whiskey thread

[Anonymous No.9956012]

what's /ck/'s favorite devil water?

[Anonymous No.9956074]

Woodford Reserve is nice

[Anonymous No.9956084]

Evan Williams Black
Evan Williams Bonded
Old Grandad
Old Grandad Bonded
Buffalo Trace
TX
Garrison Brothers

Listed by price

[Anonymous No.9956173]

>>9956084
is Evan Williams really good? it seems hard to believe for such a low price

[Anonymous No.9956181]

>>9956173
not that poster but it's a solid 7

[Anonymous No.9956213]

My favorite is likely Glen Garioch, but it is hard to choose. My most consumed is likely Bulleit rye because I'm cheap and it makes a good simple cocktail.

[Anonymous No.9956224]

>>9956213
i keep meaning to try rye whiskey, is it drinkable straight because I'm too lazy to mix a drink

[Anonymous No.9956229]

>>9956084
>Buffalo Trace
nice

[Anonymous No.9956259]

>>9956224
It's drinkable, but it's usually a little rough (there's not a lot of fine ryes out there). It's typically smoother compared to a similarly aged bourbon because there's some spicy notes which work with the burn a bit better, IMO.

[Anonymous No.9956267]

>>9956259
sounds nice actually, thanks

[Anonymous No.9956345]

Got a bottle of this for Christmas.
Haven't opened it yet.
But for me, its Wild Turkey 101, the best everyday bourbon.

[Anonymous No.9956391]

>>9956181
I had Evan Williams once and I thought it was rotgut. Old Grandad over that shit any day.

[Anonymous No.9956816]

I love the one that tastes like rubbing alcohol and burnt wood

[Anonymous No.9956826]

even though I know it's just another MGP product I always enjoy it

[Anonymous No.9958936]

This stuff is actually pretty good for an inexpensive whiskey. Not my favourite though. Otherwise here are some of my picks:

>Johnnie Walker Black
>Inchmoan 12
>Glengoyle 18
>Deaston Virgin Oak
>Johnnie Walker Red

[Anonymous No.9958964]

>evan williams and coke
Call me a pleb but the taste is nostalgic for me

[Anonymous No.9958971]

>>9956012
Redbreast 12

[Anonymous No.9958992]

>>9956816
Me too. The hint of barrel really gets me

[Anonymous No.9959002]

>>9956173
The finish is really strong, but it's a really good whiskey for the price. Mixes well and if the burning mash taste is more your speed, it's good.

[Anonymous No.9959021]

love me some of the cheapest whiskey I can find with a little bit of coke or ginger ale

[Anonymous No.9959026]

Rye drinker reporting in.

Whistlepig 15 is my favorite, but my go-to is Rittenhouse.

[Anonymous No.9959136]

>>9956229
Why did you include a handgun and ammunition in this picture?

[Anonymous No.9959167]

>>9959136
short dick issues

[Anonymous No.9959213]

>>9956012

jim beam maple

[Anonymous No.9959407]

>>9958936
Pretty good rye right there. I like it.

[Anonymous No.9959411]

>>9959136
Homage to Hunter?

[Anonymous No.9959412]

Any suggestions for inexpensive peated whiskys good for sipping?

[Anonymous No.9959422]

>>9959136
Soy-based life form detected

[Anonymous No.9959457]

I don't drink but I'm going to try this weekend. What's good, cheap and high proof?

Doesn't have to be whiskey necessarily. Price is immaterial but it must be available at the average Canadian LC

[Anonymous No.9959459]

>>9956012
>love
Laphroaig 10
Lagavulin 16
Ol Grandad

>like
Oban
Johnnie walker blue
Glenfiddich (either 15 or 16, I can’t remember- whatever the good one was)

>hate
Ardbeg 10
Jack daniels
Crown royal
Bulliet rye
Bushmills


>good for the money but I’d choose something else if I wanna spend $$
Johnnie walker green
Monkey shoulder
Jameson
J&B
Lagavulin 8
Gentlemen Jack
Jura

[Anonymous No.9959468]

>>9959136
god-given right?

[Anonymous No.9959819]

>>9959002
Can i mix it with Pepsi

[Anonymous No.9959831]

My favourite scotch was a 43 year old Glenfarclas IB I had back in August. Felt like a charcuterie of flavours and some of the freshest plum notes you can get from a Speyside.

Having pic related tonight. Pretty nice stuff.

[Anonymous No.9960022]

>>9959819
>pepsi
You can mix it with a bullet it to the head

[Anonymous No.9960029]

Posting the good stuff

[Anonymous No.9960062]

I'm partial to Laphroaig 10 year when my roommates actually pay me the fucking utility money they owe me but I settle for Evan Williams Black otherwise.

[Anonymous No.9960083]

>>9956213
Glen Garioch is my shit. Their 1995 single Cask is the bomb!
>>9956345
WT101 and Four Roses SB are my go to's. Sadly store pick FR have gone full retarded because of secondary market.
>>9959136
American small cock syndrome
>>9959459
>>hate
>Ardbeg 10
Boo.
>>9960029
CC in all forms is crap outside of the 40 which is still too expensive for the flavor

[Anonymous No.9960091]

>>9960083
CC is passable, it's $8 a fifth round here and you can't get a better mixing whiskey for the price.

[Anonymous No.9960093]

>>9960083
shit pallet detected

[Anonymous No.9960159]

>>9959167
>>9960083
found the soyboys.

[Anonymous No.9960198]

>>9960083
Ardbeg 10 is like laphroig but I’m pretty sure they cooked isopropyl alcohol in a peat fire.
It’s a respectable drink, and I love peat but fucko, is it rough

[Anonymous No.9960573]

>>9959136
aside from guns being awesome they actually go together.

