/ck/ - Food & Cooking

variety is the spice of life.

I like it room temperature

Not picky - I go for bottles in the $10-20 range. I wish there were decent ryes in this range

Brands: Evan Williams (1789, White Label, Black Label), Old Crow, Benchmark, Jim Beam Rye

I like it on the rocks.

I never put hard liquor in the fridge/freezer. There's something unholy about it.

Wisers in Diet Coke. Spare me your snobbery.

>>9654654
What if I put a bottle in the fridge just to get cold enough? Y'know, not storing it there, just cooling it down and drinking the whole thing afterwards

>>9654722
theyre called whisky stones bro

>>9655682
But you need water to melt to open up the flavors.

>>9655700
Just wanna hop in this thread real quick to let you know you're right before someone says otherwise
Ice in a good whiskey is a little bit of heaven

>>9655700
>>9655711
And we were rewarded with dubs.

>>9654722
>drinking the whole thing afterwards
Don't you belong in al/ck/?

>>9654610
Sadly, not available for purchase any longer. I'm hoarding my last bottle. Have to find a new good one.

>>9656061
Neat, only

>temperate master race
I don't drink the Liquid Jew

Jameson. Pic is old I am drinking it neat.

I like to shoot Jameson's or sip Blanton's (with a single ice cube)

>>9654610
Just finished a bottle of Forty Creek. Delicious but too sweet.

Dubs decides my next bourbon.

>>9654654
Evan Williams is fucking ambrosia in an old fashioned.

>>9656158
Wotm8?

Ardbeg 10, neat or go home

>>9655682
They dont work

>>9655682

This >>9657491

They only stay cold for a few minutes. Just get a spherical ice mold.

my local liquor store is having a pre-holiday sale: 10% off anything in the store.

thinking of picking up two bottles of whiskey that would normally be in the 40$ range.

might pick up other types of booze, but that's outside the scope of this thread. I will say I fucking love that place, it blows chain stores pit of the water on the selection.

I knew we kept Scotland around for a reason...

t. Evil English Bastard

I usually take my whisky with just a splash of cold water.
Used to make it on the rocks but since i've started going with the splash of water i haven't looked back

>>9655766
I didn't mean by myself, ofcourse. Imagine getting together with some dudes an you wanna share a whisky, but want it cold

>>9657508
The problem is still, that the whisky gets too thin with ice cubes. That is, if you're drinking it at a "normal speed"

I keep Aberlour 12 and Laphroaig 10 in the house.
>very different flavours
>widely available
>often in the £25 range
>consistent quality between batches

I got a non chill filtered Caol Ila 11 at cask strength last year as a gift which was probably my favourite but their commercial bottlings aren't that good

Bought a Glenlivet 15 on sale recently and it's really disappointing, would not recommend

>>9658946
That's the point of using a sphere instead of cubes. A sphere has the lowest possible surface area which provides the minimum amount of dilution.

>>9658946
If you want your whiskey cooled, put your glass in the fridge for an hour before you pour
If you want to lift the flavours and smells, add half a teaspoon of bottled spring water (it sounds pretentious but you'll notice the chemical taste if you use tap water)

If you happen to like ice in your whiskey there's nothing wrong with that but don't add it for a practical reason because there are other options that give you more control over how and how quickly it opens up

Is it crazy to drink cheap whisky neat? Like £20 a litre cheap. I really don't feel the burn.

Otherwise glenfiddich warm and woodford reserve with ice.

>>9659054
Bourbons in that price range can be fine neat. Jim Beam white label is under £20 just about everywhere and doesn't need anything added. Cheap blended scotch tends to be terrible though.

>>9655682
I have a set. They're a meme. As someone else already said, get either a big ass ice cube or spherical ice ball mould so you can chill the drink down but it doesn't melt nearly as fast as regular ice cubes to dilute the alcohol.

Been slowly enjoying this bottle that I got from the wife and kids for Fathers Day.

I generally use Johnny Walker Black as a baseline for scotch since it's tasty, and decently priced where I live.

Being Ganadian I drink a fair bit of rye, but Irish whiskey, scotch and bourbon are all good.

I use these to make my ice balls. You can get a set of two for like twelve bux on amazon. I really like the balls versus ordinary cubes that melt almost instantly.

keep in mind, most iceballers make pretty big spheres so you'll need a decent sized glass

>>9659214
I have that exact same set, and they're breddy good.

