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>>12226386
I’m gay btw, if that matters

lot 40 for Rye
FourRoses single barrel for bourbon
Tomatin12 for scotch

there's dozens of other ones I like, but these are always safe and taste great for the price

>>12226386
Talisker is one of my go to's. Its damn good. Balvenie doublewood is another I always keep around.

>>12226573
I've had Lot 40 and need to pick up a bottle when I find one.
>>12226575
Haven't had anything from Balvenie but I've only heard good things so I'll keep a look out

>>12226575
Can confirm, Balvenie doublewood is excellent.

>>12226386
What are some staples of the different regions of scotland?
I had glenfiddich 12 and laphroaig 10 for the speyside and islay, respectively. What about high/lowland scotches?
Also, has anyone had glenfiddich 14 and/or 15? And what are your thoughts on them

>>12228337
Don't know much about lowland but for Highland go for Glenfarclas 12 or Oban 14. Springbank 10 for Campbel town of course. Talisker 10 for Island (people often confuse it for islay). Also keep in mind that all Speysides are technically Highland Whisky's but the reverse is not the same.

>>12228744
For lowland, friend swears up and down that Glenkinchie is amazing. Haven't had Springbank but I've had Glen Scotia and really loved how it really did taste like a mix of all regions, you get your smoke, spice and fruit taste. And it's pretty affordable to boot.

Talisker is spot on and I don't know any Island ones that are better

>>12226386
I bought it thinking it would be a gimmick, but I was genuinely pleasantly impressed by how good the Johnnie Walker Game of Thrones special edition White Walker was.

>>12229806
Saw it in the airport and was tempted to pick it up but it was just too high compared to some other deals being offered that I couldn't refuse. I'm travelling in a few months so maybe I'll luck out and pick it up or something else

Whats a good quality but slightly more affordable (under 40 dollars) scotch? As much as I like laphroiag and such i just cant pay upwards of 60 bucks plus a bottle when i go through it quick

Talisker is nice, not necessarily my favourite but I do like/have enjoyed it. Look for the 10yr or Storm if they are on offer/discount. A bit overrated @ £40 particularly the Skye which is the lightest of the bunch, but reasonable enough for around £25.
The 57° North, 18yr & Dark Storm (duty free 1L) are the more interesting ones but pricier :(

Too much of a poorfag to get too into Scotch, but I really enjoy Glenfiddich 15.

Really like pic related. Probably my favourite leaf whisky. What does /ck/ think of it?

>>12230895
Glenfiddich 12
Glenmorangie 10

Thats all I can think of really. Strange since Laphroaig by me is $40. Maybe Ardbeg 10? Ive seen some people say its $40 near them.

>>12230895
As another anon said, check prices on Ardberg since they are somewhat similar if you're looking for an Islay. Also cant not recommend Talisker enough but I may be biased

>>12231148
good for a lower shelf whisky. have you tried their more upscale stuff?

>>12226386
I've only tried Talisker and Tullamore Dew, but I liked the latter more.
Talisker is too sweet and briney I think.

>>12231477
I usually flip flop between Lagavulin or Laphroaig when I want something heavier or go to something very sweet like Dalwhinnie. But Talisker always seems like my perfect middle ground where it hits all my check boxes and I also love the brine flavour

Unpeated, Bruichladdich Classic Laddie or their Islay Barleys
Peated, Port Charlotte.
Rye, Lot 40 or (if I can find it here) High West.
Bourbon, WT101.

Talisker is not really sweet, at least not the ones I've had, if anything it's more peppery/coastal/peat whilst being not quite as phenolic as Laphroaig. Sweet suggests to me sherry/bourbon/sauternes/madiera etc. which Talikser really isn't.

Talisker is not really sweet, at least not the ones I've had, if anything it's more peppery/coastal/peat whilst being not quite as phenolic as Laphroaig. Sweet suggests to me sherry/madeira/sauternes/bourbon etc. which Talisker really isn't.
If you want a sweet whisky try Penderyn Madeira (non chill filtered/natural colour/46%) NAS but it's lethally smooth & knocks spots off some of the other entry level stuff @ £29!

>>12231805
>Penderyn Madeira
Top recommendation. Tastes very strongly of pears to me.

Despite having bought a bunch of more expensive scotches, Macallan 12 is still the best scotch I have had.

