World's best whisky?

**beloitpiper** · 18th November 07, 04:57 PM

I think Scotch is all a matter of opinion...buuuut this isn't a bad choice.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/...st/7100733.stm

**Pleater** · 18th November 07, 05:02 PM

I have a song about Islay, the chorus goes

'Standing on the island of distilleries
You can almost see the coast of Heaven.'

For those that like whisky, a tour of the island must give them that impression.

**TheKiltedWonder** · 18th November 07, 05:46 PM

I like my single malts, but if you're talking about world's besy whisky, then Irish whiskey should have a shot at it too, in which case I nominate Tullamore Dew.

**beloitpiper** · 19th November 07, 04:22 AM

Originally Posted by TheKiltedWonder

I like my single malts, but if you're talking about world's besy whisky, then Irish whiskey should have a shot at it too, in which case I nominate Tullamore Dew.

Midleton! Without a doubt! By far the best Irish whiskey. If you haven't tried it, well...do yourself a favor!

**beowulf67** · 19th November 07, 06:14 AM

Originally Posted by TheKiltedWonder

I like my single malts, but if you're talking about world's besy whisky, then Irish whiskey should have a shot at it too, in which case I nominate Tullamore Dew.

"Give every man his Dew"

That is a good choice, I enjoy it along with Bushmills and Jamesons depending on my mood, or what's available. It's a good Irish.

Then there are all the Scotchs. Mmmmmmm......

**woodard** · 18th November 07, 06:18 PM

My preference, on the rare occasion that I partake, would be Jameson.
That being said, I'm such a light weight that two domestic beers numb my lips.

**Prester John** · 18th November 07, 06:25 PM

Lagavulin, without a doubt.

I don't even like other kinds.

**KiltedDawg** · 18th November 07, 06:54 PM

My two cents:

Scotch-Lagavulin
Irish-Knappogue Castle 1992
Bourbon-Jefferson Reserve

**Prester John** · 18th November 07, 07:15 PM

Amen to that.

**Big Homestead** · 18th November 07, 08:41 PM

Is it wrong to say I can't stand Glenfiddich?

I really like Lagavulin (I think thats what is was). I used to say "even bad scotch is good scotch", until I developed a palate. I really enjoy the middle level scotch. The smokier the better as well. I don't know the name of them all, but I have drank several very nice scotch that cost more then I have ever paid for a drink before, and the more they cost, somehow the easier the smoke goes down. But don't let me sound like an expert....the most I've paid for a glass of scotch was $20.

I don't drink much nowadays, but I still enjoy a scotch now and again.

Cheers.