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Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Nilsen on June 27, 2006, 02:26:20 AM
The Famous Grouse

Ballantine's Finest (1)

Jameson

Johnnie Walker Red Label

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They are all rather different, but I can enjoy them all.

Pick YOUR favorite.
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: DiabloTX on June 27, 2006, 02:46:20 AM
Maker's Mark.
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Nilsen on June 27, 2006, 02:51:22 AM
Im sure its good Diablo, but its not on the list :)
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: DiabloTX on June 27, 2006, 02:53:59 AM
Damn, ok, sorry Nils...ummmmmm

Maker's Mark.


Better?
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Nilsen on June 27, 2006, 02:55:28 AM
LOL :D

go away!
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: beet1e on June 27, 2006, 02:58:13 AM
On that list, Ballantine's.

Off the list, Oban.
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: DiabloTX on June 27, 2006, 02:59:34 AM
*door closes behind him*
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Nilsen on June 27, 2006, 03:07:45 AM
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Originally posted by DiabloTX
*door closes behind him*


*locking the door* ;)


thx beet.. your vote has been recorded
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Fishu on June 27, 2006, 03:32:21 AM
I don't know whether I can decide between Red Label and Jameson. I don't recall drinking Ballantine's. If I remember correctly, I didn't like The Famous Grouse.
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: DiabloTX on June 27, 2006, 03:36:17 AM
*knock, knock, knock...*
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Nilsen on June 27, 2006, 03:59:21 AM
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Originally posted by DiabloTX
*knock, knock, knock...*


*whos there?*
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Angus on June 27, 2006, 03:59:33 AM
Famous Grouse
Jameson

My fav. Scotch is Glenmorangie (note , - GlenmorANGIE :D)
And the Irish, - try Paddy or Tullamore Dew ;)
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Nilsen on June 27, 2006, 04:00:21 AM
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Originally posted by Fishu
I don't know whether I can decide between Red Label and Jameson. I don't recall drinking Ballantine's. If I remember correctly, I didn't like The Famous Grouse.


They are quite different types, but both are ok. I need you to make a choise.
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: DiabloTX on June 27, 2006, 04:00:45 AM
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Originally posted by Nilsen
*whos there?*


MAKER'S MARK!!!!!!



























*runs away really fast*
:p
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Nilsen on June 27, 2006, 04:02:35 AM
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Originally posted by Angus
Famous Grouse
Jameson

My fav. Scotch is Glenmorangie (note , - GlenmorANGIE :D)
And the Irish, - try Paddy or Tullamore Dew ;)


Tullamore and Glenmorangi ive had.... good.


Choose between the famous and jameson. Pick your favorite with a couple of icecubes.
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Nilsen on June 27, 2006, 04:04:53 AM
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Originally posted by DiabloTX
MAKER'S MARK!!!!!!



























*runs away really fast*
:p


ROFL!!

Dips bat in the barrel in the backyard ( youknow.. the one with the poo/broken glass mix) and sits down on the chair by the door*
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Fishu on June 27, 2006, 04:15:20 AM
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Originally posted by Nilsen
They are quite different types, but both are ok. I need you to make a choise.


Well.. let's say Red Label
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: beet1e on June 27, 2006, 04:26:35 AM
Jameson is actually an Irish whiskey, as opposed to the others which are Scotch whisky - note the difference in spelling used - in the English language at least.

Famous Grouse is, I believe, a blended whisky. It's not bad, but the whisky purists insist that single malts are better.
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Angus on June 27, 2006, 04:53:03 AM
Glenmorangie is single I belive. It's really IMHO not that much of a difference, but Glenmorangie is the smoothest scotch (WhiskY) I had.
Whiskey is normally much smoother due to a different distilling method, - more refined.
Oh, got to stop, drooling already :D

http://www.glenmorangie.com

and

https://www.glenmorangie.com/tasting/videos.php
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Nilsen on June 27, 2006, 05:10:42 AM
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Originally posted by beet1e
Jameson is actually an Irish whiskey, as opposed to the others which are Scotch whisky - note the difference in spelling used - in the English language at least.

Famous Grouse is, I believe, a blended whisky. It's not bad, but the whisky purists insist that single malts are better.


yup.. Jameson is irish and because of different destillery method compared to scotch it doesnt have that smokey taste, but still good in its own unique way.



Fishu.. your choise is noted :)

I have chosen to trade with my dad. he gets the bourbon i mentioned earlyer in another thread and i get to choose 2 of the above 4 mentioned in return. :)

So far, its a mixed crowd, but ill let you all decide what i pick
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: SOB on June 27, 2006, 05:52:09 AM
It's time for a run to the liquor store for some Jack Daniels so you can update your list. ;)
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Saintaw on June 27, 2006, 06:19:12 AM
I thought Jameson's was only used in horrible drinks like Irish coffee?

Glenmorangi, Glenlivet... the ones harder to pronounce are usualy good too :)
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Nilsen on June 27, 2006, 06:42:18 AM
Ill take the red label and let you decide the last bottle among the 3 remaining.
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Goomba on June 27, 2006, 06:52:06 AM
Johnnie Walker Blue Label...60 years old.
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Nilsen on June 27, 2006, 07:01:34 AM
you buyin Goomba?

no?


didnt think so...


;)
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: midnight Target on June 27, 2006, 07:38:37 AM
JW isn't very good as far as blended scotches go, Chivas is much better. I liked Glenmorangie, but it isn't normally on the store shelves around here. I have some 18yr old Glenlivet that is smoooooth.