Really like four roses small batch for bourbon.

>>12231805
Spot on for Penderyn, I had it and really enjoyed it especially since it didnt taste like a scotch or Irish whiskey. It has it's own flavours that I appreciate a lot compared to Japanese whiskies that just taste like scotch.

Talisker 10 for me initially was very briny and peppery but over time, I get some sort of light fruity sweet aftertaste? Not comparable to other whiskies known for their sweetness but it's hard to describe really. It's one of the few whiskies that I like it more every time I have it. Even when I put it aside and drink something else peaty, sweet or just a big sherry bomb and then come back to it a week or so later, it's just so damn good.

>>12231884
Which Macallan 12? I think there are the Sherry cask and the Double cask of which I've just had the sherry one. I've tried drinking it at least 10 times now to see if my taste changes with more exposure but it just hasn't. I just get some sherry notes on the taste and finish but that's it. Macallan sells at like 25% more compared to similar aged whiskies cause its Macallan but i get much more flavours from something like Glendronach 12. I know its all subjective but I just couldn't find myself ever enjoying that Macallan compared to how some others I know enjoy it

This is my go to whenever i just want a drink or a cocktail. Tastes pretty good and its cheap

Finlaggan Reserve. It’s like it’s coded to my dna for maximum enjoyment...

>>12231468
Had copper pot, but wasn't my favourite. Going innawoods soon, thinking of picking up one of their higher end bottles, either Confederate Oak or Double Barrel Reserve, any suggestions?

>bourbon
Standard BT for everything, Four Roses SiB for sipping
>unpeated scotch
Glenfarclas 105
>light peat
Loch Lomond 12
>peated
Ardbeg 10

>>12226386
Johnny walker blue label is a great whiskey besides the cost
You should also try the ghost and rare version too

>>12232657
>besides the cost
Well theres my problem right off the bat. Not that I couldn't go buy it...but I'd be passing up possibly 3 or 4 other bottles I would have purchased otherwise. I'm definitely trying a glass in a bar first

>>12232624
>Glenfarclas 105

>>12232554
none. was thinking of trying those myself.

Thoughts on Jura 10? How similar is it to Talisker 10? Talisker is the only other whisky from the Islands I've had.

>>12232657
Blends are all mediocre. Even well aged lowlands like Auchentoshan are more interesting.

>>12230973
I wish I can find 57 north here. It sounds amazing.

>>12233391
Some blends can be ok if you are on a budget & shop around for unusual or obscure ones, but paying £150 or £275 for blends seems odd to me. It tells you on the JW Green Label what they put in it, you can buy those actual bottles for the same or less cost, & yes I know there are skills involved in blending (masterblenders & whatnot).

>>12226386
Someone recommend me the best bang for the buck whisky I can get my hands on in Canada.

I want something I can sip straight or on the rocks. The cheaper the better.

>>12226386
jameson
t. pleb

>>12234145
the stout caskmates is pretty great though

>>12234145
Basic Jameson is nothing special but they do have some good ones in their line

>>12233360
Based off reviews, Jura seems like it's more sweet and less smoked vs the talisker

I didnt really like Bourbon at first until I had Woodford. I've tried Eagle Rare, Bulliet, Knob Creek, Jim Beam, Makers Mark and High West but never found myself liking any until I had Woodford.

Is getting the double oaked a good recommendation?

>>12231308
>>12231448
Thanks guys. Went to local store today and ardbeg 10 was on sale for 39.99 so I grabbed it. I wanted to try oban 14 but it was I think 80 bucks, Talisker was 70.

>>12236981
Oban 14 is good but I wouldnt pay 80 for it. If you can find it for about $65 its worth it. I love Talisker 10 so im biased but Id pay $70 for it.

>>12236981
Had Oban and wouldn't pay 80 for it. Talisker if you haven't had it I can understand not wanting to pay 70 bucks. But I sure as hell would since it's just great. If you love the Ardberg but want something briny and a little sweet, try getting a taster at a bar or take a risk and buy it.

>>12226386

Trying to take the plunge with Laphoraig since it was also the same scotch RDJ had in Iron Man and wanted to drink it in tribute for the Infinity Saga

Why is nobody calling out the very heavy, transparent Talisker shilling on /ck/ as of late?

