Quoted from Pinhead306:Took some great advice here and grabbed myself a bottle of glenmorangie nectar d'or. Also grabbed a bottle of anCnoc 12. Really liking the nectar!!!
Giddy up!
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Highland, IN
Quoted from Pinhead306:I got this one to try out! Haven't heard much about it but I like the Quinta ruban and nectar d'or so figured this might be nice.
Lasanta is good. Great every day scotch.
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Regina, SK
note: gushers WEREN'T included dammit!
Gilligan's Island
GLENMORANGIE range was introduced to me by a Scot many years ago and if you drink neat , there is no better.....
Macallan 25 year is dreamy but insanely expensive, 18 year is also good but still too speedy, so I settle for 12yr
Quoted from Dee-Bow:and then this happened! only one is mine..one is the OP's..third bottle is another pinsider! probably my favourite single malt I've tasted! wow, is it delicious note: gushers WEREN'T included dammit!
My favorite
I've been getting into bourbon and whiskey lately. A whisky bar just opened down the street and it looks super fancy. I'm going soon to sample lots of different goodies. Can't wait. I don't have much of a whiskey budget and have trouble with spending more than $50 on a bottle. Can I hear your favorites under $50?
Quoted from PanaPinResto:I've been getting into bourbon and whiskey lately. A whisky bar just opened down the street and it looks super fancy. I'm going soon to sample lots of different goodies. Can't wait. I don't have much of a whiskey budget and have trouble with spending more than $50 on a bottle. Can I hear your favorites under $50?
Eagle Rare 10y
W.L Weller 12 Year (good luck finding it)
Four Roses Single Barrel (if you like more Rye in your bourbon)
Really close to the 50 buck mark (and must haves) are:
Blanton's
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
If you aren't a Beam snob 
then you should also try:
Jim Beam Black Extra Aged (less than 30 bucks)
Quoted from Goronic:By the way, I saw a Hudson Baby Bourbon today - and didn't get it. I think I made a mistake. It is 100% corn mash bill. Anyone try it that can give me an honest review?
I picked this up recently based on a few reviews I've read. It was okay, but I've had better in that price range. I recently picked up Belle Meade's Sour Mash, Madiera and Sherry. They were outstanding. http://www.greenbrierdistillery.com/products/
Nice to see so many people recommending the Belvenie Carribean Cask and Glenmorangie line. Well priced and easy to drink.
I am also a fan of Glendronach (comparable to Macallan, but lower price for the 18yr) and Kavalan (King Car Distillery in Taiwan).
For people that live in states that have ABC regulated liquor stores, depending on the state you live in you can order online. I order from Ace Spirits.
I tried a friends lagavulin 16 at a fello pinsiders and it was delicious. I found it was more well balanced then the laphroaig.
I've switched to bourbon whiskey myself, so many amazing ones on the market now and much more affordable.
Quoted from Pinhead306:I tried a friends lagavulin 16 at a fello pinsiders and it was delicious. I found it was more well balanced then the laphroaig.
Right on - Laguvulin will at least take you to dinner first, while Laphroiag will only take you from behind.
Quoted from PinballCharlie:Laphroiag
is the only scotch that will give me a headache - i can't get into it at all! The only reason I haven't given my bottle away is that if I have a guest that actually likes to drink this stuff! 
Quoted from EricHadley:I've switched to bourbon whiskey myself, so many amazing ones on the market now and much more affordable.
I agree - my whiskey vault is growing faster on bourbons than scotch. (By far) - and frankly in my book a good bourbon beats a good scotch. (I am sure I will get a lot of flack for that comment) 
Quoted from Goronic:and frankly in my book a good bourbon beats a good scotch. (I am sure I will get a lot of flack for that comment)
two different animals entirely.... just as long as you don't claim Beam is your favorite 
I also like a good rye whiskey with some bite...
Quoted from Deadpin:two different animals entirely.... just as long as you don't claim Beam is your favorite
I also like a good rye whiskey with some bite...
True... though Booker's isn't too bad
As to the Rye - my fav (for the money) is Sazerac. Buffalo Trace is my favorite distillery so they have a lot of solid whiskeys.
