Special Occasion Whiskey

[killswitch]

chivas regal single malt"thumbsup" or the glenlivet single malt..i think the chivas is nicer, i had a bottle 22yrs old and it was so smooth, working on the glenlivet 15yr old now

What is this Chivas Regal single malt you speak of? I thought all Chivas was blended and the only single-malt that Strathisla produced was under that name...

 

[heyisTi]

here is a bottle I just got, what I drink after I get off work.

but I really like the taste of Glenmorangie (the original)

 

[Coops]

Alberta Premium. It's actually one of the less expensive rye whiskey's but once it hits your lips it tastes so good.

 

[vonclod]

What is this Chivas Regal single malt you speak of? I thought all Chivas was blended and the only single-malt that Strathisla produced was under that name...

it was about 10 years ago so the fine details a bit foggy:ror:..bottle was porcelain and came in a velvet bag, it was a 160$ bottle at the time..oops your right i found it and its not a single..damn so long ago..lol..it was real good..that i remember proper
Chivas Regal 'Royal Salute' 21 Year Scotch Whisky - WineGlobe.com

 

[Del Montess]

Middleton by Jameson is very nice. It's a $150 bottle, and comes in a wooden box with an invitation to the distillery in Dublin. We went and got a distillery tour for free, and Jake got to sign a big fancy gold book at his bottle number. that is Jake's special occasion whiskey. once that one is empty (it's still half full, and I gave it to him for his bday like 2 years ago so that might be a while-- guess we don't have enough special occasions, lol), I'll find another super fancy one for him to try. probably a bushmills, he really likes Black Bush from them.

 

[TNT1]

I know single malt scotch is good stuff but what's a good American bourbon if you don't mind my asking?Something more special than the regular Jack Daniels or Jim Beam.

 

[binaryterror]

Maker's Mark 46 is pretty good as well for an American Bourbon.

 

[DRV KRAWLER]

I have been drinking Whiskey for quite a time now. I have never been a Huge Scotch fan. My go to and Favorites are anything that is made by Crown Royal. "thumbsup""thumbsup""thumbsup""thumbsup""thumbsup"

 

[RANOVRU]

Whiskey is a pretty broad term fwiw. I personally dont care for much other than bourbon. I find anything other than that is much more bitter and most dont have the different wood overtones that I enjoy from an american bourbon. I cant stand scotch lol.

As for a good bourbon theres not much "class" at our local state controlled liquor stores. Most equate quality to price and about the most expensive bottle around here is $50-60, and from a big name.

 

[tedo]

Makers or Makers 46 is my normal sipping whiskey.

If you can find it, I would suggest "Powers" as well. It's a very smooth (and priced around the Maker's range) Irish whiskey. Great suff.

Probably have a few "Neats" with a Bud bottle back after work (is it 5 yet...)

Cheers!

 

[binaryterror]

I have never been a Huge Scotch fan.

It's definitely a different drinking method between the variations of whiskey varieties.

Most equate quality to price and about the most expensive bottle around here is $50-60, and from a big name.

Most in your area or most? It costs money to age any brand...

I would suggest "Powers" as well. It's a very smooth (and priced around the Maker's range) Irish whiskey.

I know a Irish person with that last name and gave me a Powers Neat, twas quite good, thanks for reminding me.

 

[CREEPINKING]

Being a merchandiser for a spirits distributor we get bottles of liquor given to us all the time. Im a lifelong Crown Royal drinker, but its a blend, and Canadian. Cask 16 being my favorite of the line-up. Its finished in cognac barrels and gives it a very nice, almost sweet finish. To bad its being discontinued.

Pappy is one of the higher end choices for a bourbon. Its now on limited production and can only be had in very small runs. This makes it really expensive. Its good but not worth the price tag. IMO.

A good bourbon that has a reasonable price but can still hang with the fellas in the lockbox behind the counter would be Woodford Reserve. One of my favorites. Angels Envy is also a good choice

If your looking for a true rye whiskey, Whistle Pig is top notch, but so is the price. Bullit is also a good choice. They make a rye and rye/bourbon blend that is slighty smoother.

 

[killswitch]

it was about 10 years ago so the fine details a bit foggy:ror:..bottle was porcelain and came in a velvet bag, it was a 160$ bottle at the time..oops your right i found it and its not a single..damn so long ago..lol..it was real good..that i remember proper
Chivas Regal 'Royal Salute' 21 Year Scotch Whisky - WineGlobe.com

As much as I'm a single-malt scotch snob, that is pretty good stuff. I thought that may have been what you were talking about. The only other blended whiskey that I've had that I truly enjoyed was the Crown XR.

 

[GySgt Hartman]

Well this is all I can add to this discussion...

Blended Scotch:

Johnnie Walker Blue

Tequila:

Cabo Uno

I have them both and they only come out for special occasions, and trust me they are thoroughly and completely enjoyed.

Edit: For daily Whiskey I highly recommend " The Famous Grouse" I received a bottle from my uncle in law and subsequently found-out it's the house brand for the top steak house in town.

 

[MSB]

All the Bullits I've had have been good...

for whiskey, you can't go wrong with Famous Grouse imho, but if you like it, try the Black Grouse, pretty darn good.

 

[CREEPINKING]

I forgot to mention........



Free TX carry bag with every half gallon purchase.:lmao:

 

[doc.hamilton]

Pappy Van Winkle 20 or 23 year old... I buy'em whenever I see'em. Rare and very hard to get (a local shop does an auction). Not to mention really expensive. They run 140 and 240 respectively...

My everyday - Knob Creek!

Cheers,
Doc

 

[crcoppens]

Last week I drank Basil Hayden and Blanton's both very good.

 

[neillarson]

Maker's 46 is the best I have had. Hardto find by me and pricey but well worth it.

 

[BL-4x4]

just got a nice bottle yesterday , from The Glenlivet destilary "Nadurra" 16 years , scotch single malt , very good