I am trying to expand my horizons in the whiskey and scotch arena. I am looking for something reasonably priced that is pretty smooth. I am open to just about anything. Pairing or not a pairing. Any suggestions on what to try?
Eagle Rare bourbon and Ancient Age bourbon :thumbsup:
Monkey Shoulder blended scotch is FANTASTIC :bigthumbs:
All 3 very moderately priced
What do you consider reasonably priced?
Four Roses Small Batch is a great bang for the buck. I wouldn't clean a good paintbrush in their 'regular' stuff...
Angel's Envy if you want to spend a bit more.
Blanton's if you want to think all others are inferior...
Quotetimpellis - 12/7/2015 5:32 PM
What do you consider reasonably priced?
Ancient Age $21/ 1.75 ltr
Eagle Rare $35 / 750 ml
Monkey. Around $40 / 750 ml
Maker's Mark is a fine Bourbon from KY
Knob Creek is a good Rye that won't kill your budget
Glen Moray is a very good and not at all expensive Single Malt Scotch
Quote05Venturer - 12/7/2015 6:43 PM
Quotetimpellis - 12/7/2015 5:32 PM
What do you consider reasonably priced?
Ancient Age $21/ 1.75 ltr
Eagle Rare $35 / 750 ml
Monkey. Around $40 / 750 ml
These prices are fine. I would say my high end is 75 a bottle for right now
Well at $75 it's another ball game.
Glenmorangie makes a fine Single malt and one scotch I drank recently and that was smooth as possible is The Balvenie Caribbean Cask, finished in Rum casks, a must try. Both are very smooth, not peaty, grassy or too smokey.
A few of my neighbors blend water from two or three different creeks in the latest batch sometimes just for a new thrill.
Hmm, well we know what our contributions to Joe's cigar sale are going to! :biggrin:
Quoteheadfirst - 12/7/2015 7:16 PM
Hmm, well we know what our contributions to Joe's cigar sale are going to! :biggrin:
Lol. Trying to expand my horizons then I will start to try to blend.
Quotegpd4 - 12/7/2015 6:32 PM
Angel's Envy if you want to spend a bit more.
This...
that is if you include bourbon in your definition of whiskey or consider it its own animal....
Glenlevit 15 is great for the 50-60 price point, Glenmorganie Quinta Ruban for 50-60, Oban 14 but that is right at 75 here, Balvine Double wood 12, 50-60
Quote05Venturer - 12/7/2015 7:43 PM Quotetimpellis - 12/7/2015 5:32 PM What do you consider reasonably priced?
Ancient Age $21/ 1.75 ltr Eagle Rare $35 / 750 ml Monkey. Around $40 / 750 ml
Glad I asked, my reasonably priced for scotch is a bit higher.
Glenmorangie Lasanta - 12 Year, about $50. Finished in a Sherry Casks for 2 years. Very smooth.
2nd vote for four roses small batch
Quotetimpellis - 12/7/2015 6:27 PM
Quote05Venturer - 12/7/2015 7:43 PM Quotetimpellis - 12/7/2015 5:32 PM What do you consider reasonably priced?
Ancient Age $21/ 1.75 ltr Eagle Rare $35 / 750 ml Monkey. Around $40 / 750 ml
Glad I asked, my reasonably priced for scotch is a bit higher.
Oh I guess you are far more reasonable than me. High Roller :moon:
Quotetimpellis - 12/7/2015 6:25 PM
Glenlevit 15 is great for the 50-60 price point, Glenmorganie Quinta Ruban for 50-60, Oban 14 but that is right at 75 here, Balvine Double wood 12, 50-60
Glenlevit 15 mixes well with Tab or Diet Shasta Cola :cheers:
Scotch Single Malts
Glenfiddich Reserva 15yr
Ardbeg 10yr (is pretty peaty but very good IMHO)
Oban 14
Highland Park 12 (is a go to Scotch for me)
Aberlour (any)
American Whiskeys/Bourbon
High West Distillery American Prairie Bourbon
High West Distillery A Midwinter Nights Dram (a little over your price but worth it if you can find it. If interested I might be able to get you a bottle next time I'm at the distillery.)
