/ck/ - Food & Cooking

You can't even compare this to the swill that is JD, man.
Glenfiddich, the "normal" one, is what I usually recommend to people who want to get into whisky for the first time time. It's smooth and inoffensive and all-round easy to enjoy neat.
The 12 is better but newbies often don't want to spend too much on their first bottle.

Laphroaig 10 and Quarter Cask is what I like best myself but you can't start people on those.

>>10248018
Isn't Glenfiddich 12 years the 'normal' version? Did you mean 15/18 years? Or am I wrong?

>>10247986
It comes with glasses? Wtf

>>10248057
The one I bought via internet took a lot to arrive, but when it did I was both confused and amazed about how the package contained a huge box instead of just the typicial Glenfiddich triangular cylinder. For my pleasing, they sent me pic related. The glasses are indeed pretty neat.

>>10248057
Some come with glasses. They are advertised as gift sets or whatever.

>>10248121
>triangular cylinder

>>10248121
>huge box instead of just the typicial Glenfiddich triangular cylinder
>typicial Glenfiddich triangular cylinder
>typicial triangular cylinder

>>10248270
>>10248285
Oh nooo! What have I done?! Hahahaha, I meant "typical triangular container". Please forgive my mistakes.

>>10248337
Reuleaux triangular prism

>>10248054
Looking at Wikipedia, the 12 is the lowest aged bottle Glenfiddich has on offer.

>>10248337
Looks like the "tround" for a Dardick gun.

>>10248368
Ok, thanks

I'm currently drinking Four Roses in the bath. I bought it because I saw it mentioned here. It's not great, but not bad. It's what you'd expect from the price, also it's not too sweet which is a plus for me.

I definitely prefer Buillet though, but it is £10 more expensive here.

>>10248395
Nice, I will check it out. Glenfiddich 12 is very sweet, a bit too much at first.

>>10247986
Why the fuck are you comparing bourbon to a scotch whiskey? JD is garbage and I love bourbon. That being said, this is my go to because it's only $40 and it's not bad for it's price range.

>>10248431
>Jack Daniel's
>Bourbon
Dude, do you even know what a bourbon is?

By the way, do you like Speyburn 10 more than Glenfiddich 12?

This is a cooking board, we don't need your degenerate devil water around here.

>>10248054
>>10248389
Sorry, must have got it mixed up with the 15. My bad.

>>10248500
I only respond to ignorant ass posters like this once, it's not my fault you don't what bourbon is. I like the Speyburn more.

>>10248527
>degenerate devil water
>literally invented by catholic priests
Wait, catholic pr... OH DAMN!

>>10248527
fuck off back to /pol/eddit please

>>10248500
only people who think JD isn't bourbon are autistic Tennessee fags

Laphroaig QC is one of my favourites, but I find myself coming back to this... there's something unique to it I can't put my finger on, something botanical, spicy and exotic I really like.

>>10248570
>ignorant ass posters
Technically, Jack Daniel's COULD be a legit bourbon but its makers have staten their product is not intended to be so: “We objected and used the fact that our whiskey is different and ‘doesn’t have the characteristics of a bourbon.’”. You could say it is more like a "bourbon-style whiskey", but not a bourbon by definition. Please check out the given links:
https://thewhiskeywash.com/whiskey-styles/american-whiskey/jack-daniels-bourbon-definitive-answer/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourbon_whiskey

I will look forward to try out the Speyburn, thank you.

>>10248566
Ah, that makes sense, thanks

>>10248666
Also, pic related

>>10248431
My uncle gave me that same whiskey for my birthday, it's pretty damn good.

>>10248664
Japanese whiskey is really sweet and fruity imo, not spicy at all. Have you ever tried Suntory Yamazaki?


Pic is my favorite. It has just the right amount of sweet, with vanilla-y and caramel flavors, but it also has a nice oak flavor.

>>10248716
Tried the yamazaki 18 at a bar in kyoto as one of my to-do things there, that was very good but felt more like a straight up scotch to me

>>10247986
this. its a little over $10 a bottle and tastes better than laphroaig, macallan, etc.
I am not canadian. this is not a shitpost.

