Food and Drink The Great Whisky (Whiskey) Thread! - Page 7

**Ming the Merciless** · 03:45 PM

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If this already exists, feel free to put a link to the proper thread...I searched and found a bourbon thread but alas , no whiskey thread which makes me think my search-fu failed....

But, in case there is not already a whiskey thread:

This thread shall be dedicated to all types of Whiskey.

I will try to make some sort of index up here, as more information is added.

*This is a work in progress...

Whisky / Whiskey
"A type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash"
Each of the subcategories will be defined and include recommendations at different rough price points. Please feel free to post up a recommendation and I will try to get a rough price estimate....

Scotch

Map of Scotch Regions

Spoiler!

There are very strict rules as to which whiskies can be called Scotch. To be called scotch firstly and foremost, the whisky must be made in Scotland. Second, it must be made according to a manner prescribed in detail, by Scottish law. For more see here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotch_whisky

Single Malt Scotch

To be a "single malt scotch" the whisky must be a "scotch" (duh!) and ALSO be made of ' only water & malted barley at a SINGLE distillery via batch distillation' (see here: LINK)

Blended Scotch

Must be a scotch (see above)..but: Most whisky is blended. It is easier and cheaper to make better tasting whisky than if you attempt the difficult talk of making a single malt. Master blenders do tastings and come up with blends of many different whiskys to achieve a result that they feel is desirable.

Bourbon

Bourbon whiskey is a type of American whiskey: a barrel-aged distilled spirit made primarily from corn. The name is ultimately derived from the French Bourbon dynasty, although it is disputed whether Bourbon County in Kentucky or Bourbon Street in New Orleans inspired the whiskey's name.[1] Bourbon has been distilled since the 18th century.[2] The use of the term "Bourbon" for the whiskey has been traced to the 1820s, and the term began to be used consistently in Kentucky in the 1870s.[1] While bourbon may be made anywhere in the United States, it is strongly associated with the American South in general, and with Kentucky in particular. As of 2014, the distillers' wholesale market revenue for bourbon sold within the U.S. is about $2.7 billion, and bourbon makes up about two-thirds of the $1.6 billion of U.S. exports of distilled spirits.[3][4] (Wikipedia)

American Rye Whisky

In the United States, "rye whiskey" is, by law, made from a mash of at least 51 percent rye. (The other ingredients of the mash are usually corn and malted barley.) It is distilled to no more than 160 U.S. proof (80% abv), and aged in charred, new oak barrels. The whiskey must be put into such barrels at not more than 125 proof (62.5% abv). Rye whiskey that has been so aged for at least two years and has not been blended with other spirits may be further designated as "straight", as in "straight rye whiskey".^{[1]

Irish Whiskey}Most Irish pot still whiskey is distilled thrice, while most (but not all) Scotch whisky is distilled twice. Peat is rarely used in the malting process, so that Irish whiskey has a smoother finish as opposed to the smoky, earthy overtones common to some Scotches. There are notable exceptions to these rules in both countries! (Some Irish whiskeys use peat, many Scotches do not)

Japanese Whiskey

Japanese Whiskey production first began around 1870. They started out by trying to emulate Scotch Whisky. Areas of Hokkaido are known to have climates similar to Scotland, and the difficulties of single malt production make it such that mainly Japanese whisky is blended.

**Indian Chief** · 03-28-2015, 12:58 AM

Was actually drinking Angels Envy this evening. Top 2 or 3 bourbon for me at the moment.

If you like the Ardbeg 10, take a stab at a couple others -- Ardbeg Auriverdes and Ardbeg Uigeadail.

KCTitus · 03-28-2015, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Indian Chief

Was actually drinking Angels Envy this evening. Top 2 or 3 bourbon for me at the moment...

The most interesting finish to a bourbon I've ever tasted as the port wine flavors come out. It's good but obscenely expensive in my state...frigging state controlled liquor.

Valiant · 03-28-2015, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Mother****erJones

I usually start with the cheap stuff and then go to my sipping whiskeys

That just does not make any sense to me.

Valiant · 03-28-2015, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Tomahawk

I have been meaning to try that.

I buy a different whiskey everytime I go to bubbles. Still drinking larceny right now.

http://www.larcenybourbon.com/home/#

**penguinz** · 03-28-2015, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Valiant

I have been meaning to try that.

I buy a different whiskey everytime I go to bubbles. Still drinking larceny right now.

http://www.larcenybourbon.com/home/#

Larceny is decent. It is a wheated bourbon like Makers. I prefer it over Makers.

Costco has the 1.75L of Larceny for under $40.

**Ming the Merciless** · 03-28-2015, 04:51 PM

Tried another pretty standard single malt the other day, that many of you have probably tried:

Glenfiddich 12 year (Speyside Single Malt Scotch)

I drank it on ice, in a tumbler and let the ice melt just a little...Like I usually do with other speysides

I have to say I REALLY liked it for an inexpensive bottle....It was VERY VERY smooth...almost nilla wafer, almost unsweetended butterscotch and just the tiniest hint of peat, if any (very little to zero peat flavor)...

It wasn't really fruity or sharp, it was more mellow and subdued..

I believe for the 12 year its about 35$ a bottle...and a damn fine buy IMO. I would say almost any whisky drinker whther it be Irish, Bourbon, Scotch..or whatever should try this because its so affordable...

MAYBE if you ONLY like a really heavy peat (Islay? or the other peaty types?) MAYBE then this wont be 'enough' flavor or something...but if you like non-peated scotches....this one is a real good 'daily driver'

**Ming the Merciless** · 03-28-2015, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

I'm not a booze snob, but I can't really do Scotch.