Makers Mark
Jack Daniels Single Barrel
Knob Creek
Booker's Bourbon
Quote05Venturer - 12/7/2015 10:01 PM Quotetimpellis - 12/7/2015 6:27 PM Quote05Venturer - 12/7/2015 7:43 PM Quotetimpellis - 12/7/2015 5:32 PM What do you consider reasonably priced?
Ancient Age $21/ 1.75 ltr Eagle Rare $35 / 750 ml Monkey. Around $40 / 750 ml
Glad I asked, my reasonably priced for scotch is a bit higher.
Oh I guess you are far more reasonable than me. High Roller :moon:
Scotch is just a different animal, a 30 jump in price makes a huge different. Wait, I mean I only drink Macallan 18 or better!
You guys are making consider a good Scotch....haven't had one in YEARS....I'm been drink craft beer for a while now.
An excellent boubon for the price is Old Forester. A 1.75 liter sells for around $35. 86 proof made by Brown Forman who also makes Jack daniels.
Quote05Venturer - 12/7/2015 9:04 PM
Quotetimpellis - 12/7/2015 6:25 PM
Glenlevit 15 is great for the 50-60 price point, Glenmorganie Quinta Ruban for 50-60, Oban 14 but that is right at 75 here, Balvine Double wood 12, 50-60
Glenlevit 15 mixes well with Tab or Diet Shasta Cola :cheers:
They still make Tab soda :?:
George Dickel Barrel Select is an amazingly good, and smooth, Tennessee Whiskey. Runs about $38 a bottle where I am.
I am not a big scotch guy but like the Monkey Shoulder, getting it at $29.95 a 750 ml
When I got home today, I found that my Bride bought me a fresh bottle :biggrin:
Glenmorangie Original 1.75 for $70 at Total wine. Very good single malt at a great price.
Just about anything with a "The Glenlivet" label on it is gonna suit you well. The cheapest you'll find is about $40 a bottle. Give or take $5. My favorite from their line so far is called, "Founder's Reserve". Has a very slight sweet taste on the forefront, followed by the smokey scotch flavor we all know and love. Be careful though, you can spend upwards of $100 on a bottle if you get the right stuff. Enjoy!
So I tried a few of these the past week or so and I just bought a bottle of Mac 12. I liked the glenlivit 12 I tried. I also tried a glenmarangie.
What about something more reasonably priced. Say 30-35?
I do have that four roses on my list to try as well.
Monkey Shoulder
Closest to me for Eagle Rare - 22 miles. Ancient Age - 35 miles... lol. I guess I'll have to remember to look next time out in the city or parts west...
QuoteJoelala - 12/11/2015 9:31 PM
So I tried a few of these the past week or so and I just bought a bottle of Mac 12. I liked the glenlivit 12 I tried. I also tried a glenmarangie.
What about something more reasonably priced. Say 30-35?
I do have that four roses on my list to try as well.
Glad you liked The Glenlivet 12 Year. Its one of my favorite "go-to's". If you're looking to be around 30-35, you'll need to be careful as when you get into bourbons at that price point, you're potentially getting a "mixed" bourbon. Meaning they take different types of bourbon and mix them together to sell for cheaper. I will say though, that some of those "mixed" bourbons aren't bad.
As far as recommendations. I can't help you bud. I'm not really sure of any bourbons in that price point. All the ones I could recommend start around 40. I say that, but you might be able to get a bottle of Makers or Jim Beam for that price. Quality isn't as good in my opinion though.
Hope you find what you're looking for! Keep us posted!
Quoteplnortham - 12/16/2015 2:15 PM
Glad you liked The Glenlivet 12 Year. Its one of my favorite "go-to's". If you're looking to be around 30-35, you'll need to be careful as when you get into bourbons at that price point, you're potentially getting a "mixed" bourbon. Meaning they take different types of bourbon and mix them together to sell for cheaper. I will say though, that some of those "mixed" bourbons aren't bad.
