/wg/ whisk(e)y general

[Anonymous No.17675009]

Containment thread for any and all brown liquor
Bourbon, Rye, Scotch, etc.
What are you drinking?
I just finished around two months sobriety tolerance reset and am enjoying some woodford reserve double oaked single barrel

[Anonymous No.17675229]

>>17675009
Redpill me on Mellow Corn. Is it just a meme or is it actually decent?

[Anonymous No.17675236]

>>17675229
It manages to be both.

[Anonymous No.17675300]

>>17675009
I'm visiting some family and I had some of this last night on the rocks. Going to pick up another bottle tonight and get black out drunk and verbally abuse my family

[Anonymous No.17675359]

Listen I know Dewars is usually bottom tier scotch, but I was considering buying this. I'm 27, so it was distilled the same year I was born. Is it worth it?

[Anonymous No.17675384]

I just snagged a handle of Tincup for $40, and I gotta tell ya, I feel pretty great.

[Anonymous No.17675407]

>>17675384
Can you give some thoughts on Tincup, It has been on my radar for a bit. Anything you would compare it to?

[Anonymous No.17675431]

>>17675229
for me its a bottle you buy once and learn the ways of the meme. it's not worth the time or effort imho. kinda like drinking burned popcorn covered in a melted candy corn syrup.

[Anonymous No.17675444]

>>17675407
I've not got the most sophisticated palate, so take this with a grain of salt.
But I'd put its flavor somewhere between larceny and maker's mark. At least I'll say that if you like either of those, you'll like Tincup.

[Anonymous No.17675505]

>>17675009
Actually finished off a Maker's Mark earlier today. I'd take a picture but it's already in the trash.

[Anonymous No.17675784]

>>17675009
fucking whiney addicts ruining threads I swear.

going to be pouring a peated flight tomorrow. got these thursday. I wanted to get the Tariquet 12 as it was supposed to be the middle ground of spirity sweetness and wood tannin/spices. It is really nice on both nose and palate. As my first Armagnac it is really good, sweet like a rum but more raisin and dried cranberry than tropical like banana and pineapple, soft tannins like a low proof bourbon and a slightly perfumed finish.

Dailuaine 14 year old Hogshead is nice and soft all the way around. barely any lemon or custard which is supposedly the distillery character. will probably open up well and upon adding water I could really identify it as one of the major influences in J&B.

J.W. Dant is just Henry McKenna at 50%. Everything you want in a cheap bourbon sour mash with none of the things you dont. lots of sweet tobacco notes on the empty glass.

[Anonymous No.17675879]

Laphroaig 10, tastes much smoooooooooother than the smell would make me think

[Anonymous No.17675909]

>>17675879
intense flavor =/= high alcohol

[Anonymous No.17675923]

[Anonymous No.17675948]

>>17675923
The proper way to drink whiskey is with one skull-shaped ice cube, and either club soda or whatever sparkling water on hand. Drink fast enough that the bubbles don’t go down, should be able to get three drinks per skullcube

[Anonymous No.17676102]

Not a drinker but my dad told me to go get a bottle of this and try it. What am I in for?

[Anonymous No.17676205]

>>17675229
It's a bottled-in-bond corn whiskey for under $15. How much do you like corn whiskey and how much do you like 100 proof whiskies? In terms of value, it's hard to beat. Taste is subjective of course, but I think it makes a hell of an Old Fashioned.

[Anonymous No.17676217]

>>17676102
Wild Turkey with a slight hint of smoke and less proof. I found my bottle wholly underwhelming.

[Anonymous No.17677016]

>>17676205
And then they export it and it's $56USD including tax. If he's asking, it's a meme.

[Anonymous No.17677044]

>>17675359
Might be useful to get a taste for old whisky without having to pay the price for a single malt, but beyond that, I have no idea.

[Anonymous No.17677328]

>>17675359
My gut is telling me this probably isn't worth it. What kind of whisk(e)y do you usually like?

[Anonymous No.17677670]

>>17675948
whiskey and soda is legit underrated. you can grab 90% of the taste without alcohol interfering.

[Anonymous No.17677675]

>>17675948
>>17677670
I like doing this with blended scotch

[Anonymous No.17677691]

>>17675359
I don't know much about blended scotch, but its supposed to change with age just like single malts
and thats a good price for anything with that age statement

[Anonymous No.17677697]

>>17677016
>$56USD including tax
Christ, where? My local sells it for 32.60 leafbucks (~26 burger bucks). Double the price for a shitty import isn't rare just because our liquor prices are fucked in the first place, but quadruple? Old Grand-Dad is 37.65 up here (~30 burger bucks).

[Anonymous No.17677758]

>>17675009
just bought OGD for the first time and i'm pleasantly surprised.
I usually drink peat/smoke heavy single malt scotch but this doesn't have too much of the cloying sweetness i find most bourbon to have.