What do you guys drink as a cheap daily driver. I have a few bottles of Scotch but would rather save it for special occasions.

>>10248886
There are many not-so-cheap not-so-expensive ones, you can buy Jameson, Grand Old Parr, Bushmills black, Glenfiddich 12/15, and even Jack Daniel's if you are into that.
Not sure what others here might think, but sometimes I go to this site to educate myslef a little:
> http://whiskeyreviewer.com/whiskey-reviews/

Glenmorangie 10 is an excellent daily driver scotch

>>10247986
No scotch can compare to a good bourbon. I've tried them all. Scotch is for people who don't like the taste of liquor and prefer to have a mild flavor. Good Bourbon is going to fill your mouth with flavor and still be smooth, just be careful if you get the cask strength. My recommendation.. start with an 80 dollar bottle of whistle pig. Thank me later.

>>10248716
Solid taste my friend.
>>10248750
At least you're drinking kentucky whiskey but good god man that's the absolute bottom of the barrel.

Reminder that if you like whiskey but don't have a drop of Kentucky bourbon in your home you're a plebian.

>>10249381
>paying 80 for rebranded Alberta premium
what a tool

>>10249381
>No scotch can compare to a good bourbon
dropped

Bourbon is incredibly mediocre and the smell is nauseating. For me it's scotch or rye

>tfw you bartend at one of the top 50 whiskey bars in america

>>10249381
But that's not even bourbon

>>10249651
fuck off with your HFCS laden garbage americuck

>>10249409
>Reminder that if you like whiskey but don't have a drop of Kentucky bourbon in your home you're a plebian.
What if you don't have a drop of bourbon in your home because every time you get a bottle you drink it in one night?

Bourbon is the only good drink in the whiskey family.

>>10249661
are you retarded?

>>10249661
Bourbon actually has much stricter rules prohibiting additives than scotch does. For instance, you're not allowed to put caramel coloring in bourbon while you can in scotch.

I'm looking for a whiskey with as much of a prevalent almond flavour as possible. Anyone have suggestions?

Any recommendations for a peaty blended whiskey. Preferably less expensive than Single Malts. I've read that JW Black is rather smoky, is that my best option?

Is Cutty Sark a good budget whiskey?

>>10249409
Love Blantons, was surprised to see it in John Wick.

>>10249381
this is the dumbest post on /ck/ right now

>>10251825
It's pretty good for the price. An inoffensive, maybe even a little bland, whisky.
If you're looking for something to have half a bottle of in one night you can do a lot worse than Cutty Sark but it's not really something to keep in a fancy decanter and have a rare single finger of once in a while.
Some whiskys in that price class taste like shit, though, and CS doesn't.

>>10251658
islay mist is decent and cheap

>>10251443
this

In the bath again drinking Four Roses. How anyone can have whiskey in their house for a long period of time without finishing it is beyond me.

Finished this bottle now so stay tuned tomorrow and I'll tell you what new bottle I've bought, and I'll review while bathing.

>>10253093
>How anyone can have whiskey in their house for a long period of time without finishing it is beyond me.
by not being an alcoholic?
I have the opposite Problem. I wanna sample various things, so I have a lot of bottles, but it's not that often that I'm in a liquor mood, and when I have friends over, it's mostly beer anyways, so the bottles just accumulate and start to oxydise.
Currently got a Speyburn 10 that's close to 2 years old and a Laphroig QC at about 3/4 of a year (and a lot of non whiskey bottles ranging from 2 months to 3 years).
Or maybe it's just because I don'T have a bathtub.

>>10253203
Yeah I'd recommend a glass in a shower but I doubt it would be as relaxing or hassle free.

A 70cl bottle will last me 5 days, not sure that makes me an alcoholic but maybe.

>>10253249
Oh shit, hold up. Whiskey in a sippy cup in the shower.

Done, son.

