/ck/ - Food & Cooking

i must still be the honey moon era as my hangover was just thirst and hunger. nothing more to add on this one. it is tasty, that is all.

Bros, what are the most charred bourbons? When it comes to scotch, I like heavy smoke, and when it comes to bourbon, I like heavy char.

The extremes are what draws me to whiskey. I don't like mild, "smooth" flavors. I like shit that hurts. Hurt me, brothers

>>17722448
its yet to become a meme shilled by Minnick so its relatively unknown right now. I'm not sure of anything outside Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel and the odd ball stuff like a bourbon finished in a ex Islay barrel.

>>17721626
Best cheap whiskey (any kind) for australia?

>>17722748
pic related in OP

>>17722795
$100 is not that cheap.

My first Brackla, 7 years in ex bourbon and finished in a recoopered Olorosso sherry Octave cask that only holds 70 liters. $70 on the nose for something like this is a bargain these days. tastes at least 10 years old and the sherry influence is kind of typical, but very good all the same. US exclusive and 1 of only 106 bottles produced. doesnt care for water, 8/10

>>17722748
Compile a list of the least expensive whiskies you can find near you, and post the list here. We will tell you which ones to buy.

>>17722748
Wild Turkey 101

>>17721626
My name is Anon, I like Bushmills

drank too much four roses this weekend, taking a break since it really fucked me up

>>17722448
>heavy char = extreme

you don't know how char works
heavy char results in an even greater surface area of filtration-type charcoal due to alligatoring of the inner-most layers of wood

think I busted my kidneys by drinking too soon after stopping my medication, /wg/.
my piss is foamy and dark and I'm always tired
was nice knowing you guys

>>17725611
can I get some of your money when you kick the bucket? kinda don't feel like working

>>17722448
You would have loved Lost Spirits Abomination: Sayers of the Law. Young Islay whiskey speed-aged with heavily-charred oak staves. Heavy peat and heavy char. Tasted like oaky BBQ meat. It was incredible. I don't think they make it anymore. It was the fucking best.
Someone else needs to combine heavy peat with heavy char.

>Order expensive whiskey neat at the bar
>Gag and throw up on first sip because I forgot to drink it slowly and look retarded in front of everyone

>>17725230
That would help wouldn't it.
I just skimmed the bottom of a big bottleshop's website.

>>17725315
I'll try that.

>>17722448
these guys heavily vary on age, char, and toast
the one I have has a finish that tastes like sucking on a piece of charcoal

>>17725837
Damn that sucks. Son, your government really seems to be fucking you guys. In the USA, the regular bottle size is 750ml, and our larger bottle size is 1.75L. And our regular Maker's Mark whiskey is 90 proof/45% ABV. Our regular Old Forester is 86 proof.

I can't really read the label on the Wild Turkey Longbranch, but that is about the only whiskey I see that interests me, unless its only 80 proof. If it's higher than 80 proof, I would consider becoming a member of that website, to get the lower price.

Or look around at other places. Hopefully you can find someplace that has better prices than that.

>>17721626
finishing a bottle of Oban for the first time, it's a good scotch <3

>>17725412
I'm saying char in the flavor sense, I don't know about the actual process of making it. I've had single barrel bourbons with a great "charred" flavor to them. A very limited store select Eagle Rare had this (and then the next year's release didn't) and I get it sometimes in Four Roses SB though it's milder, but I want to find a bourbon that consistently has this and in an exaggerated way.

Now that I think of it, there's also a Maker's Mark that has a weird aging process where they add staves of variously heat-treated oak to the barrel to give more flavor. Anyone had it?
Kind of pricey and I'm not huge on regular Maker's Mark but could be interesting

>>17726058
I know... It's funny how australia has a reputation for being drunkards, especially beer, but everything here is so exorbitantly taxed.
That's dan murphy's, the massive corporate type. That's basically as cheap as you're going to get. At least they stock Russian standard for cheap, so vodka is all sorted. Oh wait, they removed it because it's russian.

Everything is 40%.
Honestly, high quality and cheap and plenty is just not a thing here. If you had to choose 3 bottles out of these, what would you choose?

>>17726398
grain notes and their subtleties come out more with water, so perhaps it's high proof + young spirit derivative.

one of the differences with Russell's Reserve is the higher char level compared to Wild Turkey while using the same mashbill.

I would also guess less rye in the mash is a must since Maker's has none and Four Rose's SB(if indeed you mean the regular 100 proof non store pick variety) is under 20% iirc and even the Eagle Rare is "Mashbill #1" which is the notorious low rye recipe.

>>17721626
Is it weird that I like high end whiskeys but really like Crown Apple too? If i'm at a bar they usually have that and not stuff like Suntory.

>>17727080
college kids and normies will do shots of anything if its artificially flavoured

>>17724248
these pictures where people take artsy shots of their alcohol bottles are so childish (oooh, the boy is proud of his acquirement).
true GAMERS RISE UP aesthetics.

