Whisky reccomendation...

[GMan]

I really like all those that have been suggested, as they all are great for the sipping!

But I will say that Arbeg and Glenlivet are my personal favorites.

[Owl of Oban]

Well all of these are good suggestions, can't disagree with any of 'em!

A quick note, however, the Islay single malts will likely be a bit on the medicinal side if you haven't developed a taste for them. I have a bottle of the Bowmore 12 yr that I pull out on cold and rainy nichts by the fire.
For pure sipping pleasure, it doesn't get any better for me than the Oban 14yr....although it's pricey at around $50.

For something more moderately priced, if you go with a MacAllen, you won't be disappointed.

And, if you don't already have a set, get yerself some whisky glasses.

www.whiskyglass.com

They really do make a difference.

Cheers!

[Freelander Sporrano]

If you want a non typical Islay malt try Bruichladdich. It's the most untypical of the Isay malts and well worth the effort. Its a real individual.

As for glasses don't go for a tumbler buy a good nosing glass like the one on the site above . And what ever you do don't put ice in your whisky/ey

If it's Irish Whiskey try Bushmills black label....or .......oh! stop me please

[Colin]

Well, rye (or as you yanks call it, Canadian whiskey) or

Ah rye and 7-up....how I miss those Manitoba martinis.

[jfellrath]

These whisky threads got me remembering that I was trying to find an American distributor of Bunnahabhain over here. My wife (who is a big single-malt fan) tried some when we were at the Babbity Bowster in Glasgow last year (dang...time flies) and loved it.

I'd like to try to get her some but have no clue where to look.

[Sherry]

The Dalmore Cigar Malt. And don't forget the chocolate. 8)


Sherry

[Raphael]

Ah rye and 7-up....how I miss those Manitoba martinis.

Change the 'rye' to Jim Beam, you will find yourself having a Beam me up, Scotty!

[LordDamax]

Went to my local big liquor store... and for the love of god... what the heck? A lot of canadian whiskey, a lot of crap whiskey, a lot of jack daniels and JD knockoffs, and as for scotch whiskey, 3 kinds... 2 $10 bottle junk stuff, and Famous Grouse. Got the Grouse... it's pretty good, but what do I know I've had 3 kinds of whiskey ever, 1 was 'old crow' crap for my wedding, and another tasted good but I dunno what it was. Someone bought a shot for me.

I'll have to find a place to get some better stuff. The grouse was $20, which was either a really good price, or not 'better' whiskey, I was expecting more in the $35-$45 range for the good stuff. Well, good for my wallet anyway.

I'd love to try that one as described with an alsmot peachy flavor.

The search continues

[Graham]

As for glasses don't go for a tumbler buy a good nosing glass like the one on the site above .

wot a lot of fuss and bother!!
I just drink it out of the bottle, saves on dishwashing :mrgreen::mrgreen:

seriously, I agree about the ice, I rarely even add water.

My whisky sings to me "just as I am, thou wilt recieve"...sorry, bit irreligious there ;-)

[Raphael]

You can always look for a whisky tasting in your neck of the wood. You can try a few brands before you buy,