>>9654610
>Favorite brand?
Ardbeg or Lagavulin at the moment. Highland park 12 is my "daily" as it is stupidly cheap and tastes good. As far as bourbon goes, I pick up a bottle of Wild Turkey 101 when it is on offer on Amazon/ Failing that, Bulleit is also nice.
>Single malt or blended?
Prefer single malt, but that doesn't mean there aren't good blends. Had a bottle of Hibiki 12 which was nice, but seeing as they replaced it with a NAS ans doubled the price I will be giving it a miss.
>How do you like to drink it?
Neat in a glencairn glass, and I will add a little water if I feel it needs it. Bourbon usually in a regular whisky tumbler with a cube of ice.
>Also, whisky in the fridge, do or no do? I like my whisky cold, but icecubes makes it too thin.
Not for me. Well, with Scottish whisky at least I have found that chilling it / putting ice in it kills the flavour. Ice in bourbon seems to do the opposite and bring out more than plain water, but never thought about keeping it in the fridge.

Tried scotch a few times and hated it, so I always assumed it just wasn't for me. Last week, though, I had some Glenmorangie 10-year and Macallan 10-year, and good god, I don't want to drink anything else any more. I also like the Glenlivet 12-year.

My problem is that I can't afford to keep buying any of those (especially the Macallan, which is my favorite of the three). Does anyone have any recommendations for a good, affordable scotch?

Also,

>Macallan
>Single
>Neat
>Bourbon in the fridge, scotch at room temperature

>>9659538
Macallan is a speyside, so they are known for the sherry notes which is Macallan's defining characteristic. Not sure where you are in the world, but the 10 was discontinued in the UK a few years ago and replaced with the gold (which is average at best, quite weak) yet still charged the same price for it. We have the 12 which is good but it is crazy money. Many people switched to Glendronach 12 which is another sherried Speyside and is lovely.

You could also look into Aberlour - the 12 is a good starting point, and the 16 is really nice if your budget can stretch to it. You could also try some of the Glenmorangie Lasanta which is very nice too.

>>9659572
I'm in the US, I hope it doesn't get discontinued here. I'd still like to get it for special occasions.

I don't think the Arberlour or Gelndronach are available in my area. Glenmorangie is the most budget option right now, but $40 is still a bit higher than what I'm used to paying for whisky. For reference, my drink used to Buffalo Trace, which is like $28 for 750 mL.

I have a feeling I'm just not really going to be able to find anything enjoyable in that price range. All of the scotches I disliked before were cheap blended bottles. The only one I remember the name of was Grant's. It was awful.

>>9659597
Ah fair enough, there is a much bigger selection in the UK and it is a bit cheaper, but then our bourbon range isn't great.

Cheap blends are generally a bit shit, however Famous Grouse and Black Bottle are ok if you can find them cheap. Black Bottle as a little smoke to it, so might not be your thing. Glenlivet 15 is a nice dram too and usually quite cost effective.

>>9658172
I like the 15 year better but the 18 is good too, just different flavors.

>>9659121
Lagavulin 16 is $200 USD at my local liqueur store, I wish I could find some of their scotch without the markup.

>>9654610
>Favorite Brand?
Love Laphroaig and Monkey Shoulder.
I really want to try Ardbeg, belvenie and some of the other scotches since I’ve tried nothing other than the aforementioned because I’ve been hung up on Johnnie Walker blue for 10 years
>How do you like to drink it?
Best way is lounging outdoors with a warm campfire and good company, neat at whatever the outdoor temperature is.

>>9659693
I may give Famous Grouse a shot again. I forgot that that was the second one I tried. It was the best of the ones I didn't like, but maybe now that I'm getting used to scotch, I'll like it a bit better. I'll also keep an eye out for Black Bottle, I think I've actually seen that one a few times. If nothing else, I'll just suck it up and keep getting the Glenmorangie.

Thanks, friend.

>>9659716
>Lagavulin 16
We paid around $110 CDN for that bottle at Costco I think.

>>9659755
Famous Grouse and Grants are decent entry level blends.

Got some Glen Marnoch Islay. Smokey stuff, pretty decent if I do say so myself.

i was gifted this, what am i in for?