>Buffalo trace
the name itself is reference to the buffalo trails that pioneers followed.
>The map
That map is a copy of an early map of the Gulf and the south east. The area on the map is describe as "west indies"
>The rig and gun
well guns culture is ingrained in American culture and that rig is a derivative of cowboy pistol rigs. The gun is a Smith and Wesson Model 19, one of the best revolvers ever designed.

>pic related
A British gun with a British Liquor.

[Anonymous No.9960618]

>>9960198
You do realize it's a higher proof than the majority of the others, right? Add a bit of water, sissy.

[Anonymous No.9960621]

>>9960573
but that's scottish whisky

[Anonymous No.9960635]

>>9959459
>Gentlemen Jack good
>Bulliet rye misspelled and bad
How long did you huff?

[Anonymous No.9960640]

>>9959136


Shitting on 3rd worlders that have to pay for ahmed's welfare

[Anonymous No.9960646]

Best value is probably Wild Turkey rye.

My actual favourite whisky is probably Sullivan's Cove port cask.

[Anonymous No.9960663]

Fuck whiskey. I accidentally told my friend I wanted to fuck a ladyboi after drinking to much whisky and he brings it up whenever he has a chance

[Anonymous No.9960676]

>>9960663
Sucks to be you. I only ever tell things like that to my mom, and she pretends they never happened.

[Anonymous No.9960751]

>>9959457
Wild Turkey 101
Old Grand Dad 114

[Anonymous No.9960806]

>>9960093
Are you retarded?

[Anonymous No.9960813]

Cracking these open tonight

[Anonymous No.9960815]

>>9960676
I think your situation is a little bit worse to be honest

[Anonymous No.9960881]

>>9960621
The scottish are british, i think you are confused.
English=British
Welsh=British
Scottish=British
Irish=British(sometimes, it depends on northern or republic of ireland and the person)

[Anonymous No.9961689]

>>9959831
>43 years

Makes me sad these will be harder and harder to find as time goes on.

[Anonymous No.9961693]

>>9960813
Post thoughts bro, I'm curious.

[Anonymous No.9961723]

>>9956012
Glenmorangie for Highlander references.

But, really Dad's Hat.

[Anonymous No.9961764]

>>9960022
for realsies, how do i mix? is it 50/50? what's an enjoyeable mix?

[Anonymous No.9961871]

>>9961764
>pour desired amount of whisky
>pour desired amount of soda

[Anonymous No.9961991]

Im new to whiskey, can anyone recommend some entry-level whiskeys? something good but not expensive, just to start with? im getting tired of black label, and I like Glenlivet 12 so far. That's pretty much all I've tried so far?

speaking of Glenlivet, why does everyone pronounce it Glen-lev-it? I always get corrected for some reason, everyone switches the i and e

[Anonymous No.9962004]

>>9961991
Rittenhouse my nigga, pop that rye whisky cherry

[Anonymous No.9962012]

>>9962004
how do the tastes of rye and bourbon compare to scotch?

[Anonymous No.9962027]

>>9962012
Scotch is smoky, Bourbon is more sweet and rye is spicy. Personally I like rye the most, but it varies

[Anonymous No.9962036]

>>9962027
any good entry-level scotches or bourbons that youd recommend that arent Jack Daniels or JB? something id find in a bar

thanks for all these responses btw

[Anonymous No.9962057]

>>9961991
>speaking of Glenlivet, why does everyone pronounce it Glen-lev-it?

wow so turns out I was wrong this entire time, it IS Glenlivet. Maybe I'm dyslexic, or maybe ive had one too many glasses

[Anonymous No.9962063]

>>9962036
Entry level Scotch I'd say Glenmorangie 10yr Single Malt cause It's cheap and a single malt

Bourbon I'd recommend Wild turkey 101 cause it's perfect entry level

Buying in a bar is almost never cost-efficient cause they charge more in the long run than buying a bottle, but that's your choice

[Anonymous No.9962072]

>>9962063
>cause they charge more in the long run than buying a bottle

thats true, but i'd like to try a glass and see what i like before i buy a full bottle

cheers mate

[Anonymous No.9962080]

>>9962072
>>9962063

forgot to ask, would you recommend any macallans? been hearing good things

[Anonymous No.9962092]

>>9962080
Honestly, I don't like scotch that much so I haven't tried it, but it is one of the names that's always brought up so I'd suggest you go for it. Trying new things is part of the fun

[Anonymous No.9962718]

>>9962080
All of them, there's not a single one they do that isn't fucking spectacular.

[Anonymous No.9962727]

>>9960091
Well if your simply mixing then basically anything would work since you'll only taste the ethanol in the end.
>>9960093
>pallet
Top tier shitpost
>>9960159
There's no reason to include guns when posting whisky albeit mediocre whisky, this coming from a gun owner.
>>9960198
I'd say go with the other guy and add water or start with an easier to access peated whisky like Clynelish or Springbank which are more coastal and generally easier to get into.

[Anonymous No.9962839]

>>9961693
Only had "From the Barrel" last night. It's my first cask-strength sample so I noticed the higher abv on my first sip, but it's not unpleasant. Smells very sweet, taste is initially sweet and fruity but has some oak spice show up quickly and ends with a little bitterness. The finish is super long, I wouldn't smoke or eat with this because the taste lingers for so long. Tastes great, the only thing that tells me it's strong is the tingling in my whole mouth when I sip. Also I got sloshed off one little glass because I'm a lightweight. If you're outside the US, I recommend it. I got mine from an airport in EU. I'll try the pure malt black either tonight or tomorrow, in whichever thread is up

[Anonymous No.9962875]

I've tried this, I like the amount of sweetness from the malt and the vanilla from the barrel but I don't like the separate fruity sweetness that comes from the sherry.
What's this without the sherry? Any recommendations?

