liquor store. He recommended Noah's Mill (bourbon), and I have to say it is to date the best whiskey I've had, although that sample size is small.Never heard of Noah's Mill, I like the sound of it. I like Jack Daniels too. I never liked whiskey much when I was younger but someone introduced me to Jameson recently and I adore it, though I do drink it with ginger ale and a lime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briantw Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I've always been a big fan of Black Label when it comes to Scotch. It just has a great flavor that I enjoy sipping straight. Redbreast is excellent too in that regard for sipping whiskey.For mixers I usually keep it simple. Jameson or, if I'm feeling Protestant, Bushmills. Either way they mix well with anything and don't break the bank while also not tasting like well liquor. Both are also generally good choices for when you have company over. Most girls and guys I know will drink a Jameson and Coke without complaint. My old fashioned go-to is Bulleit, but that's mostly because the majority of bars I go to have it and it's better than Makers. Really, though, any decent or better bourbon or rye whiskey will do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liffguard Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 My personal favourites are the south-coast Islay single malts but they're definitely not for everyone. Very smoky, very peaty, very full bodied. Bowmore 15-year darkest is probably top of my list at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hereward Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I don't drink anymore, but my favourites were Lagavulin, Ardbeg Uisgedail and Dalmore 18yo when I was in a sherry monster mood. I was also strangely fond of Balvenie 21yo Port Wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljkeane Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 I'm also in the buying whisky as present without knowing a great deal about it boat.I went to a specialist whisky shop and I thought I might try getting something a little different so I got a Japanese whisky. The guy in the shop told me that a whisky called Hibiki Harmony was the way to go with the person I'm buying it for liking Irish whiskey, thinking about it now it feels like I've spent quite a lot of money for a blended whisky but the guy was wearing a kilt so he's got to know his stuff, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Centrist Simon Steele Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Did you find a good whiskey? If you go for bourbon, I think Knob Creek is the way to go. It isn't as pricey as some, but it is one of the best bourbons out there, and it is high powered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glaurung Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Did you find a good whiskey? If you go for bourbon, I think Knob Creek is the way to go. It isn't as pricey as some, but it is one of the best bourbons out there, and it is high powered.I'll give another vote to Knob Creek. It is a quality bourbon that won't empty your wallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj4iy Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I know you are looking more for scotches, but a really good bourbon is Angel's Envy...we have tried a lot of bourbon (grew up in the South in the middle of bourbon country), but Angel's Envy is always the one we go to when we want the premium stuff. Knob Creek and Four Roses are next on that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A True Kaniggit Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I didn't want to start a new thread for this question. We have any wine connoisseurs out there? I want to get a nice bottle for a friend, but I know next to nil about wine. I just know that she prefers reds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 What is your price point? Also, in which country do you live? (that can affect which wines I'd recommend.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A True Kaniggit Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 What is your price point? Also, in which country do you live? (that can affect which wines I'd recommend.)Currently in Texas, USA. I don't really want to spend more than $120, but i could do a little more if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 OK, for that price you can get a really nice bottle. Do you happen to know anything more about what your friend likes? e.g. trying to figure out if she prefers a fruitier red or a more tannic one. I mean, for $150, you can get a 2005 Bordeaux (St. Estephe), which is one of the recent best vintages ever produced. So.... (2009 was also an excellent year, but these wines must be stored, as they are not ready to drink yet.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A True Kaniggit Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 I cheated and just called her husband to ask. He says she prefers wine with more tannin.Edit: Currently in San Antonio. And thanks, If I can't find anything myself that I think she'd like, I'll just go searching for a wine dealer and ask them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Or, maybe a better question would be -- in which city do you live? At that point I'd just point you to a reputable wine dealer and have them choose. I certainly do that in Brooklyn and Manhattan. There are shops (and people) whose opinions have borne the test of time, and when I tell them "I have $120 to spend, and I want x type wine," those people have never let me down. They've also led me to some incredibly odd and tasty wines, including a champagne that tasted of tobacco (very unusual and yet super interesting). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briantw Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 Going to hit up the liquor store a bit later today. I'm looking for two things and interested in trying something new...1. A good mixing whiskey, primarily for whiskey and coke or other similar mixed drinks. I generally go Jameson or Bushmills or Jack for this, but would like to hear if anyone has any other preferences. Not looking to break the bank since that seems silly for something you're mixing.2. A solid sipping bourbon to either drink straight or in an old fashioned. My go-to here is Bulleit, but again looking for something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xray the Enforcer Posted December 14, 2015 Share Posted December 14, 2015 We use Rittenhouse Rye for all whiskey-mixing purposes. Excellent flavor, especially for the price-point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas! Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Bought myself a couple of nice birthday gifts last night (I've been an extra good boy this past year by quitting smoking after 24 years): The Lagavulin 8, which will be a good one for the collection provided they don't turn it into a regular offering. Bowmore 15 Darkest. Had a taste of this last night and really enjoyed it. Looking forward to meeting it again soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghadrack Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 On 12/4/2015 at 0:02 PM, peterbound said: Pappy Van Winkle's Family Reserve, or nothing. Good luck finding it though. I'm not a Connoisseur or anything, but the same distillery that makes Pappy makes another brand called Buffalo Trace that is in my opinion extemely good for the price point, reasonably priced and IMO tastes pretty darn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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