Quote from: Jarvicious on December 29, 2010, 05:03:54 PM
Christmas yielded me a bottle of Booker's this year and I'm jazzed to try it.  I think I'm going to wait until I get this new job though.  I guess it will be consumed either way, whether I get the job or not 

There's been a discussion on our local board about booze in general (not just whiskeys) and I've been more and more inclined to start in on Scotch.  I've been an American whiskey kinda guy for years (god bless Evan Williams), but it seems my tastes have been meandering more and more towards earthy flavors as I get older.  I really like Jonny Walker black (smooooooky) and would kill most people for Glenlivet 15, but most scotches seem entirely too sweet for me which is the reason why I've kinda shyed away from them for the most part.  On that note I'm working on a 6 pack of New Belgium "Abbey" to try and attune my taste buds to more sweet flavors.    Anyone recommend a good, earthy, smoky scotch in the lower spectrum (<$25) that would be a good starting point?

Just reread your post. 

Im surprised that you find Scotch to be too sweet compared to Bourbon?  The only "sweetness" Ive encountered with a Scotch so far, is Talisker 10 and thats just for a split second of honey in between the burnt rubber and diesel fuel.....

I find Makers Mark and Elijah Craig to be like pancake syrup.  I loves me some Bookers!

I'll agree that I generally find bourbons to be sweeter than most whiskeys.  I've got a bottle of 18 year Elijah Craig that I just can't seem to get through.  My stand-bye bourbon though would have to be Woodford...

Quote from: brix821 on December 29, 2010, 09:09:19 PM
been digging on some eagle rare recently. Cant beat for the price

Not only is the price good but it's a damn good bourbon!  Easy to drink and it goes down real easy. 

We like the Gentleman Jack, Makers, and Bookers.  Got a bottle of George Dickel barrel select for Christmas.

Quote from: DRKWNG on December 30, 2010, 08:20:53 AM
I've got a bottle of 18 year Elijah Craig that I just can't seem to get through.

Just finished a bottle of that myself.  I'm not a straight bourbon, or whiskey in general, guy.  I use it for Manhattans, and it works really well.  For Christmas, my brother got me a bottle of Maker's 46...damn.  When I go out I get my Manhattans with Maker's Mark but the 46 puts regular Maker's to shame.  If you like Maker's try and find the 46, I don't think you'll be disappointed.  Just remember, this is in Manhattans and not straight.  YMMV there.

Quote from: DRKWNG on December 30, 2010, 08:20:53 AM
I'll agree that I generally find bourbons to be sweeter than most whiskeys.  I've got a bottle of 18 year Elijah Craig that I just can't seem to get through.  My stand-bye bourbon though would have to be Woodford...

I was never much of a liquor drinker, until Sac introduced me to Woodford.  I like. A LOT. 

Also tried Bushmill's Black Bush and made it through 1/2 the bottle in an evening...  But there were guns and explosives involved, so the booze was secondary in my focus that night!   

Have you tried Knob Creek?

Knob Creek is good, but I find myself reaching for Woodford or Makers Mark or Evan Williams Single Barrel instead.

I tried some scotch, but haven't found one I like as well as bourbon.  The scotches I've tried were too peaty for me.

JM

Yea, I agree that Woodford beats Knob Creek.  It is an acceptable back up though. 

Quote from: the_Journeyman on December 30, 2010, 10:16:19 AM

I tried some scotch, but haven't found one I like as well as bourbon.  The scotches I've tried were too peaty for me.

JM

try Balviene Doublewood

Basil is my fav as well...but i bought some elijah craig for turkey brining and found it makes a nice manhattan

it's like a goddam henhouse in here



drink this like a man and stfu

i sell a pbr and a shot of old crow for $5 bucks like candy @ me cafe.  Old crow is real deal bourbon, and for a rail its not to shabby

Quote from: brix821 on December 30, 2010, 11:55:42 AM
i sell a pbr and a shot of old crow for $5 bucks like candy @ me cafe.  Old crow is real deal bourbon, and for a rail its not to shabby

20 bucks and I'd be shithammered. 

I drank the Bulleit like the stuff was gonna evaporate over Christmas. It's about time to start it up for New Years.

Quote from: brix821 on December 30, 2010, 11:55:42 AM
i sell a pbr and a shot of old crow for $5 bucks like candy @ me cafe.  Old crow is real deal bourbon, and for a rail its not to shabby

I feel a road trip coming on!  

Quote from: brix821 on December 30, 2010, 11:55:42 AM
i sell a pbr and a shot of old crow for $5 bucks like candy @ me cafe.  Old crow is real deal bourbon, and for a rail its not to shabby

yeah, hell of a deal.  what city are you in?  i went to a bar in seattle that had a simlar deal.  it got dangerous quick.