>>17727415
>that
>artsy
lmaoing at your life

I just got a bottle of Mellow Corn and a bottle of Evan Williams BiB.
How come the Mellow Corn is way tastier and with a more distinct flavor profile?
The EV Black label I have on my shelf has a noticeably stronger nose than the EV BiB I just bought?

>>17728732
only thing ew bib has over reg ew is the proof

>>17728732
Mellow Corrn uses old barrels and EW uses new oak. I was not impressed in the slightest with White Label in terms of flavor. its decent and it is easy on the wallet, that's mostly the modus operandi of all Heaven Hill products.

If you want the Rye side of regular EW then just get Rittenhouse instead(its a shame it doesnt come in handles) and if you are looking for sub $20 bourbon that is smooth enough for inexperienced palates and has enough flavor to be a value at the price then J.W. Dant is good if you can find it and if not then just get Henry McKenna 40% as you aren't losing much(if anything).

>>17728914
>>17729399
Thanks for the tips. Just going to buy EW Black / Mellow Corn in the future, and save the money!

bump

>>17721626
had pic related the other day it was good but not worth the price compared to what you can get in single malt's for the same price

>>17721696
This bottle looks like a Walmart shirt

I picked this up last night, pretty good

my new haul

>>17733539
>700ml
weird size

>>17733774
700ml is fairly standard for europoors

>>17734076
they gettin gipped

>used to love food
>be a 230 lbs fatass
>starting drinking about half a bottle to a bottle of whiskey a day
>eating less while drinking more
>now 180 lbs
Can anyone tell me why it is bad to be considered an "alcoholic?"

A few weeks ago when I was stuck home with the rona I got on my video call with my mate and drank an entire bottle of pic related on the rocks. Felt comfy man, felt good man.
Never has been getting drunk this comfy.

Might buy some decent whiskey and drink it in one sitting.

I'm a true blue, red and white also.
I like to drink some good old Jack Daniels on the rocks.

>>17733203
how much did you pay?

>>17722448
Isle of Skye.

Had some Red Bush with dinner. Now guzzlin' down a 40oz of King Cobra. Life is good bros.

is jameson original worth drinking lads?

>>17734992
Neat or on ice is only worth it at parties or bars. It's a decent mixer but on it's own it doesn't offer much flavour or complexity

Crohn's flaring up, probably only one glass or less this weekend... pain

I always thought you whisky boys were memeing but this scotch is great. Someone recommended it while we were talking mezcal.

>>17725611
Shit dude, hydrate and call your doc

I made my first old fashioned. It kind of just tastes like a shot. What did i do wrong? Or was i expecting too much? I put like 5 dashes of bitters and simple syrup

>>17734476
i'm an ausfag so i think it was like $108 or some shit obviously that is way overs compared to america but i wanted to try it since my mate liked it and people have memed about it here

>>17735292
The marketing is horrible, I cringe at
>It's like a bandaid factory on fire
>It taste like getting hit in the face with a moldy mop
>like licking the sole of a boot
But taste wise it's great

>>17735399
is that actual copy?

>>17735483
Almostish, if you look up "Laphroaig marketing" you'll find more Reddit-like quotes they used for marketing

gunna buy some scotch today i'm excited

What's your favoruite Canadian whisky?

>>17735844
Lot 40 rye

>>17735844
Canadian Whiskey is usually swill

>>17735883
shut up amerilard

>>17735905
Canada generally has poor conditions for aging whiskey in barrels, and aging is what mellows a spirit out while giving it some of its flavor. Kentucky is an especially good place for aging because it sees big swings in temperature.
It follows that Canadian whiskey is harsh, boring, and not very tasty. Ergo fucking SWILL

>>17735844
gibson

>>17735357
It‘s literally just watered down and sweetened whiskey, so you were probably expecting too much.

>>17726450
That's a tough choice. By US law to be called "bourbon", it has to be made of at least 51% corn. So, all bourbons taste mostly the same, at least to me. With that in mind, and because I'm usually frugal, I'd take a chance and try the cheapest bourbon, that Nelson County stuff. (I've never heard of Nelson County, btw.)

I also like peated Scotches, so out of the choices in your pic, I'd go with the Johnnie Walker Black.

Last I'd pick an Irish whiskey, because I also like variety, probably the Jameson.

>>17734992
If you're Irish, and you want to get Irish-level drunk, and you have a bunch of Irish friends that can get Jameson at a serious discount, it's PERFECT.

for me it's Canadian Club

Just poured a dram of half Laphroaig 10 and half Glendronach 12. It's lovely. I've always had good results mixing Laphroaig with sherried scotches and this is no exception.

>>17737080
Why

>>17736637
their conditions are not worse than in ireland or scotland retard

>>17735532
damn, never seen any of this cringe shit, do diageo push this in certain markets or do all my booze merchants just bin these cringe posters?

>ITS LIKE GIVING A RIMJOB TO A BURNED CORPSE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE OCEAN

>>17737080
I'd pick it over Crown Royal.