As far as recommendations. I can't help you bud. I'm not really sure of any bourbons in that price point. All the ones I could recommend start around 40. I say that, but you might be able to get a bottle of Makers or Jim Beam for that price. Quality isn't as good in my opinion though.
Hope you find what you're looking for! Keep us posted!
Yeah I prefer to stay away from beam and makers if possible. This is great information.
Any thoughts from anyone on Whiskey Stones? I have heard the Ice Ball Cube is the way to go and I actually have that already so might just stick with it.
QuoteJoelala - 12/15/2015 3:51 PM
Quoteplnortham - 12/16/2015 2:15 PM
Glad you liked The Glenlivet 12 Year. Its one of my favorite "go-to's". If you're looking to be around 30-35, you'll need to be careful as when you get into bourbons at that price point, you're potentially getting a "mixed" bourbon. Meaning they take different types of bourbon and mix them together to sell for cheaper. I will say though, that some of those "mixed" bourbons aren't bad.
As far as recommendations. I can't help you bud. I'm not really sure of any bourbons in that price point. All the ones I could recommend start around 40. I say that, but you might be able to get a bottle of Makers or Jim Beam for that price. Quality isn't as good in my opinion though.
Hope you find what you're looking for! Keep us posted!
Yeah I prefer to stay away from beam and makers if possible. This is great information.
Any thoughts from anyone on Whiskey Stones? I have heard the Ice Ball Cube is the way to go and I actually have that already so might just stick with it.
I may not know as much about cigars, but I can def help in the bourbon and scotch arena.
Regarding the stones vs. whiskey ball, it all depends on what flavor you're going for. Ive used both and I prefer the whiskey balls. If you like it "cold" but not diluted, a more "pure" flavor, stones are the way to go. If you like it cold and you like a change in the flavor (from being watered down obviously) the more you drink it, stick with the balls. Thats about the only difference you'll find really. One other thing I noticed about the stones is, it doesn't get as cold as real ice, which is a draw back for me. So, if you like it cold at all, just stick with the balls.
If you ever get a hold of some "The Glenlivet: Nadurra", stay away from the balls. Use stones to make it "cold". At about $100 a bottle, thats a flavor that you don't want to dilute, nor do you need to. One of the smoothest scotches I've ever had.
Cheers!!!
Quoteplnortham - 12/16/2015 4:21 PM
QuoteJoelala - 12/15/2015 3:51 PM
Quoteplnortham - 12/16/2015 2:15 PM
Glad you liked The Glenlivet 12 Year. Its one of my favorite "go-to's". If you're looking to be around 30-35, you'll need to be careful as when you get into bourbons at that price point, you're potentially getting a "mixed" bourbon. Meaning they take different types of bourbon and mix them together to sell for cheaper. I will say though, that some of those "mixed" bourbons aren't bad.
As far as recommendations. I can't help you bud. I'm not really sure of any bourbons in that price point. All the ones I could recommend start around 40. I say that, but you might be able to get a bottle of Makers or Jim Beam for that price. Quality isn't as good in my opinion though.
Hope you find what you're looking for! Keep us posted!
Yeah I prefer to stay away from beam and makers if possible. This is great information.
Any thoughts from anyone on Whiskey Stones? I have heard the Ice Ball Cube is the way to go and I actually have that already so might just stick with it.
I may not know as much about cigars, but I can def help in the bourbon and scotch arena.
Regarding the stones vs. whiskey ball, it all depends on what flavor you're going for. Ive used both and I prefer the whiskey balls. If you like it "cold" but not diluted, a more "pure" flavor, stones are the way to go. If you like it cold and you like a change in the flavor (from being watered down obviously) the more you drink it, stick with the balls. Thats about the only difference you'll find really. One other thing I noticed about the stones is, it doesn't get as cold as real ice, which is a draw back for me. So, if you like it cold at all, just stick with the balls.
If you ever get a hold of some "The Glenlivet: Nadurra", stay away from the balls. Use stones to make it "cold". At about $100 a bottle, thats a flavor that you don't want to dilute, nor do you need to. One of the smoothest scotches I've ever had.
Cheers!!!
Huh huh, you said balls!
