Fiance's Boss is a scotch drinker...

[AVAFREAK182]

Originally posted by: Newbian
We need pics of said fiance first.

wtf is wrong with you? you post in like every thread i see, every time its asking for pics like you think thats never been said and you are the coolest thing to happen since mayonaise. and you have 16 ppd. Go jack off you horny bastard.

 

[Legendary]

Not mentioned here but very enjoyable IMO is Oban 14. Right around your price point (at least in my area), beautiful taste.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Zebo

Originally posted by: TheVrolok

Originally posted by: Amused
It's amazing how little people know about liquor anymore since everyone mixes it and kills the taste. This is why companies like Absolut and Grey Goose can sell what is little better than well brand liquor for top shelf price and get away with it. They are the Bose of Vodkas.

The best way to learn about whiskeys and scotches is to sip it straight, on the rocks, or on the rocks with a splash. Same with vodkas. Ever wonder which vodka is best? Start drinking gimlets and you'll find out fast.

Glenfiddich 12 and 18 y/o is excellent on the rocks and/or with a splash. To me, Scotch is always tastier with a splash. The 21 year old is like a dream.

Try Jonnie Walker red or black straight and you'll quickly taste the difference bwtween them and premium single malts.

For whiskey, I like Jameson neat. It's funny when people claim to like whiskey and claim to love Jack Danniels. Get them to try that neat then some Jameson and they quickly change their tune.

I like my scotches and whiskeys smooth, not too burnt and not too sweet. When it is too much of one or the other it overwhelms all the subtle flavers even a slob like me can pick up on. (Canadian whiskeys and blends are way too sweet, Walker too burnt)

So true. People calling Absolut a fantastically smooth vodka, and Jack Daniels a brillaint whiskey. Just bizarre. Worst though, was when I used to bartender I had a few guys who came in and order Grey Goose Bloody Mary's. I don't even know what they were thinking. Mixing an overpriced vodka with something that will obscure Vladdy anyway.

Exactly. When i drink vodka I buy the cheapest shit you can find with cranberry juice to take out. Spill it who cares. Buddy forgot his "crown" I'll share. Costs like $5 a half gallon and takes just like absolute or skyy

Yep, that's about it.

But if you want to try a good vodka with just a twist of lime on the rocks, try Belvedere. Puts all other vodkas to shame.

And if you want a vodka that's just above well brand, but still better than Skyy or Absolut, use Smirnoff. Half the price of the Bose premiums and mixes better than the truely rotgut vodkas.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Vic

Originally posted by: Amused
It's amazing how little people know about liquor anymore since everyone mixes it and kills the taste. This is why companies like Absolut and Grey Goose can sell what is little better than well brand liquor for top shelf price and get away with it. They are the Bose of Vodkas.

The best way to learn about whiskeys and scotches is to sip it straight, on the rocks, or on the rocks with a splash. Same with vodkas. Ever wonder which vodka is best? Start drinking gimlets and you'll find out fast.

Glenfiddich 12 and 18 y/o is excellent on the rocks and/or with a splash. To me, Scotch is always tastier with a splash. The 21 year old is like a dream.

Try Jonnie Walker red or black straight and you'll quickly taste the difference bwtween them and premium single malts.

For whiskey, I like Jameson neat. It's funny when people claim to like whiskey and claim to love Jack Danniels. Get them to try that neat then some Jameson and they quickly change their tune.

I like my scotches and whiskeys smooth, not too burnt and not too sweet. When it is too much of one or the other it overwhelms all the subtle flavers even a slob like me can pick up on. (Canadian whiskeys and blends are way too sweet, Walker too burnt)

Uh... I agree with you about vodkas and cocktails, but American whiskeys, like bourbons and sour mashes, deserve their own love and respect along with Scotch and Irish whiskeys. In which case, Jack is respectable if by no means the best.
Rums can also be respected as well, as long as you stay away from Bacardi, etc. Some South American rums can be as dry, smoky, and complex as any good whiskey.

And BTW, when mixed with bourbons, the splash of water you refer to is known as "branch," i.e. "a bourbon and branch." Although branch can be as much as an equal part of water.

Sorry. but I never liked whiskey until I was introduced to fine Irish whiskeys. The curse of helping a friend with security in his Irish pub.

I guess you're right. But man, if I take a sip of Jameson, then of Jack, WOW. I'll choose Jameson any day.

