Whisky reccomendation...

**LordDamax** · 15th October 05, 06:35 PM

Hehe...I've already gotten in trouble by my wife reading all my posts here (and how I've hidden the cost of my kilts ;)

I dunno what midrange is for me really... I'm open to intrepretation. Just give me some reccomendations, and why you like it.

I've had some good tasting (to me) bad whisky (kinda like how some people say Coors Light is really good beer), I'd like to try the good stuff, but don't know where to start looking.

**Iolaus** · 15th October 05, 07:43 PM

Keep in mind, I'm no connoisseur. Others will have different favorites; I don't care for the smokey whiskys, but to some people they are the epitome of what whisky should be. Here are my basic go-to's.

Red Brest Irish whiskey - $30ish
... has an almost fruity, (maybe peach?) after taste - just good stuff!

Glenfiddich Solera Reserve - in the $40ish range
A good smooth, even tasting whisky, no aspect coming to the front for me, but absolutly nothing turning me off to it.

Aberlour a'bunadh - $60ish range
Kind of a chocolate and caramel undertones right up front, with a long finish.

Macallen 18 yr. old - $120ish
Very complex, vanilla at first leading into a whole bouquet of things I can't ID. I've been told that the recent releases of this are more peaty than before.

Macallan's "Fine Oak" line is pretty good too.

**Andrew Breecher** · 16th October 05, 12:49 AM

My favourite "mid-range" whisky is McClelland's Sherry Finish Highland single malt whisky. Great flavour, for $30.

Andrew.

**Freelander Sporrano** · 16th October 05, 01:13 AM

You don't say if you want Blend or Single malt . Also I have no Idea what they cost over there.

Still if it's your birthday try Ardbeg 10 yo or Lagavulin 16yo.(Or in fact any of the 6 classic malt range) Glenmorangie is a good start if you don't like a smokey whisky

For a blend you can't go wrong with Famous Grouse

**Graham** · 16th October 05, 05:09 AM

Good Blend - Teachers, won't break the bank and nice tasting with a hint of that lovely peaty, smoky flavour.
Mid range single malt- Glenlivet
Really good Islay Malt - Ardbeg 10 year

so many whiskies, so little time (sigh)

**Tiran** · 16th October 05, 09:48 AM

Well, you didnt say what kind of whiskey you want. Scotch, rye (or as you yanks call it, Canadian whiskey) or bourbon.
I don't know bourbon, and the scotch has been well covered (although I would put in a plug for the Balvenie Double Wood, finished in sherry casks) so I will meantion a few Ryes.

Best Ive been able to afford and no very expensive at all is Tangleridge. Alberta Springs is also nice. My "I know there is cheaper but this is as low as I am going" brands are Canadian Club (CC) and Royal Reserve. If I find a bar serving either as the well brand I know I will be happy. Crown Royal is "nice but not really special occasions" brand.

There are more expensive ones out there, but I am not a heavy drinker and never felt the need to spend more.

**GMan** · 16th October 05, 01:15 PM

I really like all those that have been suggested, as they all are great for the sipping!

But I will say that Arbeg and Glenlivet are my personal favorites.

**Colin** · 17th October 05, 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by Tiran

Well, rye (or as you yanks call it, Canadian whiskey) or

Ah rye and 7-up....how I miss those Manitoba martinis.

**LordDamax** · 17th October 05, 07:32 PM

Went to my local big liquor store... and for the love of god... what the heck? A lot of canadian whiskey, a lot of crap whiskey, a lot of jack daniels and JD knockoffs, and as for scotch whiskey, 3 kinds... 2 $10 bottle junk stuff, and Famous Grouse. Got the Grouse... it's pretty good, but what do I know I've had 3 kinds of whiskey ever, 1 was 'old crow' crap for my wedding, and another tasted good but I dunno what it was. Someone bought a shot for me.

I'll have to find a place to get some better stuff. The grouse was $20, which was either a really good price, or not 'better' whiskey, I was expecting more in the $35-$45 range for the good stuff. Well, good for my wallet anyway.

I'd love to try that one as described with an alsmot peachy flavor.

The search continues

**ByDand** · 18th October 05, 10:58 AM

Here is a good web site for all to visit.

www.scotchwhiskey.com

I am a member of the group and three or four years ago I had a chance to bid on some 25 year old Glengoyne (sp?). I won a bottle and it was the finest I have ever tasted. Cost about $180.00 US including the shipping. Well worth every penny spent...but then again I've never met a good single malt not worth every penny spent.