World's best whisky?

**Erisianmonkey** · 19th November 07, 02:01 AM

Back when I drank, I was partial to Laphroaig.

**Navyguy** · 19th November 07, 03:45 AM

Originally Posted by Big Homestead

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

No, cause if you don't say it I will. I am glad I tried others after GF or it would be the only scotch I ever had.

**Coinneach** · 19th November 07, 04:20 AM

As a lass from Aberdeen once told me, "the best scotch is the free one."

**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......

**JRB** · 19th November 07, 04:25 PM

Like others posted on this thread, my favorite scotch is Lagavulin. However, Ardbeg is probably a close second. I don't find it quite as mellow as Lagavulin but it has LOTS of peaty, smoky flavor. As for Irish whiskey, Redbreast is without peer. But I also enjoy Powers.

**mrchris** · 20th November 07, 02:58 PM

This year I've been on Laphroaig (a very peaty Islay number), though currently polishing off a McCallan (getting a little bored with this now, but it's a good allrounder I think) and an Aberlour (quite smoky gift from my wee sister who works there).

My next bottle will be an Ardbeg as my uncle recommended it at the weekend after a long slightly drunken chat (so I guess that article confirms what he said).

I go for Powers when drinking Irish.

**mrchris** · 20th November 07, 03:05 PM

Isle of Jura's not bad too, had a bottle of that recently.

Not big on Glenfiddich or Glenlivet, wouldn't buy them again.

Yeesh, to think I thought I wasn't a big whisky guy, but when you start to add it all up....man!

**TimC** · 20th November 07, 03:07 PM

I've been partial to Jura 16 y/o as of late....though I haven't met a Speyside that I didn't like...actualy, I'm not sure I've met ANY whiskey I didn't like???

-Tim

**Retro Red** · 20th November 07, 03:29 PM

I'd have to say Laphroaig 15 yr is my favorite Islay, though both Ardbeg & Lagavulin are exceptionally good, too.

When I want something more subtle, not so bold, yet with great nose, flavor & finish, a Cragganmore 12 yr is always welcome.

Slainte Mhath!

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