Whiskey? Scotch? Updated.

Started by Joelala, 12/07/2015 03:21 PM

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Joelala

I am trying to expand my horizons in the whiskey and scotch arena. I am looking for something reasonably priced that is pretty smooth. I am open to just about anything. Pairing or not a pairing. Any suggestions on what to try?
Joe

05Venturer

#1
Eagle Rare bourbon and Ancient Age bourbon :thumbsup:
Monkey Shoulder blended scotch is FANTASTIC :bigthumbs:

All 3 very moderately priced
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timpellis

What do you consider reasonably priced?

gpd4

Four Roses Small Batch is a great bang for the buck.  I wouldn't clean a good paintbrush in their 'regular' stuff...
Angel's Envy if you want to spend a bit more.
Blanton's if you want to think all others are inferior...
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05Venturer

Quotetimpellis - 12/7/2015  5:32 PM

What do you consider reasonably priced?
Ancient Age $21/ 1.75 ltr
Eagle Rare $35 / 750 ml
Monkey. Around $40 / 750 ml
Kent
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Mojo66

Maker's Mark is a fine Bourbon from KY
Knob Creek is a good Rye that won't kill your budget
Glen Moray is a very good and not at all expensive Single Malt Scotch
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Joelala

Quote05Venturer - 12/7/2015  6:43 PM

Quotetimpellis - 12/7/2015  5:32 PM

What do you consider reasonably priced?
Ancient Age $21/ 1.75 ltr
Eagle Rare $35 / 750 ml
Monkey. Around $40 / 750 ml

These prices are fine. I would say my high end is 75 a bottle for right now
Joe

Mojo66

Well at $75 it's another ball game.

Glenmorangie makes a fine Single malt and one scotch I drank recently and that was smooth as possible is The Balvenie Caribbean Cask, finished in Rum casks, a must try. Both are very smooth, not peaty, grassy or too smokey.
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headfirst

Hmm, well we know what our contributions to Joe's cigar sale are going to!   :biggrin:
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Joelala

Quoteheadfirst - 12/7/2015  7:16 PM

Hmm, well we know what our contributions to Joe's cigar sale are going to!   :biggrin:

Lol. Trying to expand my horizons then I will start to try to blend.
Joe

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Quotegpd4 - 12/7/2015  6:32 PM

Angel's Envy if you want to spend a bit more.

This...

that is if you include bourbon in your definition of whiskey or consider it its own animal....
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timpellis

Glenlevit 15 is great for the 50-60 price point, Glenmorganie Quinta Ruban for 50-60, Oban 14 but that is right at 75 here, Balvine Double wood 12, 50-60

timpellis

Quote05Venturer - 12/7/2015  7:43 PM  
Quotetimpellis - 12/7/2015  5:32 PM  What do you consider reasonably priced?
Ancient Age $21/ 1.75 ltr Eagle Rare $35 / 750 ml Monkey. Around $40 / 750 ml

 Glad I asked, my reasonably priced for scotch is a bit higher.


Brlesq

Glenmorangie Lasanta - 12 Year, about $50.  Finished in a Sherry Casks for 2 years.  Very smooth.
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2nd vote for four roses small batch
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05Venturer

Quotetimpellis - 12/7/2015  6:27 PM

Quote05Venturer - 12/7/2015  7:43 PM  
Quotetimpellis - 12/7/2015  5:32 PM  What do you consider reasonably priced?
Ancient Age $21/ 1.75 ltr Eagle Rare $35 / 750 ml Monkey. Around $40 / 750 ml

 Glad I asked, my reasonably priced for scotch is a bit higher.


Oh I guess you are far more reasonable than me. High Roller :moon:
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05Venturer

#17
Quotetimpellis - 12/7/2015  6:25 PM

Glenlevit 15 is great for the 50-60 price point, Glenmorganie Quinta Ruban for 50-60, Oban 14 but that is right at 75 here, Balvine Double wood 12, 50-60

Glenlevit 15 mixes well with Tab or Diet Shasta Cola :cheers:
Kent
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Camshaft83

Scotch Single Malts
Glenfiddich Reserva 15yr
Ardbeg 10yr (is pretty peaty but very good IMHO)
Oban 14
Highland Park 12 (is a go to Scotch for me)
Aberlour (any)

   American Whiskeys/Bourbon
High West Distillery American Prairie Bourbon
High West Distillery A Midwinter Nights Dram (a little over your price but worth it if you can find it. If interested I might be able to get you a bottle next time I'm at the distillery.)
Makers Mark
Jack Daniels Single Barrel
Knob Creek
Booker's Bourbon




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timpellis

Quote05Venturer - 12/7/2015  10:01 PM  
Quotetimpellis - 12/7/2015  6:27 PM  

Quote05Venturer - 12/7/2015  7:43 PM  
Quotetimpellis - 12/7/2015  5:32 PM  What do you consider reasonably priced?
Ancient Age $21/ 1.75 ltr Eagle Rare $35 / 750 ml Monkey. Around $40 / 750 ml

 Glad I asked, my reasonably priced for scotch is a bit higher.

Oh I guess you are far more reasonable than me. High Roller :moon:

Scotch is just a different animal, a 30 jump in price makes a huge different. Wait, I mean I only drink Macallan 18 or better!


MacMac

You guys are making consider a good Scotch....haven't had one in YEARS....I'm been drink craft beer for a while now.
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sccrom1

An excellent boubon for the price is Old Forester. A 1.75 liter sells for around $35. 86 proof made by Brown Forman who also makes Jack daniels.

johncw

Quote05Venturer - 12/7/2015  9:04 PM

Quotetimpellis - 12/7/2015  6:25 PM

Glenlevit 15 is great for the 50-60 price point, Glenmorganie Quinta Ruban for 50-60, Oban 14 but that is right at 75 here, Balvine Double wood 12, 50-60

Glenlevit 15 mixes well with Tab or Diet Shasta Cola :cheers:

They still make Tab soda :?:

Rebecca Silverwolf

George Dickel Barrel Select is an amazingly good, and smooth, Tennessee Whiskey. Runs about $38 a bottle where I am.
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DonM

#24
I am not a big scotch guy but like the Monkey Shoulder, getting it at $29.95 a 750 ml

When I got home today, I found that my Bride bought me a fresh bottle :biggrin:

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