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Also have Talisker 10 already so no need to suggest it, need to get the Distillers edition next

Im the jannie in this timeslot. Being an alcoholic myself i approve this post.

For me, it's anything but Talisker 10, the worst tasting spirit ever made.

>>12555749
Seek help

>>12555629
Lot 40 is great, but available in the US. You want to get the rare CASK STRENGTH version, or anything from the "northern border" collection

>>12555749
I'm sorry you feel that way. Talisker 10 is a bottle I always have stocked at home.

>>12555749
HAVE SEX IM BEGGIN YA

>>12555997
All whisky should be cask strength.
>>12555752
>>12556096
>>12556219
>8 posts
>6 IPs
>One quarter cent has been deposited into your account, Pajeet

>>12556233
see
>>12556219

How would you describe the flavor profile of a rye whiskey? How is it different from bourbon and/or Irish whiskey?

I’ve been drinking Jameson and I’m looking to change it up, just don’t want to throw down $30 on something I’ll hate

>>12556273
like rye bread?

>>12556273
It tastes spiced. Like someone dumped a bunch of spices in it. I don’t care for it personally.

>>12556304
>>12556338
Mmmm doesn’t sound like something that I’d like

>>12555629
i just can't into whiskey. i've tried flavored whiskeys, bourbon, rye, scotch, i just don't seem to like any of them unless i mix it with coke zero or diet ginger ale. i can drink other clear spirits just fine so i don't understand why whiskey just doesn't work for me.

>>12556304
Funny thing is I like rye bread, but I hate rye whiskey.

>>12555629
can't beat this for the price.
next tier up would be buffalo trace.

Have a handle of this fine stuff to enrich my weekend.

>>12556404
I respect that. See I can't stand beer, but love whisky.

Let's just agree not to shitpost each other's threads

>>12556434
Based Reginus Patoff

>>12556445
Nice I enjoy this also

>>12556273
More spicy/peppery than sweet. I prefer it to bourbon typically

>>12556447
so then do you or anyone else have any recommendations for trying to into whiskey? so far the only whiskeys i could really enjoy were the flavored ones (vanilla whiskey, sarsaparilla whiskey) and they're typically less than 40% abv. are there any straight whiskeys or bourbons that are smooth and drinkable and don't have as much of a burn or bite? preferably below 80 proof?

>>12556513
It's a hard question to answer since I don't really know what flavor profiles you enjoy.

Generally speaking you should stay away from cheap stuff as those are usually more for mixed drinks than standing on their own. The flip side to that is you should also avoid the top shelf stuff as you will walk away feeling robbed for having paid top dollar for a whisky you didn't appreciate.

As far as bourbons are concerned, the best quality mid-range bottle imo is Four Roses single barrel. It's widely available normally but their barrel select is also pretty good. Bourbons are on the sweeter side of things too.

Don't feel like you have to be Mr tough guy and drink it neat right off the bat, ice is fine and watering down your whisky a bit will let you get into the underlying flavors without feeling like you're getting burned.

OP's Lot40 is a personal favorite of mine as well and a good way to get introduced to the spicyness of Rye whiskies.

Scotch is a bit tougher to get into, but if you happen to see a bottle of Tomatin 12 I'd recommend you give that a shot too. Sherried scotches are way more approachable than peaty ones and a good start.

All of these retail at around 35$

>>12556404
Try this method, it'll help you for real
>take in a breath and hold it
>drink and swallow whiskey
>wait a few seconds
>exhale
>burn diminished heavily and can detect trace flavours
>>12556434
Buffalo Trace has no business being as good as it is for how cheap you can get it
>>12556513
Buffalo Trace is just sweetness, give it a shot

>>12556513
I like makers mark it's pretty smooth even at a higher proof

Post good whiskey drinking scenes from /tv/

https://youtube.com/watch?v=HJVVGzEbJC0

>>12557110
One of my favs

https://youtube.com/watch?v=Ma3d-YdLjCs

I think i've fucked my liver up.

been vomiting for 4 days and my cum is yellow.

>>12557273
Might not be that big of a deal, sounds like just your sperm has jaundice, lol!

>>12555707
fuck off talisker shill, lot 40 is the best mass market canadian rye though, it's true. I keep eagle rare or buffalo trace, lot 40 and jameson on hand. I have no need for scotch because it's garbage.

>>12556513
Drink it with a few ice cubes and drink it slowly. I've done a lot of mixed shit with whiskey but honestly, sours are the only really good and easy at home whiskey drink, it's best enjoyed with a couple of ice cubes over an evening.

What is the second worst tasting whisky behind Talisker?

>>12557710
Deveron

>>12555629
Have always wanted to try a bottle of AP myself, but I've never seen it in the States.

>>12557110
>>12557110
get on my level

>>12556434
this and evan williams are my go tos

>>12557110
>Are you out of your fucking mind?
Every time

>>12557710
Finally got myself a bottle of Bavarian whisky. I'll report back once I pop it open

>>12557710
I'd recommend Ardbeg if you want to torture yourself.

>>12558577
It's shit, I wouldn't bother. You see natives drinking that, R&R and listerine.

>>12558577
That'd be my go to suggestion for a cheap whisky that gives you an idea of what a Canadian rye is like. It's much better than it's price point suggests. I'd also suggest trying White Owl as a substitute in vodka mixers. I wouldn't bother with with stuff like Crown, Wisers, or Canadian Club. Before prohibition they were seen as premium whiskys in comparison to American still swill. Since then better stuff has come along.