>>17737854
That's pretty metal, ngl.

at the end of last year one of u guys recommended bulleit rye to me, had a few bottles of it so far and really liking it

>>17735844
For me, it's Alberta Premium Cask Strength

>>17737652
The Scots age their shit for like 8 years minimum and the Irish use other techniques to mellow out their whiskey.

>>17739286
>the Irish use other techniques to mellow out their whiskey.
such as?

>>17739310
Mainly triple distillation, but I am sure there are other inscrutable factors at work that I don't know of or are impossible to account for.
I know that from my subjective point of view Irish whiskey is not nearly as harsh as Canadian whiskey is for the same price point.
There's gotta be an explanation for that, and this is my best guess.

Rec me a really good smooth sipping Whiskey. Something in like the $150 neighborhood its for a wedding gift.

>>17722448
>Hurt me, brothers
Your father is disappointed in you in at least a few ways.

>>17739379
Is the recipient a whiskey drinker or a casual? If they advertising drink then find out which distillery they like and get a good bottle from there. If a casual then get something based on a name that they'll recognize like Johnny Walker or something. Taste won't matter a much.

>>17739379
wedding gift that is to be enjoyed/finished the day of the event or a gift that will be enjoyed for some time after the day?

>>17739505
Yeah if he's a casual just give him Blue Label, bottle looks nice, smooth, the easy 'premium experience' for a casual drinker.

>Want to drink over the weekend
>No alcohol in house
>Brother is borrowing the car
>Don't want roommates to see me order three handles at once since the only place that delivers has a 50 dollar minimum
Wut do?

>>17740061
Order three handles at once and if your roommates see you say it was 50 bucks minimum

>>17740082
That's so crazy it might just work.

>>17739379
>>17739739
Blue Label is like $100 cheaper at Costco than most places if your local Costco sells booze, and Costco in many states is legally obligated to sell booze to non-members.

>>17740141
tried this shit in StL and the doornigger turned me away even after I said I wanted to buy a membership inside because the phones were unattended. Pretty sure they have a policy that makes them obligated to only allow soiboys and Karen's and gooks in the door. the faggot wouldnt even tell me if they stock alchohol like its some subber segret glub made me want to fire bomb the joint in minecraft.

>>17740421
Looks like these are the states they're legally obligated to sell alcohol to non-members in:

Arizona
California
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
Indiana
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New York
Texas
Vermont

>>17740614
i did not know this

Is early times bottled in bond still good?
It just started showing up at the liquor store.
I have heard good things about it from when it was still owned by brown foreman, but is it still good even though it is 1792 distilling it?

>>17737080
Thank you for your service. We salute you

What is the worst whiskey?

>>17741910
Talisker 10

>>17741912
T. Coca Cola shill

>>17739286

>>17742023
>hfw

>>17739379
First things first. By the way you phrased your question, I have to ask - is this a gift for a gay wedding?

>>17742035
Such a shame they stopped doing English videos

>>17742064
When did they stop?
I still see them posting vids.

What does anon think of pic related? Tried it tonight and found it a little less sweet than WT 101

>>17742120
Wow, I haven't kept up. Maybe they just took a break from the English vids a few years back. Thanks for the heads up anon!

I feel sad for all of us.

>>17742399
I dont feel for you at all

>been drinking for the last 12 years, finally made the big switch from beer and wine to whiskey at the start of 2020
>read something at the start of 2021 that said alcoholics are more prone to infections and general illnesses
>even before the whiskey switch I had noticed I seemed more susceptible to getting ill than other people, and it'd stick around longer
>every cold would result in a horrible phlegmy cough
>around this time my wife catches a nasty chest infection that sticks around for several weeks
>doctor recommends she start taking regular vitamin D and zinc
>illness clears up in days
>huh
>I start taking vitamin D and zinc with my morning coffee in addition to a vitamin B multi
>I stop getting sick
>I start feeling more lively and productive each day, no longer feel sluggish
>still drinking but it's no longer the singular brightspot in my day
>my career improves, I manage to climb the corporate ladder over the last 12 months, just started a new job that pays double what I was earning a couple years ago
>I barely ever get sick anymore
>all the sober plebs around me get crippled with colds and I'm fine
Holy fuck this is incredible

Zinc
Vitamin D
Vitamin B multi

Now I can be an alcoholic and a productive normie, and I never get a runny nose anymore. It's like I've unlocked a cheat code. Also the zinc doesn't just keep you healthy but it also makes you coom buckets.

I reckon all this shit has probably added back on all of the years of life that booze was going to take from me. Now I can focus on my true passion: eating myself to death.

>>17743209
>Vitamins are good for you
The food you are eating has been steadily decreasing in nutrients and vitamins over the last century

>>17721696
if you're drinking a PA rye and it isn't Dad's Hat, ya dun goofed

>>17742023
Literally designed to be harsh and abrasive. Your point?

>>17743817
>Literally designed to be harsh and abrasive. Your point?

Look at the post I replied to, and you will have your answer.