[Anonymous No.9962935]

>>9960573
So if you were drinking Suntory you'd plop a nambu on your table?

[Anonymous No.9962960]

>>9962727
Guns are nice. Including nice things in pictures is nice. Same with the map and the holster in the revolver/bt pic. Maybe you're just a soytist.

[Anonymous No.9963011]

>>9962839
Might sound stupid, but did you have Monkey Shoulder? Nikka From the Barrel costs just a bit more than Monkey Shoulder where I live and I can't decide which one I should get. I'm leaning towards From the Barrel because it seems like a great whisky, while Monkey Shoulder gets recommended as a beginner scotch. What do you think?

[Anonymous No.9963023]

>>9963011
Sadly I haven't had it yet. I know it used to be a big travel-retail exclusive that everyone raved about, and now that it's available outside airports people have calmed down about it. In that sense, From the Barrel seems to be similar, since Americans can either pay 100+ for international shipping, or get it in an airport somewhere like I did. Where do you live? That affects things. And also keep in mind if you're new to whisky, From the Barrel is a HUGE burst of flavor and I think some people will have trouble getting past the abv

[Anonymous No.9963085]

>>9963023
I live in the EU. I'm pretty much completely new to whisky, had Jack Daniel's to see what all the rage is about and now I want to try other types of whisky.
>HUGE burst of flavor
That just makes me want to try it more. I don't get the chance to spend on nice drinks often, so I'm thinking I might as well get something exceptional.

[Anonymous No.9963096]

>>9963085
Well if you've only had jack before, this will be totally different for you. Honestly jack is shit, and in USA it's popular with alcoholics who want something cheap, college kids who mix with coke, and people who don't know any better. Since you're in the EU, you're lucky and you can get nice international blends like this easily. I'd say go for it, if you don't like it at first then just set it aside and try some others, then come back to it later. I also recommend Nikka Coffey Malt, it's my current favorite (but these two I just got might change that after I try them some more)

[Anonymous No.9963222]

>>9958936
> two blends in your top picks
> one of them is J fucking W fucking Red
You need to get your taste buds checked son

[Anonymous No.9963291]

I just realised that the current fad for bourbon is likely to be very beneficial to the quality of scotch, and maybe even without raising the price all that much.
Keep buying that sweet American stuff goys.

[Anonymous No.9963514]

>>9959026
>whistlepig
you know it's just rebranded alberta premium right?

[Anonymous No.9963541]

why do the genral threads fall off so fast on here? the other boards' general stick around much longer

[Anonymous No.9963565]

>>9962960
You literally do it for attention. You're no different than a nu-male who posts his face in front of shit he tries to take pictures of.

[Anonymous No.9963632]

>>9963291
Hopefully your next realization will be that you live in a sad, meme-based delusion with little idea how the world actually works and you can finally get the help you need.

[Anonymous No.9963648]

>>9956391
I'm starting to wonder if the exported bourbon from usa is different from what they sell within the states.
I'm in canada and i could barely choke down evan williams, tasted like paint thinner or something, couldn't even mix it and ended up giving it away. Oddly enough I love Jim Beam and enjoy it every time (except for devils cut, that's pretty bad) mainly jim beam black. I've heard many american friends tell me its horrible though, worse than JD or something?

[Anonymous No.9963752]

>>9963565
guns are cool, nu-males aren't.
Soyboys just won't understand.

[Anonymous No.9964525]

>>9956173
absolutely not

Evan Williams is the taste of failure, sadness and desperation

[Anonymous No.9964602]

Blanton's Straight From The Barrel

[Anonymous No.9964783]

>>9963632
Sure thing bud. Keep sipping on that sweet four roses in the meantime.

[Anonymous No.9964853]

>>9962935
I only have a nambu magazine, not the gun itself.
though i could plop an Arisaka, i think a colt 1903 would be acceptable to.

[Anonymous No.9964866]

>>9956012
Thinking about picking up this and giving it a shot. Any experience with the cheaper Japanese whiskeys?

[Anonymous No.9964873]

>>9963222

I'm only just getting into whisky more seriously, and there are some cheap whiskies that I like. I don't think there's anything wrong with that. JW Red is what I'll have if I want a highball or an inexpensive sip. I keep the rest for special occasions.

Do you have any suggestions for accessible, peaty single malts?

[Anonymous No.9964890]

>>9964873
Fucking Laphroig 10 man. Depends on where you live really but here in Italy I can get a bottle of that for 30 eurosheks. Best bang for your buck you're gonna find your whole life.
Talisker 10 is a personal favorite and it's not that expensive either (like 45 here) but again depends where you are and what your budget is.

[Anonymous No.9964892]

>>9959136
/k/ has ATF threads where they post alcohol, tobacco, and firearms in one image and discuss their products. Probably had the image for that reason.

[Anonymous No.9964908]

>>9964890

Thanks anon, I'll check them out.

[Anonymous No.9964937]

>>9964890

Fuck, just checked and that shit goes for like 80 Canuckbucks here...

[Anonymous No.9964981]

>>9964937
Make sure you're not looking at cask strength. It is $70-$80 here, but normal Laphroaig 10 is $35-$45. Also make sure it doesn't have one of those fancy gift boxes that jacks up the price ridiculously.

[Anonymous No.9965016]

>>9956012
My go to is usually bulliet rye. It's solid and is good for cocktails. Recently bought some Jefferson bourban and it's absolutely fantastic.

[Anonymous No.9965028]

>>9963752
>lol posting my $100 handgun i got from the highway exit gun store is so cool!!! IM SUCH A BADASS XDDDDD
Nobody cares, go get laughed at on /k/ crossboarder
>>9964937
Ontario?

