Members tele62 Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 Yeah, I've got the 10-year-old at the moment, though there's a good shop near mine which might have it in, if I'm lucky. The Bowmore's fantastic, but I've found myself sometimes adding a touch of ice to let the flavour come through - something I usually avoid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rememberduane Posted January 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 Yeah, I've got the 10-year-old at the moment, though there's a good shop near mine which might have it in, if I'm lucky. The Bowmore's fantastic, but I've found myself sometimes adding a touch of ice to let the flavour come through - something I usually avoid! I think with a cask strength, you definitely need to add a touch of low-mineral or distilled water so you're not frying your taste buds with the alcohol.I usually don't put ice in whisky either because it definitely inhibits the smell and in turn taste, but for some reason I find some malts great with a rock or two.So maybe just a bit of water if you feel bad about the ice?BTW, if you like Talisker, I definitely recommend Clynelish 14. It has that "salt around the rim" quality, and the firey/peppery finish that Talisker has. The rest of the palate is quite unique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hyperlite Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 wild turkey 101 and coke zero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tele62 Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 Yeah I agree, ice is something I avoid with my whisky when possible, but from time to time it seems to work - especially with a Grouse in the pub. Cheers, I'll keep an eye out for Clynelish - it's not one I'm familiar with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Casa-of-Pain Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 Crown and coke or Gentleman Jack and coke. I like both of these too, with Ginger ale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members .homewrecker. Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 Virginia Gentleman bourbon For blended whiskies I've been digging the Crown Special Reserve lately, with the Jamieson 12 yo coming in a close second. My favorite bourbon, and whiskey in general, for having a cigar and playing acoustic though is Elijah Craig 18 year single barrel. Not a huge fan of Knob Creek, never really understood why so many people like it Much to my roommates dismay I'm not a huge scotch fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Joining_Heads Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 makers mark or knob creek +1Jack and Jim are for kids who don't know better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members In Absentia Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 Knob Creek or Maker's Mark. Crown Royal if I can't afford either (I know, I know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jeracuda Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 George Dickel "Get your band in a pickle with Dickel!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HottKarl Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 Not sure if it was mentioned here....but if you're trying single malts for the first time, I'd recommend avoiding the Islay malts initially. Definitely a unique flavor and feel from a whisky. Some of the more refined malts (Macallan, Balvenie, etc.) are delicious and a good start. Work your way to an Islay malt. I personally enjoy malts from all over Scotland....but could only imagine what I would think of scotch whisky if I had started with Laphroig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rememberduane Posted January 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 Not sure if it was mentioned here....but if you're trying single malts for the first time, I'd recommend avoiding the Islay malts initially. Definitely a unique flavor and feel from a whisky.Some of the more refined malts (Macallan, Balvenie, etc.) are delicious and a good start. Work your way to an Islay malt.I personally enjoy malts from all over Scotland....but could only imagine what I would think of scotch whisky if I had started with Laphroig. I did mention that earlier, and I agree completely. My girlfriend thinks Lagavulin tastes like TCP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mikesr1963 Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 Pretty sad to be drinking alone with a guitar. I don't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members .homewrecker. Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 Who said anyone was alone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jeracuda Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 UPDATE Lately I have been digging this Dominican Reppublic drink called Mammajuana!! http://www.mamajuanacorp.com/index.html Try it, Its wicked stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hyperlite Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 George Dickel "Get your band in a pickle with Dickel!" Dickel & 'Dew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HottKarl Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 I did mention that earlier, and I agree completely. My girlfriend thinks Lagavulin tastes like TCP.Ah.....yup, you did.Can you imagine talking up single malts to someone who hasn't tried them....and then handing them a couple fingers of Laphroig? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rememberduane Posted January 20, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 Ah.....yup, you did. Can you imagine talking up single malts to someone who hasn't tried them....and then handing them a couple fingers of Laphroig? It would engender much the same response as our feelings towards Hardtail's women of choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vinhoff Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 Balvenie Doublewood at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cougar Hunter Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 Bourbon: Old Fitz green label Rebel Yell Old Weller Pappy Van Winkle Jefferson Reserve Woodford Reserve Maker's Mark etc. Irish: Powers Paddy Jameson Bushmills Red Breast Scotch: Highland Park 12 Laphroaig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paranormal5150 Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 Makers Mark taste really smooth in coke. better than jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mohowski Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 Bulleit, Knob Creek, or Evan Williams Single Barrel. Jim beam white when im on a budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members decode6 Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 I can't stand the peaty, salty, sometimes iodine-ey flavor of Islay. If anything, I can take a little Talisker at a time. But I'll stick with Tomatin or Glenlivit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BusterBuster Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 Knob Creek for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 496dart Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 jim beam Black . the king of bourban. if im broke = Evan williams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members saturdaysaviour Posted January 20, 2008 Members Share Posted January 20, 2008 My favorite so far is the Glemorangie Port Wood finish. I recently had a chance to try the Glenmorangie 18 which was great too, but is about twice as much per bottle. I've renently picked up a bottle of Highland Park 12 which is also good. Any of you guys try the Compass Box blends? I saw one called the Peat Monster which sounded interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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