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.

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.

Two drams while tearing down Dracula tonight

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That's quite the drive. I'd recommend ordering online if you have a hard time finding some of those locally.

Bacalta is also another good cask finish Glenmorangie. It's finished in Madeira casks. I still see them in stores.

Beautiful day out! Spent the day doing decal and adhesive removing on Dracula. Tapping out for the day with an Arran Malt Port Cask Finish.

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I would pass on the Yamazaki you can typically get at the store (believe it's a 12 year). It's okay, but I can think of better whiskeys in that price range. But Hibiki Harmony is very solid for the price. Anything higher end than those are simply overpriced (if you can even find them).

For another Glenmorangie, I would recommend the Bacalta. If you really want to try something on the sweeter side, try something with a Port cask finish. Glenmorangie makes one called Quinta Ruban and Kavalan makes one called Concertmaster (bit harder to find).

I've been hooked on Joseph Magnus (Distillery out of Washington DC) and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked.

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Ah cool, an independent bottler!

I've never heard of that distillery. Looks tasty

Never had the 12 year, let us know what you think of it.