[Ableza]

A whiskey buff friend and I organized a 10 part blind tasting and what we both chose as our favorite was Old Grand-dad Bonded, about $20 a bottle. Produced by Jim Beam.

I think buffalo trace is one of the best values in whiskey. It's high end brother Blantons is my favorite bourbon but it's a little expensive at $55ish.

Wild Turkey 101 is another great inexpensive option.

If we're talking cheap, I find ancient age and old crow solid, delicious whiskeys despite their price point.

One time in New Orleans I ordered a truly delicious frozen blackberry julep. I asked the bartender what kind of whiskey he used and he said, "Early Times out of a plastic bottle." That's now all I use for cocktails. $14.99 for 1.75 liters.

 

[holicst]

Blanton's Gold is excellent. https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/blantons-gold-edition-whiskey/

Unfortunately it is pretty hard to get this in Europe...

 

[mrscotchguy]

One time in New Orleans I ordered a truly delicious frozen blackberry julep. I asked the bartender what kind of whiskey he used and he said, "Early Times out of a plastic bottle." That's now all I use for cocktails. $14.99 for 1.75 liters.

Pro tip.. Early Times is just young Buffalo Trace in massive batches. Honestly it's not bad for well whiskey. I was happy to drink it as the $3 beer-shot special after a long shift tending bar.

 

[KcMsterpce]

My buddy brought this over to my place:

It was pretty good. It can be a little overwhelming with the caramel, and it has a yeasty cloy, permeating through the other scents and flavors. I also got a good whiff of cloves, or cumin? There was some kind of musky spice that I initially took to be cinnamon, but after 20-30 seconds it blossomed into hints of clove.
This was nice to have after a barbecue with top sirloin steaks and grilled onions, bell pepper, garlic and herbs. I had some awesome conversation, and we slowly sipped this over a couple of hours.
If you like sweet whiskey, this will fit the bill. We tried it straight, then we used ice and drank it chilled. If it seems a litttle TOO sweet, the ice melting into the drink might take some of the edge off. I was in the right mindset for a slow-sipping bourbon during a muggy night, catching up with a close friend.

 

[whistlebug23]

Got me a couple of bottles this Christmas to add to my small, but growing, collection. Monkey Shoulder and Michter's US-1 Small Batch Bourbon, to be exact. I already have Yellow Spot and Whistlepig 10 Year, and recently finished off a bottle of Green Spot.

I came here specifically to second this post. I'm a huge fan of Michter's US-1 Small Batch Bourbon and Whistlepig. Sounds like I need to try Green Spot! As basic as it sounds, a Maker's Manhattan can really hit the spot. That, or an old fashioned with Woodford Reserve!

 

[KcMsterpce]

Over the past couple months, I had these:

This was yummy:

This was VERY yummy!:

This was pretty good:

 

[Bullpride]

Joined a buddy and his neighbor for some tastings yesterday. I brought the Four Roses Single Barrel KE with me. We also taste some rare Buffalo Trace, Old Scout, and Larceny

 

[Whazzzup]

Nuff said.

 

[Rebel Chris]

I really like Glenlivet, especially the 15 year old one. Bought this two special ones at a discount prices. Curious how they will taste.

 

[alucard177]

Everyday is booze day here. Thanks Covid :/ so I made this highball the other day with cheap but good blended Japanese whisky.

 

[Whazzzup]

Ok not only an audio addict.

 

[Ableza]

My son sent me this. Tried it, not a winner in my opinion.

 

[KcMsterpce]

Can't say I was too fond of this. It is a little more alcholically (yes it's a word now) intense than I prefer. It's smooth, being so packed with proofness (yes it's a word now).
Glad I tried it, but don't know how I am gonna get rid of the rest haha

This was pretty good. It smells like turpentine, but tastes quite nice.

 

[miketlse]

My son sent me this. Tried it, not a winner in my opinion.

Might be ok to mix very cheap blended whisky with coffee, but limited edition whisky feels like overkill.
Would be interesting to try a shot, but I suspect I would also sense 'not a winner'.

 

[Amberlamps]

I was born and live in the middle of Whisky Country aka Scotland, and I do not understand why people can drink this. Don't get me wrong, I'm not judging whisky drinkers, I just cannot get my head around it, as it's a disgusting drink.

The only time I ever drink whisky is when I make a hot toddy, if you have the flu, that schiit will sweat it out of you.