[quote]crowdhater wrote:
Wife surprised me with a bottle of Talisker tonight at the neighbors party. I thought that was really cool. I really liked it. It tasted completely different than any whiskey I have ever tasted. The best part is I got to drink it with a guy at the party that was a fellow whisky drinker. This guy was also an avid Laphroig drinker.
He said if you like Talisker you will love Laphroig. I understand now what peat and smoke is and I really like it. Ended up drinking about 5 fingers worth and each one tasted better tan the last. THX for everybody on here that recommended Talisker. Cheers[/quote]
Talisker is definitely my favourite malt. Laphroig I find the peat almost unbearable after one measure though.[/quote]
I’m on to Laphroig next. The best part of Talisker is the smokey, little beat of peatness…awesome!! i’ve drank a glass after work everyday since I bought it. I’m probably gonna be a peat smoke guy and Laphroig is actually cheaper than Talisker in Ohio.
My favorite single malt that is known for a unique peaty and smoky flavor is ARDBEG. While writing this reply I am sipping a dram of 21-year old “Limited 1978 Edition” that was bottled in 1998. Very, very enjoyable.
The following two sentences, to which I agree, is taken off the back label on the above bottle:
"Of all the world’s many whiskies, it is the peaty, smoky, single malts of the Scottish Hebridean Isle of Islay which are considered the most challenging yet natural of them all.
And of all Islay’s whiskies, it is ARDBEG which stands alone as the most delicate and complex: revered by connoisseurs as something extraordinary. The malt to which all others aspire."
Highly recommend that the next time you visit a whisky bar you order a dram of ARDBEG. Looking forward to reading a response once you have tasted this whisky.
My favorite single malt that is known for a unique peaty and smoky flavor is ARDBEG. While writing this reply I am sipping a dram of 21-year old “Limited 1978 Edition” that was bottled in 1998. Very, very enjoyable.
The following two sentences, to which I agree, is taken off the back label on the above bottle:
"Of all the world’s many whiskies, it is the peaty, smoky, single malts of the Scottish Hebridean Isle of Islay which are considered the most challenging yet natural of them all.
And of all Islay’s whiskies, it is ARDBEG which stands alone as the most delicate and complex: revered by connoisseurs as something extraordinary. The malt to which all others aspire."
Highly recommend that the next time you visit a whisky bar you order a dram of ARDBEG. Looking forward to reading a response once you have tasted this whisky.[/quote]
I’ve only ever had Ardbeg once and it was several years ago when I was having a different dram a night (the joys of working within a 5 star Scottish hotel).
It never stood out to me though as much as other Islay whiskeys but my taste pallet was obviously not refined back then (Glenmorangie was my favourite malt for such a long time…) so I will get a bottle this X Mas rather than the usual Talisker to really see what its like. Cheers for the recommendation!
[quote]on edge wrote:
I had Booker’s for the 1st time about a week ago. True craftsmanship goes into that stuff.[/quote]
Can’t find this anywhere around me Ohio… very interested. Although, gonna buy some Laphroaig tommorrow. Loved Talisker and looking for something smokier and peatier. Reminds me of my childhood home with a woodburner and a fireplace minus all the work that went into actually carrying and chopping all the wood to make that excellent peaty smoky taste and smell. Just the smell!!!
Had some Laphroaig tonight. I thought since I freakin loved Talisker that Laphroaig would be somewhat the same but stronger. They tasted nothing alike to me. Honestly, IMO it wasn’t bad but it Literally tasted like sour dirt and bandaids. Maybe I’ll try it again down the road but for now, it’s not for me. Talisker and Glenlivett all day for me. Still curious about JW black though.
[quote]overstand wrote:
When I feel like splurging (Im a college student so splurging is anything better than natty light, Jim Beam and Smirnoff) I like Makers Mark and Jamison.
And before you go all whiskey snob on me, I realize Makers is bourbon.[/quote]
[quote]theBeth wrote:
I am making a ginger infused whiskey. Any recommendations on what brand of whiskey best to use for this?[/quote]
I recommend we all applaud 'cause a guuurrl has posted in the whiskey thread!
To your question; definitely something not too expensive. You don’t want to risk ruining good whisky by experimenting with unproven methods. I don’t drink cheap whisky so I don’t have any specific suggestions. Maybe if you can find out what they use to make Fireball Whisky, that would probably be a good one to use.
[quote]overstand wrote:
When I feel like splurging (Im a college student so splurging is anything better than natty light, Jim Beam and Smirnoff) I like Makers Mark and Jamison.
And before you go all whiskey snob on me, I realize Makers is bourbon.[/quote]
I don’t get it. Bourbon is whiskey. So is scotch. [/quote]
A well-presented explanation, along with scotch/burbon examples, can be found here:
[quote]overstand wrote:
When I feel like splurging (Im a college student so splurging is anything better than natty light, Jim Beam and Smirnoff) I like Makers Mark and Jamison.
And before you go all whiskey snob on me, I realize Makers is bourbon.[/quote]
I don’t get it. Bourbon is whiskey. So is scotch. [/quote]
A well-presented explanation, along with scotch/burbon examples, can be found here:
Enjoy the journey.[/quote]
I also like Bulliet (pronounced bullet) and it’s moderately priced. Their 10 year and rye are just ok so stick with the regular
[quote]Tank53 wrote:
Man you all drink expensive whiskey.
I live in Kentucky where you all are getting yours from. Still one of my favorite and the cheapest is Kessler’s. With coke, with water, or straight on ice - one of my favorites.
I prefer blended whiskey to straight. The whiskeys I enjoy the most are Johnny Walker Black, Crown Royal, and Kessler’s. [/quote]
I took 2 days off work to drink whiskey and play my new Xbox One. Wife bought me some Johnny Walker black because I always wanted to try it. I like it although no flavors really stand out like Talisker or Laphroaig or Glenlivett. It is incredibly well balanced and smooth. I wish it cost 20 bucks because it would be my " everyday " whisky. I’m actually glad Talisker isn’t 20 bucks because it’s so damn good I’d be an alchy. Anyway, JWB has a very nice smooth taste that I really like and will be in my rotation. Lately, Scotch has been my go to. I like Bourbon but the sweetness of it turns me away a little. CHEERS and Happy Holidays!
Edit: off topic but if you got an Xbox one and like to play Call of Duty or Dead Rising advise me of your Gamertag and I’ll send you a friend request.
