Whisky reccomendation...

[LordDamax]

Been wanting to buy some good whisky lately... so who has a recomendation for me for something that is good stuff, but not outrageously expensive? Something mid-priced would be perfect.

I know there are a few connisuers on this board here... so... lay it on me...

[Iolaus]

Oh god, you have no idea what you're asking, do you? ...and you have no idea how much I've hidden the cost of good whisky from my wife. Think about it before you go there!

[Iolaus]

This is what happens when you decide to look for good whisk(e)y.



It never ends; there's always another to try!!

BTW, what do you consider mid-priced?

[LordDamax]

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]

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]

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

Andrew.

[AckZel]

My personal favourites are Laphroaig and Talisker. Both very smoky and full flavoured single malts. Can't say what they cost in the US but really worth a try.

[Freelander Sporrano]

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]

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]

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.