Springbank was my favorite with an occasional Oban.

Idk about Canadian usually don't drink too much of it. I'll take mine neat thank you

when I drank a lot. I loved those single malt scotch whiskies, especially Laphroaig. I loved a good Armagnac as well.

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Not as often anymore, but always cut with Canada Dry ginger ale -- accept no substitutes.


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It is recognized as the 'official' whiskey for a mint julep at the Kentucky Derby.

It must be an acquired taste.

Always in stock at home in case others may want it but I give it a miss.

that's a different story!

Garrison Brothers is my current favorite every day drinker. Right now it's only available in Texas. It's a bit pricey, but nowhere near the top end for whiskeys.

Maker's Mark offers good bang for the buck, but I stopped drinking it after they started watering it down. Unless you are drinking it straight I doubt anyone would notice the difference. I think it still offers excellent quality at the price point. Weller's 12 year is also a great value. Both of these are wheated whiskeys, which I generally prefer when it comes to younger whiskeys. If you want something even cheaper, Buffalo Trace bourbon is pretty good, especially if you're making cocktails. If you want the best, try George T. Stagg if you can find it, but it's not for the faint of heart nor is it easy on the wallet.

Order some Blenheim online if you don't live where it is available in stores.

Blenheim is a ginger ale from South Carolina. The company began brewing the ginger ale in 1903. It comes in capped bottles and is available in not as hot and hot varieties. I prefer the hot. Man, is it ever good!

Check out the website:
http://www.blenheimgingerale.com/

We are fortunate to be able to purchase singles and six packs of our beloved Blenheim in several liquor stores here in town.

A number of years ago, a townie resident on a road trip discovered Blenheim on a trip to SC and brought some back here. The word spread and local bars and clubs started serving it after inventing the glorious Maker's Mark & Blenheim cocktail. Local liquor stores started carrying the ginger ale also. I just like to drink the hot ginger ale straight up and neat! No bourbon needed!

Cheers!

Happy New Year!

what I'm able to afford. Though I have had a bottle of Cutty Sark sitting in my closet for a couple months.

used to be my fav, but, because of taking meds for BP, cholesterol, etc, I've found that alcohol thins my blood way too much, if I get even the slightest cut or scrape, I bleed for hours and hours, so I refrain nowadays.

I have a full bottle of Old Crow that's been sitting for 2 years now, never opened, too bad it's still not in the barrel aging more, it would be worth something in years to come, due to aging.

I've always preferred bourbon.

I don't drink it but have some bottles which are about 20 years old. Worth keeping or worth binning ? I've got Gin the same too.

I used to drink it with 7UP but in an effort to cut down on sweeteners I started mixing it with sparkling water and a little lemon-lime flavoring.

..and I love Bulleit. They have a terrific rye, too.

Smooth as baby oil...

preferably The Glenlivet or The Dalmore otherwise Jameson for Irish whisky.

I don't like Jack Daniels.

I enjoy Jack Daniels too

For Scotch whiskey it's Macallan 12 year or Aberlour 12

Irish whiskey: Jameson or Bushmills

I used to drink bourbon but after switching to Scotch it tastes too sweet somehow, but it is distinctive and I'll take it if offered.

Crown Royal I don't care for. Too bland and watery ( I guess in some circles that means "drinkable" ) but I won't turn it down if it's offered to me.

That's a rare, rare treat.

Tonight, I'm trying Jura aged 10 years for the first time.

I'll let you know how it is.

I'll bet it's out of this world. And out of my price range, as a bottle of even 12 year Macallen is a once a year treat for me.

They included a nip-sized bottle of 18 yo Macallan with each liter bottle of 12 yo. So I got a taste. just a taste of the 18 yo.

It was like honey.

I'm having my first taste of Highland Park 12 year tonight.

This is the debuting star for our celebration:



http://www.jurawhisky.com/en_us/our-whiskies/origin

I'll let you know tomorrow.

Especially Black Bush. Yum! Wish I had some! I like bourbon whiskey, too. Don't have a particular favorite, although Jim Beam or Wild Turkey will do. Wild Turkey also has a nice liqueur.

smooth as silk.

Cask strength scotch... Preferably from Speyside breweries.

Four Roses Single Barrel
Buffalo Trace

Special Occasions:
Bookers
Knob Creek Single Barrel

To remember old times:
Evan Williams Black Label
Wild Turkey 101

When looking for something different:
Jim Beam Rye
Bernheims Original Wheat

And a number of other single malts.

I dream of making a giant quilt someday! Seriously.

preferably in a Mason Jar.

Oh so good.

used to insist he would only drink crown royal… My sister and I would save the empty bottles and fill them with the cheapest whiskey we could buy and let him rave on about how much better Crown Royal tasted than all the other brands you could buy. To this day he has no idea we did this. He also insisted you should not foul the taste of Crown Royal with pop or soda….
He took his whiskey neat or on the rocks….