/ck/ - Food & Cooking

>>11660059

>Macallan

You're in for a treat.

>wife

You're also in for an unpleasant surprise.

>>11660059

I got 3 bottles.

A 15 year old Balvenie single barrel that's finished in sherry casks.

A Glen Morangie Lasanta

A bottle of Tomatin that I'm unfamiliar with.

>>11660068
I've had their 10 year and their sherry 12 year and loved both. This is my first time trying the double cask 12. One day when I've got money to burn I'll shell out for the 18.
And my wife is awesome and a total babe. Don't be mad you can't even get a date.

>>11660070
Noice.
I have the Balvenie 12 awhile back and enjoyed it. Bet the 15 is even better

>>11660087

>One day when I've got money to burn I'll shell out for the 18.

Pic related.

>And my wife is awesome

Yeah, they always are -- until suddenly they're not. I've watched you make precisely the same mistakes for centuries, and do you know what the funny thing is? You all think that you're different, that *they're* different, that yours is that special case.

>>11660059
>ginger
well that's different. You should do a review after you open it.

Lagavulin 16, woodford reserve rye, knob creek, high west double rye. A friend buys and sells whiskeys as a hobby, he said he would put together a bunch of sample bottles of stuff from his collection.

So far I've opened the first two. The woodford reserve is pretty good but a little weak on the rye, the lagavulin I've already had before and it's easily my favorite whisky.

>>11660185
I have yet to find a better whiskey than the Lagavullin 16. Absolutely good tier

>>11660059
i don't get presents, i'm an adult.

I got a Jameson Black Barrel. Not top of the line but I don't really care since I'm pretty much an alcoholic.

>>11660059
>What whiskies did everyone get for Christmas?
Uigeadail and Lagavulin 16. It was a good Christmas.

For me, it's Laphroag 10 year

I wanted Bunnahabhain Stiùireadair, but I got Highland Park Dragon Legend... can't complain.

>>11660059

I probably won't get any bottles, but I'll probably get enough gift-cards/money intended for bottles. Going to get a bottle of Bunnahabhain 12 and Bowmore 12 so I can finish my collection of one bottle from every distillery on the island.

>>11660059
I'm going to pick up some Aardberg and whatever jap shit I can find and let them take turns with my mouth. Waiting for that holiday pay to come in and I prefer after new year's celebrations double teaming 12 year olds with friends.

>>11661058
I love vikings as much as the next guy but as general advice not only to you but the rest of you fags. Do not buy NAS unless you have a good reason to. Just looking at new releases, the number of age statements become fewer apart and more meme stories and bottles (such as HP) emerges since that is apparently what sells. Could've gotten a 18 yo HP for roughly 50% of the price the catch being that it was an independent release sans the glas engravings etc. There is a reason why some people hold Lagavulin 16 as the gold standard for scotch.
>>11661062
Even Port Ellen and Ardnahoe? Just having a laugh mate. I'd look at the 15 yo Bowmore if you are into sherry finishes but for comparing the standard releases the 12 ought to be superior.
Got myself some CS Glenallachie and Linkwood, moscatel and sauternes finishes. Really looking forward to comparing the latter to Glenmorangie Nectar D'or. Also pic related.

>>11661110

I actually didn't know Ardnahoe was open.
I don't count Port Ellen because they're closed, and the idea of tasting every distillery that ever was isn't really a goal I can reach. Going for current 8 active distilleries, plus Ardnahoe, I guess, when the product makes it's way to my region.

apparently Ellen will be reopening soon anyway, so I can wait on that one.

None cause my wife seems to think a man drinking can cause fucked up babies to be born. That’s not how it works. I’m mad af desu.

>>11661151

Did you know she was retarded before you married her?

>>11661158
Fucking stupid Chinese superstition just fucking end my life I want to die

>>11660147
Who hurt you?

>>11660361
my grandparents still get presents
retard

>>11661170
>>>/r/eddit

>>11661203
Taking off the trip doesn't take away the pain.

