Whiskey open.....probly one of the only subjects that’ll give gun open a run for its money.
Kinda partial to Jameson Irish.
I don’t see Old Crow on the list....................
Glenfiddich 21.
I have been dabbling in other Scotch Whiskeys. My favorite to date is the Glenlivet 25 or 30 year olds. However, Scotch makers are doing some interesting non-year oriented bottlings to try to expand our horizons as they expand their sales capacity without having to only sell the older vintages.
Best value in a cask strength bourbon is Noah’s Mill. Just a spectacular drop of bourbon for around $60-70 a bottle and you can actually find it in the store.
If you’re in the midwest you can also find The New Riff which offers a bourbon, a rye and a cask strength. Every bottle I’ve tried has been exceptional though a little bit immature.
Angel’s Envy Finished Rye is harder to find and a little bit pricier than the others but it’s an excellent rye finished in rum barrels. The rum finish is noticeable (unlike similar offerings from other distillers) and compliments the rye rather than overpowers it.
I still prefer the higher class Jim-ez Be-am whiskey my self.
Scotch: The Balvenie
Irish: Jameson Black Barrel
A good Scotsman like me will tell you there’s no ‘e’ in real whisky.
I’m a Crown Black drinker but occasionally enjoy Blanton’s and Pappy Van Winkle. Hiccup.
Pappy Van Winkle 20 Year (impossible to find!)ML/NJWeller Antique (generally unavailable)
Bookers (pretty good)
Elijah Craig (also, pretty good)
Evan Williams (good, cheap Bourbon)
Laphroaig, Famous Grouse, Tobermory, Oban, Macallan. Wife is a Scot and we go over the road every other year if we can. I get to try all the local distilleries. Cheers!
Whitle Pig Rye Whiskey. At $80 per bottle, it’s my only request for a birthday or Christmas present.
HA! Old Forrester 86 proof at $21.99 is still just as crappy as it was at about $15.00 when I was in college. Try Woodford reserve at $37.00 for a good bourbon and Woodford Reserve double oaked at $54.00 for an outstanding bourbon. Or if money is tight even Buffalo Trace is better at $26.00
Now here is a post I LOVE!!!
Manatawney Still Works is not far from me...and their stuff is good!
Problem with the good stuff is too expensive and goes down too fast.