Quoted from EricHadley:Buffalo Trace! and Markers Mark 46!
Wrong thread!
Quoted from Dee-Bow:do you guys mix bourbon or just drink it neat?!
Depends on what percentage of alcohol. If it's bottled below 50% I might add a drop of water or two, depending on the quality of the whiskey. Anything around 54%+ is normally cask strength and I always add water (one to a few drops). Bookers is bottled at 62ish%? I add much more water to that.
Everybody is different on how much to add. When I try something new I always taste first, then add a drop of water, wait about 8-15min, then taste again, repeat (if I still get took much bite). It's pretty cool how much a whiskey can change with just a drop of water and waiting. Some people say if you have a whiskey that has been aged, wait 1 minute for each year it's aged after adding water. However, if I get into an 15+ year aged whiskey (sometimes even a 12-15yr depending on the whiskey), I don't use water.
Quoted from Dee-Bow:do you guys mix bourbon or just drink it neat?!
I usually drop in an ice cube or two
Quoted from jsalce:Depends on what percentage of alcohol. If it's bottled below 50% I might add a drop of water or two, depending on the quality of the whiskey. Anything around 54%+ is normally cask strength and I always add water (one to a few drops). Bookers is bottled at 62ish%? I add much more water to that.
Everybody is different on how much to add. When I try something new I always taste first, then add a drop of water, wait about 8-15min, then taste again, repeat (if I still get took much bite). It's pretty cool how much a whiskey can change with just a drop of water and waiting. Some people say if you have a whiskey that has been aged, wait 1 minute for each year it's aged after adding water. However, if I get into an 15+ year aged whiskey (sometimes even a 12-15yr depending on the whiskey), I don't use water.
I don't add ice to a good scotch or bourbon. I will sometimes add a few drops to higher proofed, but rarely. If I am making cocktails (like old fashioned, Manhattans, Sours, etc) I will use the lower priced bourbons - like Makers Mark or Evan Williams.
Quoted from Deadpin:If I'm whipping up an old fashioned, then it's straight ol' Crown for me.. anything else gets lost in the bitters or stands on it's own without anything at all...
I agree - for cocktails CCC
Crappy Crown is for Cocktails only
EDIT: Opps I think you are a Crown fan. Sorry about that...I get Crown for the bag it is in, and give the bottle away (or use in cocktails)
Quoted from Dee-Bow:do you guys mix bourbon or just drink it neat?!
I only use ice, preferably 1 large cube. You can get the molds on Amazon.
Have a brother in law that mixes with ginger ale and I won't let him touch anything on the top shelf
Quoted from Deadpin:If I'm whipping up an old fashioned, then it's straight ol' Crown for me
Powers gold label for my old fashions. Also, Powers GL on the rocks is mighty fine way to take the edge off a stressful day.
The Ardbeg "Corryvreckan" is my first foray with this distillery. An Islay at 57.1% is like drinking heavily peated hellfire. Couple drops open it up, but man, it gives the others a run for their money. Could probably use a few more years in the cask to mellow.....
I also enjoy all the pictures. Some great recommendations in here. I like that airplane in the decanter also.
Quoted from TheFamilyArcade:Laphroaig for me. Briny and distinctive. 15 year old is great but 10 year is just fine. I prefer the Islay style, but there's quite a few scotches out there that are pretty damn tasty.
I like the peaty Islay style too! Lagavulin 16 is my fave if I have the cash. Its Laphroaig's smoother cousin.
Glengoyne 10 is also a solidly smooth budget buy. It took over as my "go to" once Kirkland's 12 year blended (yes, Costco!) was dicontinued.
Quoted from pinster68:I attended WhiskeyFest in New York for several years and had the chance to sample some really wonderful scotch. Standouts for me were Highland Park and Isle of Jura. It's been a while since enjoying a dram, and now having seen this thread I feel like a shopping trip is order ... so keep the recommendations flowing.
I have a bottle of Highland Park 15 I got as a bday present that is super tastey!
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