>>11660102

I had a glass of the 15 a while back ate a whiskey bar. It is quite nice.

>>11661170

Nah, he's right. Marriage sucks for the most part and wives get worse, never better. But it's ok because without her I wouldn't have my son which is the best thing to ever happen to me.

Unironically I just opened this.

>>11661203

Somehow, >>>/r/eddit was actually a link worth clicking on.

>>11661336
Too bad it's a complete rip-off.

I got a bottle of Glenlivet Founders Reserve, which from what I've read is a NAS muted and young version of the 12. Any ideas to dress it up or should I just use as a sipper when I don't care as much what I'm tasting and just want whisky?

>>11660185
If you're looking for more of a rye punch you'll love the High West. I've had their double rye and their campfire and both are excellent. Knob creek isn't much in my wheelhouse, but should be good for mixing.

Bottle of Glenfiddich 12 from my brother.
He usually gets me Laphroaig so I'm guessing he couldn't find a place that stocks it this year.
I'm not complaining, though. Glenfiddich is a bit milder than what I'd buy myself but I'll just keep the bottle to offer to guests.

>>11661765
In what way?

is this meme whiskey?

Springbank 15

I got a bottle of bulleit rye. I dont usually buy myself anything even halfway nice so i cant complain.

got moonshine

Got some jim beam and havana club 7

I got rumbullion rum from my dad. I'd recommended it to my brother on his eighteenth because he'd never had strong alcohol before, and I guess he remembered. It's touching, but I don't actually like spiced rum.

What am I in for lads

>>11662547
Sherry. Sweet, dark dried fruits.

>>11661976
200+ dollars for a whisky that's a blend? And not even a very good blend. The green label JW is objectively their best as it's blends of all single malts.
Basically the blue is just really flat and boring and absolutely should not cost as much as it does for what you get. You pay for the name with the blue label and to show off that you're classy or whatever for drinking it.
It's the whiskey equivalent of buying a Rolex watch: you spend way too much to buy it to show people that you bought it.

>>11662547
My local liquor store just started carrying that. I think I'll pick up a bottle to give it a try.

>>11660059
Whiskies, that's cat food. I'd rather eat that than drink that scottish swill!

I got this, how did i do bros?

>>11661765
So I've heard
Oh well, even if overpriced it still has to be good, and I got it for free

>>11662720

Blends are not objectively worse.

>>11661193
you're the retard wasting money on old people.
your taxes already do that.

>>11663414
Im not the one buying them you fucking simpleton
just saying you need to quit acting like grandparents/old people don't still receive Christmas gifts because it's very common

>>11663227
Are there some blends better than single malts? Absolutely yes.
Are most single malts better than blends? Yes by far.
Is blue label an overpriced meme blend that is inferior to most single malts? Absolutely.

>>11662322
Yes. It’s a 6/10 at best with 8.5/10 marketing

>>11662547
Honestly one of the best available on the market.

>>11660059
>wife

>>11663493
Why did you post this picture?

>>11660068
You're cute~

these plebian choices make me cringe. True patricians only drink 18y/o Yamazaki

>>11661325
>>11661203

t. boomers unirocinally

>>11660059

I just cracked open a Laphroaig 10 year cask strength that my son got me for Christmas. Life is good.

Dad got me a bottle of henry mckenna 10yr bib. I had told him how much I liked it, so he grabbed me a bottle at his local liquor store. Wife got me a bottle of black saddle bourbon. It's decent. Ethanol on the nose, but the usual rich vanilla comes out after some rest, maybe a little citrus too. Taste is butter, vanilla, sharp oak spice. Has some heat for only 90 proof. Black peppery spice on the back end. Nice finish, but the overall taste is pretty underwhelming. It'll be a good sipper over the next couple weeks, don't think I'll buy it again though. She did well, considering she doesn't know bourbon from tequila.
There's one more bottle for me under the tree, wrapped cylinder. Looks like a scotch. We'll see what it is in a couple days (one of my gifts for her got shipped late, so I wanted to wait to open my other bottle until hers came in). Oh and my buddy got me a bottle of four roses single barrel for taking care of his cats while he and his fiance were out of town. So there's that.

