Whiskey? Scotch? Updated.

kuke · 12/08/2015 08:38 PM

Glenmorangie Original 1.75 for $70 at Total wine. Very good single malt at a great price.

plnortham · 12/12/2015 05:08 AM

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!

Joelala · 12/12/2015 05:31 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.

05Venturer · 12/12/2015 05:44 PM

Monkey Shoulder

bstessl · 12/13/2015 01:49 AM

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...

plnortham · 12/16/2015 11:15 AM

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!

Joelala · 12/16/2015 11:51 AM

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.

plnortham · 12/16/2015 02:21 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!!!

nirab · 12/16/2015 02:47 PM

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!

Joelala · 12/16/2015 02:58 PM

I keep hearing that a little water actually brings out more of the flavors for some scientific reasons I do not comprehend.

timpellis · 12/16/2015 03:07 PM

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.

kuke · 12/16/2015 04:14 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.

bstessl · 12/16/2015 09:11 PM

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

Camshaft83 · 12/17/2015 01:37 AM

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.

mpurtle01 · 12/17/2015 04:38 AM

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...

Joelala · 12/17/2015 06:45 AM

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.

bstessl · 12/17/2015 10:13 AM

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!

bstessl · 12/17/2015 10:13 AM

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!

okieeagle · 12/26/2015 11:15 AM

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.

scrubs · 12/26/2015 12:42 PM

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

Joelala · 12/28/2015 07:09 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.

bstessl · 01/07/2016 06:05 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!

Joelala · 01/07/2016 06:37 AM

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

bstessl · 01/07/2016 06:53 AM

No kidding! The Rye isn't bad, but I honestly have no idea what I'm talking about... lol.

plnortham · 01/07/2016 11:15 AM

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.