[PalJoey]

   
ISLAY!!! Yes, yes, yes. And I agree 100% on the Caol Ila.
This one being the best thing I've ever tasted. Ever.

Sainsbury's own label Islay single malt at about £20 was from Caol Ila (the standard stuff, obviously, not one of the special expressions), but they discontinued it recently.

 

[BlueNote1553]

Bulleit small batch rye is my regular sipper. Special occassions call for Basil Haydens around here.

 

[shane55]

  Sainsbury's own label Islay single malt at about £20 was from Caol Ila (the standard stuff, obviously, not one of the special expressions), but they discontinued it recently.

 

, indeed!

 

[PalJoey]

   

, indeed!

I have heard someone opine, however, that Asda's own label Islay may be worth investigation. I can't remember if he reckoned it was Bowmore or Ardbeg, but either would be good for the money.

 

[kookoo]

  I'm with you in a lack of enthusiasm for the Yamazaki, which is the only Japanese whisky I've tried. Vaguely pleasant but unmemorable.
 
I'm an Islay malt lover - Caol Ila Distillers Edition being the nectar of the gods - http://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/caol-ila/caol-ila-2000-moscatel-finish-distillers-edition-whisky/
 
For an occasional change from Islay, Penderyn Welsh whisky is worth seeking out.
 
And if you're ever in central London, a visit to http://www.milroys.co.uk/ in Soho is well worth the trip.

Speaking of Islay, I had the talisker 25 last night for my friend's birthday dinner out. A bonus as well was the bunnahabhain 18

 

[santacore]

 
It's a shame that they don't sell this stuff in the U.S., as it's way more enjoyable then the domestic Jack. Complex with a nice rye bite on the finish. Tasty stuff!!

 

[Aevum]

as far as im concerned, Normal jack (and even single barrel) isnt exactly a quality whiskey,
 
If they managed to produce something good for a niece audience outside the US, could be interesting. reminds be a bit of that PBR private reserve thing they sell for 40 bucks in china.

 

[santacore]

I was skeptical too, but I have to say, it's pretty good stuff. I would happily serve it to any whiskey enthusiast.

 

[00940]

A big +1 on Caol Ila, clearly my favorite distillery. 
 
As a more cost-conscious option (under 25€), I still haven't found anything better than the Bushmills 10y single malt.

 

[batteraziiz]

If I'm on the whiskey, this is my friday night

 

[Ankaret]

Bulleit is my every day, and lately been really impressed with Woodford Reserve. Im enjoying it, especially in old fashioneds.
 
Anyone tried Leopold's Apple Whiskey? Nowhere near a "real" whiskey, but so damn delicious nonetheless.

 

[PalJoey]

Just bought a bottle of Bowmore small batch reserve (Bourbon cask finish) - http://www.bowmore.com/whiskies/small-batch/
 
Lovely dram!

 

[PalJoey]

Thanks to the incredible Retronaut website for this (they also have a Twitter feed with one new photo an hour), here's a whisky I think I'd turn down, if offered...
 

 

[superjawes]

Bulleit is my every day, and lately been really impressed with Woodford Reserve. Im enjoying it, especially in old fashioneds.

Anyone tried Leopold's Apple Whiskey? Nowhere near a "real" whiskey, but so damn delicious nonetheless.

I always try to have a bottle of Maker's Mark at home, but I've been trying different whiskeys (mostly Kentuckey bourbon) every time I go to the liquor store. On my last trip I got a bottle of Woodford Reserve, and it has been excellent.

I think my next step is to try some rye.

 

[gepardcv]

Coal Ila is great stuff, but a bit harder to find than the excellent 16-year Lagavulin bottling.