My go-2 would be Crown, Makers Mark and Templeton Rye.

I'm positive you could do Speyside scotches

Like Glenfiddich 12 and Glenlivet 12 or 18...all of which to me are just as smooth & tasty if not moreso than crown/makers. ANd I am a fan of makers and crown.

**Ming the Merciless** · 03-28-2015, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Indian Chief

Was actually drinking Angels Envy this evening. Top 2 or 3 bourbon for me at the moment.

If you like the Ardbeg 10, take a stab at a couple others -- Ardbeg Auriverdes and Ardbeg Uigeadail.

Any recomendations on a lightly peated scotch for someone who isnt (so far) fond of any peated scotches?

KCTitus · 03-28-2015, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pawnmower

I'm positive you could do Speyside scotches

Like Glenfiddich 12 and Glenlivet 12 or 18...all of which to me are just as smooth & tasty if not moreso than crown/makers. ANd I am a fan of makers and crown.

Or Chivas...I though Chivas was the sweetest scotch I had ever tried.

headsnap · 03-28-2015, 08:57 PM

This was me today... damn I wish they were full!!!

**penguinz** · 03-28-2015, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by headsnap

This was me today... damn I wish they were full!!!

What were you doing with the barrels?

headsnap · 03-29-2015, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

What were you doing with the barrels?

six are going to a friends restaurant, I will turn the seventh into an electric guitar among other things...

**penguinz** · 03-29-2015, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by headsnap

six are going to a friends restaurant, I will turn the seventh into an electric guitar among other things...

Cool. I have always wanted to use one to make a coffee table.

**Indian Chief** · 03-31-2015, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Pawnmower

Any recomendations on a lightly peated scotch for someone who isnt (so far) fond of any peated scotches?

Ardmore is the one that really jumps to mind. It is about as lightly peated as possible while still retaining those smokey notes.

Edit: Tried to post a link but was unable due to being a new member. Go to google and search for master of malt (great site for all things whiskey) and Ardmore Traditional.

InChiefsHeaven · 03-31-2015, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

Cool. I have always wanted to use one to make a coffee table.

I bought one from a guy here who makes them. It's beautiful, and quite the conversation piece.

09-16-2014, 03:43 PM
Ming the Merciless Emporer of Mongo Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Milky Way Casino cash: $2997556	The Great Whisky (Whiskey) Thread! *** If this already exists, feel free to put a link to the proper thread...I searched and found a bourbon thread but alas , no whiskey thread which makes me think my search-fu failed.... But, in case there is not already a whiskey thread: This thread shall be dedicated to all types of Whiskey. I will try to make some sort of index up here, as more information is added. This is a work in progress... Whisky / Whiskey* "A type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash" Each of the subcategories will be defined and include recommendations at different rough price points. Please feel free to post up a recommendation and I will try to get a rough price estimate.... Scotch Map of Scotch Regions Spoiler! There are very strict rules as to which whiskies can be called Scotch. To be called scotch firstly and foremost, the whisky must be made in Scotland. Second, it must be made according to a manner prescribed in detail, by Scottish law. For more see here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotch_whisky Single Malt Scotch To be a "single malt scotch" the whisky must be a "scotch" (duh!) and ALSO be made of ' only water & malted barley at a SINGLE distillery via batch distillation' (see here: LINK) Blended Scotch Must be a scotch (see above)..but: Most whisky is blended. It is easier and cheaper to make better tasting whisky than if you attempt the difficult talk of making a single malt. Master blenders do tastings and come up with blends of many different whiskys to achieve a result that they feel is desirable. Bourbon Bourbon whiskey is a type of American whiskey: a barrel-aged distilled spirit made primarily from corn. The name is ultimately derived from the French Bourbon dynasty, although it is disputed whether Bourbon County in Kentucky or Bourbon Street in New Orleans inspired the whiskey's name.[1] Bourbon has been distilled since the 18th century.[2] The use of the term "Bourbon" for the whiskey has been traced to the 1820s, and the term began to be used consistently in Kentucky in the 1870s.[1] While bourbon may be made anywhere in the United States, it is strongly associated with the American South in general, and with Kentucky in particular. As of 2014, the distillers' wholesale market revenue for bourbon sold within the U.S. is about $2.7 billion, and bourbon makes up about two-thirds of the $1.6 billion of U.S. exports of distilled spirits.[3][4] (Wikipedia) American Rye Whisky In the United States, "rye whiskey" is, by law, made from a mash of at least 51 percent rye. (The other ingredients of the mash are usually corn and malted barley.) It is distilled to no more than 160 U.S. proof (80% abv), and aged in charred, new oak barrels. The whiskey must be put into such barrels at not more than 125 proof (62.5% abv). Rye whiskey that has been so aged for at least two years and has not been blended with other spirits may be further designated as "straight", as in "straight rye whiskey".^{[1] Irish Whiskey}Most Irish pot still whiskey is distilled thrice, while most (but not all) Scotch whisky is distilled twice. Peat is rarely used in the malting process, so that Irish whiskey has a smoother finish as opposed to the smoky, earthy overtones common to some Scotches. There are notable exceptions to these rules in both countries! (Some Irish whiskeys use peat, many Scotches do not) Japanese Whiskey Japanese Whiskey production first began around 1870. They started out by trying to emulate Scotch Whisky. Areas of Hokkaido are known to have climates similar to Scotland, and the difficulties of single malt production make it such that mainly Japanese whisky is blended. Last edited by Ming the Merciless; 03-02-2021 at 03:45 PM..
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