Maybe it's an acquired taste? I dunno. But you are correct, taste is subjective.

And I always say "splash" because if I didn't, I'd get a shot of scotch is a glass of water at most bars. LOL!!!

Hey, you made me think of something...

Here's a tip for new scotch fans that my irish buddies let me know: Don't let an opened bottle of fine scotch sit more than a couple months. It loses it's flavor and becomes rough after time when opened.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Vic

Originally posted by: TheVrolok
So true. People calling Absolut a fantastically smooth vodka, and Jack Daniels a brillaint whiskey. Just bizarre. Worst though, was when I used to bartender I had a few guys who came in and order Grey Goose Bloody Mary's. I don't even know what they were thinking. Mixing an overpriced vodka with something that will obscure Vladdy anyway.

1. Comparing Vodkas and Whiskeys is totally apples and oranges. Vodkas are supposed to taste like rubbing alcohol.
2. Jack Daniels is THE standard for Tennessee sour mash whiskeys. I'm not saying it's the best whiskey in the world by any means, or that you have to like sour mashes, but it is an excellent whiskey for the type of whiskey that it is.
3. And Grey Goose Bloody Mary is just stupid ridiculous WTF but I'm not surprised.

I used Vodkas as an example because IMO, they are the most egregious when it comes to marketing poor quality liquor as top shelf. Much like Bose.

Brands like Absolut, Skyy and Grey Goose selling vodkas that are no better than MUCH cheaper alternatives like Smirnoff is just silly to me. Meanwhile, Belvedere beats them all by a mile, yet has no where near the bar presence of those rotgut brands.

 

[ThePresence]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Vic

Originally posted by: TheVrolok
So true. People calling Absolut a fantastically smooth vodka, and Jack Daniels a brillaint whiskey. Just bizarre. Worst though, was when I used to bartender I had a few guys who came in and order Grey Goose Bloody Mary's. I don't even know what they were thinking. Mixing an overpriced vodka with something that will obscure Vladdy anyway.

1. Comparing Vodkas and Whiskeys is totally apples and oranges. Vodkas are supposed to taste like rubbing alcohol.
2. Jack Daniels is THE standard for Tennessee sour mash whiskeys. I'm not saying it's the best whiskey in the world by any means, or that you have to like sour mashes, but it is an excellent whiskey for the type of whiskey that it is.
3. And Grey Goose Bloody Mary is just stupid ridiculous WTF but I'm not surprised.

I used Vodkas as an example because IMO, they are the most egregious when it comes to marketing poor quality liquor as top shelf. Much like Bose.

Brands like Absolut, Skyy and Grey Goose selling vodkas that are no better than MUCH cheaper alternatives like Smirnoff is just silly to me. Meanwhile, Belvedere beats them all by a mile, yet has no where near the bar presence of those rotgut brands.

I drink vodka straight every now and then and the best I've ever had is Zyr. Really smooth and has good flavor. If you've never tried it, you should.

 

[AntiFreze]

We bought the glenfiddich 18 year at bevmo last night. It was only $46, which is pretty nice since the first liquor store I went to had a $68 price tag and no container. Hopefully he enjoys it. I'll post back his reaction later today.

And you guys have intrigued me enough to go out and buy some scotch to try myself. I think I'll start with a blend then move to single malts.

 

[Uppsala9496]

I'm a fan of Ardbeg. Really peaty. It runs about $60 a bottle near me.

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: jiggahertz

Originally posted by: nkgreen

Originally posted by: Tiamat

Originally posted by: nkgreen
I'd like to enjoy scotch. It seems to be a high-brow drink and I like being high-brow.

I've had the Glenfiddich 18 year and the expensive JW, but would still rather have a nice bourbon to sip on.

Absolutely nothing wrong with a good sip of Woodford Reserve or Booker's when the going gets rough

While some people shun drinks like the mint julep, I had one based on woodford reserve and it was very very tasty. All of the flavors that woodford reserve brings to the table were well mated to the mint. The bartender put a touch of cane sugar in it which was OK, but I'd typically take it w/o the sugar.

Shit, I wish I could afford Booker's. "Nice" to means Makers or Conecuh Ridge.

The thing I like about bourbon over scotch, is there are many great quality bourbons priced < $30. It makes sampling one of each much more affordable.

Most decent stores will carry a decent array of Scotch in the tiny bottles for much less. These are the same that you get in minibars, planes, casinos, etc.