[Anonymous No.9965237]

>>9964937
In Canada you get fucked in holes you didn't even know you had over alcohol taxes. Sorry for you, try to hang in there.

[Anonymous No.9965692]

>>9962875
The 14 year is a little softer on the sherry, but also look into Glenmorangie Nectar D'or or Dalwhinnie 15 if you enjoy that sweetness.

[Anonymous No.9965717]

Bunnahabhain 12 - one of the more complex 12 year scotches out there.

[Anonymous No.9965733]

Got this for $30 bucks. Very similar profile to Laphroaig 10 IMO.

[Anonymous No.9965793]

Are there any good al/ck/ related podcasts?

[Anonymous No.9965806]

>>9965717
Bunnahabhain is delicious and underrated, it has that perfect balance of sweetness and peat.
If you like Bunnahabhain I'd suggest you try Caol Isla, it's a little more mellow but worth a try.

[Anonymous No.9965816]

>>9965793
Maybe watch Ralfy on YouTube

[Anonymous No.9966062]

>>9956012
I fucking love Ardbeg.

[Anonymous No.9966744]

>>9964866

[Anonymous No.9966757]

i don't drink whiskey often, so take the advice as you will.
i have a bottle of jack daneils single-barrel around and i think it's a smooth whiskey. never get complaints about serving it. it's a reliable whiskey at a cheap price, but if you enjoy whiskey i'm sure you're paying more.

[Anonymous No.9966825]

Spiced rum and fireball mix is literal god tier

[Anonymous No.9966842]

>>9966744
f o r r e r a x i n g t i m e s

[Anonymous No.9966939]

>>9956224
Canadian Club's got a good rye that's not too expensive, that's been my go to lately

[Anonymous No.9967183]

>>9959136
pew pew

[Anonymous No.9967242]

>>9965692
I've wanted to try the Caribbean cask version but I can't find it around here.

[Anonymous No.9967716]

Tell me the secrets of finding Hibiki as a FLfag

[Anonymous No.9967738]

irish, scotch

[Anonymous No.9967808]

>>9965793
I believe Serge Valentin (who's a great whisky reviewer that I've personally met) does a show but I forget which one.
Ralfy is only worth checking out for his old videos, ever since last year he went full sellout. Even then if you want to get into whisky just go to a whisky bar with good prices and try shit that appeals to you.

[Anonymous No.9968854]

>>9965028
Quebec

[Anonymous No.9969523]

>>9956012
Depends on what I'm in the mood for. My daily go to is Nikka Coffey Grain. But these days when it's so cold outside nothing beats the peaty smokiness of scotch. Specifically pic related. Absolutely incredible

[Anonymous No.9970704]

>>9966744
suntory time

[Anonymous No.9970789]

Lately it’s been Teeling Single Malt or Small Batch.

[Anonymous No.9970948]

>>9962875
Balvenie 12 Year Triple Cask.
Hard to find but it's god tier and crazy smooth.
Not sure why the triple cask makes such a difference but it does.

[Anonymous No.9971022]

>>9956012
I just had some of this, and it was fucking killer.
>$7.50 for a single shot

[Anonymous No.9972089]

Sippin on this atm, ain't too bad

[Anonymous No.9972116]

>>9956074
for the price, it's really good. probably the cheapest bourbon they have at my local bar, and it doesnt disappoint

[Anonymous No.9972123]

Fireball whisky is good in small doses and in moderation.

[Anonymous No.9972228]

>>9972123
its also good if youre a 16 year old girl

[Anonymous No.9972232]

>>9956173
If you're into whiskey it's a good gateway into bourbon. As far as bourbons go the flavor is pretty lackluster

[Anonymous No.9972244]

>>9972123
Disgusting stuff. One of the few things I'll refuse even if I'm drunk.

[Anonymous No.9972430]

>>9965028
not who you were replying to but holy shit you're a huge fag. Would you complain about a picture of a mountain with a sports car in the foreground? what about a picture of a cigar, with a bookshelf in the background? Please never post here again.

[Anonymous No.9972495]

>>9972123
enjoy your antifreeze

[Anonymous No.9972639]

only one that matters

[Anonymous No.9973100]

>>9972639
Learn to troll more softly

[Anonymous No.9973126]

>>9956229
>muh gun
what do americans think will happen if they go outside unarmed?

[Anonymous No.9973249]

>>9956229
[freedom intensifies]

I'm jealous. Fucking Australian gun laws.

[Anonymous No.9973272]

>>9972430
Fuck off posting guns with your mid shelf whiskey to show how much of a pretend badass you are is retarded and you look like a retard doing so. If you're going to post guns at least post something worth looking at you fucking poverty trash.
>>9972639
Congrats on paying over $150 for a blend that's worse than most $50+ single malts. I bet some smug bastards at Diageo are laughing at your face right now for being so retarded.

[Anonymous No.9973636]

Säntis Whisky, great swiss whisky from the alps. It was the winner in a whiskey award with 95/100.

[Anonymous No.9974526]

>>9964866
I like it, it's the only nip whisky I've tried though. Pretty sweet

[Anonymous No.9974541]

>>9973126
>what do americans think will happen if they go outside unarmed?

[Anonymous No.9974548]

lol @ ignorant white children who think that banning guns will somehow stop the black market gun trade.

[Anonymous No.9974644]

>>9964866
Spend just a little extra and go with Nikka Coffey Grain. One of the best whiskeys in existence for the price.

[Anonymous No.9974790]

>>9956012
Glen Marnoch Islay. A lovely little smokey number.