>>11664416
Great haul, enjoy them. That's awesome

>>11664466
Thanks! It's quite a haul indeed. I've been cheaping out lately just buying old granddad 114 since it's so damn cheap but still a decent punch in the face. It'll be nice to have 3 to stretch out over a few weeks

got a bottle of the Nikka from the barrel, still rationing the one i have from last year

>>11662794
This stuff is actually pretty good for the price.

I bought myself a bottle of this, it smells really nice but to me all bourbon tastes pretty much the same. It has nowhere near the diversity of scotch whisky.

Tried it before, fucking love it. Kinda aggressive but really lovely taste.

>>11662794

For the price it's lovely stuff.

My mom gave me this, I was excite

>>11664380
i see you are a man of good taste aswell

Glenfarclas 17 which is perfect for Christmastime drinking.

Basil Hayden's 10-year which was just released and MUCH better than the current product.

>>11666483
looks like a bottle of gin

I usually buy Talisker but I got offered a small bottle of Jura. Haven't opened it yet. Anyone tried it?

>>11667054
Had some somewhere once. It's smooth if I remember correctly. Like really smooth.

>>11667054
Jura is bad.
Talisker is good

>>11667054

I have some (potentially too airated) Jura 12 I got from a pal the other day. He says it's like a slightly peaty auchentoshan 12, and I'd agree with him. Nothing particularly special.
I hear Jura gets really good with age though.

>>11667095
As someone who loves the distiller's edition, what should I go for next? I hear Springbank is a good place to go, but I don't know much about it.
Also tossed up between Bunny 12 and the Toiteach a dha, if anyone cares to give input on the two.

>>11666978

It may be misleading branding, personally I like it but it doesnt prepare you for how much of a punch you get on first try. Might be my new favourite scotch.

>>11667054

Nothing special, kinda bland but it's drinkable.

>>11661027
Laphroaig for me too. it's tasty.

>>11660361
>im an adult male
Ftfy

>>11662322
no, it's good stuff. enjoy

>>11660059
I got a Total Wine whiskey. I like single malts, but I can't stand how the associates have to shill for their Spirits Direct brands.

My family won’t give me more whisky because they think I have too much when I only have 9 open bottles of various scotch and bourbon, mostly cask strength. Gonna save up to go to Ireland and get a single cask Midleton rum cask in the summer.
Also it’s my birthday soon so I went to a bar and had a shot of an 18 year old Brora IB that was super good.

>>11662720
There are good blends that are worth $200, but usually id say those are either malt dominated or all malts unless we’re talking about a single pot still whiskey like Midleton that have some great single casks that are absolutely worth the cost.
Diageo’s Collectivum blend was really good.

>>11660059
i got some beer from the gas station and a slim jim.
the beer was good, but the slim jim went out the same way it went in.
i'm convinced that assholes have tastebuds now.

>>11666483
What is this shit? Mouthwash?

>>11666527
>not even 101

try again

>>11666527
It's 101 or bust my friend

>>11671433
>>11671852
I'll have to get that next run

>>11662352
I've heard good things about Bulleit, but I've also heard some bad things. Is it actually good, or would I be wasting my time on it?

>>11671968
I liked it more than bourbon. Has a little bit of complexity.

Got this because they were out of what I went for. Tastes very light and almost raw, a bit like a mix of copper kettle with a hint of cragganmore. The finish is like the burnt edge of an apple pie crust. Not disappointed, but it's not a religious experience. Really wanted some yamazaki 12 though. It's like its way underage American cousin.

>>11672775
based thinkpad lad

My friend bought me a shot of blood oath pact 5, which was the greatest bourbon I've ever tasted.

>>11660236
Try to find blood oath if you can, their pact 6 should be coming out in a few months. Its mind blowing

Am i in for a treat?