>>17721626
I've always been a fan of sherry casked scotch

II think I like Laph more than Ardbeg.
>captcha: wsky2
Kooky

Been really enjoying exploring different whiskeys but idk if I can keep bottles of liquor around at home... I just end up drinking every night. Not a lot, but more than I think is healthy. I'd like to be the type to only drink moderately 1-3 times a week, but my willpower always breaks down at the end of the day and I think 1-2 drams might not be harmful and I just got that new bottle I want to try out and oh I wonder how it compares to this other bottle and pretty soon I'm buzzed more than I'd like to be on a Wednesday night. Wish it was economical to drink at bars, but a 5oz shot costing the 1/4 the price of a 750ml bottle is ridiculous.

>>17744540
i think ardbeg is overrated try port charlotte

>>17735844
Royal Reserve

>>17743209
Should also keep in mind that constant alcohol levels prevent your body from absorbing nutrients properly. If you have been a drunk for that long you've been starving yourself for years no matter how much food you eat.

>>17736896
Cheers mate.

>order Glenfiddich 12 neat from a restaurant
>wanted to try it, never could bring myself to buy the bottle because lots of whiskey drinkers call it basic
>is actually pretty good and flavourful, order another one
>don't have prices on the menu, but I'm not paying for this so
>ends up being $14 per 2 oz pour, $28 total
>literally could have spent the money on 2/3rds of a full bottle here in Madison, WI
This should be fucking illegal, I'm never ordering whiskey from a bar again.
At 25 fl oz per bottle, and $46 a bottle thats $3.68 per 2 oz pour. I am sure they do not pay retail prices, though. More than a 300% mark up, fucking insane. And some of these places have the balls to automatically chargea 10% gratuity fee or whatever because "of the economy and already slim margins reasturaunts operate off of."
Bullshit.

>>17748343
>46$ for one bottle of Glenfiddich 12
Excuse me, but that price is absolutely outrageous.
But you are right, markups on whisky is insane. If you want to try out different whiskies, try to see if there's any tasting clubs in your area. Sometimes they allow you to try a whisky for basically cost price

i got too drunk on friday night and still feel kind of shit today but want a drink this evening. Should i drink wine or beer? no whisky in house unfortunately

Which rye shuold I get, Jim Beam or Jack daniels, when no other options are available? As in which should be a better showcase of rye flavor?

I disliked normal Jim Beam (weak flavor, strange aftertaste), and I really like Jack Daniels, but from reviews JD rye has a similar banana taste so maybe I'd like to go for something else.

Could get Bulleit Rye, but it's really expensive. But would it present the rye flavor better?

>>17748722
Are those really the only rye options you have?
I would get bulleit.

>>17748785
The bourbon selection kinda sucks in Finland, well there's a bunch of stuff but they jump up in price really quick.

>>17748972
I would try Bulleit and lot 40 rye.

>>17748972
are you a fan of Dill flavoring?

>>17749314
Nope. And with alcohols I prefer fruity and spicy (like cinnamon) flavors.

>>17749357
try to find Knob Creek Rye and if that ends up being too expensive try Fireball. there must be Ryes made in the EU that you could get easier/cheaper than imported from US stuff.

>>17749469
Rye is mostly a U.S. and Canadian thing.

You came to the wrong neighborhood you fucking Mick

>>17749491
only mostly

>5 hours to 10 page
just ban corporate shill threads already jesus christ

>>17751184
Bump

Here's my opinions of the whiskey's I've tried. Note my opinions are shit and I'm terrible at flavor notes.
>Jameson
Standard go-to whiskey available everywhere. Smooth and tasty but not a lot of complexity.
>Bushmills
Good, maybe a bit sharper or spicier than Jameson.
>Old overholt
Spicey rye but a bit harsh.
>Laphroig 10
Very unique medicinal flavor.
>Laphroig 10 Barrel Strength
Like regular Laphroig but more burn. Needs to be watered down or baby sips.
>Ardbeg 10
Smoky like Laphroig but not as intense.
>Redbreast 12
My favorite. "Creamy" flavor, maybe? Don't know how to describe it but it's got a nice aftertaste.
>Green spot
Green apple. This is about the only strong flavor note I've got from a whiskey so far. Not as creamy as RB12 as I'd hoped.
>Old Grandad BiB
This was good. Maybe a bit harsh, but probably just the 50% ethanol. Price is right.
>Bulleit Rye
A spicy rye without the harshness of old overholt.
>Dickel Rye
Tastes the same as bulleit but is cheaper.
>Buffalo Trace
Tried this long ago and didn't care for it. Weird aftertaste I recall.
>Glenfiddich 12
Describe this one as "chewy" or "doughey" or round for some reason. Good.
>Glenmorangie 10
Similar to Glenfiddich 12 but cheaper.
>Teeling small batch
Devoid of flavor.
>Monkey Shoulder
Sweet, tasty, good price.
>Glendronach 12
Fruity flavor I recall. Enjoyed and finished this bottle quickly.

