I was at a high end liquor store earlier today to pick up a bottle of Black Maple Hill, and I hear this woman ask one of the employees, "I'm looking for a bottle of bourbon for a gift, and I was told Pappy Van Winkle 20 year is a great choice. I'll take a bottle."

The employee was able to stifle his laugh, I wasn't.

He very nicely told her that Pappy was extremely hard to get, and suggested a bottle of Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if she wanted something rare.

The 12 is not one of my favorites but I'll drink it over the snot that is Dewars or JW red. However, the 21 is one of the smoother scotches I've ever had.

Never had the 21.

It's not too expensive, somewhere around the fiddich 17 iirc.

I like em all.

I like The Balvenie. For the price range ($45-$50) it's very good. I've been drinking Black Label lately as well. Cheap and tasty.

Scotch: Talisker is my favorite, but too $ for ordinary drinking

Bourbon: I'm not a bourbon drinker, but I'm a fan of Elmer T. Lee.

Blantons is my go to Bourbon. If Im feeling cheap, Evan Williams Single Barrel is a darn good low price pick.

Well, sure, I like Macallan 18, but I can't afford that. (At a restaurant in New Orleans 4-5 years ago, I splurged on a glass of Macallan 25, which of course was sumptuous).

I have a collection of 12- and 15-year-old single malts -- Glenmorangie, Macallan, Longmorn, Aberlour, Clynelish, The Speyside. I think my favorite, affordable single malt, though, is Cragganmore. I like its complexity.

I also like Redbreast Irish whiskey, and Woodford Reserve bourbon.

Laphroaig Quarter Cask

Love me some Bookers bourbon. That's my go to.

Yes. And I never have to worry about my friends snatching any during a party since they're not Islay fans. I like the 18 as well. My go-to of late has been The Balvenie. Good stuff and not too $$$.

I keep some JW Black and Glenlivet around as well.

Talisker 12 is my every day Scotch, It is expensive, but it is very worth it for those long days.

I love Islay malts, Plan to take a trip to the islands when time and fortune allow!

I've been having a scotch or whiskey craving lately. I haven't had any in months. But a glass of makers mark with an ice cube sounds pretty awesome right now.

I see Lagavulin hasn't been mentioned it is one of my favorites. Also Dry Fly Whiskey out of washington, friggen good as well.