I keep hearing that a little water actually brings out more of the flavors for some scientific reasons I do not comprehend.
I would try anything new both ways, neat and with water. The taste is different, some of the best scotch is single barrel cask strength and then you add water to suit your taste. For me the price of the bottle doesn't matter, your desired flavor does. I went to a Single Malt Scotch Society tasting event, awesome if you ever have the chance, and they were adding water to 2,800 a bottle scotch. I got a great lesson from the guy on why it was done. I had always subscribed to the tired notion that you don't use rocks and don't add water, to be a man only neat. 60 some year old scotch expert just laughed and said typical, then enlightened me.
If you can find Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Whiskey, buy it. Whiskey reviewer Jim Murray declared it as this year's World Best Whiskey Of The Year.....and it's $30 a bottle. I want to try it but it's sold out everywhere I've looked.
Quotekuke - 12/16/2015 6:14 PM
If you can find Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye Whiskey, buy it. Whiskey reviewer Jim Murray declared it as this year's World Best Whiskey Of The Year.....and it's $30 a bottle. I want to try it but it's sold out everywhere I've looked.
Looks like if your state allows, you can purchase it here!
http://liquorama.net/crown-royal-northern-harvest-rye-canadian-whisky-750ml.html?vfsku=9373&vfsku=9373&gpla=pla&gclid=CJTehIWR4skCFdgHgQodztEKYA
QuoteJoelala - 12/12/2015 6:31 PM
So I tried a few of these the past week or so and I just bought a bottle of Mac 12. I liked the glenlivit 12 I tried. I also tried a glenmarangie.
What about something more reasonably priced. Say 30-35?
I do have that four roses on my list to try as well.
The Aberlour 12yr is about 40 and the High West American Prairie is about 35. Definitely recommend the High West.
Just picked up a Jeffersons Ocean bourbon. This stuff is super small batch. Aged at sea. Lots of sloshing in the casks plus the salty sea air add a different dynamic to the flavor. Good stuff!
Also grabbed these other two. The Hibiki scotch is pretty good. Haven't gotten into the Jeffersons Rye yet.
Ahh dammit. It's a jpeg again and I can fix it on my iPad. Have to click the link below to see it. Or maybe Longhorn will fix it for me again. I'm too lazy... :beer:
I am going to have to make a list of these. I am glad I brought this up because now I have something to do during the winter here.
well, impulse got the best of me. been wanting to give this whole bit a try again for a while now. I happen to stumble upon the booze section of Meijer and noticed they have the Crown Northern that Kuke was talking about, so I'm jumping in both legs.... got the ice balls and everything. just need to get some time now!
well, impulse got the best of me. been wanting to give this whole bit a try again for a while now. I happen to stumble upon the booze section of Meijer and noticed they have the Crown Northern that Kuke was talking about, so I'm jumping in both legs.... got the ice balls and everything. just need to get some time now!
QuoteJoelala - 12/12/2015 7:31 PM So I tried a few of these the past week or so and I just bought a bottle of Mac 12. I liked the glenlivit 12 I tried. I also tried a glenmarangie. What about something more reasonably priced. Say 30-35? I do have that four roses on my list to try as well.
I can't really speak on prices because here in Oklahoma liquor seems to be so much more expensive than other places, but I've always found MacAllan 12 to be both an exceptional pair to pretty much any cigar, and a good value. The 15 is much better, but also pricier.
I found this reference on pinterest last night. Given my limited experience with Scotch, this is a great way to help determine what I might like vs not.
http://drinkedin.net/blog/233-single-malt-whisky-flavor-map.html
So I have a pretty awesome list started here. I want to thank everyone for putting their input in. I have tried a few different things in the past few weeks.
I really enjoy the Glenlivit over the Morangie that I tried. However I have yet to try the Lasanta (I want to try this).
The Macallan 12 is pretty damn good, I did have a glass of the 18 and WOW. But the price hurts my body.
I was able to try one of those blends of different scotches that was mentioned in the thread, it was OK. A friend brought it over just for me during a party so I told him it was good but in reality I would say its "good for what it is."