>>9660765
Good shit. Huge chocolate notes

>>9654654
>tfw old crow reserve is nowhere to be found anymore
Best cheap whiskey I've ever had.

>>9660825
Agreed. Even when I could afford better I would often buy a handle of it.

If we're counting scotch, Kilchoman is probably my favorite. Sanaig in particular. Bunnahabhain (sp?) is also delicious.

just got this on a whim. gotta say im impressed with the rich layers given its reasonable price.

who knew the french could be good distillers?

>>9661536
I also picked up this bottle since I was intrigued with the idea of whiskey distilled from rice. as a fan of sake im looking forward to giving it a try. ill report back once i do

>>9661552
not as good as I expected honestly, kind of smokey smooth? maybe my palate is a bit off from that previous glass.

>>9659024
desu, I prefer Laphoraig to Caol Ila.

It was on sale on Amazon for 25 quid just now

>>9655682
>yfw you bite down on one thinking it's an icecube

>>9662445
>RIP teeth

>>9654654
We have similar taste in cheap bourbon. Have you tried Old Granddad? is it worth paying the extra $2 instead of getting a fifth of benchmark?

>>9659054
There are a couple decent bourbons around the 15 euro per 1.75 Liter mark that are perfectly fine neat. Notably Benchmark, Old Crow, and Jim Beam.

I could have a glass of jameson at any moment and be happy with it.
If I wanted something a bit gruffer I'll have some Famous Grouse.

Drinking Alberta Premium Dark horse right now. Very rich, almost creamy. Smooth.

I have some Bulleit bourbon, but haven't quite gotten super into it yet.


Honourable mention to Jim Beam Red Stag. Not really whiskey, but tasty stuff.

>>9662965
Jameson in ice. I let it chill. Love it.
Pic is what I'm sipping on. Pretty buzzed so I let the ice melt.

>>9662982
The bottle tells me to put it in ginger ale, but I have no idea why I would ever do that. Is it worth mixing into something?

>>9663006
I like the taste as is. Ice cubes bring out the flavor. Ginger ale is okay but makes it sweet. Dr pepper is good but also too sweet. I like it for shots or chilled.

>>9654610
>Laphroaig, they've just put out more expressions I like than most others, they have a higher 'hit' chance with me if I'm buying blind.
>single malt if it's an option.
>neat with a dash of water if it's cask strength, I got used to drinking mine in a nosing glass just because it's a good size for a single measure
>I've never heard of keeping whisky in the fridge before. I don't think I'd try it.

Currently enjoying a bunch of stuff, picked up a bottle of Compass Box Peat Monster to see what the fuss is about, don't usually drink blends but it's not bad. Also Glasgow Blend from CB and it's alright, not really up my alley so much though.

Pic related is very nice however. I'm thinking of getting myself a bottle of Ceòbanach because the description sounds good.

>>9654659
Collingwood in coke is super good.

>>9655682
I've never tried stones, I usually just chill a glass shortly before drinking. Are stones any good? I tend not to use ice because it melts and continually dilutes my drink so I just chill a glass and throw a few drops of water in depending on if it makes an improvement.

>>9659716
You'll probably like Ardbeg 10 a lot if you're anything like me. Corryvreckan is alright but uigeadail is a little better, but 10 is the best of them I've tried so far.

>>9659755
Warning on the Black Bottle they recently switched up their source/mix using in blending so you might wanna be careful, I've heard a lot of complaints about the new line. It used to be great though. It's a blend with Ardbeg as a base. (if you want the Laphroaig equivalent go for Islay Mist)

>>9663208
it'd help if I included the image.

>>9659260
you can buy alcohol on amazon??? nothing’s showing up on my search

>>9663622
Depends on your country I guess.

opinions?

>>9664063
That. Many, if not most, places prohibit mail-ordering alcohol.

>>9664132
you waste a lot of money that could be used to improve your life or have an interesting experience in some way

you want to be seen as sophisticated but it doesn't work

>>9664161
i do that with books not with whisky
also whisky makes me happy s it improves my live

>>9664132
Decent selection there. That Deanston stuff is lovely. Enjoy the Glenlivet 12 while you can, you won't be able to get it much longer as it is being replaced with NAS Founders Reserve

>drinking whisky when there's another far less peaty, more superior drink to be had

Get it together lads

I impulse-bought this stuff yesterday.
It's cheap as fuck

>>9664302
That's literally all the leftovers mixed together

>>9664353
Haven't had a bottle in years but I remember it used to be perfectly fine, has it changed?
>>9663622
You can in the UK, can you not in the US? It is brilliant - almost always the cheapest prices and free next day delivery with prime.