To buy:
>Mellow corn
Cheap price, meme label and is apparently good.
>Speyside 10
Heard it's pretty boring but $30 for aged scotch, I gotta try.
>Glendronach 12
Want to give this one another try now that I've had more experience.

when I was a big drinker, whiskey was my least favorite bottom shelf drink. I chose bottom shelf vodka instead because it had no weird flavor to it. my favorite liquor was brandy because it was sweet.

>>17752766
One step above bottom shelf bourbon is pretty good.

>>17744555
there is literally nothing wrong with drinking daily. so long as you're not getting hungover daily you're fine.

>>17748722
jim beam rye is actually decent but you should go w/ Rittenhouse for the price point.

>>17752739
Good post.

Dickel rye is very good. If you're looking for a good rye under 30 I high recommend. I think it's probably the best mass market rye for the price point.

You'll like Mellow Corn. It's hard to find even in the US, I had to custom order it. It's extremely smooth and has some great vanilla/banana undertones. I recommend drinking it straight. It's 120proof so go easy.

>>17752809
Where the fuck are you getting 120 proof mellow corn?
It is bottled in bing IE 100 proof from what I can see.

>>17752813
Bottled in bond.

Tonight. Drinking Dad's Hat rye in a Manhattan. 2:1 rye:vermouth is too strong vermouth even though that's the recommendations. Am I just a pussy or should I temper the vermouth?

>>17752814
I haven't bought it in a long time but I recall it being 120. Could be wrong or maybe it's changed. Might also depend on the market, sometimes HH varies proof based on import/export versions. Could also just be my memory going.

>>17752823
Are you sure you are not thinking of the intense corn meme?

>>17752823
Also I know HH has subcontracted to MGP for production of different brands at various points, I'm not sure if that included Mellow Corn, could affect proofing.

>>17752826
>intense corn
I prefer mixing pic related in grain alcohol and drinking it.

>not living in the universe with intense corn.

>>17752739
Try Redbreast Lustau Edition. It's got the same creamy mouthfeel with more flavor.

>>17752739
Don't sleep on J&B.

>>17752938
as much as I agree that Diageo a shit I must also equally agree that J&B isnt the worst. Definitely improves with aeration and some water. I'm tempted even to try White Horse, but the only shop that has it only carries the handle, still under $30 for peatier blended doesnt seem like a awful deal. I would be turned off by plastic and/or jigger though.

>>17752805
Sadle can't get Rittenhouse. How does JimBeam rye compares to normal Jim beam?

Has anyone tried either of the Jefferson's Grand selections? I like their reserve, so I'm considering splurging on a bottle to try for an upcoming celebration.

>>17742165
it's bretty gud, still a great value bourbon for people looking for less rye influence
It kinda mogs regular maker's to the point where there's no reason to get it unless you're poor

>>17754589
>sauternes finish

>>17754650
>people looking for less rye influence
e.g. women and gays

>>17734239
they usually dont make a lot of money or have any ambitions/hobbies that don't involve drinking and often times they are a drag on society, also it destroys your health, hardcore alcoholics age much faster(usually).

>>17754589
Jeffersons is pure meme tier

Just had this the other night on a flight with Ichiros malt Joker blend and Chichibou nordic release pinot noir finish, Adelphis Glover blend (Hanyo, Glen Garioch and Longmorn) along with another 15 yo japanese I couldn't remember. First Port Ellen I actually enjoyed alot, I otherwise feel like people overhype it because of the status of the distillery. But then again Old & Rare Platinums are almost always top tier.
Blind tasting btw so I wasn't swayed beforehand by the bottles.

I love this stuff. Smooth, flavorful and packs a wallop.

>Really enjoy most rye whiskeys
>Don't like a lot of bourbons
>Really enjoy most scotches
What is wrong with me?

>>17739379
booze as a wedding gift? I assure you they would much rather just have a $150 check

>>17756722
your palate is correct; bourbon is excessively characterized by its sweet profile

>>17737782
Diageo has nothing to do with Laphroaig.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diageo

>>17757072
got mixed up with lagavulin, but still it's beam suntory

>tfw should finally be getting my first Glendro 15
if this doesnt kick the dogpiss out of Glenallachie 15 I'm gonna SHIT!

>>17757650
I honestly like Glendronach 12 better.

>>17757655
it slipped through my hands this time last year. no again. I like Benriach plenty so as long as it's not chill filtered it should be nice. Glenallachie has been a bit standoffish since I opened it in December.

can i use cum instead of eggwhites when making a whisky sour?

>>17756751
i find bourbons much spicier than ryes.

>>17758250
No, protein strings won't stack correctly.

>>17744235
I had this over Christmas and really enjoyed it but I'm new to scotch so not sure what else is similar to it to try, just any sherry finished one?

>>17758369
Yeah I suppose so. I've been told to steer clear of Macallan though because they're supposed to be overpriced and not presented well.

>>17758388
>i've been told
>"presented"
you just watched ralfy

Which scotch should I try next?
Talisker, Bowmore or Caol Ila?

>>17758392
I watch ralfy, but I've seen that a lot of their whiskies are bottled at 40% and a lot of other people say that Macallan is overpriced.