Makers Mark is good. Is that on the list?
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: tapakeg on June 27, 2006, 08:56:59 AM
Famous Grouse and Ballentines can easily be used as a "well" at any bar,  cheap stuff

Jamesons for me.
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Jackal1 on June 27, 2006, 09:23:07 AM
JW Red label from the list. It sucks, but there is no JD #7 on the list. :)
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Birddogg on June 27, 2006, 09:42:29 AM
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Originally posted by Jackal1
JW Red label from the list. It sucks, but there is no JD #7 on the list. :)


Amen,  JD rocks.
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: storch on June 27, 2006, 09:48:15 AM
as far as blended scotch I would say usquaebach would be my choice but chivas is good enough on any occasion.  gotta agree on the just legal glenlivet it is indeed very smooth.
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Goomba on June 27, 2006, 10:10:28 AM
Buyin'?  Hell, no!  Whatever gave you that impression?

Last two bottles were gifts...made 'em last more than a year each.
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Nilsen on June 27, 2006, 10:51:37 AM
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Originally posted by Goomba
Buyin'?  Hell, no!  Whatever gave you that impression?

Last two bottles were gifts...made 'em last more than a year each.


Well.. since you suggested a whisky not on the list, and a fairly expencive one too
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: rpm on June 27, 2006, 11:18:06 AM
Jameson. Altho I prefer Knappogue Castle for Irish whiskey and Maker's Mark for Kentucky bourbon.
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Nilsen on June 27, 2006, 11:39:16 AM
Alrighty.. starting to look like Jameson will be my second choise :)
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: lukster on June 27, 2006, 11:39:32 AM
All of those on your list are blends I believe. Sorry, but for me even the best blend is as good as a mediocre single malt.
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Nilsen on June 27, 2006, 11:43:34 AM
Cant help it lukster... those 4 are what i have to choose from in the trade.

To be honest, i like all 4 even tho they are very different. We are not talking sipping whisky anyway, i have a few bottles of the really good stuff. Nope.. these will be "getting hammered" bottles that ill take with me on holiday that starts on saturday.
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Goomba on June 27, 2006, 12:27:49 PM
Ahhh, sorry...missed your original point.  My error.
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Nilsen on June 27, 2006, 12:43:31 PM
no worries goomba :)


sure you wont spring for a blue? ;)
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Mustaine on June 27, 2006, 12:46:50 PM
Miller High Life
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: NATEDOG on June 27, 2006, 12:47:50 PM
Jameson 12 yr old.
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: xrtoronto on June 27, 2006, 01:11:27 PM
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Originally posted by Nilsen
Dips bat in the barrel in the backyard ( youknow.. the one with the poo/broken glass mix) and sits down on the chair by the door*


seems to be very effective...scared him off!

*considers Canadian distribution*
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Yeager on June 27, 2006, 01:49:28 PM
Teh booze is teh devil!
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: EagleDNY on June 27, 2006, 08:14:54 PM
Given the list, I'd have to take:

Grouse for sippin'
Jameson's for making drinks.


BUT - that is a pretty limited list.

Given my preference, I think I'd take a nice bottle of Macallan's 18 yr old over both.  Scotch shouldn't be drunk until it's legal ;)

EagleDNY
$.02
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Neubob on June 27, 2006, 08:16:40 PM
Black Label.

If you're gonna drink yourself stupid, might as well do it with something that's as dear to your wallet as it is to your liver.
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Nilsen on June 28, 2006, 02:03:49 AM
A vote by Eagle DNY has been recoreded. :)


Again.. can only choose from these because my dad wont trade any of his later builds. i have to choose between these early beta builds :D
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: bikekil on June 28, 2006, 02:18:03 AM
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Originally posted by beet1e
... It's not bad, but the whisky purists insist that single malts are better.


Yup... the talisker :)

From the blended ones, the green label should be the closest match
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: lasersailor184 on June 28, 2006, 02:26:15 AM
Jameson mixes very well with Diet Pepsi and Diet Coke.  For some odd reason, the lightness of it matches perfectly with the diet sodas.  


Anyway, I'm still experimenting with the single malt scotches and the differences.  I've done a Highland bottle of McClelland's, and am now cracking open an Islay bottle.  

But for a real good one, you gotta go with Drambuie.
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Jackal1 on June 28, 2006, 09:02:21 AM
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Originally posted by Mustaine
Miller High Life


................For those times when a horse is nowhere near. :)
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: storch on June 28, 2006, 09:06:46 AM
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Originally posted by Jackal1
................For those times when a horse is nowhere near. :)
:rofl
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: EagleDNY on June 28, 2006, 09:50:55 AM
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Originally posted by lasersailor184
Jameson mixes very well with Diet Pepsi and Diet Coke.  For some odd reason, the lightness of it matches perfectly with the diet sodas.  


Anyway, I'm still experimenting with the single malt scotches and the differences.  I've done a Highland bottle of McClelland's, and am now cracking open an Islay bottle.  

But for a real good one, you gotta go with Drambuie.



Good luck with the Islay scotches - I don't like that "taste o'peat and seaweed" that you get with the island scotches.  Old scotch aged in a sherry cask - that's what I like.  

If you like blends, try a bottle of Pinch.  It's not bad - it's not 18 year old Macallans, but it'll do in a "pinch".  

EagleDNY
$.02
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Nilsen on June 28, 2006, 10:42:25 AM
made the transaction today

ballentines & red label


thanks for your more or less valuable inputs :D
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: lukster on June 28, 2006, 02:24:06 PM
Let us know what you think of them. I'm especially interested in the Red Label.
Title: Pick one of these whiskys
Post by: Nilsen on June 28, 2006, 02:43:53 PM
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Originally posted by lukster
Let us know what you think of them. I'm especially interested in the Red Label.


Ive had it several times before, but its a long time ago, and before I started to like whisky. Ill see it with new and more open eyes this time, and not just something I have to force down to get drunk. :)