[Anonymous No.9975044]

>>9972089
> special edition JW blend
Sincerely hope it was a gift from someone who doesn't understand shit about whisky

[Anonymous No.9975053]

>>9972123
It's not whisky though. It's shit-whisky-based sugary syrup with a hint of spicy for the lolz.

[quiche !!T2UdrWkLSWB No.9975079]

>>9956012
I don't drink many spirits these days, but the Arran Sauternes cask and Laphroig triple wood are lush

[Anonymous No.9975145]

>>9975044
judging by the basket in the background, I'd say that's a strong possibility

[Anonymous No.9976680]

>>9972123
Everyone hates on Fireball until you crack that plastic bottle open.

[Anonymous No.9976815]

>>9975044
>>9975145
Yeah it was a gift from a relative in India, they love Johnnie Walker over there for some reason.

He also gave me pic related, which I'm sipping on tonight. It's a little better, but it honestly doesn't matter since Johnnie Walker isn't really all that bad. It's good for what it is.

Still would've preferred a single malt though.

[Anonymous No.9976830]

>>9961764
In any mixed drink I try to put a shitload of ice, a measured shot of liquor, then fill with mixer. The measured shot is to limit myself just a bit and the ice prevents you from putting too much mixer

[Anonymous No.9978580]

whiskey is very nice

[Anonymous No.9978623]

>>9976815
Green is really the best of the JW lineup. I used to drink Black regularly until I began my journey into single malts. I have a bottle of Platinum that I didn’t crack open yet, but considering it’s discontinued I think I’d rather hold onto it.

Speaking of single malts, can anyone explain why the Macallan 18 is 4x the price of the 12? Most 18-years are 2x, and even then their worth is debatable, but 4x? I don’t know how they justify it.

[Anonymous No.9978861]

>>9978580
excellent contribution my friend. here, have a peg of my macallan 50

[Anonymous No.9978886]

>>9978861
I will take the whole bottle, brother

[Anonymous No.9978916]

>>9973272
It has a good aesthetic. Maybe you just don't like nice looking things, and that is alright.

[Anonymous No.9979176]

>>9956173
with water it's good for the price

[Anonymous No.9979954]

>>9956173
perfectly drinkable, and probably the best whiskey for the cheapest price you'll find at the store.

I always have a bottle around.

[Anonymous No.9980026]

>>9973272
>I'm very wealthy, you probably haven't heard of my wealth levels

[Anonymous No.9980029]

>>9956229
/k/ atf threads are comfy as fuc

[Anonymous No.9980062]

>>9956084
You and I could be friends irl. Except for the TX. I'll swap in Rebecca Creek for that.

[Anonymous No.9980089]

>>9980029
kys

[Anonymous No.9980098]

>>9980029
/k/ is a good board for good people

[Anonymous No.9980150]

[Anonymous No.9980203]

work in pub were all whiskys are 2.90 go in and rinse the good ones for half the price they are elsewhere

[Anonymous No.9980521]

>>9976815
Because JW is a status symbol outside the U.S.

[Anonymous No.9980601]

Can all single malt pretentos please show themselves out?

[Anonymous No.9980631]

>>9980089
Eat a dick fag
>>9980098
Correct. Pouring one for you friendo

[Anonymous No.9980673]

>>9976815
I found an unopened bottle of jw green in a bathroom at Narita airport. It was in the area where you transfer from an international incoming flight to the rest of the airport for a connection. I sat there (had to shit after all) for a while thinking how I could keep it but couldn't come up with anything, which is probably why it was abandoned. Some stupid fuck probably bought it duty free in his departure airport, not knowing you have to make your alcohol purchases in your last international connection leg.

I've had it though, good stuff. I actually really like Double Black which I got a good deal on my last trip through Dubai (two liters and a bonus tenth of Crown for 45 bucks). It's true that JW is a huge status symbol in Asia, at least India and Thailand from my experience. Black label in Thailand may as well be blue here.

[Anonymous No.9980690]

>>9980673
>Not popping it open and chugging it before your flight

[Anonymous No.9980715]

>>9980690
I was in first class and had free alcohol anyways. I actually ended up popping a couple Valium I got in Thailand and slept the entire way from Japan to dfw.

[Anonymous No.9981170]

After I watched Ralfy's review on Teachers Highland Cream, I decided to give a bottle a try. It was $30 CDN, so it didn't break the bank.

It's not bad neat. It's no 12 year old single malt to be sure, but it was decent.

I then added a bit of water to try and open it up but I think I overdid it, and it ended up having a rough aftertaste. It should be good in a scotch and soda, I would think.

[Anonymous No.9981188]

>>9980690
Not that guy but the change in altitude makes for the worst vertigo I've ever experienced in my life. I'll never pre game before a flight as long as I live.

[Anonymous No.9981265]

I love whiskey threads

Three 1.75 liter bottles of Evan Williams and a few dozen natural ices gets me through the month

[Anonymous No.9981877]

>>9981265
You are an alcoholic.

[Anonymous No.9982049]

>>9980026
>mfw I'm so rich my day job is to actively work on ridding myself of wealth

[Anonymous No.9982052]

Glenfiddich, but right now I'm having Jack Daniels Tennesse Honey & coke at 08:45 am.

[Anonymous No.9982054]

>>9982052
So you're british and a fag

[Anonymous No.9982069]

>>9981877

At least he'll die happy.

[Anonymous No.9982072]

>>9982069
word word WORD

[Anonymous No.9982285]

>>9980601
Can you please acquire a sense of taste?

[Anonymous No.9982622]

>>9981170
>watching ralfy
>in 2018
Good goy
>>9981265
How does it feel knowing that your life is a waste?

