Personally, I am partial to Glenfiddich. Carmel and smoke, I like it best on the rocks. Just poured some. Love single-malt.
Wild Turkey 101. It makes the best KY bourbon balls!
Evan WIlliams Single-Barrel has the most delicious floral notes. Neat. Chilling it or on the rocks kills the subtleties.
I know that there are some people on here in the lowcountry area. if you like Tequila a new place called Zocalos opened on old Montague Ave off Park Circle in North Charleston. I’ve been told they have 75 different kinds. didn’t know there were that many. I think I’m gonna go try them out. have a shot and watch them film “Army Wives”.
[quote]LankyMofo wrote:
I live in PA where all liquor stores are run by the state. Whiskeys like Laphroaig and Macallan aren’t even carried in our stores and getting it shipped in is a huge pain in the ass. Proof that the damn government can’t do anything right.[/quote]
Seriously, what part of PA do you live in? I see them in the stores all the time.
Kissing a Balrog’s bum.
srs. SMWS 29.83 - Kissing a Balrog's bum Reviews - Whisky Connosr
I’ve seen Booker’s mentioned a few times - that is the king of Bourbons.
For smooth whiskey fans, I highly suggest checking out Tulamore Dew Irish Whiskey. 2 or 3 fingers in a lowball glass, with either a single cube of ice or just a few sprinkles of water is a fine way to celebrate St. Paddy’s.
I’ve yet to find a good mass-market tequila, but if you’re lucky enough to find one of the small artisan labels that really do tha damn thang, you will have a transcendent experience (if you can find it, I like a brand called Don Crispin I found in Puerto Vallarta).
[quote]veggiestrong wrote:
[quote]LankyMofo wrote:
I live in PA where all liquor stores are run by the state. Whiskeys like Laphroaig and Macallan aren’t even carried in our stores and getting it shipped in is a huge pain in the ass. Proof that the damn government can’t do anything right.[/quote]
Seriously, what part of PA do you live in? I see them in the stores all the time. [/quote]
Philadelphia, and I’ve literally never seen either one of those whiskeys in a Wine and Spirits Shop. Or Glenfiddich. 
[quote]Gambit_Lost wrote:
I’ve been drinking this lately.[/quote]
Yamaya…oh how I love you.
When I’m in Japan I find myself buying a lot of Single-Malt, because it’s so much cheaper than in Canada (or Scotland, for that matter). Laphroig 15 is my favourite. I actually got to try a dram of Laphroig 40 year while in Tokyo…I didn’t tell my hosts but I much preferred the cheaper, 10-15 year varieties.
Japanese single-malt is really, really good…supposedly it beat out actual Scotch whiskey for whiskey of the year a couple times. Unfortunately it’s really expensive.
[quote]LankyMofo wrote:
[quote]veggiestrong wrote:
[quote]LankyMofo wrote:
I live in PA where all liquor stores are run by the state. Whiskeys like Laphroaig and Macallan aren’t even carried in our stores and getting it shipped in is a huge pain in the ass. Proof that the damn government can’t do anything right.[/quote]
Seriously, what part of PA do you live in? I see them in the stores all the time. [/quote]
Philadelphia, and I’ve literally never seen either one of those whiskeys in a Wine and Spirits Shop. Or Glenfiddich. :([/quote]
Geez. Maybe venture out here to the burbs or even better over the river to Jersey (better prices). Maybe even a different part of the city. I can’t imagine a shortage of decent whiskey in say, Chestnut Hill. Good luck. Cheers.
If you really want get get fired up and black out, make sure its less than $15 per handle.(ex. Chymes, Fleischmans, Philadelphia)
Good thread. I always have a bottle of Crown around but like to try others as well, some good ones I’ve had recently
is Pendleton don’t think it been mentioned yet, and Jameson. Can’t go wrong with Makers Mark either.
A good cheap alt to Crown that I’ve found is Canadian Hunter. Good stuff for as cheap as it is.