>>12237191
Bought myself a set of Skye, Storm and 10. Havent tasted them yet, but I still feel I got more value than buying a single bottle of either.

>>12237198
>deflects attention away from shilling accusations
>HEY GUYS THEY'RE SELLING A SET OF THREE AND YOU CAN SAVE MONEY ON IT

>>12237191
Its probably 75% me, I also love Glendronach, Dalwhinnie, Lagavulin and Glen Scotia but Talisker has been my main drink for the past few weeks compared to any of them

>>12237191
>>12237204
He just HAD to post it in the other whisky thread, too, because it wasn't enough for it to have its own fucking thread:
>>12237075

>>12237225
>Lagavulin
Expensive. Talisker pays you well.

>>12237230
Was also me
>>12237236
Funny story, the owner somehow got the price wrong and I paid like half of what the normal bottle costs. He fixed it when their stock emptied over a weekend cause word got out

Just been drinking Wild Turkey 101 and don't know where else to go from here when it comes to bourbon. I've tried Bulliet, but I wasn't the biggest of fan. I just want something similar, although I know that's a pretty dumb thing to say, but I'm still new to this.

>>12238192
I've really been trying to find Wild Turkey 101 and the Rye equivalent but all I see is just the standard bourbon bottle. I also didnt really care for Bulleit but I'd recommend giving Woodford a try

>>12238359
Really? All I see stocked at my store is 101 and Rye equivalent but not the 81 proof stuff. That's a shame. Been really enjoying drinking it and the price at around $28 is perfect for what it is. Thanks for the recommendation though.

>>12238192
>something similar but a little better
Knob Creek
>something different but you might love it anyways
Old Grand-Dad 114 for the best example of rye-heavy bourbon.
>something also different but you might love it anyways
Maker's Mark for babby's first wheated bourbon - the complete other end of the spectrum from Old Grand-Dad 114.
>and now for something completely different than almost anyone will love, including women and children, because it's absolutely fucking delicious
Knob Creek Smoked Maple. It's not like most maple/honey bourbons where it's cloyingly sweet and more like a liqueur than a bourbon. It's quite clearly a bourbon with maple in it rather than a maple liqueur with bourbon in it. It's also fucking heavenly.

>>12238932
That Knob Creek Smoked Maple has just the right rye spice/bite and alcohol (90 proof) kick to balance out the maple; it's brilliant in that way.

>>12232001
just bought a bottle of this based on your recommendation anon. Not cracking it for a bit, but I hope it's good.

>>12238932
>>12238960
I swear I must be like the only person who doesn't like knob creek. Everyone raves about it and out of all the bourbons I've had its probably my least favorite. Honestly wouldn't buy it again ever.

>>12239703
Is it the Beam funk? I never got a funky note from a Beam product but others swear it's there.

>>12226388

>>12239752
I haven't heard of beam funk but idk something about it just turns me off. It's just not overly complex or well rounded to me. Not a good flavor. Shit, I honestly liked makers or standard beam over knob.

Does a plastic bottle change the taste at all? If I get a smaller bottle that's plastic opposed to glass, I feel it somehow depreciates the flavour of the whisky, but I know it's probably in my head.

Been drinking some Hibiki Harmony. Seen this get a lot of hate recently but I'm enjoying it a lot.

I have my own still, make my own but do really like Talisker 10

The Talisker 10 yo isn't that great, the 18 is substantially better.

My favorite. Affordable sherry cask single with incredible body & flavour & smooth as a super models pussy.

>>12233954
Pls respond

>>12241111
Glen Moray. Chivas Regal, Dimple, Jamesons. Crown Royal. just take your pick

>>12241145
Thanks will try those. I was previously always sipping Canadian Club, mainly because it was cheap. Bad choice?

Personally I would give Glen Moray Elgin Classic & the Peated a swerve. Having bought a bottle of each with my own money I was disappointed, pretty young rough stuff without much subtlety. I've had some blends that were cheaper or comparable pricewise that I enjoyed more.

>>12226388
Is the talisker your go to for 'any' occasion, because the bottle is ribbed for your pleasure?

>>12233954
I'd say your best option would be a budget airline ticket to europe, one way, to get out of that shitty continent.

>>12240614
Explain

>>12241751
Yeah like ur mouf

>>12240614
I'd happily get it if it was available where I was