>>10253249
>A 70cl bottle will last me 5 days, not sure that makes me an alcoholic but maybe.
Uh, anon, I got bad news for you…

>>10253322
Is half a gallon every 2 to 3 days bad?

buffalo trace or makers mark? theyre both around the same price point

>>10254591
70cl is less than a fifth of a gallon, having a fifth last you 5 days means youre having 2-3 drinks a day which isnt bad

>>10249646
My dream is to have access to a good whisky bar. I live in a small ass town where everyone only drinks cheap beer.

What are some of your faves/ something you want to try?

Can you guys please recommend me something that smells like art supplies?

>>10255075
Buffalo is certifiably good shit

>>10253203
Plenty of stores carry 200mm bottles of higher price whisky, even of cheap stuff like maker's. Theres no need to buy entire bottles of stuff you might not like. Look for notable liquor stores not just the one at target.

>>10255210

Does anyone have a good reason to buy expensive liquor. I understand that you may prefer the flavor, but I feel like its a insignificant reason. It gives the same result in the end. And honestly, none of it tastes really good. I've been drinking for about 15 years. I just buy cheap shit because it feels the same, and in some cases I've found the more expensive ones to taste more offensive. I don't drink for the hip flavor hints you smack your tongue to trying to find somewhere in the mix. I just drink to feel that little bit of euphoria it provides.

>>10255386
Either you have the taste to notice the extra fine details or you don’t

Drink what you like

>>10255268

American single malt? That's like putting a penis on the small of your back and trying to fuck your way to victory. Hilarious, embarrassing and completely futile.

this stuff is fucking great

>>10255446
Fair enough. I just don't understand the $300 bottles on the shelf which provide the exact same physical results as the $15 bottles. Looks like a whole lot of name branding shit found in the clothing fashion industry.

>>10255508
A cheap bottle is fine for getting hammered on Saturday night.
A nice glass of scotch is perfect for sitting in your favourite chair on a rainy day reading a book.

I'm trying to get into Whiskey right now. Bought a Glennlivet 18 for my first bottle. Tried to drink it straight and while I do enjoy the taste it is a bit overwhelmingly powerful. I can do shots and whatnot but sipping is a bit challenging as it kind of builds up into being difficult to drink. TL;DR am faggot please recommend easy to drink whiskeys that are good and will help me get over my faggotry.

>>10255673
Drop a little bit of water into the whisky. It will tame the harshness of it and will open up a few flavors that are otherwise overpowered by the alcohol. As you get more accustomed to it, you may find yourself adding less water as time goes on.

I would have suggested a lighter scotch to start, like the 12-year, but good on you for going with the 18.

>>10255673
drink it on ice or add a bit of water

>>10255710
Thanks for the tip. I'll try that. I didn't know how to make it better so I just added cream soda like a dingus and while it did taste a bit smoother it still had that build up. I wanted to go with something nice so I got the 18. 21 was outrageously expensive. Almost bought a John Walker and Sons XR 21 as they were very close in price but decided to go single malt. Should I got back to get the XR? It looked pretty nice.

>>10255551
who tf gets hammered on bourbon?

>>10255778
no, right now you shouldn't waste money on any expensive whisky as all of the subtleties will be lost on you. I'm not saying this to be an asshole, as I'm sure you'll get to a place where expensive whisky is worth it in the near future, but for right now stick to mid-range stuff

>>10255778
If I were to shell out good money for scotch, I would rather spend it on single malts over blends. JW is a good blend, don't get me wrong, but I think the Blue label is overpriced for what it is, and I would assume the same goes for XR 21.

Though you may find you like blends better. They are not nearly as harsh/strong as single malts, and they are much easier to find anywhere you go.

>>10255806
Lots people I would suspect

>>10255820
Eh, I'm not a fan of the school of "graduating" into whisky. You don't need "training wheel" scotches to start enjoying the finer stuff. It's more about knowing what to experience when drinking it (nosing, palate, finish) that allows one to become a connoisseur of sorts.

By the time he finishes the Glenlivet 18, he's going to have a much different appreciation for it than when he began. Unless he guzzles the thing down like an alcoholic. Then I would direct him to the other thread.

