That’s The Spirit
By Johnny Roosh
I came across this on my cyber paper route today and it caught my interest as a Scotch/Whiskey/Bourbon drinker (in moderation, of course)…
“We can make so much more of malt whisky as an industry,” said Thomson, 54, who submitted plans for local government approval on Nov. 12. “We haven’t even begun to tap into the potential interest.”
Economic gains in China and India are fueling a growth market for the better booze.
I like to sip Glenfiddich, Jack Daniels and recently started a bottle of Old Weller Antique 107 (thanks Dad).
What are your favorite malt spirits?
December 2nd, 2009 at 2:21 pm
I’ve been partial to Glenfiddich since being introduced to single malts in ’79, but I currently have a nice Isle of Jura 16 that’s very smooth.
December 2nd, 2009 at 2:35 pm
Never been a big whiskey drinker. More into vodka.
As noted elsehwere in this blog, the first single-malt I genuinely enjoyed was some 30-year-old Laphroaig that I had at a friend’s place a few years back. It was just wonderful. Of course, I’d kicked off the evening with a couple of Pims’ and several Stoly/tonics, but it was a standout. And for 180 and change a bottle, it’d have better have (although the host had gotten it at the Laphroaig distillery outlet shop, presumably for a bargain).
I had a Lagavulin for New Years last year, and an Oban at a MOB party a few years ago; I enjoyed both, but not to a habit-or-preference-forming extent.
Other than that? About every 30 months or so I buy a bottle of Jack and keep it so carefully hidden that it usually takes me a year to finish it.
December 2nd, 2009 at 2:47 pm
Lagavulin
Balvenie
Black Bottle
Big Smoke
Roosh, moderation is important, especially when it comes to moderation. 😉
December 2nd, 2009 at 2:51 pm
Colt 45.
(joke)
MacAllen 12 YO is pretty good.
December 2nd, 2009 at 5:04 pm
Favorites: Windsor, Johnny Walker (red/black), Vat 69, Glenfiddich, Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, Lord Calvert, Canadian Club, Canadian Mist, Seagram’s 7, Seagram’s Crown Royal, Makers Mark, Chivas Regal, Glenlevit, Devars, Jameson, Paddy’s, Bushmills, Black & White…….I’m think I missed some!
It’s rough being Irish!!!!!!
December 2nd, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Balvenie and MacAllen for a high-class bump; Bulleit and Buffalo Trace for workaday spirit needs. Love Maker’s Mark. Not a devotee of your peatier beverages.
December 2nd, 2009 at 6:05 pm
15 (and older) Laphroaig for that mossy peaty fix.
Jameson’s for everyday fix.
Booker’s for that need to get drunk NOW fix.
December 2nd, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Due to an incident that occurred in my late teens I am unable to drink malt spirits without becoming nauseous. This incident need not be described to be imagined.
December 2nd, 2009 at 6:45 pm
The Macallan is good Scotch. Also like Oban, Glenrosthes, Glenmorangie, (“a Glen, any Glen..” –Swingers), Cardhu, the Dalmore, and Dalwhinnie. For something a little different try Tomintoul billed as the “gentle dram.” Or Penderyn which is a single malt Welsh whisky. Nice heat.
Lileks is correct that Buffalo Trace is a good everyday whiskey. Elijah Craig is also good and I think the regular WL Weller and Evan Williams are decent too.
December 2nd, 2009 at 6:48 pm
Almost forget to add that Redbreast is my favorite Irish whisky. Not big on the stuff from the Great White North.
December 2nd, 2009 at 9:25 pm
I like Glenfiddich and Makers Mark. But I have many more to try.
December 2nd, 2009 at 11:59 pm
Macallan 12 yr, 18 yr if you can afford it.
December 3rd, 2009 at 7:59 am
As an experienced drinker (read: functioning alcoholic)
Glenfiddich, Maker’s Mark, Wild Turkey.
Jack is for cough-syrup drinkers. Bleah! Terrible!
More into Vodka — Minnesota’s own Shaker, or Stoli org., especially for bloody mary.
Beer:
Two Brother’s Bitter End Pale Ale
Current fav: Lagunitas New Dogtown Pale Ale
also, Victory’s Prima Pils
and many, many more…
December 3rd, 2009 at 9:08 am
Seriously, how can you imagine drinking anything but genuine sourmash Kentucky bourbon?
Old Crow. $10.99 a quart.
Been drinking it well over 30 years, since some friends and I gave a buddy’s older brother $20 to buy for us and he, being no fool, bought Old Crow so as not to cut into his net.
Druid spirits from the northern isles are for seducing sheep. Bourbon!
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December 3rd, 2009 at 9:33 am
I like Eagle Rare for bourbon (although Buffalo Trace is also good) and Speysides and Islays for Scotchs. I have a horrible memory, so I go to Zips and have them recommend something. Never fails.
And Kettle One for vodka.
Haven’t tried Laphroaig or Shakers. I’ll have to put those on the list.
December 3rd, 2009 at 4:58 pm
The new Naked Grouse is pretty good, if you’re looking for a blend. Only available in Mpls right now.
December 4th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
MacAllen 12, Jameson’s. I’m home sick today, and now I’m wondering if a wee dram might be just what the doctor ordered.