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Haggins posted:Any recommendations on a decent scotch under $50? Wouldn't mind picking up something new without breaking the bank. Peaty, sweet, middle ground, solid finish? For under $50 and no understanding of you, I would go Glenlivet 12. If you want something with more body, character, mindicial qualities, with smokiness, Islay Mist 8, Laphroic 10, or Ardbeg depending on price and establishment. Middle ground, Glenlivet, craigganmore, glenkinchie, Glenfiddich 12, or on the sweeter side, tomitin 10, Macallen 12, or Deanston unoaked, if you got money to burn glenmorangie La santa cask . Also for burbons, geeze, you'll have to give me a good day to find some I have tried. Jack Daniels, Willet, Bulliet, rebel yell, and hell even Jim Beam. Something on the Rye side, old overholt, bulliet rye, and willet rye (117 proof, 9 years aged?, $78.99 in my store.) Blantons is solid but hard as all hell to find. Scyron fucked around with this message at 07:28 on Mar 24, 2015 |
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Haggins posted:Any recommendations on a decent scotch under $50? Wouldn't mind picking up something new without breaking the bank. glenfidditch, talisker, personally, I say save up another $40 and get a low end bruichladdich
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Mar 24, 2015 12:28
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Haggins posted:Any recommendations on a decent scotch under $50? Wouldn't mind picking up something new without breaking the bank. If you're not a peat fan the Balvenie 12 Doublewood is usually at or under $50 and is great stuff. If you like the peat though then see the other recommendations.
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Mar 24, 2015 14:43
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Haggins posted:Any recommendations on a decent scotch under $50? Wouldn't mind picking up something new without breaking the bank. Sweet, fruity: Balvenie Doublewood, Glenmorangie La Santa or Quinta Ruban, GlenDronach 12 Drier, ex-bourbon: Glen Garioch Founder's Reserve (if you can find it), Monkey Shoulder Mild peat: Highland Park 12, Great King Street "Glasgow Blend" (blended with a high malt content, also mildly sherried) Heavy peat: Laphroaig 10, Ardbeg 10 Super cheap, "good for the price:" Finlaggan (peated), Glenlivet 12 (sweet/mild), Bank Note (blended)
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Mar 24, 2015 15:27
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Awesome, I just want to experiment and try new things. I usually end up enjoying anything I try and I haven't really narrowed down my likes and dislikes.
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Mar 24, 2015 16:09
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What's like a more drinkable Jameson?
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Mar 24, 2015 16:12
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Above Our Own posted:What's like a more drinkable Jameson? That depends upon what you mean by "more drinkable." Do you mean, "not as much young/harsh/bitter flavor?" If so then try Bushmills Black Bush. For that plus more interesting flavor, grab Redbreast 12 or Green Spot.
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Mar 24, 2015 16:16
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Above Our Own posted:What's like a more drinkable Jameson? At the same pricepoint, Tullamore Dew is a little sweeter. For some reason I can't stand the taste of Jameson but love Dew
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Mar 24, 2015 16:22
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Arione posted:glenfidditch, talisker, personally, I say save up another $40 and get a low end bruichladdich Talisker for under $50? I want to go there. ALWAYS $70 and over in DFW area.
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Mar 24, 2015 21:55
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Devil Wears Wings posted:I posted about this a little ways back, but Trader Joe's currently has a good single-malt Irish whiskey for $25. It's literally an 8-year Tyrconnell aged in ex-bourbon in a TJ's bottle. Thanks for all the recommendations, and this one in particular. I picked up one of these at Trader Joe's for a couple bucks more than Jameson. I don't have any Redbreast or Green Spot on hand to compare it to, but for half the price it's a drat good whisky.
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Caddrel posted:Thanks for all the recommendations, and this one in particular. I picked up one of these at Trader Joe's for a couple bucks more than Jameson. I don't have any Redbreast or Green Spot on hand to compare it to, but for half the price it's a drat good whisky. Redbreast and Green Spot are both single pot still whiskeys (a mash of malted and unmalted barley) while Cooley's single malts are 100% malted barley, so they're very different styles. Next you should grab some Redbreast 12 to compare them. 
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Above Our Own posted:What's like a more drinkable Jameson? comedy answer: anything but Jameson. more serious: If you like Jameson but just find it too "harsh" or something there's always Black Barrel. Thing is though around here it costs just as much as Black Bush or JW Black which are probably better. otoh, if you want something that costs about the same and doesn't taste like lighter fluid I'll second Tullamore D.E.W., or Paddy is another that's not bad. Hell if you've got money and time just try all the sub-$30 Irish whiskeys and see what you like. (This is the correct answer.  )
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Mar 25, 2015 00:03
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Paddy is my go to Irish whiskey.