>>9664232
>inferior cheap corn and molasses byproduct
>actually considering the offputting whore-perfume sweetness of bourbon a positive trait
basic bitch americans need not apply

>>9664463
It's pretty good compared to licking an ashtray, aka scotch.

>>9664302
it's basically their mixer product. it isnt really meant to be had straight, but you be you and enjoy.

>>9663208
>You’ll probably like Ardbeg 10 a lot

Thanks for the recommendation, mate. It may very well be the next bottle I pick up for the holidays.

So far on the list:
Love:
Laphroaig 10
Monkey Shoulder (blend)
Glennfiddich 16
Blue Label (blend)

Like:
Glenfiddich 18
Johnnie Walker Green

Don’t like:
Glenfiddich 12
Johnnie Walker red (its basically acetone)

Want to try:
Lagavulin
Glenmorangie
Ardbeg
Jura
Balvenie
Some of the Laphroaig variants

I can see myself grabbing another bottle of Laphroaig 10 (because its my favorite so far) and maybe Ardbeg 10 or Lagavulin 8 or something, I’m not sure.
I’d like to keep my total “liquor for me” cost under $200.

Getting my dad some more Blue Label since that’s all he drinks besides Budweiser.

>>9664642
I know it's considered a meme at this point, but Lagavulin16 is an absolutly incredible whiskey that balances everything just right. I had a bottle of Laphroag and loved it, but lagavulin blew it out of the water.

the bad part is the price...

>>9664663
Yeah I want to try it and I guess it’s just a meme because of Parks and Rec. IIRC, its $115-$150 at my local liquor stores and I haven’t seen lagavulin 8.

I love the peatyness and “campfiresque” feel of Laphroaig 10, and now that my bottle has been open for a year, it’s mellowed out a lot. I liked it more when it was fresh and very harsh.

I’ve heard Laga 16 is more of a middle ground between peat lovers and sweet lovers. I’m trying not to meme but damn I really might grab a bottle of that

>>9664642
>Some of the Laphroaig variants
Do not be drawn in by the cheap price of the Select, it is shit. The Quarter Cask however, is really good.

Ardbeg is seriously good, I actually prefer the 10 to the Laphroaig 10. Try Glenfiddich 15 as well, a lot of people prefer it to the 18. Word is that the Lagavulin 8 is being added to the core range alongside the 16 (i.e. not a special edition) so the price might come down in the near future.

>>9664502
>licking an ashtray, aka scotch
I didn't know females came on this board

>>9664642
Try Johnnie Black, and Glenlivet 12, also I don't really find a huge difference between black and blue label, definitely not worth $200 for blue label

I agree with you about the Johnnie walker red, got it hoping it would be similar to JWB and it tasted like piss and rubbing alcohol

>>9664682
I want to try QC and Lore.
I’ve had the Glenfiddich 16 (I had a typo in my post listing it as glenfiddich 15) and I enjoyed it very much more than the other glenfiddich variants, but I don’t know if I could justify buying another bottle of it.

I believe Lagavulin 8 goes for around $80 here but that seems inflated to me. Also I’ve only ever seen a placemarker for it, without it being in stock, so I don’t know if it’s an availability issue in my area.

I live next to a liquor store and their toppest shelf display is laga 16.

I managed to get monkey shoulder at $22 which is a steal imo, so I bought 2 bottles and have demolished them in the past year

>>9659024
I have the 2016 Special Release Caol Ila at home and it was really good. Outside of that their standard line is meh. IBs are godly though.
>>9659538
Try Glenfarclas and prepare to have your perceptions broken
>>9664642
If you want good deals and higher proof stuff look for
>Glenfarclas 105
>Laphroaig 10 CS
>Aberlour A'bunadh
>Ardbeg Corryvreckan
>Independant Bottlings of good blenhouses like Blair Athol, Mortlach and Auchroisk

>>9664714
I know my store has JW black, and honestly I should just give it a try at the bar to see if I like it before I buy a bottle, it is most definitely a cheaper alternative.