How do I drink scotch and taste it? I have a bottle of Johnnie walker black. I’ve tried adding a little water to scotch but it’s still so bitter. Don’t drink alcohol very often. It just burns

>>11660059
Got 2. Bruichladdich Octomore 8.1 and Weller Special Reserve. Both absolutely delicious in their own way

A bottle of this. I also got a bottle opener made of oak from a stave from an old cask.

>>11673031
Did someone actually buy you this or are you just fishing for internet cool points

>>11673928
Oops, this was supposed to be a picture of uigedail.

>>11662794
That's what got me into whisky. A great lower budget choice.

How's this one?

>>11667054
Not a fan personally. I find it so light it's almost flavourless.

>>11660059
Four roses single barrel, and Woodford.
The Woodford is not a favorite, but I appreciate the thought. The others I picked up for the holidays.

>>11673371
Is an aquired thing, as cliche as that is to say.
When you first start sipping it you'll taste a lot of alcohol and it will burn. Before long your palate gets used to the alcohol and the burn stops and when that happens you're tasting the whiskey and all the flavors. That's when it gets fun. After a bit you can start picking out different flavors and developing your palate to find ones you like.
You just gotta stick with it and the burn goes away. It's all about getting used to the burn

>>11673031
It's actually really good, my grandfather has a bottle and i've had it before. Not worth the sticker price, but still an excellent japanese whisky.

>>11662322
it's good. Lots of hype but it's good.

>>11662794
My first single malt. It's a great bang for your buck scotch that can be had for $20.

Got this from the gf and a Maker's Mark Private Select from my grandparents.

>>11663486
This. But Buffalo Trace shills are like the McDonald's shills of real life.

i bought myself a blanton's with money from my grans

>>11674537
>9 year Lagavulin

Sounds interesting. How is it?

Just got this per recommendation. I usually hate islay, this is like watching a hobo fight while eating a bacon sandwich next to a barrel fire. It's cutting through this dreary day like no one's fucking business.

>>11674537
>promotional tie-in whiskey

did i make a bad choice
i havent even opened it yet

>>11674930
yes
that shit is absolutely fucking vile, the sugariest ""whiskey"" I've had in my life

>>11669659
I drive through kilbrin on my way home this evening. Didn't know they had a distillery. Is it nice?

>>11661971
Planning to enjoy this with my waifu on NYE, is it any good?

>>11674930
Yes. Throw it out.
Calling that a "whiskey" is a crime. I bought one just to try it and had all of one small glass and haven't touched it since. Absolutely terrible.

>>11675237
I prefer the 18 or 21, but the 12 isn't bad.

Nothing amazing though, i mean it's $25-35.

>>11675237
It's pretty light and kind of plain. It's definitely not bad, but it's nothing special.

>>11660059
What am i in for

>>11666483
this is my least favorite of Bruichladdich's offerings. Their Octomore line is incredible as is their Black Art.

>>11675314
A peaty laddie with a touch a fishwife minge on his tackle.

>>11660087
Snowflake hehe

>>11675314
Like Laphroaig, but more burning tires and less medicine. It's pretty good, try it.

>>11661170
Loser

>>11675318
>Octomore line is incredible
I'm >>11673383 and can confirm. Holy shit its good

>>11674812
Best whisky under $100 right here.

This right here, wasn't expecting much but actually very tasty. Lots of fruit and herbal flavors.

>>11675583
Go one tier higher and it gets even better.

Got this from my best friend's sister. Gonna save it for New Year's along with one of the cigars his grandpa gave me. Not a whiskey connossieur, what am I in for? Was it a nice gift?

>>11675717
That looks incredibly offputting.

Havent opened it yet. Sister got it for me, the last thing she got me was Macallan 12 which was delicious so I trust her.

>>11675919
Oh, and since I forgot to answer the other question in the OP, I guess I'll bump. I made everyone English shortbread cookies and put them in cheap christmasy tins, cause I'm poor.

sipping.

Got a bottle of Glenlivet 18 yr and a bottle of Woodford Reserve.

is it stupid to drink single malts with ice?

