Whisky (or Whiskey) Fi

[Anaxilus]

Wow, what Scotch tastes worse than Jim Beam or Jack Daniels?  

 

[Stonez]

Some of the blends can be pretty bad, but rarely bad enough not to drink. lol

 

[Aevum]

there is always something worst.
 
it could always be a bottle of McFranky north american whiskey (a supermarket brand "burbon" here in spain)

 

[Battou62]

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As a Scot, let me tell you it's a single malt whisky, not whiskey.
 

You are correct. I had not been properly educated on the subject when I made the post. I have to admit the single malt I tried was very cheap. I think it was called McGavins (not sure). I also tried some Johnny Walker Red and go the same bad vibe. Scotch just isn't for me. I did enjoy the Buffalo Trace and Bulleit Rye I tried this weekend. 

 

[El_Doug]

Johnny Walker Red Label is only suitable for mixing with cola - it's a completely worthless baseline for any drink, let alone scotch.  Next you'll be using Jack Daniels Old #7 to explain why you dislike Tennessee whiskey
 
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You are correct. I had not been properly educated on the subject when I made the post. I have to admit the single malt I tried was very cheap. I think it was called McGavins (not sure). I also tried some Johnny Walker Red and go the same bad vibe. Scotch just isn't for me. I did enjoy the Buffalo Trace and Bulleit Rye I tried this weekend. 

 

 

[Aevum]

then what would you gentlemen recommend as an introduction to bourbon ? markers mark ?

 

[JadeEast]

I'd recommend either a Buffalo Trace or Booker's. The BT is really a nice sipper, and the Booker's is a strong, intense Bourbon experience- with a kick. 
 

 

[liamstrain]

+1 on the Buffalo Trace. It's one of the few bourbons I don't feel compelled to dump down the sink.
 
Also, the Scots spell it wrong. Whiskey - the way the irish intended it when they invented it.

 

[Anaxilus]

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then what would you gentlemen recommend as an introduction to bourbon ? markers mark ?

I like Labrot and Graham Woodford Reserve.
 
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Also, the Scots spell it wrong. Whiskey - the way the irish intended it when they invented it.

That's why real men don't drink Whiskey.  They drink Scotch!  

  
 

 

[5aces]

This bourbon is a crowd pleaser and available in Europe according to their website.
Lately,I've been seeking out this label for my house bourbon.

 

[Battou62]

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Johnny Walker Red Label is only suitable for mixing with cola - it's a completely worthless baseline for any drink, let alone scotch.  Next you'll be using Jack Daniels Old #7 to explain why you dislike Tennessee whiskey
 


 

 
Well its good hear I was way off base with the scotch. The Johnny Walker Red was definitely better than the McGavins I tried. Hey, there is nothing wrong with Jack Daniels

 

[Stonez]

Just picked up another bottle of Bulleit Bourbon, and boy is it a damn good drop.  Sweet and almost floral nose followed by a crisp rye taste peppered with complexity and ends on a spicy woody note.  Great on the rocks and actually tastes better cold which is a rarity for me.
 
4/5

 

[5aces]

Purchased this new LCBO stock today,no formal reviews up here as of yet,
I like it,for $30 it's a good contender as an all round bourbon @ 88 proof.Nice.

 

[Battou62]

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Just picked up another bottle of Bulleit Bourbon, and boy is it a damn good drop.  Sweet and almost floral nose followed by a crisp rye taste peppered with complexity and ends on a spicy woody note.  Great on the rocks and actually tastes better cold which is a rarity for me.
 
4/5

Agreed, I have been enjoying the Buffalo Trace and Bulleit Rye I picked up.

 

[Mercuttio]

I tend to like the Eagle Rare 10 a little better than Bulleit Bourbon and Buffalo Trace. I think it's from the same folks that make Buffalo Trace, actually.
 
http://www.bourbonenthusiast.com/forum/DBvd.php?id=62&task=displaybottling
 
It's around $25 a bottle in the city, and it's the only Bourbon I've had that I like nearly as much as Booker's.