>>9664717
Laphroaig cask strength
I think I could have them order that, it would probably be delicious, but I know they don’t carry that usually.
I’m going to write down the other ones you’ve posted so when I do my shopping I can compare.

>>9664714
Maybe if you didn't use suffer candles on your barrels, it wouldn't be so bitter.
>Drinking scotch is manly
Grow up

>>9664729
Which state are you in?

>>9664741
Tennessee.
I have about 15 different small liquor stores but one is literally next door to my house and one is within walking distance from my work office. They all carry different shit.

>>9664738
you're more than welcome to like and dislike anything, but if you come into a whiskey thread insulting a gigantic subset of the drink, you're going to get called a faggot.

you can post catty little quips like "grow up" all you want, you're the fool for starting this.

>>9664642
>Some of the Laphroaig variants
Okay we're in my wheelhouse

>Quarter Cask
Great, honestly a toss up between this and the 10 year old as they're a similar price


>Lore
Not great, kind of weak and not very tasty
>Select
Avoid, a worse version of the lore
>Triple Wood
Not bad, sweeter than the 10 but still on the light side of what makes laphroaig memorable
>An Cuan Mor
Weirdly spicy and not in a good way.
>Brodir
I really like the Brodir but I don't really know how to describe it, but if you like the 10 and the QC you'll like it, probably not better than either of those but it is one of the few NAS Laphs worth picking up
>PX
The best NAS Laphroaig they make. If you can get your hands on a bottle of this do it. Started off as an airport/dutyfree only bottle but you can buy it online now and have it delivered in a day or two if you live in the UK. Well worth it. The one I have the most bottles of.

Also:
>Lag 16
you'll probably like
>ardbeg
10 over uig and corv.
>Balvenie
The carribean cask was quite nice but I've not tried many of the regular aged ones.
>Jura
I tend to avoid, not really a big fan, don't know what it is, but they tend to just be kind of unremarkable.
You might want to also look into Bruichladdich's Port Charlotte.

I don't get the Johnny Walker appeal, I've tried blue black red gold and platinum and they all just seem like really average blends.

>>9664714
>I didn't know females came on this board
You do realize this board is about cooking, right?

>>9664884
>>ardbeg
>10 over uig and corv.
I agree with pretty much all of your post except this. The 10 is really good, but the Uig and the Corry are a cut above. Uig has a lovely slightly sweet sherry influence and the Corry is a smoky masterpiece without being a punch in the face. They are a lot more expensive though, so not really fair to compare. It is a shame more NAS whiskies aren't as good as they are. All Ardbeg stuff is un chill filtered and no with no added colour too.

>>9664884
First off thanks for the phenomenal rec post, I love getting recommendations!

I will most definitely look into Laphroaig PX, QC and brodir- and some of the others you mentioned.

As of now, the store is overflowing with select- and I see why since no one likes it. I’ll avoid it.

Blends are great for drinking if I want something mellow during or after a heavy holiday meal. I tend to start with blends at get-togethers with friends and by the end of the night after my food baby has worn off we’ve cracked someone’s single malt open.

But I definitely appreciate your taste, I believe we’d like the same scotches

>>9664881
Totally cool to hate on bourbon tho, got it. At least we don't add caramel color to our alcohol.

>>9659051
I'm a fan of ice in my whiskey because it lets the drink evolve as you enjoy it. You start out with the full harshness, then it opens up a bit, and when it's melted and cloudy you can just easily sip it until it's time for a new one.

Is Glendalough double barrel any good?

>>9664884
>Bruichladdich's Port Charlotte.
Port Charlotte is super overpriced and overrated, especially the standard one. Classic Laddie is the only one worth buying for the price outside of Octomore if you can find the latter at $100-$120

>>9664945
Tennessee anon here.
Bourbon is crap compared to scotch.
Only American whiskey that I’ve ever liked was ol grandad.
The only one I could ever suggest to anyone is gentleman Jack, and that’s only if you can’t find any scotch to throw $25 down on.
I’d even pick clan MacGregor (maybe a slightly different name, idr) over most bourbons that I’ve tried.