Looking forward for a treat

>>11676560
>5 liters
>premium quality

>>11676560
Are you South African?

>>11676612
>>11676621

>getting duped by a shitty, fake, obviously homemade taped on label that never changes image, 6 years later

What am i in for?

>>11676817
It...almost tastes like something. Biggest disappointment ever.

>>11676817
used to be great for the price, is now mediocre

>>11661336
Is it true this used to actually be phenomenal when it was first released?

>>11675919
probably the best choice for a beginner single malt
it's really light and easy to drink

>>11660059
Bought myself a bottle of Hibiki Harmony

>>11674780
Haven't cracked it open yet but I'm excited to try it.

>>11675919
Good entry level scotch in the $30 range.

>>11676817
Heavy on the sweeter notes. Caramel/butterscotch

>walk into liquor store, ask for a bottle of Tottoriwhisky
>"What?"
>spaghetti slowly drips from my pockets
>oh shit not again, face gets red
>"Please give me a bottle of Tottoriwhisky right now."
>"I don't know what that is. What type of whisky is it?"
>struggling to contain my embarrassment
>clenching asscheeks together to hold in my shit, voice reduced to a mumble
>"have money please Tottoriwhisky give money please bottle"
>"Are you okay?"
>shit breaches through my asscheeks, propelled forward at 60mph
>crash through the liquor store employee's counter, he's holding onto me for dear life
>all the while spaghetti is flowing out of my pockets like fumes
>crash through the entire row of buildings in the strip mall, broken glass shards in my face
>yelling "TOTTORI WHISKY PLEASE MONEY BOTTLE WHISKY TOTORI"
>Liquor store employee is covered in shit and spaghetti
>my pocket rocket shows no signs of stopping
>he tilts me backwards
>the sheer force of my shit has reached 650mph, we are now propelling upwards
>the spaghetti and shit intertwines and falls down to earth in glorious yellow and brown streams as we head towards the stratosphere, children below frolic in the mess falling from my anus
>the g-force is causing my asscheeks to flap vigorously and create a gale
>spaghetti and shit blowing through the air on the planet below, 3 miles upwards now
>liquor store employee has died from lack of oxygen, his body falls to the surface below and is shredded by the force of my shit
>my transformation is almost complete, as I leave the atmosphere my bear hands sprout and my tail grows, acting as a rudder
>steer myself across the comsos with my gleaming shit and spaghetti trail

>>11678595
my mom actually got me a bottle of this, is it any good?

>>11678666
yeah, decent. it's a fairly standard Japanese flavor so if you've ever had hibiki or mars iwai it shouldn't stray to much from that

>>11678595
I love hearing the black guy at the counter mispronounce every scotch. Bonus points because I cant spell any of them.
>ye got th' corrrrrryvrrekkan back in aye?
>Yeah dog, I got dat carybender

>>11678666
Other than the disappointingly mild hibiki harmony, I've never had a bad japanese whisky.

Rate my rather modest liquor cabinet.

>>11679186
Do you use the coconut oil to lube your dragon dildos?

>>11679017
My boss is Scottish, so I've learned that I pronounce every scotch wrong. Uigeadail is a fun one.

>>11679300
I'm convinced that it's just the sound you make when you drink it.

>>11660070
Glen Morangie Lasata is fucking godlike had it a few weeks back. Such a dark robust color and complex flavors.

>>11679264
Of course. It also moisturizes. Silicone safe.

>>11660059
Got pic related from my father.
Never had it before and I don't have much experience with single malts, but I like it. Great after not drinking for some months.

>>11679806
Give some general tasting notes and describe the scene it brings to mind when you drink it. The flavors you pick out aren't so important as the experience, where does it take you?

Got a bottle of Tamnavulin and some Macieria brandy.

>>11660059
Red Breast 12 yo
Dalmore 12 yo
Tyrconnell Single Malt
Regular old Jameson.

>>11675280
>its 25-35$

Where did you get it?! It's 50$ where I live.

