Whiskey! Whisky!

[experimental bassist]

Now that this thread is firing back up I realize I am missing a good bourbon in the ole' cabinet.

Probably get another bottle of Maker's Mark, my current "go to".

 

[pie_man_25]

my go-to whisky (whiskey?) is jim beam's white label (aged 4 years), I just got a bottle of the black label (aged 6 years here), there isn't a big difference to be honest. I've heard that wiser's is pretty good too, though I'm leery of making the jump from bourbon to Canadian whisky (whiskey?), not that it would be worse, nearly as much as - I know what goes into straight bourbon, but not Canadian whiskey, it'd be good to try the stuff made in my hometown though.

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

Whisky vs Whiskey.

The differences in spelling really come down to geographical location. Typically Whisky is used for products of Scotland, Canada (and most of the world). Whiskey is generally used for products of Ireland and the USA.

 

[jrthebassguy]

Whisky vs Whiskey.

The differences in spelling really come down to geographical location. Typically Whisky is used for products of Scotland, Canada (and most of the world). Whiskey is generally used for products of Ireland and the USA.

In the USA it's a bit strange, as there is no defining law that says you must spell it a certain way. For example, Maker's Mark and Buffalo Trace are probably my two favorite bourbons, but Maker's goes by "Whisky" and Buffalo Trace "Whiskey"

I assume the differentiated spelling in the US will depend on the ancestry of the distiller, since it's not tied to a certain type of whiskey/whisky (Bourbon, Tennessee, etc.).

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

I did say generally

 

[lowendfriend]

I'm getting close to the end of my bottle of Dalwhinnie 15. I'm perfectly happy to buy another. In the name of experimenting - are there any other single malts that are similar in taste?

Thanks!

I'd have to say no....not quite like Dalwhinnie.....it is a milder flavor than almost any scotch, smooth as silk and IMO, one of a kind. I like Talisker 10 as my fav which packs more flavor than Dalwhinnie....but you can never go wrong with Dalwhinnie.

If you are trying to get a scotch rookie to try scotch, you can't beat Dalwhinnie. It makes the whole notion of single-malt more approachable.

 

[zachoff]

Does Bourbon count?

I have recently become very fond of Breckenridge Bourbon. Just the right hot, just the right sweet, and just the right smooth. I love it.

My regular go-to is Bulleit.

 

[groooooove]

popped open a fresh bottle of old pulteney 12 year.

$35 out the door and it's the best highland whisky i've tasted. i like it much more than the macallan 12, or even the deanston 12 i recently finished. lovely character to this one.

 

[jmattbassplaya]

Call me crazy, but I'm perfectly fine spending $20 for a handle of Early Times. I like it better than Jack, Gentleman, Makers Mark, Wild Turkey, Jameson, Buffalo Trace and most of the other common whiskey brands. Add a splash of Dr. Pepper and forget about it.

 

[AltGrendel]

A shot of Jack Daniels and a Coke-Cola with ice on the side.

 

[SunnBass]

Just found this thread.
So here's my two cents.

Basil Hayden's

 

[arbitrary]

Just found this thread.
So here's my two cents.

Basil Hayden's

I received that as a gift a while back and haven't opened it yet. and I'm a bit curious. sounds like you like it though.

 

[SunnBass]

It is very, very easy to drink.
Don't mix it.
Don't ice it.
Just "open" it with a quick splash of cool water.

 

[David Jayne]

It is very, very easy to drink.
.

Yes, very good, really excellent stuff.

 

[guymanndude1]

The finest Tennessee whisky George Dickel No. 12, 90 proof, white label.

 

[Phalex]

Whisky vs Whiskey.

The differences in spelling really come down to geographical location. Typically Whisky is used for products of Scotland, Canada (and most of the world). Whiskey is generally used for products of Ireland and the USA.

I guess this is very true! Sorry mate, but I prefer an "E" in my whiskey. Not real big on bourbon, but I can drink Irish whiskey like its my job!

My preference is rum.

It all works nicely with a cigar.

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

It's all down to personal preference. Being very general again, Irish Whiskey tends to be triple distilled and Scottish Whisky tends to be double distilled. That leads to them having inherently different characters.

 

[groooooove]

Just found this thread.
So here's my two cents.

Basil Hayden's

good stuff.

i still think the evan williams single barrel doesen't get enough love. an absolutely superb whiskey.. and if you're in the states its usually less than $35 out the door.

too much bourbon talk over here!

going to pick up some cheap mclellands speyside later i think. loved their islay.

 

[pie_man_25]

Whisky vs Whiskey.

The differences in spelling really come down to geographical location. Typically Whisky is used for products of Scotland, Canada (and most of the world). Whiskey is generally used for products of Ireland and the USA.

that's good to know, that being said, as long as it tastes good, that's what matters. I just had some wiser's stuff today actually, it was pretty good, drinkable, I think I still prefer bourbon though.

 

[billgwx]

My favorites of late are Macallan 12yo Scotch whisky and Buffalo Trace bourbon, and have enjoyed Redbreast 12yo Irish whiskey in the past. I also have some Redemption High-Rye Bourbon on hand...the rye makes it spicy and almost minty, but when there is BT in the house there is no competition!