Edit: well guess u just mentioned it…
Here is a very long winded but funny review of Canadian Hunter.
More reviews http://www.rateitall.com/i-867211-seagrams-canadian-hunter-whiskey.aspx
Canadian Hunter… how do I begin? In a word, this whiskey is divine. Each sip begins with an exquisite, full-bodied smooth flavor that hints at the glory of walnut. As it progresses, the hunter begins to dominate your tastebuds; slightly challenging them, in the way that a perfect sexual partner challenges you, keeping you on your toes and lovingly rewarding you for keeping up with him or her. The finish is exquisite: no manner of adjectives and metaphors will do it justice so I just won’t even bother trying to elaborate for fear of severely embarrassing myself in front of all of the internet. It cannot be described, only experienced.
The packaging exudes a confidence and ruggedness that would put John Wayne to shame (I am convinced that these qualities could only be matched by an ACTUAL Canadian Hunter. Even then, I’m not sure if they could keep up with the sheer destructive awesomeness that IS this whiskey.) The dogs symbolize the prospective drinker’s relationship with this glorious whiskey: Treat the Hunter right, and they will be a valuable asset, providing companionship, protection, and warmth in the cold, dark Canadian winter. But if you mistreat the Hunter, expect your neck to be torn apart by the whiskey’s metaphorical powerful jaws. This is not a whiskey to treat lightly.
Canadian Hunter is best enjoyed directly from the convenient plastic bottle. Mixing anything with The Hunter is ridiculous, really: when you have something that is more or less perfect, it must be enjoyed unadulterated. However, The Hunter is so exquisitely delicious that many mixers actually bring out even more delicious flavors that were tucked away, hidden. The Hunter has many secrets.
Hunter and Cola is a refreshing, delicious treat. Hunter on the rocks, however, brings to mind memories of one’s first sexual experience: the giddiness, the curiosity, the unbridled lust, and the sheer ecstasy of that very first orgasm that makes for an experience that you will be chasing your entire life, but will never be topped.
Since I’ve discovered the Hunter, my life has really turned around. I’ve dropped ten pounds and become much more successful with women. My beautiful ex wife, whom had left me for a black man due to the fact that I could not satisfy her sexually, visited to pick up the kids the other night. Needless to say, I had already had a few hits of The Hunter. On arrival, she commented that I looked very handsome, and before I could even thank her, she had thrust her hand down my pants and her tongue down my throat. She noted that my penis had grown approximately three inches, and I subsequently brought her to orgasm somewhere between 9 and 14 times in the next three hours. We are currently back together and a happy family again, thanks to The Hunter.
You absolutely cannot go wrong with this incredibile beverage. Scholars believe that The Hunter is actually the closest modern equivalent to the Ambrosia of Greek Myth. The low, low price is really just a ridiculous side benefit: if this whiskey was $900 a bottle, I would still make sure to have a constant supply. Canadian Hunter is my bottom shelf, middle shelf, top shelf, and special occasion whiskey. I actually have had a massive erection throughout the writing of this review caused merely by thinking about it, and just now the simple thoughts have caused an earth-shattering orgasm. Buy this whiskey, drink this whiskey, love this whiskey. It is a life-changing liquor. Cannot recommend it enough!
[quote]pushharder wrote:
Pendleton. My favorite American distilled whisky. It’s considered a Canadian whisky although it’s distilled in Oregon.
Really, really good stuff.[/quote]
Just finished a bottle of this a few weeks ago. It is definitely good stuff. Have you ever had VO gold? It is similar in that it is super smooth. I usually have to dilute with water but this stuff I could drink warm from the bottle on a hot summer day.
I have to agree with single barrel jack.I got it a few times and apart from a slightly smokier flavour I’d prefer the original.My current favourite.
I have to agree with single barrel jack.I got it a few times and apart from a slightly smokier flavour I’d prefer the original.My current favourite…
Virgin 101 proof, good, cheap, strong bourbon.
