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Alright guys, wanting to get my Uncle a decent bottle of whiskey. Looking for a good whiskey in the mid price range. Suggestions?
 
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"If I don't get rye whiskey I think I will die."
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The thing about Whistle Pig ($90 per 750ml in my neck of the woods) is that they made butt-oodles of rye whiskey before Mad Men kicked up consumption. So, they left it aging in barrels for ten years. Yeah, it's decent whiskey, but Rye whiskey doesn't benefit from extended aging like Scotch or Irish Whiskey.

Redemption Rye is damn near perfect rye whiskey for a little less than $30 per 750ml bottle.
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My favorite Irish Whiskey, The Tyrconnell (also just under $30 per 750ml bottle).
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Tin Man said:
The thing about Whistle Pig ($90 per 750ml in my neck of the woods) is that they made butt-oodles of rye whiskey before Mad Men kicked up consumption. So, they left it aging in barrels for ten years. Yeah, it's decent whiskey, but Rye whiskey doesn't benefit from extended aging like Scotch or Irish Whiskey.

Redemption Rye is damn near perfect rye whiskey for a little less than $30 per 750ml bottle.
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I disagree. The Lock, Stock & Barrel 16 Year Rye is killer, in part because of how long it had time to interact with the barrels. True, it uses new barrels like bourbon as opposed to Scotch which requires used barrels. So I guess, in that respect, it doesn't take as much flavor from the barrel itself. But the barrel acts more as a mellower for ryes, and that doesn't mean it isn't benefiting.
 
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Bourbon: Four Roses Single Barrel
TN Whiskey: Corsair Triple Smoke
Scotch: Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban or Laphroaig (if he will do a heavily peaty/medicinal Scotch)

All of the above are in the $40-60 range
 
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A can't miss Scotch Whisky (~$50 per 750ml bottle).
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Notably, Scotch drinkers have particular tastes, from those who favor the heavy peatiness of Island whiskies (Talisker) to those who prefer the light Speyside spirits (Knockando).
 
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Tin Man said:
A can't miss Scotch Whisky (~$50 per 750ml bottle).
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Notably, Scotch drinkers have particular tastes, from those who favor the heavy peatiness of Island whiskies (Talisker) to those who prefer the light Speyside spirits (Knockando).
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I've always found Talisker far more salty and far less peaty
 
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crusse10 said:
I disagree. The Lock, Stock & Barrel 16 Year Rye is killer, in part because of how long it had time to interact with the barrels. True, it uses new barrels like bourbon as opposed to Scotch which requires used barrels. So I guess, in that respect, it doesn't take as much flavor from the barrel itself. But the barrel acts more as a mellower for ryes, and that doesn't mean it isn't benefiting.
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Taste is an individual thing. If you want to fork over massive bucks for aged rye whiskey, enjoy. :hi:
 
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kiddiedoc said:
Bourbon: Four Roses Single Barrel
TN Whiskey: Corsair Triple Smoke
Scotch: Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban or Laphroaig (if he will do a heavily peaty/medicinal Scotch)

All of the above are in the $40-60 range
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Recommending bourbon is like tossing down a gauntlet. Recommending Tennessee whiskey is like recommending bourbon. I'll pray for your family.
 
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Tin Man said:
Well, you also spend heavily for rye that's been collecting dust in barrels. Maybe your tastebuds are damaged. :p
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I've actually only forked over for 1 bottle. Jefferson's Ocean Cask (Voyage 7). I'm the bar manager at a restaurant with whiskey lounge. I taste most things that are offered to us. That's why I've gotten to taste most of what I've had.

As for Talisker, I've never thought its level of peat matched those from Islay
 
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kiddiedoc said:
Bourbon: Four Roses Single Barrel
TN Whiskey: Corsair Triple Smoke
Scotch: Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban or Laphroaig (if he will do a heavily peaty/medicinal Scotch)

All of the above are in the $40-60 range
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Four Roses is great now, but their Single Barrel can be so hit or miss because of all their different mash bills. I'd be more inclined to go Small Batch from them because of the consistency
 
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crusse10 said:
I've actually only forked over for 1 bottle. Jefferson's Ocean Cask (Voyage 7). I'm the bar manager at a restaurant with whiskey lounge. I taste most things that are offered to us. That's why I've gotten to taste most of what I've had.

As for Talisker, I've never thought its level of peat matched those from Islay
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Setting aside all merry mischief, we may have similar tastes in bourbon.

Sad news from Islay. Those who favor peaty Scotch best stock up. Prices are sure to rise even faster than they already are rising.
 
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Do you guys all drink neat? Just started getting into whiskey and i don't really enjoy it without ice, yet
 
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Tin Man said:
The thing about Whistle Pig ($90 per 750ml in my neck of the woods) is that they made butt-oodles of rye whiskey before Mad Men kicked up consumption. So, they left it aging in barrels for ten years. Yeah, it's decent whiskey, but Rye whiskey doesn't benefit from extended aging like Scotch or Irish Whiskey.

Redemption Rye is damn near perfect rye whiskey for a little less than $30 per 750ml bottle.
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Holy crap! Good info, I will try the Redemption soon. Thanks bro. I love this stuff this time of year. :rock:
 
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n_huffhines said:
Do you guys all drink neat? Just started getting into whiskey and i don't really enjoy it without ice, yet
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I generally don't. I'll taste first without ice, then put in a small amount of water to see how it changes. Then I'll go from there. Normally it's adding a couple cubes just because I prefer cool liquid to drink instead of room temp.
 
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n_huffhines said:
Do you guys all drink neat? Just started getting into whiskey and i don't really enjoy it without ice, yet
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I prefer ice. That's just me. My first drink or 2 I like to let the ice begin to melt a little. Call me homo lol...by the 3rd or 4th drink, I usually cut back on the ice. I'm weird...probably.
 
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I have a friend that keeps telling me to try this stuff from PA. Has anyone here tried this?
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My fedora's a center dent with an exaggerated shape to the brim. It effin' rocks. Love that hat.
 
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Yes I know the threads about Whiskey but :)

For the last two years I've been enjoying the offerings of
Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select
 
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