Whiskey

[DirtyMagic97]

To all you whiskey connoisseurs out there; What are your favorite types of whiskey? I'd like to hear some recommendations. Here are mine

The Macallan 21: Lighter whiskey, very smooth, spicy, with moderate hints of orange.

Glenlivet 18: Very good. Robust, floral flavor. Very good for drinking straight up. Has a bite at the end that lets you know you have a whiskey solid in your glass.

[Kyle82]

Crown is my fave.

[Hawk]

Crown is my fave.

amen to that

[Sapper]

Tallisker all the way (18 especially)

[ItsNotGonnaBeAlright]

Evan Williams black label. The price point is right up my alley, and it doesn't taste terrible.

[j2sgam]

I have become very fond of Gentleman Jack, but a connoisseur I am not...

[DirtyMagic97]

Tallisker all the way (18 especially)

I've seen Talisker 18 at the stores. I'll have to try it next time. I almost bought it once, but went with The Dalmore instead.

[g5jamz]

I don't drink Scotch or any of that mess...I'm a beer man.

But on fishing trips my buddies like Spaeburn for the price and quality.

[Captroop]

Makers Mark is my standard order at the bar, although interestingly, I have never purchased a bottle.

I don't always drink Scotch...but when I do, I prefer Cutty Sark. Very flavorful, and remarkably smooth for a whiskey.

[Jeff L]

Makers Mark

Nuff said!!!

[JoCoLoco]

Maker's is the best all-around. Smooth, just enough spice, and the price for the quality is impossible to beat. It's a high-end liquor for the working man.

[mr beauxjangles]

Clynelish and Macallan 12 for everyday drinking

Usquebach is the GOAT but it's impossible to find these days. Distillery has been sold and new producers are trying to bring it back. It won't be the same.

[The Saltman]

I have become very fond of Gentleman Jack, but a connoisseur I am not...

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[Porn Shop Clerk]

Elijah Craig

The Taste: A Hot 18 Year Old

There are quite a few flavors running through this one, vanilla and wood and honey and smoke among them. The honey is the most assertive, matched only by the smoke. In fact, this is an interesting one - it's very smoky, and where there's smoke there's fire. We liked the charred taste, and we also liked the throaty burn we could feel when the rye reared its head. It was viscous and oily, and you can expect the finish to hang around for a while even after you swallow it.

http://www.liquorsnob.com/archives/2006/03/elijah_craig_single_barrel_bourbon_review.php

If you like a full flavored bourbon with a hefty buzz that's cheaper than Jack, etc, and you've never taken a sip of Elijah...well go get a bottle for less than 20 bucks.

One of my favorite ways to drink it is with an ice cube in a snifter, even though the recommend not doing that.

The Verdict: A Great Drink For Special Occasions

This one's complex and exciting, but it might be a bit much for people who don't drink a lot of Bourbon. It's definitely five-star stuff, but not one you'll want to use to bring someone into the fold. If you're an enthusiast and you haven't tried it yet, however, give it a shot and let us know what you think. We were quite pleased, and it's on our list for special occasions and gifts for bosses.