Hello fellow whiskey drinkers, bit of a sideline question but what soy based snacks do you like to provide for your guests, as one bull finishes and the next one is warming up on your weekly "happy wife nights"?

>>10255933
go back to r.eddit

>>10255820
>>10255884
Yeah i understand what you mean by not wasting money on something I might not appreciate but in my experience with cocktails at least I found I appreciated them more when I went to a place that actually put quality liquor and care into the mix so I always kind of strove for quality to sway me out of my comfort zone I suppose.

As far as drinking quick I only drink a bit like once a week. Im sure I will enjoy it a lot more by the end of the bottle.

Bourbon tastes like a black and white cartoon of an anthropomorphized train whistle

someone recommend a fruity-tasting scotch, please. i've had peated scotches recently and i've generally loved them, but i want to try the other end of the spectrum. <$60 preferably

>>10256875
Glengoyne if you can find it. Glenfiddich 15 is fine too.

after only having had grant's family reserve before as my only whiskey, i'm very pleasantly surprised by the taste of glenfiddich 12

>>10249381
I was always told "opinions can't be wrong", yet you go and disprove that.

>>10255075
I'd go buffalo trace, makers mark is ok but I found the high alcohol content obliterated any flavour, which is weird because Buillet is stronger but also tastier.

The problem with buffalo trace is at 40% it's too quick to drink, I'll find I've accidentally gone through a third of a bottle if I'm not careful.

>>10248886
please don't drink and drive

>>10257279
I was also wondering what a "daily driver" was, I assumed it couldn't be as it sounded. Drink driving is dumb, people who do it should be ostracized by their friends, family and community.

As promised. Will report later once I’ve walked the dog (and run the bath).

>>10249003
I received some as a christmas gift and really enjoyed it, are other glenmorangie offerings good?

>>10255468
Is it really?

>>10255806
I got embarrassingly smashed on buffalo trace last New Years

>>10247986
glenfiddich is pleb tier, and if it comes from Scotland it's whisky, not whiskey

>>10248566
Around me the 15 is only like $10 more than the 12.

>>10258558
I take that back I was thinking of the 14.

>>10258086
Ok, so I've had a couple of glasses of this now and I'm still not sure what I think about it. It's made using rye in the mash which has given it a really heavy rye taste, which I've not had before in a bottle I've bought myself before. It's one thing to have a single of a rye whiskey in the pub, another to be drinking it start to finish at home.
That being said the more I drink the more I'm getting used to the taste, but that could be owed to the drinks.
What does it actually taste like? Really bready or grainy like I'm breathing inside a grain silo. It's also pretty sour. It's 40% so not overpowering, which means you can really taste everything. If you do like rye whiskey I guess this would come recommended.
Overall at £30 I won buy it again. But I'm also not NOT going to drink it, because well, that's £30.

>>10249381
Rye isn’t bourbon you retard

>>10255195
Not him but I’m near one of the best whisky bars in North America and I can answer your question
>faves
Any older single cask Isle of Arran
Talisker 25
Port Ellen 35
Bowmore Devils Casks
Any Glen Garioch including Founders Reserve
Glenfarclas 43 Year IB by The Whisky Agency out of Calgary
>dream whisky
Glendronach 43 Single Cask sherry
Ardbeg Lord of The Isles

>>10255508
Most of it is I agree, especially JW Blue Label which is easily the stupidest priced bottle in existence, however some whisky honestly is worth 300 dollars assuming you really REALLY enjoy whisky. Otherwise basic medium shelf stuff like Buffalo Trace, Glendronach 12 and such are perfectly fine whiskies. Personally I like to buy drams at a bar then whole bottles because I want to taste more instead of just one.

>>10251658
I'd go for JW double black. It mimics the islay single malts and not as expensive

Any recommendations for a good Irish whiskey? Is Redbreast worth it?