It's not much, but it can give you a good sample of everything for little $$.

 

[Orsorum]

I'm a big fan of Clynelish 14YO or Macallan 18YO for single malts. For Irish whiskey, currently a big fan of Knappogue and Jameson.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: AntiFreze
We bought the glenfiddich 18 year at bevmo last night. It was only $46, which is pretty nice since the first liquor store I went to had a $68 price tag and no container. Hopefully he enjoys it. I'll post back his reaction later today.

And you guys have intrigued me enough to go out and buy some scotch to try myself. I think I'll start with a blend then move to single malts.

$46! fucking A thats a steal, hell it would be cheaper to have you buy it for me and mail it up here then buying it in NY

 

[jiggahertz]

Originally posted by: Legendary
Not mentioned here but very enjoyable IMO is Oban 14. Right around your price point (at least in my area), beautiful taste.

I agree.

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: AntiFreze
We bought the glenfiddich 18 year at bevmo last night. It was only $46, which is pretty nice since the first liquor store I went to had a $68 price tag and no container. Hopefully he enjoys it. I'll post back his reaction later today.

And you guys have intrigued me enough to go out and buy some scotch to try myself. I think I'll start with a blend then move to single malts.

$46! fucking A thats a steal, hell it would be cheaper to have you buy it for me and mail it up here then buying it in NY

You can get it for about that on the web.

http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/Prod...ich&N=0&ProductID=8583

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: AntiFreze
We bought the glenfiddich 18 year at bevmo last night. It was only $46, which is pretty nice since the first liquor store I went to had a $68 price tag and no container. Hopefully he enjoys it. I'll post back his reaction later today.

And you guys have intrigued me enough to go out and buy some scotch to try myself. I think I'll start with a blend then move to single malts.

$46! fucking A thats a steal, hell it would be cheaper to have you buy it for me and mail it up here then buying it in NY

You can get it for about that on the web.

http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/Prod...ich&N=0&ProductID=8583

Yea bevmo hates NY as much as i do and cant ship here

 

[Amused]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Amused

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: AntiFreze
We bought the glenfiddich 18 year at bevmo last night. It was only $46, which is pretty nice since the first liquor store I went to had a $68 price tag and no container. Hopefully he enjoys it. I'll post back his reaction later today.

And you guys have intrigued me enough to go out and buy some scotch to try myself. I think I'll start with a blend then move to single malts.

$46! fucking A thats a steal, hell it would be cheaper to have you buy it for me and mail it up here then buying it in NY

You can get it for about that on the web.

http://www.bevmo.com/Shop/Prod...ich&N=0&ProductID=8583

Yea bevmo hates NY as much as i do and cant ship here

Bummer.

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: AntiFreze
We bought the glenfiddich 18 year at bevmo last night. It was only $46, which is pretty nice since the first liquor store I went to had a $68 price tag and no container. Hopefully he enjoys it. I'll post back his reaction later today.

And you guys have intrigued me enough to go out and buy some scotch to try myself. I think I'll start with a blend then move to single malts.

46$!!? DAMN That is a steal!

Edit, figures both NY and MA do not allow shipping of liquor into the states. :roll:

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Tiamat

Originally posted by: AntiFreze
We bought the glenfiddich 18 year at bevmo last night. It was only $46, which is pretty nice since the first liquor store I went to had a $68 price tag and no container. Hopefully he enjoys it. I'll post back his reaction later today.

And you guys have intrigued me enough to go out and buy some scotch to try myself. I think I'll start with a blend then move to single malts.

46$!!? DAMN That is a steal!

Edit, figures both NY and MA do not allow shipping of liquor into the states. :roll:

well at least you being in MA arnt far from NH where its cheap as shit as well

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: Tiamat

Originally posted by: AntiFreze
We bought the glenfiddich 18 year at bevmo last night. It was only $46, which is pretty nice since the first liquor store I went to had a $68 price tag and no container. Hopefully he enjoys it. I'll post back his reaction later today.

And you guys have intrigued me enough to go out and buy some scotch to try myself. I think I'll start with a blend then move to single malts.

46$!!? DAMN That is a steal!

Edit, figures both NY and MA do not allow shipping of liquor into the states. :roll:

well at least you being in MA arnt far from NH where its cheap as shit as well

Unless I was getting Louis XIII Remy Martin, the 70$ car rental would kill the deal .

 

[Anubis]

didnt know you were carless