Any scotch drinkers?

cybercoma · May 7, 2012

Seriously, I can almost guarantee that if you like scotch, you're going to be blown away by how good this scotch is for its price.

Jack Weber · May 11, 2012

All Ballantine's scotch is blended...

I believe you're talking about Ballantine's Finest??(I don't know why they call it thier "Finest" when it's the bottom shelf stuff they offer?)

But you're right,for something under 25 bucks,it's not going to give you the "Whiskey Face"...

Boges · May 11, 2012

Good Shet

http://www.thebalvenie.com/

cybercoma · June 14, 2012

All Ballantine's scotch is blended...

I believe you're talking about Ballantine's Finest??(I don't know why they call it thier "Finest" when it's the bottom shelf stuff they offer?)

But you're right,for something under 25 bucks,it's not going to give you the "Whiskey Face"...

That's the one.

In NB the price of Highland Park is going up. They had a bottle of 21 year for something like $250. However, they still had old stock on the 25 year at $196. I convinced my wife that this was a good investment. The following week we were in there and the new stock had come in and it's $300 a bottle now. I haven't cracked the bottle yet, but I'm going to be sure to savour every drop of it.

June 14, 2012

Never forget when my buddy showed up at the party with a little bottle of Teachers. "It's an acquired taste!" he boasted.

Later that night he Yakked. He then remained confined to his room for the weekend, with a bucket next to his bed. No joke!

"How's that acquired taste workin out for ya?"

Wilber · June 15, 2012

Good Shet

http://www.thebalvenie.com/

I agree.

kimmy · August 10, 2012

Jack! I just finished a bottle, and I'm in the market for bourbon. What do you suggest?

I've looked for Jim Beam Black at local stores, and they just don't have it.

Local stores do have most of the more common ones... Woodford, Bulleit, Gentleman Jim, Maker's Mark, Red Stag, Jim Beam White, etc etc.

Not terribly interested in Red Stag (which sounds gimmicky, and I'm somewhat put off by the advertising, which seems to indicate it's the drink for white girls who want big black cock.) Other than that, open to suggestions. What should I try?

-k

cybercoma · August 10, 2012

I'm not Jack, but you could try Buffalo Trace.

The_Squid · August 10, 2012

I just bought a bottle of Peet Monster blended scotch by Compass Box. Very peety. Very smoky. Nice.

kimmy · August 10, 2012

I'm not Jack, but you could try Buffalo Trace.

I've been pimping Buffalo Trace in this very thread but I want to try something different with my next bottle.

-k

BC_chick · August 10, 2012

Jack!

I know you said you wanna get bourbon, but have you tried JD Honey? It's delicious! You can't mix it though, shots or on the rocks. I would highly recommend it.

Not terribly interested in Red Stag (which sounds gimmicky, and I'm somewhat put off by the advertising, which seems to indicate it's the drink for white girls who want big black cock.)
-k

Really?! I googled it to see, but I can't find anything.

I'm intrigued though, why? Aiming for a pretty 'small' market-share, no?

Pun indeed intended.

kimmy · August 10, 2012

I know you said you wanna get bourbon, but have you tried JD Honey? It's delicious! You can't mix it though, shots or on the rocks. I would highly recommend it.

Is it a liqueur? I got the impression it was a liqueur, and steered clear of it.

Really?! I googled it to see, but I can't find anything.

I'm intrigued though, why? Aiming for a pretty 'small' market-share, no?

Pun indeed intended.

I remembered seeing ads with white girls in bars making eyes at black guys with slogans like "A Different Breed" and "Run Outside The Herd", which without the imagery you'd assume was saying "hey, our new cherry-flavored whiskey is really unique!" but with the imagery ... well, like I said, it came across like "the drink for white girls who love black dick".

-k

cybercoma · August 10, 2012

I've been pimping Buffalo Trace in this very thread but I want to try something different with my next bottle.

-k

Oops! I haven't really read through the thread. Sorry about that.

Smallc · August 10, 2012

I don't think Jack can report to any threads here anymore....

TheNewTeddy · August 10, 2012

IMHO if you want a good booze that won't cost you an arm and a leg, get some Jamesons. And if you are looking for a cheap drunk, get Sambuca. It's 38% so it's cheaper than the regular 40% drinks, but the cheapnerness ends up making it the cheapest way to legally get alcohol for drinking in Ontario (if my calculations are correct)

BC_chick · August 10, 2012

Is it a liqueur? I got the impression it was a liqueur, and steered clear of it.

Tehnically, it's labelled at liquer, but it's not very liquer-ish. I generally stay away from liquers too but this is good stuff. It's made by JD after all!

If you feel like leaving your comfort zone, it's definitely worth a try.

I remembered seeing ads with white girls in bars making eyes at black guys with slogans like "A Different Breed" and "Run Outside The Herd", which without the imagery you'd assume was saying "hey, our new cherry-flavored whiskey is really unique!" but with the imagery ... well, like I said, it came across like "the drink for white girls who love black dick".
-k

:lol: :lol: ---------------> :huh:

cybercoma · August 11, 2012

Tehnically, it's labelled at liquer, but it's not very liquer-ish. I generally stay away from liquers too but this is good stuff. It's made by JD after all!

If you feel like leaving your comfort zone, it's definitely worth a try.

I gave this a try with my wife tonight on your recommendation. It's actually pretty good stuff. It definitely has a pronounced honey taste. It's sweet but not cloying or overpoweringly so and still keeps that distinct Jack Daniels flavour. It's actually pretty good.

wyly · August 12, 2012

"I like my whiskey old and my women young"-Errol Flynn

The_Squid · December 29, 2012

Oban 14 yr old. Very nice. Smooth. Sweet. Not my usual tastes. I like the peaty stuff generally. But his is nice.

There is some hint of peat....

Edited December 29, 2012 by The_Squid

The_Squid · December 29, 2012

Did anyone get any scotch thi holiday season? I got a bottle of Compass Box, but haven't tried it yet.

BC_chick · December 29, 2012

Squid, did you get the Oban too for Christmas? Sounds yummy.

CC, I didn't see your post to me on this thread or I would have responded. I'm glad you liked it, yes I know, I don't really like sweet liquers either but JD Honey is not very liquer-ish as I mentioned.

BTW, speaking of JD and honey... plain JD with a little honey and lemon is a great home-remedy for a chest cold. One ounce with a spoonful of honey and some lemon and you feel it working.

kimmy · December 29, 2012

While I was in Edmonton I obtained some Jim Beam Black, on Jack's recommendation. Haven't tried it yet, but looking forward to it.

-k

msj · December 31, 2012

Well, once again got to put a plug in for Talisker.

Can't drink Scotch like I used to (so switched over to Cognac which does not give me any heartburn).

But had Talisker while relaxing in Victoria the other day and just love it.

Peaty, smooth, goodness.

Boges · December 31, 2012

Wife got me Johnny Walker Gold at a Duty Free last month. Excellent scotch! (granted it's blended)

Mighty AC · January 1, 2013

I found an outstanding value scotch called Té Bheag. It's pronounced Che Vek, but looks like Tea Bag. You can find it in the vintages section of LCBO stores. http://www.lcbo.com/...Number=949172

It's a $40 blended scotch that tastes like a much more expensive offering. It's good in it's own right, but becomes outstanding when holiday guests demolish a bottle of it, instead of one of your single malts. Cheers.