>>12558577
just drink Whistle Pig instead, its AP but actually taken care of and tastes fantastic

>>12556513
Unironically give Monkey Shoulder a try if you're trying to get into scotch. It's a blended malt whisky that's real friendly and can show you what scotch can do

>>12557434
This guy is a disinfo agent jesus christ

>>12557128
>JW Blue has 60yo in the blend

Is that true

>>12560276
probably a fucking single droplet of it in an entire vat
aka nothing

Anyone else enjoy Grand Old Parr? It's probably my favorite for the price.

Ardbeg 10
Balvenie Doublewood Single Malt 12
Bunnahabhain 12
Glencadam Highland Single Malt 10
Lagavulin 16

Ard > Lag > Bun > Bal > Glen

Meat >>>>> Desert

Can someone recommend me average rye for mix drinks?

>>12560390
Can't go wrong with

Wild Turkey Rye

or

Wild Turkey 101

or

Wild Turkey in general

>>12560415
Been meaning to try WT.

Flavor-wise, is it closer to something like Buffalo Trace or Jim beam?

>>12555629
>Yes, I do like my whiskey with ice! How did you guess?

>>12560455

BT is sweeter
JB is trash

WT > BT >>>>>>>>> JB

>>12560477
Ok good, I happen to also hate jb and jd, do I'll give 101 a try next time I'm at the store.

>>12560459
>I absolutely have to post a meme, valid reasons be damned!

>>12560459
Nah, I hate ice. I hate mixing even more. If it's not good neat, it's not good at all

>>12560540
>Yea, I love ice. I love mixing even more. If it's good neat, it's even better mixed
fixed it for ya

>>12560455
>Been meaning to try WT.
If you mean the flagship 101-proof version, it's a high rye bourbon, so it's going to have a much stronger spicy/burning taste (some people like that, others don't). It's not like those others you mentioned at all.

>>12560657
13% rye in the mash bill isn't what I'd call "high rye bourbon." I know it advertises itself as high rye bourbon, but it's not.
Old GrandDad is high rye bourbon.

For me, it's Talisker 57° North

>>12556273
>How would you describe the flavor profile of a rye whiskey?
More rye = more heat regardless of what type of whiskey it is. Pic is me when I drink a bourbon with a high rye content.

>>12560657
>It's not like those others you mentioned at all.
Actually, Jim Beam also has 13% rye in the mash bill.

>>12560657
WT, and especially 101, aren't really for drinking neat
Good for mixing though

>>12556404
If you're like me and prefer sweeter bourbons (low rye content) over spicier bourbons (high rye content), do your research and find a reasonably priced low rye bourbon you like. I'm currently drinking George Dickel No. 12 and it's super smooth with almost no heat at all.

>>12556445
I was going to try Evan Williams BnB after trying their standard Black Label, but I didn't like it, so I skipped the BnB. Is the mash bill the same, or are these two totally different animals?

>>12556513
>preferably below 80 proof?
Fun fact: it's illegal to label a spirit as bourbon if it's below 80 proof. See my other post: >>12560704
GD12 is my current favorite.

>>12558577
You might have better luck finding their Dark Horse blend, which they bottle in the States as "Alberta Rye Dark Batch" for some reason.

>>12557128
I never watched West Wing, but it was on in the background once and this same scene was on, and I never forgot it.

>>12557273
>been vomiting for 4 days
Usually if you drank too much you only vomit for a few hours. Four days sounds bad. A doctor's visit might be a good idea.

>>12560657
I happen to like Rye a lot. As another poster said, 13% isn't really high in my book.

>>12560683
Well ideally I'd like a whisky I can drink neat but not feel like a criminal for mixing it into a guest's cocktail

>>12560683
>aren't really for drinking neat
>Good for mixing though
This is a common description for crap to mediocre whiskeys. See: JD.

>>12560674
>13% rye in the mash bill isn't what I'd call "high rye bourbon." I know it advertises itself as high rye bourbon, but it's not.

It seems that rye is a very potent flavor (like garlic, if you will). George Dickel No. 12, which is 8% rye, is super smooth, but just that little 5% increase with the WT and the rye heat is front-and-center.

>>12560763
>50,5% alc
That is why it's not great as neat, it's simply to harsh for most people. Drop a cube or two to get the alc down a bit, and it's good drinking whisky.

JD is garbage. Paint thiner tastes better.

>>12560269
Truth

>>12560674
>>12560782
Update: the 13% rye in WT 101 is only an unofficial estimate, as the true figure is secret. It's got to be much higher than that, based on my experience.

>>12560683
For me, it's Rare Breed.

>>12559382
How is it

>>12563022
Very unusual. I struggle to even think of a comparison that makes sense. The closest I can get would be a high end Irish whiskey,

I'm enjoying it, interesting experience, but I don't think you're missing out by not having access to it in NA. Give it a shot if you're ever in Europe.

>>12559382
Slyrs is amazing, try the Slyrs 51 as well mate

>>12560390
Bulleit Rye
that shit's like 20-25€/$ pretty much anywhere in the west and it's perfectly fine for mixing or even drinking it on its own desu

>>12560390
if you can get it where you are, Dickel rye is great, its an exceptionally high rye content whiskey, perfect for manhattans or anything

>>12560390
Old Overholt. Inexpensive and decent, and pairs well with anything when you're making a cocktail. Shouldn't run you more than $15 a bottle.