>>11678595
kek

>>11679832
it takes me to flavor country

>>11680771
I've seen it as low as $24.99 on sale.

>>11679832
The anon who replied wasn't me, but I think I tasted some pear in there.
If I have to think of a location it makes me think of, it would be my grandfathers land and the time I spent there in the summers.

I really liked this, is there anything like it that may be a little cheaper. If not cheaper, just better?

>>11685114
bump

>>11686666
Just for those digits i'll recommend Stillhouse Red Hot Whiskey. Easier to drink than fireball in my opinion, a bit toned down and better overall flavor.

>>11686695
>Stillhouse Red Hot Whiskey
Wow this is fucking cool, thanks for telling me.

I bought Bowmore 10yo just before christmas, is it any good? I've never tasted it, but it's Islay whisky, which I didn't realize beforehand.
I bought it mainly because I've never had it and it was piss cheap and I'm having a EDH night with few friends and drinks.

>>11660236
It's really up to tastes, but for the affordable ones I prefer Ardbeg 10

>>11661027
Same

Was looking through the thread, and saw some anons mention that Bufallo Trace is bad or shilled too much. I've had it before and really liked it. As someone getting into whiskey, I'd appreciate some recommendations for a good bourbon, I know that one people like is Eagle Rare, but I think that's from the people that made Trace. Are there any others?

>>11688554
Not all good bourbon is something you will like. Anything universally shilled is usually Maker's Mark tier or drinkable but not exceptional. It's best to make a bunch of expensive mistakes and come to discover what you like, it's cheaper than an afternoon at a whiskey library.

>>11688554
BT has a list passed around several local liquor stores explaining that they didn't forsee the surge in popularity in bourbon, and several of thier brands will be in limited supply.
If what they claim is true or not, I can't personally say. I live close to the bourbon trail, and plan on hitting up some distilleries and festivals this year so I might find out. A few of the local stores and distributors around the immediate area still have promotional events and auctions, but sadly I didn't get to attend, and was told it was pretty much like every year.
As for recommendations I'm not a good one to ask, I've had some very good bourbons over the years, but choose not to buy them over a mid grade bottle. I can tell you that Pappy family reserve is great, but I only had one glass. I can recommend a good bottle to buy that I've bought, but it won't be as expensive.

>>11688728
I'm looking for more mid tier price bourbons, I cant afford the really good stuff

>>11688504
It's alright. I personally find it to be one of the more mild tasting Islays. Some might call that boring, but there you go.

>>11688775
Fighting Cock.

Rate the collection.

Ignore the Haig club, that was just for a party.

>>11688873
Close your Oogey.

>>11689317
It's sealed enough. I only opened it yesterday anyway.

>>11660059
My brother gave me pic related. It was full when he gave it to me a week ago. I've been sipping it straight from the bottle at all hours of the day while one vacation. Nothing like a 9 am sip of whiskey. Great way to start the day. I highly recommend this whiskey

>>11689424
CLOSE IT

>>11690180
Ok, I have, sheesh

>>11691146
Yay!

>>11689599
JW Green is good shit. That and the Double Black are the two JWs worth buying.

What's the gold Jonny like? Is it worth a try?

>>11691221
black label is decent

>>11691257
Decent, sure, but for like 3 bucks more you can have a Glenfiddich/Glenlivet 12.

>>11691238
I wouldn't say it's worth the price.

can someone recommend me some straight walled not fuckhuge rocks glasses
everywhere around here I can only only find massive 12 oz "rocks glasses" with super wide open openings

god damn I just want a simple glass , was hoping to just find one while I was out today but no

didnt get any whisky

>>11688783
That's a disappointment. Thanks for your input, maybe I won't be as disappointed as I would've been otherwise when I do open it.

>>11691458
best bet is online. OR check antique shops. great deals on glasses (have seen the one's you are looking for), especially decanters if you like port

>>11691458
>>11691972
if I understand you correctly, they're now marketed under 'old fashioned glasses'. at least on amazon they are. have a look and see, it may require some digging.

i would also like to correct my mistake of ones*

>>11691458
You should get one of these.