>>17758400
Talisker
>inb4 Coca Cola shill

>>17758400
None of these are good. Caol Ila is the least bad.

>>17758400
Longrow

>>17758400
Caol Ila is the best of those three but I think it's overpriced. You can get something better for the same money.

>>17758701
I can get it for 62.99.

>>17758732
buy any Port Askaig or Smokehead or Scarabus for 30% less and not directly support Diageo.

>>17758388
Macallan is trash for retarded richfags to blow money on and pretend they have taste and class. anybody with a Macallan collection may as well be bragging they have a wall of Funkopops.

Does anybody have a whisky recommendation for an enjoyer of spiced rum, cabernet sauvignon, guinness, mokka pot coffee? Didn't particularly like Auchentoshan 12, finding Jura journey nice enough but nothing special. t. born and bred, gaelic gasping, fly fishing, para handy looking teuchter

>>17759464
Ardbeg 10

>>17759464
Glenmorangie wine finishes or Signet, Jameson Cask series

Any recommendations for a whiskey that’s smooth and doesn’t cause hangovers? Still wretching at the thought of drinking some because of the terrible nausea Royal Salute gave me. Could be because the cork broke off in the bottle and I didn’t sift it finely but still.

>>17759557
>>17759703
Thanks, will try a dram when I get the chance then.

Would also be interested to hear what people make of other north highland whisky, Old Pulteny, Dalmore, Ord, Balblair, Wyvis and whatnot.

>>17759943
>smooth
>doesn’t cause hangovers

>>17759943
>Any recommendations for a whiskey that’s smooth
Give me my next quest, NPC.

>>17760018
Dalmore is a total write off unless going Independent. Old Pulteny is nice but it really needs time to awaken(awaken, take the land that must be taken). Balblair is held with certain regard in terms of quality. Never had Glen Ord or Wyvis.

Generally Highlands are just more savory(some may say bland) without extra aging/finishing, unless of course they are Coastal/Speysides or traditionally Peated(standouts are Ardmore and Benromach)

>>17738913
where did you find this? Geronimo and his bands would drink Tesguino which is basically a blue corn beer.

Balcones True Blue 100 = Cattle Barron Drunk
Mellow Corn = Ranch Hand Drunk
both are good but guys ive been looking for a pecan whiskey, nothing too sweet or strong, just right.

>>17735844
Fireball

The Baker's is very good. The last time I had it was when it was in the older style bottle many years ago. I'm not sure the pricing makes sense since you can get 9 year Knob Creek 120 proof for less.
The Old Ezra is fine, but I don't understand the point of charcoal filtering at all. It doesn't seem to improve anything and just makes for thinner mouthfeel.

>>17761923
I hate those glasses because they look like breast pumps

What's your favorite mid/top-shelf whiskey?

I've been drinking Monkey Shoulder and it's pretty good.

>>17762419
Knob Creek 12 yr, $60 and tastes really great.

Still haven't touched the bottle of Buffalo Trace I picked up 2 days ago. I'm lucky because the gas station down the street from my house always carries Buffalo Trace, sometimes I cant even find it at any of the liquor stores but it's always fucking there.

>>17762419
Buffalo Trace and / or Eagle Rare for me, Redbreast 12 and Greenspot also for me.

>>17762859
I can't believe that such a run of the mill whisky is so hard to obtain in America.

>>17762419
redbreast 12 and laphroaig 10

Is the Hibiki any good?

>>17762947
it's aight

>>17762446
Knob Creek 12 is the best $60-70 value in bourbon

No point in spending $90+ on blantons and weller

I like Glenfiddich 14 for midshelf

>>17722818
holy shit it's like 30 yuros here, even adjusting for your fake currency you pay more than twice that
You almost got be feeling sorry for an aussie poster

>>17763346
It is hard to recommend anything to the aussies because of this.

>>17762947
yeah, would be great to use for highballs but sadly it's overpriced as most nip whisky

>>17752902
I disagree, my guy. It's smooth as all hell, but not much taste to it.

>>17763868
I guarantee you're not moving it around your mouth properly. It has a ton of flavor which really pops out at the back of your palate.

>>17761923
>charcoal
it removes fuselols that are a by product of fermenting. specific grains are very prone to fuselols, I think rye in particular which is why bourbon gets charcoal filtered the most often. it does make a difference and will help alleviate hangover symptoms, however I think it's pretty time consuming and not many distillers use it. for example you'll never find it in cheap ryes.

>>17760018
Don't know anything about the others, but skip the Dalmore, at least the 12 yo. I couldn't tell the difference between it and Glenmorangie 10 or Glenlivet 12, except for the price.

>>17759943
OK, I've compiled and extensive list of all whiskies that are smooth and/or don't cause hangovers.

The list begins after this line of my post:

>>17764794
I remember Canadian Club being smooth.

>>17743209
I'm proud of you anon

One thing though, make sure you don't take more than 40mg zinc per day. That includes ALL sources of zinc in your diet, meaning you want your supplement to be around like 20mg or less or something so that the zinc in your food doesn't push you past the 40mg.

