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  • WebFire
    bigdaddy2003;1134446 wrote:I've never really cared for regular vodka. I have consumed quite a bit of cherry vodka in my day though. I've only had a little bit of tequila and I think it's alright but I'm not huge on it. I've also only had a tiny bit of scotch and thought it was alright too. I really like whiskey and rum. I have consumed a lot of Jack, Crown, Southern Comfort, and Captain. I keep seeing Kraken rum advertised. I may pick up a bottle the next time I drink. I've also drank a lot of Jager but I really have no clue what to classify it as.
    Scotch is whisky made in Scotland.
  • bigdaddy2003
    WebFire;1134504 wrote:Scotch is whisky made in Scotland.
    Ah yeah I guess I knew that. I just never think of it as being whiskey. Killer had it separate from whiskey in his post and I just ran with it. I know little about it. I've only had it once.
  • WebFire
    bigdaddy2003;1134514 wrote:Ah yeah I guess I knew that. I just never think of it as being whiskey. Killer had it separate from whiskey in his post and I just ran with it. I know little about it. I've only had it once.
    Let me clarify. Scotch is very yummy whisky made in Scotland. :D
  • bigdaddy2003
    WebFire;1134613 wrote:Let me clarify. Scotch is very yummy whisky made in Scotland. :D
    Eh, I don't remember really caring for it but that was probably 5 years ago. I'll give it another try.
  • OneBuckeye
    Captian morgan because the store pulled a full retard and stocks admiral nelson instead of lady bly.
  • WebFire
    bigdaddy2003;1134514 wrote:Ah yeah I guess I knew that. I just never think of it as being whiskey. Killer had it separate from whiskey in his post and I just ran with it. I know little about it. I've only had it once.
    I noticed he listed bourbon separate too. Bourbon is American Whiskey, notably made in the Kentucky region.
  • bigdaddy2003
    WebFire;1134704 wrote:I noticed he listed bourbon separate too. Bourbon is American Whiskey, notably made in the Kentucky region.
    Yes. I always think about bourbon and whiskey in the same category. For some reason scotch always seemed like a separate thing. Now I want to try it again. Going to have to head to the store. Do you have a recommendation?
  • WebFire
    How much you want to spend?

    I have Glenlivet 12 year at home that is good. I think it's around $40. Johnny Walker Black is decent for a decent price.
  • WebFire
    Try the Johnny Walker. It's blended. Glenlivet is a single malt. More smoky and flavor, but not as easy on the palette for someone who doesn't do much whisky.
  • killer_ewok
    WebFire;1134704 wrote:I noticed he listed bourbon separate too. Bourbon is American Whiskey, notably made in the Kentucky region.
    I did that because all bourbons are whiskey but not all whiskeys are bourbon.
  • WebFire
    killer_ewok;1134810 wrote:I did that because all bourbons are whiskey but not all whiskeys are bourbon.
    Well then you left out Canadian, Irish, Japanese, etc. ;)
  • killer_ewok
    WebFire;1134948 wrote:Well then you left out Canadian, Irish, Japanese, etc. ;)

    LOL. Don't forget Tennessee.
  • WebFire
    killer_ewok;1135015 wrote:LOL. Don't forget Tennessee.
    Tennessee is technically a bourbon. Just don't tell them that.
  • O-Trap
    If you're trying to break into single-malts, your best bet is the Balvenie 12-Year. For a single-malt, you don't get a ton of peat flavor.

    If you want a light introduction to peaty Scotch, I'd go with the Glenfiddich 12-Year.

    Want something a little stronger, but without killing yourself, go with the Oban 13-Year.

    Finally, if you'd rather smoke your Scotch than sip it, I'd recommend Talisker. Overpowering smoky, wood taste.
  • I Wear Pants
    Kraken rum.

    I like this, nice molasses tastes going on in it and it's only $19. Plus the bottle is cool.
  • WebFire
    O-Trap;1135185 wrote:If you're trying to break into single-malts, your best bet is the Balvenie 12-Year. For a single-malt, you don't get a ton of peat flavor.

    If you want a light introduction to peaty Scotch, I'd go with the Glenfiddich 12-Year.

    Want something a little stronger, but without killing yourself, go with the Oban 13-Year.

    Finally, if you'd rather smoke your Scotch than sip it, I'd recommend Talisker. Overpowering smoky, wood taste.
    Good info. I'll check some of those out. I'm just starting to dive into Scotches.
  • O-Trap
    That's supposed to say "Oban 14-Year," not 13-Year.
  • Curly J
    I've tried O-trap, but I just can't get into Scotches. Cognac is a different stoooory.
  • O-Trap
    Curly, that's fair. Everyone has their thing. I am not a huge fan of bourbons, but I know people who love them.

    I do dig a good cognac, though. Had some the other night. It was fantastic.

    If you did feel like giving it another shot, I would start with the Balvenie. It has the least "Scotch-like" taste for a Scotch. If you can enjoy whiskey at all, you proably won't mind it ... possibly even enjoy it.e
  • killer_ewok
    I Wear Pants;1135198 wrote:Kraken rum.

    I like this, nice molasses tastes going on in it and it's only $19. Plus the bottle is cool.

    Heard good things about it. Will pick some up soon.
  • killer_ewok
    Cognac, eh. I've had Courvoisier and Hennessy. Loved the Courvoisier.
  • Devils Advocate
    100 proof Old Grand Dad and a cheap little Fuente from a box I won at work. :D
  • bigdaddy2003
    I'll probably pick up a bottle of Kraken this weekend.
  • captvern
    WebFire;1134782 wrote:How much you want to spend?

    I have Glenlivet 12 year at home that is good. I think it's around $40. Johnny Walker Black is decent for a decent price.

    Really like the Glenlivet . I think it is better than Johnny Walker Black and a little less in price.
  • killer_ewok
    The Kraken is fan-fucking-tastic.