>>11691146
Post proof nigga or you getting consequences

Picked up pic related a few weeks ago. really, really fucking good imo.
Went to get a bottle for my sister and her husband for christmas but they were out so I got them the miyagikyo even though I have no idea how it is

got a chance to try yamazaki 12. pretty good but not worth the meme tax
also tried >>11676817. Smooth but kind of boring

>>11692902
Good pick up! Nikka Coffey Grain is my daily driver

>>11660059
if someone wants to give me a present it better start with k and end with ife otherwise im not interested

>>11692959
kife?

>>11692002
This is easily the best glass for whiskey, but given he just wanted a simple glass I assume this is not what he's looking for.

>>11692002
Am I supposed to use these for bourbons too? I've tried drinking bourbon and rye neat in those glasses the same way I drink Scotch and it just kind of burns and doesn't taste very good.

>>11692002
>Go to a bunch of distilleries
>Have a shit ton of these now

>>11664533
This one tastes like green apples for me, smells like oak and fruit

GF got me this. Pretty good imo. Sipping it right now

>>11688504
Entry islay. Good for someone who isn't acquainted with islay whiskies, but there is better.

>>11692002
I see these on Amazon for two for $15. Anyone know of any cheaper?

thinking of getting my pappa a bottle of Glenfiddich XX experimental anyone tried it like to give me their opinions?

>>11693437

It's a Glenfiddich, so if he likes any of the other's he should be happy enough. I find it aggressive, but very good.

>>11676517
Some swear by drinking it neat or on the rocks, adding ice can make it too cold to get all the notes, but sometimes whisky is too strong you need to take the edge off it a bit. I suggest adding a splash of water to dilute it a bit, so it doesn't overpower your senses and you can enjoy it.

just don't waste it as a mixer.

>>11673383

Bought a Weller a couple months ago, nearly all gone now. Wish I'd not supped it so quick as its getting harder to find especially in the UK. Really fucking tasty. Nice and 'bright' cos of the wheat. Going to try a Larceny next, another wheated one.

>>11675318

That Laddie was my first bottle, definitely going to try more bruichladdich in the future, maybe the Port Charlotte next as the Octomores get a bit on the pricier side, and I drink everything too quick to be trusted with anything over about 60 quid.

>>11694560
I mean I totally get that a lower temperature tends to mask the flavors, it's just I strongly prefer a cold drink over a room temp one

>>11674930
i've had their standard unflavored kind that i enjoyed

>>11692002
Yep. I've been drinking from a Glencairn glass so long i can't imagine drinking whiskey from any other glass now

>>11674812
>Not a fan of Laphroaig 10y but am somewhat of their 18 and I love Lagavulin
How does Ardbeg compare?

>>11693413
Do you have a nearby Crate&Barrel? They stock those for cheaper I think
>>11693106
That's just Bourbons being bourbons

I want to try out some rum this year I narrowed down my choices to mount gay XO and diplomatico reserva, which one should I get? Both are around 30 eurobucks.

>>11697596
Diplomatico isn't really that good, Santa Teresa 1796 is better if you want a Venezuelan rum.

>>11676517
Neat only. Even cask strength. Anything else is factually and unironically for homos and women.
60% just means it's more flavorful because it's less diluted. Enjoy that shit like a man.

>>11697747
You're allowed to do whatever you want, but you are aware that every bottle that isn't cask strength has already been watered down before it was bottled, right? So do you insist on drinking only cask strength bottles?

>>11697630
Is Santa Teresa good for mixing it with cola too?

>>11693379
It could then be perfect for my friends. I prefer strong and peaty ones.

>>11697883
Why don't you just get bottom shelf shit for that?

>>11698210
because I'm bored, but I also want to mix and drink separately.

>>11697771
>So do you insist on drinking only cask strength bottles?
No, but I'd unironically prefer it if all whisky was cask strength.