Food and Drink Scotch and Bourbon drinkers - what is your favorite? - Page 2

**OnTheWarpath58** · 12-08-2012, 02:11 PM

Was just gifted a bottle of Glenmorangie 18 Year Extremely Rare. Can't wait to crack it. I'm usually a Oban, Macallan or Talisker guy, but what a ****ing gift.

This is the time of year where I pretty much exclusively drink scotch and bourbon, and ignore the beer - and I'm always looking to try something new.

What's your favorite?

As far as bourbon is concerned, I'm a big fan of Black Maple Hill. Very reasonable at $40 a bottle.

**OnTheWarpath58** · 12-08-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper16

Northeast hipsters have discovered Pappy now, too. It was always hard to get, but now it is next to impossible. Frustrating.

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.

**Gonzo** · 12-08-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Chivas is the best of the cheaper scotches.

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.

**frazod** · 12-08-2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

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.

**Gonzo** · 12-08-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by frazod

Never had the 21.

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

MOhillbilly · 12-08-2012, 03:20 PM

I like em all.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 12-08-2012, 03:59 PM

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.

cdcox · 12-08-2012, 04:05 PM

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.

HonestChieffan · 12-08-2012, 04:11 PM

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

siberian khatru · 12-08-2012, 05:55 PM

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.

**Shogun** · 12-08-2012, 06:03 PM

Laphroaig Quarter Cask

chiefzilla1501 · 12-08-2012, 06:17 PM

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

Spicy McHaggis · 12-08-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Shogun

Laphroaig Quarter Cask

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.

**Shogun** · 12-08-2012, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cdcox

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.

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

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Originally Posted by Spicy McHaggis

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.

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

Bump · 12-08-2012, 06:42 PM

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.

Toadkiller · 12-08-2012, 06:47 PM

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

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Mr. Flopnuts Banned Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Down the rabbit hole Casino cash: $113740971	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.
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HonestChieffan Hoffa called me an SOB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the Country in MO Casino cash: $1220274	Blantons is my go to Bourbon. If Im feeling cheap, Evan Williams Single Barrel is a darn good low price pick. __________________ "The best time to sell peanuts is when the circus is in town."
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12-08-2012, 05:55 PM	#24
siberian khatru 21st Century Schizoid Fan Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Gates of Delirium Casino cash: $87469	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. __________________ The secret to happiness is freedom, and the secret to freedom is courage.
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12-08-2012, 06:47 PM	#30
Toadkiller Garlic make my feet stank! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland, OR Casino cash: $528808	I see Lagavulin hasn't been mentioned it is one of my favorites. Also Dry Fly Whiskey out of washington, friggen good as well.
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