My only exceptions are buffalo trace, which was highly recommended to me (but I have yet to try) and whatever the hell the high end makers mark is called (as a mixer, so it loses points there)

And desu I don’t even know if makers is considered a bourbon

>>9664132
pretty decent entry-level stuff, ftb is my favorite of the bunch
>>9664161
fuck up bitch

>>9664132
Noice, how do you like the Japanese whiskeys? I've been told to try them a lot, but I usually drink scotch. Assuming you bought those because you like them, we have pretty similar tastes, so I'm interested in what you think.

>>9665766
>Bourbon is crap compared to scotch.
Bakers and Bookers (uncut) are both extremely solid whiskeys.

>>9665766
>makers mark as a mixer
Here is your (you), anon.

Aberfeldy. Single malt, obviously. Neat only, with a drop of water to burst.

No whiskey outside of Scotland, Wales or Japan is good.

>>9667654
haha, ok friend.

>>9667654
>Japan
Your bait was so good until this, but you threw it all away. And for what? FOR WHAT?

>>9662965
>Alberta Premium Dark Horse
Mah nigga. Breddy good rye.

>>9664302
Black is well worth the price premium when compared to red.

>>9667654
>>9665766
>Peasants, play acting at sophistication

My friend surprise gifted me this a couple days ago, she works at a liquor store and knows I'm a fan of Blade Runner.
I probably won't open it since I don't really care for Black Label.

>>9667806
That bottle is deadly.

>>9667654
>wales

Oh, man that reminds me my local place here has a bunch of Pendyrns I've been meaning to try them.

i had laphroaig 12 year old and it tasted like burnt plastic. is that right?

>>9654610
if you have to fridge your whiskey, don't buy it

Buffalo Trace/Sazerac brand conglomerate
blended
neat, fridge chilled glencairn

>>9667806
Honestly think black label is way better than red.

>>9654615
This.
Also, add a few drops of lukewarm water. It really does make a difference.

>>9654610
God tier master race

>>9654610
>Favorite brand?
My own moonshine.
>Single malt or blended?
I don't blend them after distillation but most are more than one type of malt.
>How do you like to drink it?
Mixed or on ice with water.
>Also, whisky in the fridge, do or no do? I like my whisky cold, but icecubes makes it too thin.
I always have ice and water.

Taketsuru was my go-to when I lived in Japan, neat or on a splash of lemon soda water, is there anything similarly priced/available in the US?

>>9667239
They are great blends
Nikka from the barrel isn't even that expensive give it a try

>>9668761
not him, but is it possible to buy Nikka from the barrel the US?

>>9664222
>Enjoy the Glenlivet 12 while you can, you won't be able to get it much longer as it is being replaced with NAS Founders Reserve
It was replaced, but it will return in the future.

Anyone else have a really lacklustre impression of Japanese whiskeys? They're smooth and pleasant but I've yet to try one that stands out as its own character. It's like they tried to make 'technically perfect' whiskeys and forgot to let them develop any individuality. If I'm just being a pleb, could someone who knows Japanese whiskey explain why I'm wrong?

>>9667654
>being this much of a poser
Depriving yourself of good bourbon just because it's not 'classy' is a mistake, anon. One day you will learn this and feel silly.

>>9668369
I fucking despair

>>9669384
>durr flaws are good, japan inscrutible yellow man with no soul
I think you're projecting a bit based on memes fed to you by the Detroit auto industry

Go drink some speyside single malts, that's the style that most japanese whisky is modeled after. Don't think about marketing memes or Sean Connery in Rising Sun

Then get back to us about how it captures the wee dram of the bagpipe movie with mel gibson and how you totally feel the lightning bolt of your scottish ancestors in every sip, and then you'll feel real dumb

>>9669392
>completely misrepresents what I said and then accuses me of projecting
Fucking stellar, thanks

I repeat, can someone who actually knows Japanese whiskeys tell me why I'm wrong instead of this dumb cunt who seems to think my qualitative judgements are unduly influenced by 1960s marketing propaganda from a continent I've never visited

>>9664302
To be honest I drank this stuff straight and it is not bad.

>>9669405
>can someone please validate my already existing opinions in a way that doesn't make me feel dumb? don't you dare expect me to use my brain, that's elitist!

>>9669428
>asking someone to explain if I'm mistaken is seeking validation
No it isn't, it's quite precisely the opposite of seeking validation
How about you stop being an abject moron? If you had any worthwhile insight on the subject you'd have presented it by now instead of covering your ears and insisting anyone you don't agree with is ignorant.
Or are you just a tourist from /v/ or /mu/ who doesn't know how to respond to opportunities for interested discussion and so blindly shits on anyone presenting one?