[Anonymous No.17677841]

>>17677697
Australia. $26USD of it is tax.

[Anonymous No.17677854]

>>17677758
>but this doesn't have too much of the cloying sweetness i find most bourbon to have
High rye mash bill is best mash bill.

[Anonymous No.17678109]

alcohol is for depressed losers

[Anonymous No.17678113]

>>17678109
Do you think 4chan is for mentally healthy and well-adjusted people...?

[Anonymous No.17678835]

>>17678109

[Anonymous No.17679326]

>>17677328
>>17677328
My favorite whiskey is Sazerac Rye, followed by Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. I also like scotches, but I haven't tried a wide variety. With that in mind, I liked the Shieldaig Oloroso Cask Finish, and the Glenmorangie La Santa

[Anonymous No.17679660]

>>17678109
You have to be 18+ to post on 4chan

[Anonymous No.17680080]

>>17675359
Just get monkey shoulder

[Anonymous No.17680083]

>>17676102
Just get wild turkey 101

[Anonymous No.17680571]

>>17680080
404: Flavor Not Found

[Anonymous No.17680579]

God I fucking love Bushmills. Tully and Jameson are honorable mentions. Yes I am protestant

[Anonymous No.17680607]

[Anonymous No.17680795]

>>17680579
I mainly use jameson as mixer, but it's always the bottle that goes the fastest from my cabinet

[Anonymous No.17680917]

>>17680607
White is right, as always

[Anonymous No.17681204]

The have restocked OGD 114, life is good.

[Anonymous No.17681712]

for me it's Canadian Club

[Anonymous No.17681800]

>>17681204
Yeah I just picked up one for $30
can't wait to try it

[Anonymous No.17681825]

>>17675009
What is the best Johnnie walker whiskey?

[Anonymous No.17681873]

>>17681204
I don't get it.
Bourbon is whiskey.

[Anonymous No.17681890]

>>17681825
For the price? Green label on sale. Overall? Blue label for sure. It is so much money, though.

[Anonymous No.17682009]

>>17681825
their anniversary edition they did last year at cask strength is by and above the best JW I've ever had

Heard the cask strength blue is also way better than the regular, but it was a limited release and is virtually impossible to get state-side

[Anonymous No.17682141]

nothing beats some kessler

[Anonymous No.17682173]

Whats everyones favorite whiskey for a Whiskey Sour? Ive been using four roses. Was thinking of using Elijah Craig small barrel or Woodford Reserve.

[Anonymous No.17682350]

>>17682173
I’ve never had a whiskey sour so I can’t tell you.

[Anonymous No.17682362]

Mixing is for women, gays and poorfags.

[Anonymous No.17682371]

>>17675009
That corn liquor looks good, I love the flavours of corn in bourbon. I've thought about making a purely corn based spirit. I've grow lots of corn this year

[Anonymous No.17682420]

>>17682173
Hitler Trace its my favorite since i can actually buy it at retail

[Anonymous No.17682429]

>>17677675
Yeah, I usually make it with J&B.
>>17680083
I finally tried 101 based on this general. Drinking now. It’s ok, Bulleit is definitely better, 101 is too sweet and smooth, I think whiskey should have some burn.

[Anonymous No.17682432]

>>17682429
>whiskey X is too smooth
>I think whiskey should have some burn
BASED AND PC PILLED

[Anonymous No.17682436]

>>17682429
Bulleit isn’t bad but after I found out the founder is a child molester I can’t really drink it anymore.

[Anonymous No.17682528]

>>17682371
bury any ex wife's lately?

[Anonymous No.17682544]

>>17682436
Good luck watching literally any tv show, movie, or actor.

[Anonymous No.17682547]

>>17682544
I don’t.

[Anonymous No.17682556]

>>17682436
Never heard about this before but looking into it the daughter seems a bit off
https://www.hollisbofficial.com/repost

[Anonymous No.17682579]

>>17682556
>the daughter seems a bit off
Sure, but that is pretty common with people who were molested as kids.

[Anonymous No.17682723]

>>17678109
I was a depressed loser long before I started drinking.

[Anonymous No.17684367]

great thread bros

[Anonymous No.17684589]

rum is good with ginger ale

[Anonymous No.17685750]

What is your favorite budget go to?
Mine is either WT101 or Old Fo 100

[Anonymous No.17685786]

>>17682173
Anything high rye, for me it's 1792

[Anonymous No.17685928]

Anyone got that Scotch flowchart?

[Anonymous No.17686143]

>>17675009
For me, it's a rum and coke, that's all I need.

[Anonymous No.17686437]

>>17685928
This one?

[Anonymous No.17686474]

>>17682579
also turbo dykes who maliciously orchestrate a hostile take over of their dad whiskey company
whos to say

[Anonymous No.17687007]

>>17685928
You mean this one, the Scotch starter chart?

