Smooth whiskies/bourbons

[Section_31]

I'm in the market for a new pour but I like to drink it neat and don't want to retch of go on fire. What can people recommend?

 

My usual tipples are things like Abelour, McCallan 12 (when it's cheap in Tesco, which is hardly ever), Glenmorangie, Bushmills/Black Bush, Buffalo Trace, Maker's Mark, Bulleit, Gentleman Jack, Wild Turkey (the weaker one, not the 101 proof). 

 

I've tried a single glass of Woodford once but didn't care for it, unless it's a grower. I don't like peaty whiskies either, that Laphroaig stuff is quite horrific. 

[Bjornebye]

Bushmills??!!! Why I oughta..... 

 

I was surprised how nice Proper No Twelve is (McGregors) Not that I condone giving that cunt money but it's a really decent drop. In fact if I was in the mood to go out and buy a bottle right now I'd probably choose that. 

[Pidge]

I've gotten to the point where I quite like an Islay now, never used to like whisky and still not a big bourbon fan. 

 

Bit more expensive, which is an issue now I'm reaching for that bottle more often than the rum, but still not too much of a regular thing for me so I can take it as a premium treat rather than a running cost. Currently on a bruichladdich one. Very nice over ice, but might be a bit smoky if you don't like the peaty stuff.

[Mook]

Highland Park is very nice.

[Pidge]

Auchantoshan is another one I like, around £25 I think and not an Islay, just a nice all round whisky.

 

A mate did a whisky night a couple of years back. 12 of us, all bringing a bottle. One time around the room and we were having a great time. Anyway, that one was one of my favourites.

[skend04]

Coincidentally, I was just looking for a bottle or 2 too as I'm about out of whisky in the house. The last bottle is a Laphroaig, which is about finished but I won't be buying again either.

[VERBAL DIARRHEA]

Jura.

[Red Banjo]

11 minutes ago, VERBAL DIARRHEA said:

Jura.

 

This.

 

Bought a bottle of the one stored in a rum cask, when it was on offer in Sainsbury's the other week. Got it for £29, regular price around £46.

 

A lovely drop.

[Red Banjo]

Jameson's is my go to, as I just find it a superior taste, I have a selection of different ones - best of the bunch being the Stout edition and the black barrell.

 

Got a bottle of Loch Lomond for Christmas last year which is really nice.

[Harry's Lad]

Eagle Rare is very nice. I don't have it often so it's a real treat when I do.

[Lee909]

51 minutes ago, Pidge said:

I've gotten to the point where I quite like an Islay now, never used to like whisky and still not a big bourbon fan. 

 

Bit more expensive, which is an issue now I'm reaching for that bottle more often than the rum, but still not too much of a regular thing for me so I can take it as a premium treat rather than a running cost. Currently on a bruichladdich one. Very nice over ice, but might be a bit smoky if you don't like the peaty stuff.

 

Islay rep

[Lee909]

1 hour ago, Section_31 said:

I'm in the market for a new pour but I like to drink it neat and don't want to retch of go on fire. What can people recommend?

 

My usual tipples are things like Abelour, McCallan 12 (when it's cheap in Tesco, which is hardly ever), Glenmorangie, Bushmills/Black Bush, Buffalo Trace, Maker's Mark, Bulleit, Gentleman Jack, Wild Turkey (the weaker one, not the 101 proof). 

 

I've tried a single glass of Woodford once but didn't care for it, unless it's a grower. I don't like peaty whiskies either, that Laphroaig stuff is quite horrific. 

 

How much are you looking to spend?

[UnwelcomeinPeru]

Aultmore is a gentle, arm-round-the-shoulder Speyside single malt, the 12 year is very good. 

[NoelM]

My father always said Jameson Crested 10 was the optimum Irish whisky. He owned a pub and said 10 years was the perfect age for Irish whisky. It's always my go to but I love a good scotch also. Talisker is probably my favourite 

I got a Makers Mark bourbon recently too, that was very smooth.

I love this scene in The Drop when Chovka tries Middleton.

 

 

 

 

[Lee909]

Master of Malt is worth a watch at the moment as they have different deals each day for black friday and many of the Ardbeg and Lagavulin is on sale. 

[Section_31]

17 minutes ago, Lee909 said:

 

How much are you looking to spend?

Probably up to about 40 quid.

[Elite]

Rebel is quite nice 

[Section_31]

I like Jameson but I can only have it with ice.

[AngryOfTuebrook]

1 hour ago, Section_31 said:

I'm in the market for a new pour but I like to drink it neat and don't want to retch of go on fire. What can people recommend?

 

My usual tipples are things like Abelour, McCallan 12 (when it's cheap in Tesco, which is hardly ever), Glenmorangie, Bushmills/Black Bush, Buffalo Trace, Maker's Mark, Bulleit, Gentleman Jack, Wild Turkey (the weaker one, not the 101 proof). 

 

I've tried a single glass of Woodford once but didn't care for it, unless it's a grower. I don't like peaty whiskies either, that Laphroaig stuff is quite horrific. 

The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve is quite delightful.

 

https://www.theglenlivet.com/en-gb/whisky/caribbean-reserve-single-malt-scotch/

[AngryOfTuebrook]

22 minutes ago, NoelM said:

My father always said Jameson Crested 10 was the optimum Irish whisky. He owned a pub and said 10 years was the perfect age for Irish whisky. It's always my go to but I love a good scotch also. Talisker is probably my favourite 

I got a Makers Mark bourbon recently too, that was very smooth.

I love this scene in The Drop when Chovka tries Middleton.

 

 

 

 

Have you tried Talisker Storm?  It's pretty much my desert island whisky.

[lifetime fan]

1 hour ago, Bjornebye said:

Bushmills??!!! Why I oughta..... 

 

I was surprised how nice Proper No Twelve is (McGregors) Not that I condone giving that cunt money but it's a really decent drop. In fact if I was in the mood to go out and buy a bottle right now I'd probably choose that. 

‘Protestant whiskey ain’t it’. 

[lifetime fan]

Just the smell of whiskey turns my stomach. 
 

Love a dark/spiced rum though. 

[NoelM]

1 minute ago, AngryOfTuebrook said:

Have you tried Talisker Storm?  It's pretty much my desert island whisky.

Yes! It's fantastic, hard to get here though.

[NoelM]

2 minutes ago, lifetime fan said:

‘Protestant whiskey ain’t it’. 

 

 

[Qwikage]

Another shout for Jura. I laways have a bottle of this somwehere in case I fancy a dram.

 

Deanston is non peaty and pretty good for the price.

 

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whisky-by-flavour/

 

Have a look at the site above. Not an exhaustive list of malts but enough to give you an idea of what to look for.