mmarton Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I've been liking rye more and more. It comes in a wide price range, but Rittenhouse is great and cheap. Come on, it's America's first whiskey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisheregirafFe Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Bulleit was a solid bourbon for the price, I just think Buffalo Trace is a tad smoother and a hint sweeter. If you like Bulleit you should try Lexington. b.t. is a solid bourbon, but i think lexington is astringent and just godawful. check out elmer t. lee for a bourbon in the $30 price range. probably my favorite for the money by a long shot. and at ~$20 w.l. weller antique is damn good too. i can put anything i want down here?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaNu1142 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Yup, tried the double black and it is indeed smokey. FYI, I tried it at the Tokyo airport and they have a sampling station with all sorts of whiskey/scotch. Check it out if you are there, just remember to bring some water as they don't have any. I like JW... but I've decided DB is just a gimmick. It's over-the-top smokey. Price is decent, but I'd rather drink black. ^Blue is good but not for its price. for the $150 or so it goes for you can get a much better bottle 285 here, where the hell are you getting it for 150? $300 for the special-edition Greg Norman stuff. Under $200 for the run-of-the-mill stuff. I have half a bottle of blue at home. I almost always have some, for no other reason than because someone gives me some or I find a good deal on it. Has no one mentioned Balvenie Double Wood? Killer 12-year single-malt. One of the few that doesn't make me feel like a bag of sh*t the next morning. Tits mcgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfoyle Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Just discovered this thread, and recently discovered my affinity for Scotch (haven't branched out much into whiskey/bourbon/etc)... Some of my recent purchases: Glenlivet 18 (my re-employment gift to myself... really, really good... but really expensive!) Glenlivet 12 Glenfiddich 15, 12 Some other Glenfiddich Reserve (blah blah blah, I forget the exact name) that a friend brought back for me from a Caribbean cruise... I'll try and find the name when I get home, it was very nice, very smooth. Took a suggestion from Bucko3the7man and picked up a bottle of The Balvenie Doublewood (really good, and not super-expensive), thanks for the rec, buddy! For anyone who wants to drink single malts on a budget, look for McClellend's scotch... they have a Highlands and an Islay, but for my taste the Highland's is MUCH better... only $40 for a 1.75L here in Boston, and it's quite drinkable! (especially if you start with one or two glasses of the good stuff before switching over! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted September 13, 2013 Mega Users Share Posted September 13, 2013 Love the Glenlivet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisheregirafFe Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 do you scotch-drinkin peatsuckers ever feel like you're getting bourbon's sloppy seconds given that swill is usually aged in used bourbon barrels? just kidding... sorta. i just can't get with scotch. and absolutely cannot fathom the prices some of that stuff fetches. i can put anything i want down here?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I used to prefer scotch but lately I would rather have good bourbon. I need to try some good rye whiskey one of these days, I've been told it can be quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted September 14, 2013 Mega Users Share Posted September 14, 2013 I can't stand a peaty scotch. That's why I love glenlivet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I don't mind peaty flavor. In fact I really like Lagavulin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted September 14, 2013 Moderators Share Posted September 14, 2013 b.t. is a solid bourbon, but i think lexington is astringent and just godawful. check out elmer t. lee for a bourbon in the $30 price range. probably my favorite for the money by a long shot. and at ~$20 w.l. weller antique is damn good too. Very good description of lexington, lol. I'll also second the vote for elmer t.--it's really a solid bourbon for the price IMO. "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wang Lung Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I've been liking rye more and more. It comes in a wide price range, but Rittenhouse is great and cheap. Come on, it's America's first whiskey! You must try this: http://www.flahute.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/4499363300_71fb2d5e51_o.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdzowner Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 high west is awesome, you can actually ski right up to the brewery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted September 19, 2013 I Donated Share Posted September 19, 2013 Having a wonderful dram of balvenie 12 year doublewood and watching breaking bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaNu1142 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 ...and yet, I earned no thanks when I mentioned it eleven posts ago... Tits mcgee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated bucko3the7man Posted September 19, 2013 I Donated Share Posted September 19, 2013 Didn't see it, sorry about that delta! Glad you like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCSpecB Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Brought back Glengoyne 18 and 21yo from the distillery while in Scotland last week Great place to visit if anyone makes it over there. One of only 14 (out of 102) independent Scottish distilleries left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisheregirafFe Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 it's getting to be pappy season again fellers - keep your eyes peeled. and if you find one and don't want it, you can ship it to me & i'll make it worth your while! i can put anything i want down here?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfoyle Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Just picked up a bottle of Glengoyne 10yr (single malt, highlands) last night... considering the price ($48 for 750mL) and the good things I had heard about Glengoyne, I'm disappointed... Honestly not sure I could tell the difference between it, and the $41 1.5L of McClelland's highland that I have. Granted I don't claim to be an expert, but for > 2x the price, I'd expect the difference to be noticeable... Disappointed. (but still gonna drink it! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allgrownup Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/30/he2yqeta.jpg Was graced with this collection from a friend taking a break from alcohol... Best gift ever. Glenfarclas 17 old pulteny 17 balvenie 17 rum cask, glenfiddich solera vat 15 bowmore and auchentoshan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdzowner Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 score haha the balvenie rum cask is awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allgrownup Posted October 29, 2013 Author Share Posted October 29, 2013 http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/10/29/kentucky-principal-named-person-interest-in-bourbon-heist/ epic.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCSpecB Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Just picked up a bottle of Glengoyne 10yr (single malt, highlands) last night... considering the price ($48 for 750mL) and the good things I had heard about Glengoyne, I'm disappointed... Honestly not sure I could tell the difference between it, and the $41 1.5L of McClelland's highland that I have. Granted I don't claim to be an expert, but for > 2x the price, I'd expect the difference to be noticeable... Disappointed. (but still gonna drink it! ) That seems mighty expensive for their 10yr, I just picked up their 17yr for $50. In that price range I'd go with Macallan 12 for around $43. Sipping on their 21yr watching MNF (which I recently found selling for $109(!) out of SoCal- I paid $150 at the distillery...) It is awesome http://i643.photobucket.com/albums/uu157/solsurferx/Snapbucket/005302F5_zps23b346bf.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero1 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I should have spotted this thread long ago... Love the Islays personally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisheregirafFe Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 i've been drinking the hell outta some rye manhattans lately. i'm usually just prefer to drink my bourbon neat, but goddamn. bulleit rye makes an outstanding cocktail. i can put anything i want down here?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picky1 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Got turned back on to George Dickel Whiskey...so smoooooth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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