Whisky writer shares his tips to keep out the cold

Wharf.co.uk ^ | 12/15/10 | Simon Hayes

[eggman]

I don’t really care much for Maker’s but tried their Maker’s 46 a few months ago and really liked it. Still the same flavor but with a bit more character.

[who_would_fardels_bear]

There are lots of wonderful whiskeys, whiskys, scotches, and bourbons. In no particular order:

Bulleit
Maker's Mark
Bookers
Bakers
Crown Royal, especially Crown Royal Black
Jameson
Powers
Tullamore Dew
Black Bush
Jack Daniels Single Barrel
Glenlivet
Glenfiddich
Woodford Reserve
and of course, the king of them all ...

[Pompah]

The Wife likes Famous Grouse in her “Rob Roy’s”.
Make mine Highland Park neat, ( No Ice )

“Freedom an Whisky Gang th’giver.”

[dickmc]

Tried Famous Grouse after I noticed that all the wealthy and astute of W. E. B. Griffin's WWII marine and maritime characters were drinking it. It is indeed pretty good and also reasonably priced. I've often wondered if he got free bottles from the distillery.

[savedbygrace]

I buy The Famous Grouse by the 1.75l for about $32 plus tax. That’s for “every day” drinking, not that I drink every day. The distinction is between a common Scotch and a Scotch for an occasion.

When I want to splurge, it’s Glenlivet.

I’m considering purchasing a 250ml bottle of JW Blue, just to see if it lives up to its rep. A Christmas present to myself.

[par4]

My nephew gifted me a bottle of Bushmills 16 yr. single malt this Christmas. I’ll crack the bottle on New Year’s Eve.

[aMorePerfectUnion]

No one has mentioned Glenrothes yet...
Any fans?

[Bigg Red]

Not much of a whiskey drinking lady, but I had some Bushmills at my son’s house on Christmas. ‘Twas bonny.

[neocon1984]

Famous Grouse is somewhat hard to find, but it’s a great value for a blend.

If money were no object, I would go for a single malt - and that malt would be Lagavulin. I am partial to Islay malts.

[Mmogamer]

Had some Knob Creek bourbon over Christmas..tastes great but at 100 proof it’s a bit strong heh.

I’ve been wanting to try scotch..

http://jason-scotchreviews.blogspot.com/search?updated-min=2010-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-04%3A00&updated-max=2011-01-01T00%3A00%3A00-04%3A00&max-results=50

This blog has lots of good reviews for lots of different whisky’s..scotch bourbon etc.

[Tahoe3002]

HOT DAMN!!!!

WEB Griffin's books are where I learned about Famous Grouse.....been drinking it since 1997.

Also found an Irish Whisky...real original name
“The Irishman”...that, IMHO, is much better than Jamison's or Bushmill’s.

[Tucker39]

Glenfiddich or Dimple PINCH 15 yr. old, and a fine Dominican or Honduran cigar.

[Sam_Damon]

Back in the day, when it paid me to know where journos drank, the big kahuna television news director drank Dewar’s. I’ve also enjoyed Cutty Sark and Glenfiddich.

These days, I’m partial to Irish Whiskey. Doesn’t matter if it’s Jameson’s, Old Bushmills, Powers, or Tullamore Dew (though drinking the wrong one might get you into trouble with real Irishmen...).

Buffalo Trace is my bourbon of choice these days. Jim Beam is okay. I think Jack Daniels and Maker’s Mark are good but overrated.

For something more exotic, try some rye whiskey. Wild Turkey Rye was out in the Pennsylvania state liquor stores for a while. Excellent sipping whiskey, but admittedly an acquired taste. Never got around to trying the Jim Beam Rye.

[Vision]

If you like MM, make sure to try the new Maker’s 46.

[drjimmy]

I have a bottle of that Oban that my wife got me for my birthday a couple of years ago. It’s the one I bring out to sip on special occasions. I fell in love with it when I spent a memorable Easter weekend in Oban many years ago.

[B4Ranch]

>>Crown Royal, especially Crown Royal Black<<

A jug of Crown Royal sits on my desk in case I should develop a cough. My wife hides the Black at my request because I would become an out and out alcoholic if I had free access to it. Smoother than iced tea and so much better. She brings the Black out only for special occasions. Oh, that stuff is soooo good!

[Figment]

And for anytime drinking Jack Daniels Black Label which of course is a sour mash whisky.

And which has been watered down in recent years to improve profits

[Lurker]

Bourbons: Bulliet, Woodford Reserve.

Blended Scotch: Johny Black.

Single Malt: Talisker

[FreeManWhoCan]

Blue is the best I have ever had. Treat yourself.

Does anyone know of one that is even close to Blue?

[eggman]

You'll not be disappointed. It is uisce beatha (Gaelic for the water of life and is pronounced something like ishka vahhaa) which is the origin of the word whiskey.