At a party with family I tried J. Walker Black. I believe is fits under the blended category too but I would say is was much better than the bottle my friend brought over. And from what I understand the price is reasonable but also close to the Glenlivit 12. SOOOO why not just buy Glenlivit 12 LOL.
Now if anyone actually get this far reading, when I started cigar smoking I bought everything at local B&Ms not realizing how cheap things were online. Do people buy liquor online as well? Do you save this way?
Sorry for any spelling errors.
RESURRECTION!
the past couple of weeks I've been drinking the Crown Rye with my cigars, so far I'm a fan. I just picked up a bottle of the Morangie original single malt ($35.00) and it's not bad either. I have been using the ice balls. I think I'm beginning to enjoy the booze over the beers... Time will tell!
Quotebstessl - 1/7/2016 9:05 AM
RESURRECTION!
the past couple of weeks I've been drinking the Crown Rye with my cigars, so far I'm a fan. I just picked up a bottle of the Morangie original single malt ($35.00) and it's not bad either. I have been using the ice balls. I think I'm beginning to enjoy the booze over the beers... Time will tell!
I could not agree more. The Crown Rye is next on my list, I would have bought it already but having 4 different bottle of scotch in my caibnet makes my wife think I have a problem LOL. If only she knew how much cigars cost
No kidding! The Rye isn't bad, but I honestly have no idea what I'm talking about... lol.
QuoteJoelala - 12/27/2015 11:09 AM
So I have a pretty awesome list started here. I want to thank everyone for putting their input in. I have tried a few different things in the past few weeks.
I really enjoy the Glenlivit over the Morangie that I tried. However I have yet to try the Lasanta (I want to try this).
The Macallan 12 is pretty damn good, I did have a glass of the 18 and WOW. But the price hurts my body.
I was able to try one of those blends of different scotches that was mentioned in the thread, it was OK. A friend brought it over just for me during a party so I told him it was good but in reality I would say its "good for what it is."
At a party with family I tried J. Walker Black. I believe is fits under the blended category too but I would say is was much better than the bottle my friend brought over. And from what I understand the price is reasonable but also close to the Glenlivit 12. SOOOO why not just buy Glenlivit 12 LOL.
Now if anyone actually get this far reading, when I started cigar smoking I bought everything at local B&Ms not realizing how cheap things were online. Do people buy liquor online as well? Do you save this way?
Sorry for any spelling errors.
Hey! He likes The Glenlivet 12 Year! Now on to the older ones! The only get better buddy! The prices definitely get harder to swallow though. I like trying new scotches and bourbons when I buy a new bottle. But if Im ever in doubt, I know I can always go back to The Glenlivet - Any Year.
I almost bought a bottle of Chivas, but wanted to stay away from the blended...
I was able to get a bottle of the 12 year Morangie Lasanta and wow. Love it. Too bad it's $60 a bottle. But well worth it.
I think I have come to find out I like Scotch over Whiskey. I was able to try that Crown Northern Harvest Rye and it was good. But in general I like Scotch Better. Thanks again for these great suggestions.
Monkey shoulder. I like it. So far I would say it's the best $30 whiskey scotch blend I have tried. Almost taste like a single malt.
QuoteJoelala - 2/12/2016 7:28 PM
Monkey shoulder. I like it. So far I would say it's the best $30 whiskey scotch blend I have tried. Almost taste like a single malt.
Bought a bottle of that myself today :thumbsup:
Monkey Shoulder is on my to try list for sure. Heard lots of good things about it. Another Malt blend I'd like to get my hands on is Flaming Heart from Compass Box.
Thanks to Doug (Druff) I can vouch for the Monkey Humper! Good stuff!
I am not sure if you can get Forty Creek in the U.S., but give it a try if you see it.
QuoteRebecca Silverwolf - 12/8/2015 3:16 PM
George Dickel Barrel Select is an amazingly good, and smooth, Tennessee Whiskey. Runs about $38 a bottle where I am.
:word:
:drinking:
I am stuck on this monkey shoulder.
QuoteCharlieDon'tSurf - 3/2/2016 5:29 PM
I am not sure if you can get Forty Creek in the U.S., but give it a try if you see it.
