I was always just a Miller light/cheap beer type of guy but have recently began an interest in Johnnie Walker Blue Label. Anything else not crazy priced I should be tasting?:biggrin:
maker's mark
I'm a huge fan of whisky. I love single malt scotch and bourbon.
There are really so many experiences even amongst one style of whisky that I'm hard pressed to give you just one recommendation.
My current favorite bourbons are Makers Mark and Bookers. I drink them both neat and love the simplicity of both. Makers Mark is extremely easy to find, cheap and good hooch. Bookers is one of Jim Beam's "premium" brands but it's not too expensive either. Just be careful, each batch is a little different from one another and it's high po stuff (the bottle I have in my pantry right now is 128 proof).
I'm not a blended whisky guy but for single malts, I really love Macallan 18. Smooth as hell and not too expensive for a premium single malt. Lately, I've really been into Lagavulin 12 year old. It's a really interesting Scotch that goes great with cigars. It's very smoky. The best news is that it's relatively cheap for Scotch.
Good luck in your sampling. Let us know what you like and don't like.
As far as Johnny Walker, I'll pass on blends, whether it's red, black blue or gold.
After I got over the strong burn in my throat, the one thing that amazed me was the flavour. It was fantastic. Phenomenally smooth for something with that much alcohol.
I have been a scotch lover for ages, mostly the smoky stuff. Tried a lot of stuff and nowadays just stick to Bruichladdich which I love (Bevmo carries it as well).
Of course, soon after this, I was introduced to bourbon at a friend's place and picked up a bottle of Bookers from Costco when they carried it. I wanted to discover the manly effects of 60% alcohol. After I got over the strong burn in my throat, the one thing that amazed me was the flavour. It was fantastic. Phenomenally smooth for something with that much alcohol. When I cannot get it, I typically go for Knob Creek which is the closest in taste. Most bars seem to carry it (I never seem to find bars that carry bookers). I no longer open up my scotch bottle, always head to my bourbon stash! http://www.smallbatch.com/lpa
Enjoy! Definitely try the bookers at some pt. It just might spoil you for good
-vamsi
You might want to add "green" to that list now . The green is pretty nice, has a very earthy smell, kinda like the smell after the first rains.
Give me a red bull and goose:biggrin:
Malibu, I had similar experiences and am an excellent Taipei duty free customer. I think you'll like the Premier. If not, call me. I am in West Covina tonight have room in my carry on.
The thread about selling the 92 all makes sense now :biggrin:
Ever seen that movie with Jack Nicholas, Leaving Las Vegas. Where he sells his BMW, his house, quits his job and drinks himself to death in Vegas:biggrin:
Give 12 or 16yr Laphroaig a shot - it's super peaty and intense but definitely an interesting one to taste. I've seen the 12yr at Costco recently.
-Josh