>>10259192
Teeling Brabazon is fucking amazing

>>10258186
yeah that's why i said it was fucking great

>>10255464
And it's fucking $70. One of the very few bottles i truly regret buying. I drank like 6 ounces and just decided to bring it out during a barbeque

>>10256875
Glenfiddich 12 - soft white fruits like apple and pear
Glenmorangie 10 - light with citrus notes
Oban 14 - citrus and slightly smoky
Craigellachie - savory and tropical
Tomatin 14 - sherry with hints of darker fruits

>>10258489
I know. Should have said "Whisky/Whiskey" but you still got the point, right? Anyhow, this is an appreciation general thread, not a school class where you can come in to spread your pseudo-intellectual pseudo-superiority, you pseudo-expert. You are not going to impress anyone.

Also, people can drink what they want.

>>10247986
I had that whiskey before, tastes best with diet coke, but can still be good with pepsi.

>>10260204
cola is garbage m8

>>10260091
But are you genuinely and positively sure?

>>10260228
yes

>>10255673
>>10255778
You really shouldn't have bought such a strong bottle for a first. Especially single malt scotch.
Try bourbon, since its mostly corn its gonna be sweeter. Bulleit is a good starting point.

Aside from this glenlivet 18 is actually a great bottle. you should keep it. A year from now try it again, itll be dank as fuck.

is red label + oj supposed to taste good or am i just a megapleb

Got me a bottle of this lads. What am I in for?

My favourite Whiskys are primarily bourbons, Buffalo Trace, Bulleit and Jim Beam white label (I drink that with coke).

How is Glenlivet 15 French Oak Reserve?
I have a bottle of the 12 I got as a gift that I don't mind at all.

Whiskey snobs are Reddit

>>10249646
I bet u live in Portland, fag

>>10260372
Take a sip and post your thoughts fuccboy

>>10261563

Different anon, but I moved out of PDX a decade ago and the only place I could think of that I ever went to that could be considered a whiskey bar was the Horse Brass, which I only ever went to because it was right next to Movie Madness, and looking at their website now they have a pretty shitty selection of whiskey. I lived in Chicago for a couple of years and probably went to a dozen places with much better whiskey selections.

>>10260300
bourbon isn't sweet because of the corn, it's sweet because of the sugars from the barrel wood
scotch doesn't have the same sweetness because they don't use fresh barrels like bourbon does, the sugar from the corn is long gone, that's where the alcohol comes from

>>10261787
>it's sweet because of the sugars from the barrel wood

bull fucking shit, it's the dextros from the corn treated with an amylase. You don't know fuck all, white oak doesn't have 'sugar' in it, moron.

>>10261795
educate yourself

>>10261787

corn mash is hard to finish to dry. Dry being, if you know a fucking thing you'd already know this, 0.090 SG. It's got a lot of extra shit that degrades in it over time, that's still a sugar.

>>10261803

You ever actually make a corn wash? Used the spinny drill attachment? Or are you just some asshole that read something on the internet?

>>10261803

Here you go, Bubba can teach you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1j4oZKPJM0

>>10261811
act haughty all you like but the fact is that the sugars in corn don't contribute to the sweetness of bourbon

>>10261817

That's what his shit looks like. My shit looks like this..

That's a wash that will create 30 liters of 93% alcohol.

>>10261795
>You don't know fuck all, white oak doesn't have 'sugar' in it, moron.
That's the entire point of toasting the barrel though. They char the inside of each barrel for that exact reason.

>>10261818

No shit, idiot, they create the esters that contribute to the flavour of alcohol. Have you looked at the table? I posted it last night. Third time I've posted this bitch.

>>10261830

The char is for smoke, not sugar. jesus christ. GO on youtube and learn something for once.

>>10261836
cool but irrelevant

>>10248500
>>10248666
>>10248703

But 'Tennessee whiskey' is defined as straight bourbon produced in that state by most legal definitions of the term, since the production/quality requirements are more or less identical. Even the distinction applied by Tennessee law specifying the Lincoln County Process makes an exception for Benjamin Prichard's, and most 'genuine' bourbons use similar charcoal-filtering techniques pre-bottling anyway to remove visual impurities, which further debases that qualification (and makes the 1941 IRS letter highly suspect).

Thus, the distinction is effectively geographical and a marketing ploy, nothing more; if you made a whiskey identical to JD in Kentucky, you have zero reason not to call it 'bourbon'.