I'm bringing it up because many zinc supplements are well beyond the 40mg and that's going to inadvertently hurt a lot of people without their knowledge.

t. fellow bucket coomer

Bump

>>17765544
Does it not give hangovers?
Lol

>>17766654
If you drink enough of it, it does.

>>17766654
its the nature of the thing

>>17767216
I know, the OP was asking for a smooth whiskey that doesn’t cause hangovers lol.

bump

Jim Beam or Jack Daniels, which one should I get?
I never try bourbon in my life, and whisky are super expensive and not very popular were I live. So I can only choose between the aforementioned brands or Wild Turkey that costs twice the price of the other two.

don't mind me coming through

>>17768828
jim beam tastes like peanuts and cherry cola, jack daniels tastes like banana flavoring and peanutbutter
wild turkey is much better than either but it depends on how much disposable income you have

i paid 60€ for a bottle of mellow corn and i don't think it lives up to the hype desu

>>17769000
mellow corn is literally 12 dollars in the majority of the US, it's good for the money and nothing more

I'm unemployed as hell right now but recently got into Penicillins.

What's your go-to cheaper Islay Scotch?

>>17768989
Jack Daniels then, I'll try the Wild Turkey later.

>>17768828
Jim beam is bland and boring, yuk

>>17769074
get a handle of Teachers

>>17768941
OPEN IT.

>>17768828
>pic related

what are some good "smooth" whiskeys? stuff like scotch is too harsh for me, I generally seem to like bourbon the best. I usually only drink beer and wine but I've had the urge to get into drinking whiskey more recently. I got some wild turkey and that was pretty good with ginger beer or seltzer water, anything better than that I should check out?

> when she finds out I'm a redditor whiskey nerd

>>17769908
well, shes guaranteed to have more reddit gold... but not by much.

>>17769880
Knob creek 9

>>17769880
>what are some good "smooth" whiskeys?
Give me my next quest and I'll tell you.

>>17769074
>What's your go-to cheaper Islay Scotch?

Ardbeg Wee Beastie is only $40USD for a 750ml bottle. Well, that was pre-Brandon pricing.

>>17769880
>what are some good "smooth" whiskeys?

Define '"smooth" whiskeys'.

>>17771522
I assume he just means low alcohol burn.

>>17771535
trick number 1 stop drinking it wrong

>>17771904
some whiskies are easier to drink regardless of technique

stop being so autistic

>he said the s-word i have to sperg out at him

(((Johnnie Walker)))

>>17769670
>Jack Daniels is not a bourbon
It's over, Jim Beam wins!

What glasses do you all prefer to use for whisky? I have a glencairn and I'm seeing mixed reports on whether it gets a better nose than the copita or not

>>17773081
I use of the them Instagram japanese whiskey glasses

>>17773081
Glencairn usually, but I have been lazy lately and just been using random cups.
Glencairns are definitely superior.

WT 101 and Makers Mark are the only two bourbon I keep around.
Ryes and scotches on the otherhand I have a ton of. Anyone else the same way?

>>17773335
>no Knob
closet case

>>17774156
What makes Knob Creek 9 year worth getting?

Yes I refrigerate my whiskey, fuck you.

>>17774271
I vape mine.

>>17774228
good, cheap, not Buffalo Trace

>>17772428
Green Label is actually good though

Gonna buy VAT 69 or long john because I am poorfag.
Dead rabbit is good but it is a bit pricey and it isn't sold by local booze cartel

>>17774342
cringe

>>17740061
>>Don't want roommates to see me order three handles at once since the only place that delivers has a 50 dollar minimum
why does this happen to me too? whenever i buy or order something i avoid telling people how much it costed if the objects themselves are expensive

Welp, its certainly more my speed compared to Glenallachie 15 and for less money.

Now, do I get Arran Bodega, Balvenie 15 Sherry Barrel Single Cask, Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2021 or Murray Mcdavid 6yr Peatside PX/Port US Exclusive?

>>17776138
>Now, do I get Arran Bodega, Balvenie 15 Sherry Barrel Single Cask, Kilchoman Loch Gorm 2021 or Murray Mcdavid 6yr Peatside PX/Port US Exclusive?
Longrow

evan williams bros, where we at??

>>17776536
>over $100USD for NAS Heavily Peated Springbank
lol "No." although I should have been buying cases while it was still $64.99 and take advantage of these bandwagoners.

Having some Larceny right now. In small sips it's very good but if I take a large gulp, it tastes like sour ethanol.

>>17776636
It's so good bro. You have no idea.

>>17776744
got one better

>>17776636
god you're such an unmanly faggot

>>17776982
post pic of yourself macho man

>>17733203
I had the same reaction. Lots of hype for average

>>17734253
I must find this. The Shackelton story is awesome

>>17777491
It is a good blended malt scotch for the price but it does not taste like the original bottles, Richard Paterson blended 3 editions of Shackleton that taste almost exactly like the original one that go for ridiculous prices now, those are kinda what people expect the current mass produced Shackleton to be.