Believe me its crap. Skip the start and the pathways, and go straight to the end of the paths.

[Anonymous No.17687012]

>>17680579
also irish protestant (RIC) descended. had blackbush the other day and it is very mediocre. just a chugging sweet n mild whiskey.

[Anonymous No.17687093]

>>17687007
what about a chart that includes blended scotch?
not everyone who likes scotch likes spending 50$ on a bottle every time they go to the liquor store

[Anonymous No.17687130]

>>17687007
>go straight to the end of the paths
But Longrow is better than the other peated ones on that chart, anon.

[Anonymous No.17687331]

>>17686143
Rum and root beer is really good on the off chance you haven’t tried it. Wet and slippery, as my mom awkwardly told me it was called.

[Anonymous No.17687345]

>>17687007
mfw glenmorangie is my favorite

[Anonymous No.17687355]

>>17687345
>I really, really hate flavor

[Anonymous No.17687373]

>>17687355
I don’t think more complex means more flavor, or at least not better flavor. Sometimes vanilla is better than rocky road.

[Anonymous No.17687378]

About to have my first sip of OGD. Will report back if I puke.

[Anonymous No.17687383]

>>17687093
Only one choice for blended.

[Anonymous No.17687386]

>>17687378
Smelling notes: bad.
Tasting notes: not bad.
Drinking notes: diet doctor pepper tier.
Drinkable/10

[Anonymous No.17687394]

>>17687386
The regular, the bib or the 114?
Best are the bib and the 114.

[Anonymous No.17687399]

>>17687394
100 proof bib. I've yet to see the 114 on shelves for whatever reason. This is pretty sippable, but it's hard to say it's a completely enjoyable experience. It's just like it has a weird vapour hanging around it.

[Anonymous No.17687400]

>>17687383
what about monkey's shoulder? my friend reccomended it to me

[Anonymous No.17687429]

Like, seriously, is "hints of rancid citrus peel" a thing?

[Anonymous No.17687431]

>>17687400
404 Flavor Not Found

[Anonymous No.17687442]

>>17687400
>>17687431
Monkey Shoulder is kind of way too sweet in a weird way for a scotch. "Smooth" is one thing, but it actually tastes like it's been mixed with something straight out of the bottle.

[Anonymous No.17687462]

>>17687429
In Scandinavia it sure as fuck is.

[Anonymous No.17687485]

>>17687429
I can believe it. Rancid fruit notes usually come from oxidation.

[Anonymous No.17687491]

>>17687442
I didn't get much if any sweetness out of my bottle of it. I didn't get much of anything except a very slight note of flowery perfume. It tasted more of ethanol than anything to me.

[Anonymous No.17687928]

>>17687093
No chart is going to tell you what's on sale now, how genuine that sale is, and if that sale brings it into competition with other value picks.
And by the time you have enough experience to be able to makes those calls accurately you won't be drinking so far below the value threshold anyway.
Just buy something cheap you've never had before. When you can afford it go to a whisky bar. Fuck the charts.

[Anonymous No.17688960]

>>17687007
Which is the most expensive on this chart? Lagavulin also deserves a 'band-aid' adjective. $100 a btl to drink a band-aid

[Anonymous No.17689344]

>>17681204
Yo you saved the image I made! I didn't think people would ever pass it around, pretty based

[Anonymous No.17689403]

People are made at me here because I drive around to other towns to find bourbon. Hate the game not the player. It's not my fault these companies can't do their fucking job and produce more. They need to quit making super high age product and just release some 8-10 year at the highest. I have never had an amazing high age product besides BTAC. That is the only line that should be kept get rid of Pappy, EC18, WHH into the trash they go!

[Anonymous No.17689708]

>people hate me because I'm a fag
>you should hate not sucking dick because I love it
Taters everybody

[Anonymous No.17689818]

>>17687093
The only chart you need for blended

[Anonymous No.17689984]

>>17687093
monkey shoulder and wild turkey 101 are great

[Anonymous No.17689990]

>>17687093
I forget who gave me this advice, but if you're worried about the price of your liquor, you're drinking too often.

[Anonymous No.17689993]

>>17681873
Scotch aficionados often claim otherwise.

[Anonymous No.17690078]

>>17689990
That's a great point. I'd rather enjoy one $50 to 100 bottle of good shit than 2 to 4 average bottles that aren't noteworthy in any way.

[Anonymous No.17690089]

>>17689990
This. I'm far from rich but the cheapest thing I ever buy is Laphroaig 10 for ~$40 at Costco.
I typically only have a few drams per week.

[Anonymous No.17690108]

>>17675300
best of the blendeds imo

[Anonymous No.17690423]

>>17688960
>$100 a btl
Not even if you're Australian.