>>10261838
>The char is for smoke, not sugar.
Ah yes, bourbon's famed smoky profile.

You retard.

>>10261826
30 liters from those two buckets?

>>10261830

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9DqGzrQNsM

SMOKE AND PEAT are created by both cooked oak and toasted peat.

get your fucking shit together or you offer nothing to society.

>>10261838
GO on youtube and learn something for once.
If you learned everything you know about whiskey from youtube, it's no wonder you clearly don't know what you're talking about.

>>10261848

300 Liters of 13% booze with some loss. Yes.

>>10261848

If I try, I can pull off azeotropic alcohol.

>>10261854
Guess they're bigger than they look in that pic then of they're 150 l each.
Can I see a pic of your still too?

>>10261860

Shit, This is what I meant.

>>10261863

>>10261850
>acts smug and authoritative
>doesn't even know why bourbon barrels are toasted
Read something for a change.

>>10261863

The entire thing has a packed column, jackson crossflow knockdown condenser and a liebig condenser. All insulated.

This is how you make booze

>>10261876

dude, you just sound like a dumb cunt, don't you know that yet? I actually make volumn booze all the time.

>>10261878
Very nice. I have a cousin who's a welder. I've been thinking of talking to him about building one.

>>10261882

Just keep the fuck away from lead. Get a smooth flowing silver solder.

>>10261882
That brass needle valve even kept me awake. I had to coat it in silver solder.

>>10261880
You really should know better then.

>>10261888

Never seen a more depressed person, can I help you out? You sound about ready to collapse in your rage. I really will listen.

>>10261892
Epic.

>>10261898

pickles, in fact, bicks. They're only so vinegar. Not enough to declare vlasic. I love watching you morons flail like fucked up teenagers.

>>10261903

Is it wrong to watch you idiots piss into your own mouthes? It's television to me

Have any of you eaten Shark? It tastes like urine. You people are creating a giant urine environment. It all smells like human piss.

>>10261838
>>10261848
Not that guy, but charring oak DOES impart a sweet taste to the whiskey aged inside because it breaks down hemicellulose to produce wood-sugars which caramelise the barrel interior. It also breaks down and alters the balance of other wood chemicals which ultimately changes their degree of reaction with the whiskey and produces characteristic flavour notes.

https://gizmodo.com/how-bourbon-gets-its-beautiful-flavor-1461041832

https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/what-are-barrel-char-levels-and-how-do-they-affect-the-way-my-whiskey-tastes/

And while it's tempting to assume that the higher sweetness of corn produces sweeter whiskey, glucose's boiling point is too high to be boiled off in distillation, so distillate from any kind of mash is mostly alcohol solution (as expected). No mash can defy the laws of physics and chemistry.

Why are there people tripping in this thread? How does that contribute to discussions about whiskey at all?

>>10260372

I did the write up of the old grandad above, I'd say if you've not had rye before you probably won't immediately like it.
I had about three glasses last night and managed to get over the initial taste but the whole way through I was wishing I'd spent the money on Buillet.

>>10261978
>asks why people trip and then immediately claims one of the anonposts in the thread is his.
You just answered your own stupid question, didn't you?

>>10261943
Thank you.

>>10261986
I'm not sure referring back to a single previous post you made is the same as tripping. People often make a string of posts that are obviously the same person to other readers, there's just no need to trip though, it's a pure attention grab.

>>10261880
>I actually make volumn booze all the time
don't quit your day job lmao

>>10248431
JD is not a bourbon.

Fuck what you say, Blue label is delcious

>>10248500
please, end your existence

>>10257462

"Daily driver" basically means "the stuff that gets you through the day." When used for drink, it's often meant for the thing you drink at the end of the day or on your days off, rather than something special that you'd reserve for either an incredibly bad day or a special occasion.

t. alcoholic

>>10261616
Thank God you missed the soygoy whisky bar craze in PDX, it's disgusting

>>10247986
highland park 15 is my favorite whiskey that doesnt totally break the bank

>>10260182
thanks, very helpful.

what are some good blended scotches besides Johnnie Walker Black? I liked it and would like to try more

>>10264779
Black Grouse
Monkey Shoulder
Dewars 12
Black Bottle
Even Chivas ain't bad.