>>9669428
you're being an asshole for no reason

>>9669453
>quite precisely the opposite of seeking validation
"Here is a really elaborate, unfounded opinion involving wild speculation about the mindset of a distiller based on subjective qualities of a beverage, please tell me why I'm right" is seeking validation. I was expecting you to tell me to go back to /b/, that's the usual response by someone who says something incredibly stupid and then gets indignant when someone puts him in his place
>>9669469
I wasn't being an asshole to start off, but things are sure heading that way. I suggested a specific way he could check his misconceptions, and he got his panties in a twist because it wasn't the answer he was hoping for. Don't put this on me, anon.

>>9669495
>please tell me why I'm right
You're clearly not illiterate so presumably you're strawmanning again
From the very start I asked for a considered, experienced argument against what I said, not in favour of it. If you know anything at all about Japanese whiskey, kindly suggest one that will prove me wrong rather than assuming (wrongly) that I know nothing relevant about Scottish whiskeys.
If you want to talk about 'putting someone in his place' try not expecting everyone you find on /ck/ to be a muh herrytidge BSA and making sure you know what you're talking about before accusing someone of projecting.

>>9669522
>From the very start I asked for a considered, experienced argument against what I said, not in favour of it.
No, you posed a rhetorical question specifically phrased to elicit an answer that would validate your opinion. And you're continuing to do so, for instance:
>It's like they tried to make 'technically perfect' whiskeys and forgot to let them develop any individuality.
> If you know anything at all about Japanese whiskey, kindly suggest one that will prove me wrong
So basically we have an unfalsifiable statement about the mental state of some employees at Nikka or whatever, followed up by a provocation that anyone who can't "prove you wrong" is dumb and must be a tourist from /v/. Surely you are not really seeking validation, right? It's a legit question, of course!

>>9669543
What part of
>If I'm just being a pleb, could someone who knows Japanese whiskey explain why I'm wrong?
I presented my position and quite clearly requested for someone who knows more than I do to explain why it's wrong
It's quite obvious that you personally don't know more than I do, as instead you decided to built an elaborate strawman about American deindustrialisation and then imply that because I don't know about Japanese whiskey I mustn't know about Scottish whiskeys either.

Not one word of my initial post was in any way inflammatory, you just decided you fancied a fight. If I didn't believe in giving people the benefit of the doubt I'd accuse you of being a salty weeb who can't handle criticism of grorious nippon.

>>9669550
>I presented my position and quite clearly requested for someone who knows more than I do to explain why it's wrong
Oh, so it was less of a "rhetorical question" and more of a "troll". Back in the day posting "{dumb comment here}, prove me wrong" troll statements on blue boards was grounds for an automatic ban.

>then imply that because I don't know about Japanese whiskey I mustn't know about Scottish whiskeys either.
I made no such statement, all I said was try a speyside and then see if you have the same reaction. So what if you have? Your fragile scotchfag ego is too self-important to say so?

>Not one word of my initial post was in any way inflammatory
Your initial post wasn't rude, but it was not a sincere question, and in response you got some well-deserved sarcasm. It's funny how after you called me a moron, a dumb cunt, a tourist from /v/, and blind, you now think calling someone a weeb is beyond the pale.

>>9656158
>I'm a fag that only drinks COCKtails

>>9668804
don't know and don't really care

>>9668369
That is not whiskey.

>>9654610
Best rye.

>>9660825
I know that feel bro

>>9664222
the glenlivet leaves behind a very strang e aftertaste after 20-30 secounds
is that normal?

>>9671094
I had a bottle recently and never noticed a weird aftertaste

>>9671094
What does it taste like?

>>9671203
its not easy to describe
at the beginning it like a classic speyside whisky sweet and easy to drink but after 30 seconds or so i get this strange metallic taste even a bit chemical
i don't know if something is wrong with the glenlivet because i don't get that with any other whisky

>>9671287
Sulfur from the candles they use on the used barrels

>>9671294
okay thanks
i don't like that at all

>>9671294
Are candles used in bourbon casks as well?

>>9671379
No, only virgin oak, by law.

>>9671379
If by candles you mean big-ass fires, yes.