[Anonymous No.9982647]

>>9982622
>being a contrarian
>in 2018

[Anonymous No.9982656]

got me a sweet tooth

[Anonymous No.9982669]

>>9956816
yeah whiskey tastes like goddamn nothing to me, i might be retarded

jack daniels tennessee honey isn't really whiskey but it's great

[Anonymous No.9983146]

>>9982622
>Good Goy
Don't you have a /pol/ thread to be shitting up?

[Anonymous No.9983693]

>>9982622
>not watching ralphy and others after you've tried something to see what other people thought of it
Someone tell Ralfy Old Pultney is awful. Please, the world needs to know.

[Anonymous No.9983694]

>>9982622
> not watching ralfy
> any year past present and future
Wew lad get th fock owt o' heerr

[Anonymous No.9983699]

>>9983693
Only had it once but I really liked it, what's wrong with it?

[Anonymous No.9983706]

kill all that pronounce wuh-hiss-key

[Anonymous No.9983725]

>>9983706
So kill no one?

[Anonymous No.9983744]

>>9982285
Pretento detected.

[Anonymous No.9983758]

>>9982647
>>9983146
>>9983693
>>9983694
He's a fucking con artist who tried to sell his fans a 12 year old Port Charlotte for £120 and claim it was worth £250. He's fucking trash and sucks corporate dick like every other YouTube whisky """critic"""

[Anonymous No.9983768]

>>9982052
>jack and coke
reeeeeeeeee

[Anonymous No.9983888]

>>9956012

Laphroig 10 year

[Anonymous No.9983951]

>>9983758
What do you mean, he had a "deal" for his viewers or something like that?

[Anonymous No.9983969]

>>9983706
i havent met a single person who calls it that, where tf are you from?

[Anonymous No.9984057]

>>9983951
No he bought a Cask of whisky and paid to have it bottled so he could charge his fans 3 times the price for sale to them and then went on a marketing speech about how much of a great deal it was like he worked for Diageo or some shit. He basically broke all of his values so he could make a quick buck off his fans.

[Anonymous No.9984659]

no one else is really a fan of this stuff? for the price, its really good

[Anonymous No.9984675]

>>9984659
Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Kinda not really maybe.

[Anonymous No.9984706]

>>9984659
>for the price, its really good
no and no

[Anonymous No.9984736]

>>9984706
I don’t see how anyone can hate Glenlivet 12. Can you do better? Of course, but given its price point it’s hard to beat. Personally, I think Glenmorangie 10 > Glenlivet 12 > Glenfiddich 12. Once you start going up in age it gets more complicated.

[Anonymous No.9984748]

>>9984736
when I see it on sale for 25bux, then yes, agreed. paying 40 for it is not a good idea

[Anonymous No.9984749]

>>9984659
I got a bottle of it for Christmas from my wife. Like you said, it's not earth shattering, but its decent.

[Anonymous No.9984752]

>>9984748
where the hell did you pay 40 bucks for it? I got it for $31 at my local safeway, which is about as high i'd pay for it.

[Anonymous No.9984757]

>>9984057
Does he talk about this in a video? Can you please link it if so?

[Anonymous No.9984762]

I like smoky shit in general and Ardbeg really hits the spot.

[Anonymous No.9984855]

>>9984762
>hits the spot
hits the disgust response spot you mean.

[Anonymous No.9985221]

>>9984762
I'm actually right there with you. I love the smokiness of it. Not as good as my octomore but decent for the price.

[Anonymous No.9985254]

>>9984748
Agreed. The ones I mentioned are not worth more than $35 tops. But that’s how I rank them. After that there are better single malts out there. Then it comes down to palate.

[Anonymous No.9985381]

Just polished off my Macallan 12. Recommend me its replacement.

[Anonymous No.9985441]

>>9985381
Either of the ones in this post
>>9969523

[Anonymous No.9986271]

>>9985381
Aberlour's whiskys are all similar. Sweeter sherry though.

[Anonymous No.9987311]

>>9966062
Drinking this atm, becoming one of my favourites

[Anonymous No.9987325]

I'm interested in trying japanese whisky.
Which ones are good?

[Anonymous No.9987527]

>>9960813
I like some nip whiskys, but goddamn that some of the bottles are ugly.

[Anonymous No.9987552]

>>9956345
Looked this up and it sounds pretty good. I'd like to give it a try, but fuck me it's $100 at the cheapest

[Anonymous No.9987750]

>>9984757
The video in question is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHYH08t0ikU&
Its one of his worst rated videos, if not the lowest rated he's had on ralfystuff ever. He basically pretends like he's a liquor salesman for 15 minutes trying to push a £150 12 year old whisky onto his fans and then doesn't give any tasting notes because it'd be "biased of him" but pushes how popular and fast selling this cask is!
Unfortunately some of his fans are total sheep and still sucked his cock after he did this.

[Anonymous No.9987764]

>>9985381
If you like that profile try Tamdhu 10 and Glendronach 12
>>9987325
Nikka From The Barrel or Coffey Grain
Nikka Taketsuru 12
>>9987527
Who cares about the packaging? Its the spirit that counts.

[Anonymous No.9988780]

is it wrong for me to not regret making a Double Black and Coke?

[Anonymous No.9988801]

>>9988780
All JW outside of Green is poopoo so who cares if you mix it. Hell mix Blue Label too for all i care, thats all its good for.

[Anonymous No.9988813]

>>9988780
No. Losers on here go apeshit over the idea of mixing muh precious whiskys, but its your bottle, so mix it with whatever you like.

I usually mix whisky highballs with plain soda water like San Pellegrino or Perrier.

Another classic is the Godfather, which is roughly half and half Scotch and Amaretto.

[Anonymous No.9988818]

>>9988801
What about platinum?