>>10264779
heard good stuff about pig's nose but never had it myself

>>10247986
The 18 year old is the only drinkable one

>>10261538
>snobs
>reddit
Here we have another connoisseur

took the advice of the total wine guy against my better judgment because he seemed very knowledgable and the scotch wasn't too expensive. should have just stuck with trying something a little better know, i think. guess i saved 10 bucks, at least.

tfw eternal anxiety of not knowing when to open my yamazaki 18

I've started drinking any Kentucky Staright Bourbon Whiskey (no blends) that run under $20 for a handle. The next couple weeks I'll be drinking this odd thing.

>>10265840
I had a chance to buy a bottle like 6 months ago and still regret not getting it.

Lads, I'm so hungover, I blame you. Some one put the kettle on ffs.

is johnnie walker green any good?

>>10269061
I've never had it, but word around here is that it's the best JW for the price.

>>10269061
It’s the only blended malt in the JW core range, as in no grain whisky is added. Very good stuff.

So what's some good budget whiskey? I'm tired of drinking jameson but I don't want to spend more than 30 bucks on a bottle either.

>>10270525
Buffalo Trace.

ardbeg 10 or laphroaig QC/CS?

>>10270647
not him but would you recommend this to someone new to whisky?

>>10271175
yeah, it's inexpensive and super accessible

Any love for rum? Drinking Pusser's at the moment, great stuff.

>>10271458
thanks anon!

opinions on Four Roses bourbon?

Yo whisky bros. Got this 2nd hand from a friend since he quit drinking. Is this good ? Pretty tasty along with desert

>>10273328
7.5/10, better than most. If its offered anywhere then I'm gonna order it over pretty much any other bourbon.

Their small batch is amazing.

>>10273346
>asks if its good
>says it good

There's three things that go into whether or not something is "good": availability, taste, price.
If its available everywhere then you won't exactly care if you run out or someone else drinks it. But if it's a bit rare or harder to find then you'll appreciate it more whenever you have it.

Then there's taste. If its good, then it's good. No other way to say it. This is the most important part. No use spending up to hundreds for a bottle you dont even like. Even if it's available everywhere, or rare af.

Then theres the real shit. The part with controversy. Some bottles go up to the thousands of dollars for no reason other than for the meme. Although these prices are usually second market, some stores adopt these prices as well.
But if you like a bottle and you like its price then by god, its a dank bottle.

>>10273463
True. But Taste can be subjective, this is my first time owning one, but I might like it because I have poor taste and not knowing if I'm really enjoying whisky or the taste if this bottle. So if any expert had it before would be nice to hear their thought. Kind of like if you grow up eating westernized Asian food. You'd think saracha is the best spicy Chinese sauce but in fact there are a lot more great authentic chili sauce out there

>>10273415
It's just about the only bourbon sold in my local supermarket, which is why I asked.
thanks for your insights, anon

>>10249381
I bought a whistle pig rye like two weeks ago and it's not very good.

>>10271782
smith and cross was the only thing I gave anyone for christmas last year

>>10273346
what kind of weird painting do you live in? do you have to parkour to get to your bathroom?

>>10273832
I'm a wagie living in paris

What are the main taste differences between scotch, bourbon, japanese and irish whisky?

I’ve heard bourbon is generally a bit sweeter than scotch?

>>10275567
the difference is bourbon and japanese whiskey are the only ones worth your time.

>>10273493
This is true. I used to religiously drink chivas 12. But after branching out and trying older single malts from other parts of the world, i find chivas 12 pretty underwhelming.

>>10275567
Scotch must be primarily barley, aged for at least 3 years in used oak barrels. All done in scotland. Doesnt NEED to have peat but peat is its identifying factor.

Bourbon must be 51% corn aged for at least 4 years (2 without age statement) in new charred oak barrels. All made in usa.

The other two aren't as regulated.

>>10274129
im so sorry