You sure can; I use it to make Old Fashions
I went to the Forty Creek Distillery and picked up a bottle of their Double Barrel Reserve. Very nice.
Jackal, what is an "Old Fashion"
QuoteCharlieDon'tSurf - 3/23/2016 11:28 PM I went to the Forty Creek Distillery and picked up a bottle of their Double Barrel Reserve. Very nice. Jackal, what is an "Old Fashion"
An Old Fashion is 1 1/2 oz Bourbon, a couple dashes of Angostura Bitters, a sugar cube (or granulated sugar if you don't have sugar cubes) and a couple dashes of water. They're damn good IMHO. I change it up a little when I make mine, I actually use Jameson's Irish Whiskey in place of bourbon.
Quotecavenbk - 3/23/2016 I change it up a little when I make mine, I actually use Jameson's Irish Whiskey in place of bourbon.
Would that make it a "New Fashioned"?
Quotebstessl - 3/24/2016 9:35 AM Quotecavenbk - 3/23/2016 I change it up a little when I make mine, I actually use Jameson's Irish Whiskey in place of bourbon.
Would that make it a "New Fashioned"?
Haha. It very well could.
If you guys are fans of the old fashion, you should try the NOLA classic, the Sazerac. 1 1/2 oz rye whiskey, 1/4 oz absinthe, one sugar cube, three dashes Peychaud's bitters.
Quotecavenbk - 3/23/2016 9:23 PM
QuoteCharlieDon'tSurf - 3/23/2016 11:28 PM I went to the Forty Creek Distillery and picked up a bottle of their Double Barrel Reserve. Very nice. Jackal, what is an "Old Fashion"
An Old Fashion is 1 1/2 oz Bourbon, a couple dashes of Angostura Bitters, a sugar cube (or granulated sugar if you don't have sugar cubes) and a couple dashes of water. They're damn good IMHO. I change it up a little when I make mine, I actually use Jameson's Irish Whiskey in place of bourbon.
To make an Old Fashioned take the sugar cube, 2 dashes of bitters and a half dash of water (just enough water to get the sugar to dissolve and no more). Muddle those together before adding the Whiskey, and then add an Orange Slice and a Marachino cherry (a real one, not those nasty fluorescent things that they try and pass off as a Maraschino).
Some Philistines, during the 90's, decided that muddling the orange and or the cherry was a good practice. They are blatantly WRONG. :drinking:
Quotetjm0831 - 3/24/2016 8:14 AM
If you guys are fans of the old fashion, you should try the NOLA classic, the Sazerac. 1 1/2 oz rye whiskey, 1/4 oz absinthe, one sugar cube, three dashes Peychaud's bitters.
Gonna have to give that a try. I have the necessary components at home to make this.
QuoteJackal - 3/24/2016 11:27 AM
Quotetjm0831 - 3/24/2016 8:14 AM
If you guys are fans of the old fashion, you should try the NOLA classic, the Sazerac. 1 1/2 oz rye whiskey, 1/4 oz absinthe, one sugar cube, three dashes Peychaud's bitters.
Gonna have to give that a try. I have the necessary components at home to make this.
Garnish with an orange peel if you're feeling snobby. You won't be sorry. Great drink.
Good stuff.
Was introduced to Old Fashions this last weekend, let's just say they should be sipped and enjoyed in moderation even though they are so damn good. My buddy makes them in a similar fashion to Jackal, muddle the sugar and bitters and use a real orange and Marachino cherry.
I was looking at this but decided on an entry level super car instead. $75,000 for the bottle.
This is really smooth stuff.
Wiser's huh? might have to give it a shot.
While stocking up on liquor before we got back into Utah I ran across these. Both of which I can't get at home so I had to buy them.
QuoteJoelala - 4/7/2016 12:16 PM
Wiser's huh? might have to give it a shot.
I always liked Wisers as I was younger to mix with Ginger, but I really enjoy this one straight. It is also good mixed.
$32 Cdn.
My latest Canadian whiskey. I like this one quite a bit. I think it was $35 Cdn.