>>17756104
You should try their rare breed iteration. Neighbor gifted it to me two years back for Christmas and it was phenomenal.

>>17776680
Larceny is maybe for cocktails

Allocated American whiskey has reached parody levels.
Saw eagle rare at my local big box for 69.99, its over $100 in resort areas.
In my mind a bourbon needs to be exceptional for seventy dollars and a lot of diminishing returns kick in at that price. Eagle rare isn't even as allocated at least in my area as EH Taylor and thats typically around $70 too.
Next time you buy a bottle, get a craft whiskey
New Riff, wilderness trail, etc, hell even something sourced from mgp.

>>17778286
kek, i bought two bottles of eagle rare for 45 bucks each in 2020

>>17778286
>Allocated American whiskey
It is speCivic brands that taters gravitate towards, Eagle Rare is literally just a $32 bourbon.

>>17778456
there's also just odd limited release choices like Michters barrel strength
Like why the fuck does it have to be $200 when other high proof bourbon is $50
same shit with Jack Daniels 10 year

>>17776973
Have had both; Longrow is better.
That Kilkerran Heavily Peated is heavy on the funk; bit too heavy for my taste.

Incredible for the price

>>17777397

>>17777722
good luck finding Rare Breed anymore these days, shits been """(((allocated)))""" hard thanks to screeching redditors and youtube cunts alike.

>>17778670
why else even bother with Campbeltown malts then? If I only wanted to taste dirt I'd drink Machir Bay or Ardbeg.

>>17778691
>40%
saw a 17yr old Deaston from Alexander Murray for $80 at TotalWine yesterday and noped the fuck but because it was 40%. a shame too because it were even 3 or 6% higher I'm sure it would have been a steal.

>>17779791
40% is ok for cheaper stuff used in mixers like penicillins or rusty nails. Which that version of Islay Gold is perfect for.
I definitely would not spend more than $40 for any aftermarkets. Especially Alexander Murray. Might as well be drinking water and ethanol. Their Costco branded high age statements are the biggest scam. Drank the entire bottle and barely got tipsy. 51% my ass.

>>17771535
Of course. But, to me, the more the burn, the "smoother" it is. That's why I prefer the high proof whiskies. (I have to take a new pic. I have another high proof whiskey.)

>>17779730
>good luck finding Rare Breed anymore these days

My local grocery store had some in earlier this week. It's probably gone by now, though.

>>17779730
I can still find rare breed, albeit over msrp but fucking russell's single barrel is just gone
really pisses me off because its delicious

>>17721626
Alright you fucks I trust you to give me good recommendations
Here's what I like:
- smoky / tastes like a campfire smells
- doesn't burn the shit out of me
- isn't too expensive ($100 is the hard limit, $50 is the soft limit)
- if possible: doesn't have the worst hangover ever

Evan Williams old fashioned tonight.

>>17781073
Ardbeg 10

what's the difference between wild turkey and the russels reserve line?

>>17781249
Russell’s reserve 10 is a smaller batch and 90 proof where they try to get a different flavor profile from it, Russell’s single barrel is 110 proof and they also pick for a different flavor profile than wild turkey.

>>17780944
that OF 115 looks good

>>17781073
unironically JD single barrel

>>17781623
is JD the "charcoaliest"" of bourbons?

>>17781741
Honestly I have never seen someone describe Jack Daniels barrel proof as Smokey like a campfire.
It is not bad but what you are looking for is a heavily peated scotch.

>>17781797
peat tastes just herbal to me, whereas with some bourbons i get heavy charcoal notes as if i'm standing next to a grill

>>17781817
What do you think of Ardbeg 10?
I get a major BBQ flavor from it.

>>17781841
i like it but its definitely too different from what i'm looking for here

I'm between being hungover and still being drunk. about to start throwing up if I don't pass out soon
I just wanted to drink boilermakerkers and play Skyrim

bump

>>17781882
do a dozen pushups every 5 mins until you puke then chug as much water as you can before puking at least two more times and then try to sleep.

>>17744235
I remember buying this for $80 several months ago but I stopped by some liquor store in a hipster neighborhood and charged nearly $140. I bought some Jefferson bourbon instead.

>>17721626
I got some Michter's

>>17781073
One of the Penelope Barrel Strength toasted series

>>17721626
Pikesville straight rye whisk(e)-yey.

You guys think they still use climate controlled warehouses?
I have never heard that wild turkey does that.

>>17785512
most likely

>>17783836
Michters is great, for some reason it’s just perfect in an old fashioned.

>>17785512
Buffalo Trace keeps their warehouses heated year-round, pores of the barrels don't absorb/hold liquid when it's cold out

AFAIK the majority of distilleries don't do this because it doesn't scale

>>17785736
And yet it still tastes like flat coke.

Bump

I like Crown Royal. Why is that bad?

>>17728356
>whiskey
>posts whisky
Based retard

>>17733539
Sexy

>>17735532
Laphroaig is such cringe, when it comes to heavy peat Ardbeg or Octomore wins every day of the week