[Anonymous No.9989049]

>>9987325
>>9987764
>Nikka From The Barrel
Excellent
>Coffey Grain
I haven't tried it, but I love Coffey Malt, so check that out too
>Taketsuru
I tried the NAS and hated it, maybe the 12 is different.

[Anonymous No.9989354]

>>9988813
Cheap whisky and plain soda is actually fucking good. Only way to give some of the cheapest bottles some sense.

[Anonymous No.9989924]

>>9989049
12 is much better than the NAS.
>>9988818
Any blended JW is shit. Green is good because it's all malt whisky without shitty young gross grain whisky.

[Anonymous No.9990283]

>>9956012
johnnie black is all i really know well

[Anonymous No.9990391]

>>9973272
Holy shit I wish I didn't read your chain of posts, you are a massive faggot

[Anonymous No.9990477]

>>9989924
While I agree Green is the best in the lineup, I don’t think JW is shit, nor do I think blends are garbage. Don’t fall into that single malt trap where anything else is inferior. I have a bottle of Tomintoul 10 that is so delicate it borders on boring, and JW Black is a far more interesting scotch despite being a blend.

[Anonymous No.9990562]

Got this as a gift recently. Its unopened. Pretty sure it was a Suntory special edition during the last year if the rat. The bottle is unopened. Any idea what I'm in for?

[Anonymous No.9990759]

does keeping whiskey in your freezer for a long time improve its taste?

[Anonymous No.9990783]

>>9990759
No and why would it? It’s not aging in any way, shape or form in a glass bottle in the freezer. All you’re doing is making it cold, which dulls some of the whiskey’s flavors.

[Anonymous No.9990943]

>>9990562
Rat like flavours.

[Anonymous No.9991008]

>>9956012
My go-to is always Glemorangie 10 year. It's practically a dessert Scotch; less smokyness and more fruity notes.

>>9980150
Good taste, son

Never tried the 12, it any good?

Beyond that, I like Jim Beam Bonded (which they don't sell where I live, so I settle for Devil's cut or Black) and Teacher's Highland (which is surprisingly not bad for such a cheap scotch.)

[Anonymous No.9991211]

>>9965733
desu I think I'd spend the $5 more to get laphroaig 10 instead of supporting total wine's house brands.

[Anonymous No.9991226]

>>9984659
I prefer it to Glenfiddich for my under $30 single malt

[Anonymous No.9991231]

>>9988780
I actually like the double black on its own.

[Anonymous No.9991746]

>>9956012
I tried a locally made whiskey out of a combination of curiosity and the fact that I'm easily upsold. It tastes almost exactly like Wild Turkey, but with a touch of mint. So not terribly complex, but sweet enough for a bourbon, and on the interesting side. It was extremely smooth, to the point where the only bit that gives off the 45% ABV is in the aroma. If it wasn't for the smoothness, I'd say I overpaid by $10. Bottle was $38, Wild Turkey 101 is about $28 around here. Not something I'll buy again, but at least it was interesting to try a minty whiskey.

[Anonymous No.9991967]

Anyone tried the hakushu 12y?

[Anonymous No.9991976]

i haven't tried enough to have a favorite, but i'm really enjoying the knob creek rye i bought

[Anonymous No.9992515]

>>9956173
When I was a turbo alcoholic Evan Williams Black was the only thing I drank. I prefer the taste over both Jack Daniels and Jim Beam and it's cheaper than both of those.

[Anonymous No.9993204]

Is older whisky better?

[Anonymous No.9993826]

>>9993204
Its all subjective.

[Anonymous No.9993850]

Jefferson's Ocean

[Anonymous No.9994016]

>>9990477
Tomintoul is a rarity on how bad of a single malt it is though. There are good blends out there but modern JW isn't one of them, Compass Box make far better stuff. In regard to JW Blue bloody Auchentoshan 12 and even Glenfiddich 12 taste better than Blue.

[Anonymous No.9994030]

>>9993204
Depends on the Cask and fill. If it's a 45 year old 3rd fill ex bourbon Cask it'll unironically be better than a 1st fill because a first fill for that long will overpower the spirit's qualities and basically all you'll get is wood like you get in Pappy 23 or Elijah Craig 21 because the new char is too strong and makes your bourbon taste like all oak and nothing else.
Just try some stuff at a pub and if you find one you wouldn't bat an eye at paying for then go for it.

[Anonymous No.9995095]

>>9994016
Is compass box worth the price? They sound cool and all because of their full disclosure etc. but shit they're still just blends

[Anonymous No.9995592]

I bought two bottles of Golden Arms Whisky 3 yrs because it was so dirt cheap. It's made in France and it's so new there's no decent reviews of it anywhere. Confirmed rotgut?

[Anonymous No.9995664]

Sort of new.
Do we like rusty nails here? I got a 12 year aged Dewar’s, which is standard for it as far as I know. Any other suggestions?

Favorite whiskey in general right now is Bulliet bourbon.

[Anonymous No.9995762]

>>9995664
Scotch and soda is a tasty no brainer.

Godfathers, which are two parts scotch to two parts Amaretto are good. I like to go a little heavier on the scotch so it's not as sweet, personally.

Rob Roys, which is a regular Manhattan with scotch in place of rye, are also good.

[Anonymous No.9995776]

>>9995762
Thanks! I’ll try a godfather later. I’ve had some amaretto hanging around I’ve been wanting to use.

[Anonymous No.9995831]

>>9995776
No worries. Word to the wise: Amaretto and Coca Cola or Amaretto and orange juice.

[Anonymous No.9995843]

>>9995592
> French
> 3 yo
I'll be very surprised if you tell me something positive about it.