[Anonymous No.17690871]

Costco had Redbreast Lustau for $49.99 and Glendronach 12 for $46.99 today.
Today was a good day.

[Anonymous No.17690909]

>>17689403
You realize that they will never be able to satisfy demand because of you “people”.

[Anonymous No.17691077]

>>17690909
The ultimate consoomer.
>Its not my fault for going around taking creepshots under random girls skirts. Porn companies should have produced more. I MUST CONSOOM

[Anonymous No.17691153]

>>17675009
What bourbons do you guys like in a Manhattan?

[Anonymous No.17691396]

>>17687345
>mfw glenmorangie is my favorite

Which one? There's two on the chart. And one of them is at the end of a path.

[Anonymous No.17691401]

>>17675359
Get two, one to drink and one to keep. That’s cool. I hate dewars.

[Anonymous No.17691404]

>>17687093
>what about a chart that includes blended scotch?
Ask and ye shall receive.

[Anonymous No.17691405]

>>17691396
Based on context clues let’s see if you can figure this one out on your own.

[Anonymous No.17691413]

>>17690909
And I'll continue to buy everything I see shill, stay mad

[Anonymous No.17691421]

>>17688960
>Which is the most expensive on this chart?

It depends entirely upon where you are. Near me, the Aberlour A'bunadh and the Lagavulin 16 are both in the $90USD to $100USD range. I believe those two Scotches are the most expensive near me.

[Anonymous No.17691436]

>>17687462
I have had Mackmyra Svensk Roek once in my lifetime and that was enough to convince me that juniper doesn't belong within a 50km radius of whisky.

[Anonymous No.17691631]

>>17691421
Longrow
Glenfiddich 15
Aberlour A'bunadh
Dalmore 12
Lagavulin 16
Glendronach 12
Balvenie 12
Glenfarclas 10
Laphroaig 10
Ardbeg 10
Glenmorangie 10
Glenlivet 12

In order.

[Anonymous No.17691644]

>>17675431
I’m curious, what is the time and effort you speak of? Is there some eldritch ritual involved here? Some sort of Mellow Cult you have to join once imbibing their sacred corn?

[Anonymous No.17691654]

>>17691644
>he knows about the mellow cult
...Send in the killteam.

[Anonymous No.17691670]

>>17691654
>man was not meant to meddle with such cobs

[Anonymous No.17691800]

>>17690871
>Lustau
Well damn. That is more sherried than I expected. A veritable sherrybomb. Dark dried fruits galore. Wonderful.

[Anonymous No.17691805]

>>17691800
Really? People talk about Redbreast 12 like it's a sherry bomb, and it's barely got any flavour.

[Anonymous No.17691841]

>>17691805
It's hard for me to believe Redbreast is even the base spirit for this. It tastes completely fucking different.

[Anonymous No.17691934]

>>17691644
its not as easy to find as most other Heaven Hill stuff.

>>17691631
>Lagavulin 16
$100+
>Longrow
$90+
>Abunadh
$85+
>Balvenie 12
new price $75(was $52+)
>Glendronach 12 & Dalmore 12
$65+
>Glenfiddich 15
$60+
>Laphroaig 10
$55+
>Glenfarclas 10
$49+
>Ardbeg 10
$48+
>Glenlivet 12 Double Oak
$36+
>Glenmorangie
$32+

[Anonymous No.17691971]

>>17691153
Not Buffalo Trace I’d say, drinking an old fashioned with it now and holy shit I had no idea a bourbon could be this shitty. Tastes like I made it with flat coke. How is this the distillery everyone jerks off to?

[Anonymous No.17692090]

>>17691153
Manhattans are made with rye, plebian

[Anonymous No.17692148]

>>17691971
NPCs hate flavor so they love BT and other low rye/wheated bourbons, raving about how "smooth" they are.

[Anonymous No.17692173]

Looking for something like Readbreast 12, but bettery budget. Grabbed this but kind of disappointed. Very little flavor. Mostly tastes like ethanol. Maybe it's not Irish whiskey character of RB I like? I wish I wasn't terrible at describling flavor notes.

[Anonymous No.17692185]

>>17692148
Maybe so but I’m mildly allergic to wheat so I dislike heavy rye, and it’s still shit. Plenty of flavor to be found without a ton of rye.

[Anonymous No.17692186]

>>17692173
It's not gonna taste like Redbreast unless it's single pot still and you're not gonna find single pot still Irish whiskey for much less than Redbreast.

[Anonymous No.17692380]

>>17689993
Bourbon is whiskey in the Irish tradition, not whisky in the Scottish tradition.

[Anonymous No.17692449]

How does Evan Williams BiB compare to the Black Label?
I really like the Black Label and are wondering if it's just a upgrade or a different taste profile

[Anonymous No.17692586]

>>17677841
Damn, that reminds me of scotch in the US. That stuff's expensive here.