Whisky

[pon farr 0]

Do we have many whisky drinkers here. I hate it, even the smell - although in some strange way I wish I could enjoy it.

[mattlucas 0]

I have had some really good nights recently on either Whiskey/coke or just Whisky water.

 

Usually the cheapest stuff though which is saddly Canadian Club.

[oo 1]

When I was at college I had a bad whisky experience. I got myself unconscious after a heavy heavy night on (early on) beers and (later) lots of whiskys. I was in a real bad way, quite dangerous actually. Anyway, I couldn't even sniff whisky for over a year without wanting to honk. And even after that I was definitely off it. It's only been recently when I can go back to it with a clean slate.

 

Here's a whiskey question:

 

Scotch, bourbon or Japanese?

[Davo 1]

Single malt scotch. Straight or over good quality ice is the shiz. It's probably best straight with iced water as a chaser. Bourbon shots with beer chasers are the road to ruin " title="" src="graemlins/cry.gif" /> , although it can seem like a good idea at the time.

[joshnii 2]

Single malt scotch for me too (or even better, two).

[Weegeoff 0]

I have friends who buy me single malts for Christmas.12 year old Bowmore from Islay,Ardbeg,Dalwhinnie 15 years,Lagavulin 16 years,Glanmorangie,I could go on and on. I know they mean well. But the only Scotch I really like is a blended called Whyte & Mackay. No ice just a drop of water.West coast malts smell very peaty it reminds me of creosote.

I was on a train in Japan last year watching four japaness men drinking Glenfiddich, they drowed it I was shaking my head at the amount of water they put in.they sent a little nip over which was very nice of them.so I downed it in one kanpai

[damian 0]

I also wish I could enjoy a whisky, but I cant. As has been said, the smell and taste makes my mouth produce an excess of saliva and I get a knot in my throat, like I am at risk of throwing up. Pretty much any spirits will do this too me when I sip them. And I cant handle coke mixers either. In short, almost no spirits for me except te-key-lah in shots or cointreau over ice (bloody awesome)

[kintaro 0]

I like an occasional Bourbon. Gentleman Jack's is a favorite. My father ONLY drinks Canadian Whiskey when he drinks. Nothing else...no beer, etc.

[rach 1]

No whisky for me, it doesnt agree with me at all.

[scouser 4]

Try this one for a stonkingly good whisky

 

http://www.scotchwhisky.net/malt/lagavulan.htm

 

[slow 0]

I like beer, sake, sho-chu, wine, other spirits. But never liked whisky. There is a famous malt bar near my apartment, maybe I should try this bar.

[HoTRoD 2]

Not if you don't like it!

 

I have "whisky moods" when I like to sit down with one. Normally I won't drink it on a night out or anything.

[xxx 2]

Never heard of that one scouser.

 

I remember when I came here the first time, Johnny Walker Black Label seemed the be THE present to bring someone. Now it's a couple of thou down the supermarket.

[Ocean11 0]

My Gran started me off drinking Johnny Walker Red with orange squash when I was six. Grandma, it's all your fault!

 

(Whiskey is not a very festive drink which is why I prefer nearly everything else, but on some nights, it definitely calls out to you. Too much of it flicks my sarcasm switch onto 'Exterminate Mode' so I have to be a little careful.)

[Dims 0]

 Quote:

Originally posted by Ocean11:
(Whiskey is not a very festive drink which is why I prefer nearly everything else, but on some nights, it definitely calls out to you. Too much of it flicks my sarcasm switch onto 'Exterminate Mode' so I have to be a little careful.)

I know what you mean there ocean. I love whiskey! Be it a good single malt or a nice bourbon I am a happy man with one in my hand. When it's hot and I am going to have a few I mix with ginger ale. Not too sweet and you can down many of them.

Lagavulan is indeed a great whiskey Scouser, and reminds me of a wonderful new years 99/00.

A big YO to whiskey from me

[enderzero 0]

These days I pick almost anything before whiskey, but there was a time when my drink of choice was a good Canadian whiskey (Crown Royal or Seagram's 7) and 7up. They don't have Canuck whiskey in Japan, do they?

[big-will 7]

When I came here first time I was told "JW Black - the best present", so I brought as much as I could. Is it still respected here or have the Japanese gone beyond that love affair?

[Goemon 0]

I'm rather fond of single barrel bourbons. I went through a phase where that's all I wanted to drink. Now, I just try to keep some available for when I need to get really incoherent and have racehorses running through my brain.

[Dims 0]

g-mon the image masta does it again

[enderzero 0]

Teh Image Mastar!!

[brit-gob 9]

Whisky is fine, but the next day, gives me a stonking headache (good word that scouser)

[cheeseman 1]

Whisky does not go too well with cheese. Even with the huge variety of fun, nutritious and delicious cheeses - there are no good matches that I know of.

 

Wine is much better.

[base40 0]

I never knew there were so many whiskys. Just take a look at this list for starters.

 

http://www.whiskymag.com/whisky/type/scotch_whisky/single_malt.html

 

I can't tell one from the other for the most part.

[Curt 1]

Gentleman Jack's

Very nice.

[lin 0]

Are the Japanese whiskys any good? Never had any. I heard some Scottish distilleries are now owned by Japanese companies.