Need some input on a quality whisky or what have you

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lisantica

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Okay, the last time I asked a forum about some quality liquor, I was told to buy a nice single malt whisky. So I purchased the bottle you see in the photo.
1st, I think I bought it 5 or 6 years ago....is it still good? It was in my kitchen cupboard.
2nd, what is another fine liquor I might should try that is better than the one pictured if you don't mind tossing out some ideas for me to research.
I know google is my friend, but perhaps some of you have first hand experience and wouldn't mind sharing?

Thank you.

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The Macallan was pretty good, but apparently not good enough for me to drink it all....I'll look into Tullamore.
I just want to drink something that is quality.
 
The good thing about booze is that it rarely goes bad.
Other than that, I have no suggestions as I don't drink much and hate most brown liquor with the exception of rum. :)
 
Tullamore Dew is a good call if your looking for a whiskey. If you're looking to try something different, I really enjoy Grand Marnier. Another ideas would be to go buy a few different minis to see what you like.
 
The last 2 bottles of booze I bought was Pyrat rum, it's made by the same folks that make Patron, Kraken dark spiced rum. I'm not a fan of rum at all, but the Pyrat was great to make dark & stormys with, the kraken plain with coke. The Pyrat was better, but twice as expensive. The Kraken was surprisingly good for the price, & every time I cracked the bottle, I'd yell


"RELEASE THE KRAKEN!!!"
 
Let's see....

Eagle Rare
Anything Van Winkle
Four Roses Single Barrel
Michters
Glenlivet Nadura

Just a few of my faves
 
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Thanks! Keep 'em coming, I like to look 'em up on the internet and read reviews. This way I can possibly narrow it down quicker by getting some input here rather than starting from scratch.
 
Booze will still be good. Could never get into scotch (and I have tried it all). Try a bourbon Eagal rare, or Willet Pot still reserve. You should be able to find both those
 
Macallan is a very good choice. Try Glenlivit 18 year old. Not cheap, but smooth as silk. Opened bottles of Scotch (and other such spirits) last indefinitley in my experience. If you really want a full flavored Scotch with lots of peat and smokey flavor, try Laphroaig. Not for the timid, but excellent.

Glenn
 
I've been sampling some new single malts recently. My all-time favorite was Glenmorangie but the new stuff is not the same as before, although the Glenmorangie Original 10 Year is pretty darn good. The two I most like are The Balvenie Doublewood 12 Year and Highland Park 12 Year, both around $30 a bottle and very smooth. Both of these rated very highly in my Internet research and neither has heavy duty peat. The next one on my list is really interesting--a Japanese scotch by Suntory called Yamazaki, also 12 years old. Can't wait to try it...
 
For Scotch Whisky I'd suggest:
Balvenie Double Wood
Glenfiddich 15 Year
Aberlour a'bunadh--it's cask strength and needs to be cut with a little water.

For Kentucky Bourbon I'd recommend:
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Four Roses Single Barrel
Pappy Van Winkle Family Reserve 23 Year--good luck finding a bottle.

If it isn't from Kentucky or Scotland I don't buy it and I only drink the Irish Whiskey shots when they're given to me. :foot: :D
 
You have come to the right place! The art of exceptional imbibing is a specialty of mine. :D

For a very nice, reasonablely priced single malt scotch, I like the Balvenie Double wood 12 year. It's about $45 per liter.

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If a fantastic bourbon is your wish... there is none better than Willet's. It's the best bourbon I've ever had... bar none. Better than Van Winkle... (yeah... I said it!) :cool: Price is about $45 per liter.

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^^^^^and I'm not kidding about the Willet's. If you've never had it you haven't had great craft bourbon. :thumbup: If you think Jack Daniels is good bourbon, don't waste your money... you won't understand.



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If you want a good one that won't break the bank, try Russel's Reserve

It is one of the very few Kentucky Bourbons that i can drink on the rocks with no water. It's VERY smooth

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kdstrick said:
You have come to the right place! The art of exceptional imbibing is a specialty of mine. :D

For a very nice, reasonablely priced single malt scotch, I like the Balvenie Double wood 12 year. It's about $45 per liter.

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If a fantastic bourbon is your wish... there is none better than Willet's. It's the best bourbon I've ever had... bar none. Better than Van Winkle... (yeah... I said it!) :cool: Price is about $45 per liter.

willettpotstillreserve1.jpg


^^^^^and I'm not kidding about the Willet's. If you've never had it you haven't had great craft bourbon. :thumbup: If you think Jack Daniels is good bourbon, don't waste your money... you won't understand.



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Really? I have a bottle of the Willets. I'll have to go pull it out and have a drink. I remember liking it but not nearly as much as you do.
 
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