[Anonymous No.9995848]

>>9956012
Favorite thus far was a 25 yo cask strength Glenfarclas. It was a gift to a friend, but I've gotten to sample a bit.

[Anonymous No.9995978]

>>9995843

Last liquor batch I bought two bottles of french vodka that didn't impress me much. I have no expectations for this whisky

[Anonymous No.9997378]

>>9995762
>two parts scotch to two parts Amaretto
So 1 part scotch and one part amaretto.
Colloquially known as half.

[Anonymous No.9997742]

Nothing beats drinking cc's

[Anonymous No.9998040]

>>9995095
Depends on which one you get. Great King Street is pretty good for the price and I hear good things about The Peat Monster if you really like classic Islays

[Anonymous No.9998507]

>>9997742

Only way I find regular CC drinkable without mixing is on the rocks. It's pretty rough. For a few dollars more, I much prefer Classic 12.

However, it makes a superb Rye & Ginger.

[Anonymous No.9998521]

>>9997378
Or eight parts scotch, eight parts amaretto if you're really thirsty :^)

[Anonymous No.9998559]

>>9956012
laphroaig cask strength

[Anonymous No.9998576]

>>9997378
Yes, half and half.

>>9997742
Try the Chairman's Select 100% Rye the next time you go to buy.

[Anonymous No.9998586]

>>9959831
Found Scapa quite boring.

Oban 14 is my most recent re-discovery. I love it.

[Anonymous No.9998596]

>>9964890
Definitely prefer Laphroaig 10 over Talisker. Talisker is just over the top with the whole sea-water flavour thing. It's fun but the novelty wears out whereas Laphroaig never gets old

[Anonymous No.9998603]

Abelour A'Bunadh. Really really tasty. Cask strength so you need to add some water before consuming.

[Anonymous No.9998607]

Incredible.

[Anonymous No.9998631]

>>9998586
Scapa really needs higher proof to shine I find, most of their stuff is sadly 43% despite some interesting coastal qualities.
>>9998607
I wish Cragganmore wasn't all 40% shit, really want to try an SMWS single cask from them cause i hear their cragganmore is really good

[Anonymous No.9998645]

>>9998631
Honestly, I tried Cragganmore 12 and it's quite boring compared to the Distiller's Edition. The Port cask finishing works wonders for this one and it's quite bolder in taste generally. Maybe the 40% added to the boredom factor of the 12 year old but in the Distiller's Edition I'd say it's good because the alcohol doesn't overpower the aromas.

[Anonymous No.9998652]

>>9998521
Absolute madman.

[Anonymous No.9998656]

>>9987764
Just like meals, whisky also should look presentable. Bottle ruins the first impressions

[Anonymous No.9999362]

Am I pleb for really enjoying this? It's the cheapest mid-range whiskey that I buy regularly where I live. I can't stand Jameson's.

Anything else similar to this?

[chop No.9999401]

>>9999362
No, having a personal preference does not make you a pleb.
Dew is pretty low-end but it's definitely one of the better whiskeys in that price range. I like some pretty expensive ones myself but I wouldn't feel insulted if someone served me that and I would have no problem drinking it.
It works very well for mixing.

Pic related is the worst I've ever had. Bought it on a trip to Dublin because I was curious. I've since made a bit of a tradition of trying some really low-end alcohol every time I go there.
Wasn't even that cheap either. Boose actually is pretty expensive in Ireland. I don't remember the exact price but it was definitely more than €10. Possibly more than 15 too.

[Anonymous No.9999402]

>>9999362
She seems to like it.

[Anonymous No.9999795]

>>9999402
She looks like an STD infested white tbqh

[Anonymous No.9999848]

>>9999795
>Lace chokers
>Nose ring
Surely you jest.

[Anonymous No.10000222]

Thoughts on any of these single malts? They're what I can get for an entry-level price here:

>Glen Moray Classic Peated
>Glen Moray 12
>Aberlour 10
>Arran 10
>Aberfeldy 12
>Tomatin 12
>Singleton 12
>Bowore No.1 Islay
>Aberlour 12
>Bowmore 12

I like peatier, smokier whisky in general, which is why Bowmore interests me (although I don't know which one to get).

[Anonymous No.10000347]

>>9956012
Anything out of Islay, but my top picks are Lagavulin and Laphroaig.
Connemara is also nice (Irish, but peated and double distilled)

[Anonymous No.10000449]

>>10000222
Aberlour 12 and Arran 10 are the best choices there

[Anonymous No.10000476]

>>9999401
> more than 15
Literally nani? I can almost get me some Chivas Regal for that price where I am.

[Anonymous No.10000489]

>>10000347
I've found that in the last years the quality of Lagavulin has gone down the drain. Not to say it's undrinkable but it used to be some of the best shit out there and last time I tried it it was absolutely meh. Hope they recover or that I just stumbled upon a bad batch.

[Anonymous No.10000497]

>>10000489
I remember their brewmaster being pretty old (I took the tour). Hope the little guy's doing alright. Let's hope is was a bad batch and not that they ran out of Cherry casks, there's a global shortage

[Anonymous No.10000691]

>>10000449

Are they peaty or smoky at all?

Also just checked my own trips,
>>10000222

[Anonymous No.10000708]

>>9956012

Go to is Laphroaig but I've been trying out the legal 'shine lately. Where I'm at a lot of the legal stills are just old illegal stills that ended up getting all their licenses worked out in the last 10 or 15 years, so it's actually decent.

[Anonymous No.10000739]

>>10000708

Fuck, they had 100 proof and 70 proof options and I didn't realize 'til I took this picture that I grabbed the latter.

[Anonymous No.10001153]

>>10000691
No but they're better than everything else in your post. If you want peat the Glen Moray Peated