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Mar 26, 2015 03:07
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Got the nikka coffey grain. Definitely not my style.. way too sweet, gonna save it for mixing. Yamazaki up next. edit: Second night with it and it's actually growing on me. Guess I wasn't prepared for it to be this different from the Doublewood (I don't know poo poo). Google Butt fucked around with this message at 07:44 on Mar 26, 2015 |
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Mar 26, 2015 03:20
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For the first time ive had a few scotch and cokes. Ive had talisker 10 (cheapest and most "middle of the road" i had in the house) with coke zero and quite enjoyed it. Bottle is empty; any recommendations for a good mixing scotch? Im guessing a less sweet scotch since the coke is so sweet
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Mar 26, 2015 11:54
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Hmmm Ardbeg Perpetuum. I very much want to try this. http://www.whiskysaga.com/ardbeg-perpetuum-distillery-release/
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Mar 27, 2015 20:17
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ChickenArise posted:Hmmm Ardbeg Perpetuum. I very much want to try this. http://www.whiskysaga.com/ardbeg-perpetuum-distillery-release/ just in time for my trip to islay 
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Mar 28, 2015 00:08
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What are some whiskeys similar to hibiki for mixing with soda? I mix at a 1:6 ratio out of convenience (2-shot shot pitcher, 12 oz can of seltzer water). I've also done this with knob creek and buffalo trace, but I didn't like them as much possibly because they're a different type of whiskey. Easier to find than hibiki would be good, cheaper would be even better but not really necessary
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Mar 28, 2015 05:43
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GEEKABALL posted:Talisker for under $50? I want to go there. ALWAYS $70 and over in DFW area. $50.50 close enough...  https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/bruichladdich/bruichladdich-scottish-barley-the-classic-laddie-whisky/?srh=1 One of my personal favorites, tho 3.1 is better https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/bruichladdich/bruichladdich-23-year-old-1990-black-art-04-1-whisky/?srh=1 Arione fucked around with this message at 11:01 on Mar 28, 2015 |
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Mar 28, 2015 10:56
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Buying a birthday gift for someone who really likes Maker's Mark. What would be a nice bourbon a step up from that, i.e. "the good poo poo" with a similar profile?
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Mar 28, 2015 11:29
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exquisite tea posted:Buying a birthday gift for someone who really likes Maker's Mark. What would be a nice bourbon a step up from that, i.e. "the good poo poo" with a similar profile? price range?
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Mar 28, 2015 12:10
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W.L. Weller has a similar (wheated) profile
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Mar 28, 2015 12:12
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Pappy Van Winkle is wheated. 
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Mar 28, 2015 12:40
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Arione posted:price range? Let's say around $65-75 for a 750ml.
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Mar 28, 2015 12:50
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try a bottle of blanton's, willett, or woodford reserve
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Mar 28, 2015 14:49
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Stultus Maximus posted:Pappy Van Winkle is wheated. good luck selling your soul to find a bottle
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Mar 28, 2015 14:50
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Got a little 5cl bottle of Glenfarclas 15 on a couple of recommendations as a taster before investing in a large bottle - anyone here got any opinions on it before I have a taste?
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Mar 28, 2015 17:22
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exquisite tea posted:Let's say around $65-75 for a 750ml. Maker's drinkers tend not to be the most adventurous of bourbon drinkers. You might just want to go with a bottle of Maker's 46. It's a step up in complexity from the regular Maker's. Same juice, but after six years of aging, they throw some charred oak staves in the barrel for a few extra weeks. Doesn't seem that drastic, but it helps fix a lot of the problems I have with Maker's.
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Mar 28, 2015 17:32
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You could look for the Makers cask strength. Would be a good gift if you can find it.
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Mar 29, 2015 04:23
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Lowness 72 posted:You could look for the Makers cask strength. Would be a good gift if you can find it. makers is swill
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Big Bidness posted:Maker's drinkers tend not to be the most adventurous of bourbon drinkers. You might just want to go with a bottle of Maker's 46. It's a step up in complexity from the regular Maker's. Same juice, but after six years of aging, they throw some charred oak staves in the barrel for a few extra weeks. Doesn't seem that drastic, but it helps fix a lot of the problems I have with Maker's. It's a good idea, but I've gotten him a bottle of Maker's for his birthday just about every year. I don't think he would be averse to trying something a little fancier, he just likes to host a lot of parties and Maker's is a good crowd-pleaser to have on hand. Thanks for the suggestions so far, I think I've had Woodford Reserve before and remember liking it (what I did remember).
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Mar 29, 2015 10:37
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Arione posted:makers is swill Maybe read what the guy was requesting next time.
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Lowness 72 posted:Maybe read what the guy was requesting next time. He said his friend enjoys swill, and wanted something a bit better to give him as a gift, I recommended 3 good bourbons, perhaps it it you who did not read.
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Mar 29, 2015 14:50
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Snobbery itt
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Arione posted:He said his friend enjoys swill, and wanted something a bit better to give him as a gift, I recommended 3 good bourbons, perhaps it it you who did not read. your response was bad and you are bad. i'd recommend basil haydens. i'm not a big fan of it but it's a very drinkable bourbon, and hits many of the same notes as maker's, so I can see a fan of makers enjoying it.
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Mar 29, 2015 15:33
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Well I mean, I really like Maker's Mark too. That's partially why I buy it for him all the time, I know we're going to be hanging out and polishing off that bottle at some point in the future. I mean, it's great if you regularly have the disposable income to blow tons of money on a high-end bourbon, but everything in between is pretty tasty to me as long as it's not loaded up with added sugar.
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Mar 29, 2015 16:49
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exquisite tea posted:Well I mean, I really like Maker's Mark too. That's partially why I buy it for him all the time, I know we're going to be hanging out and polishing off that bottle at some point in the future. I mean, it's great if you regularly have the disposable income to blow tons of money on a high-end bourbon, but everything in between is pretty tasty to me as long as it's not loaded up with added sugar. I know for me, it's not about wanting to drink high-end bourbons. Most of my favorites are under $40 - Evan Williams Single Barrel, Four Roses Small Batch, Elijah Craig 12 to name a few. Even for a wheater, Maker's is a little too soft and simple for me. Weller and Larceny are around the same price, and they do what Maker's does, only better. That's why I was surprised by Maker's 46, I liked it enough that I bought a bottle. But I'll never begrudge someone who likes something different. You should drink what you like, how you like. Neat, water, rocks, soda- it's all good.
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Mar 29, 2015 18:39
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exquisite tea posted:everything in between is pretty tasty to me as long as it's not loaded up with added sugar. what are some bourbons to avoid that are loaded up with added sugar?
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Mar 29, 2015 19:30
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None are. It would be illegal.
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I had all the honey variants in mind, they're way too sweet + syrupy for me personally.
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