Whiskey - what's your current favorite?

[John K BBQ]

Has anyone else tried this? It might be the best whiskey I've had in a while. Not cheap, but very good, I'll try to enjoy on special occasions only. This one is pretty hard to find in the St. Louis MO region. It's 94 proof so it has a little heat, but has some nice vanilla/cinnamon flavor to it. Reminds me a bit of a Wild Turkey 101 but better. What's your current favorite? Why do you like it?

 

[Brett_Roundy]

Suntory Japanese whiskey, particularly the $14 bottle you can get at any 7/11 in Tokyo

 

[Colin]

Makers Mark with an ice cube is my go to glass of bourbon. Can't say exactly why I like it other than it's reasonably priced and goes good with a nice cigar. Jim Beam is good also. New to this bourbon drinking thing so still sampling and limit my purchases to <$100/liter. I couldn't partake while I was still working so I am really enjoying retirement. Cheers.

 

[Brian_D]

 

[Brett_Roundy]

Kirkland Signature Brand Irish whiskey from Costco is at a great price point for a very nice imbibement

 

[Rich G]

@John K BBQ, hmmm, never heard of it, any good??? Mine is the Single Barrel, 114 proof version.....



My current favorite is the bottle of Blanton's I had stashed from before prices went nuts. Spicy, caramel, with a touch of sweet and well balanced heat. Also have a bottle of Michter's open, though no real impressions yet, other than it's as solid as Michter's usually is. I love a peaty single malt, so when I want that instead, I usually reach for Laphroaig 14 yr.

R

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

I’ve been enjoying “Old Forester” 100 proof since this:
Is no longer available! Full disclosure, that’s whats in this bottle!

 

[Lew Newby]

I drank Jim Beam for decades. Last year I tried Evan Williams. I like it more so its what I drink now.

 

[Bob Correll]

I drank Jim Beam for decades. Last year I tried Evan Williams. I like it more so its what I drink now.

Evan black label was my budget drink for years, along with Mr Beam.
My favorite was Four Roses. I say was because for almost a year now I've been tobacco and liquor free.

 

[PHolder]

Woodford Reserved is good. Woodford Reserved Double Oaked is even better. Buffalo Trace is a nice one as well

 

[ChuckO]

I like Whistle Pig, it's at Costco and it's only $65
The Basil Hayden's Dark Rye is another favorite

 

[Pat G]

Woodford Reserved is good. Woodford Reserved Double Oaked is even better. Buffalo Trace is a nice one as well

Beat me to it. WR and Buffalo Trace for me too.

 

[Kelly C]

Wellers Special Reserve is my go to, but also really like Buffalo Trace. Both have become harder to get over the last year.

 

[Erik Tracy]

Gonna have to try some of these you guys are posting up!

My "go to" is a Balvenie 12yr single malt whisky. Not too pricey and always smooth & tasty.

 

[Jeff Boudman]

I rarely drink my favorites because they are so hard to find.
I really like Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve - 9 years old, 120 Proof, and $49.

 

[Joan]

I drank Jim Beam for decades. Last year I tried Evan Williams. I like it more so its what I drink now.

Lew, you did it again. Thanks for the reminder. I just remember that Evan Williams was what I drank for a lot of years. No, not that much. lol

 

[Joan]

I rarely drink my favorites because they are so hard to find.
I really like Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve - 9 years old, 120 Proof, and $49.

Jeff, you and Stone Barrington.

 

[Joan]

Jeff, you and Stone Barrington.

Do you know who Stone Barrington is?

 

[Jim C in Denver]

Has anyone else tried this? It might be the best whiskey I've had in a while. Not cheap, but very good, I'll try to enjoy on special occasions only. This one is pretty hard to find in the St. Louis MO region. It's 94 proof so it has a little heat, but has some nice vanilla/cinnamon flavor to it. Reminds me a bit of a Wild Turkey 101 but better.

Stranahan's is wildy popular (and widely available) out here in Colorado. But since I'm not a scotch guy, Stranahan's really isn't really in my strike zone. It is sort of in-between scotch and bourbon, right?

For sipping, I usually go with a wheater. I really like Makers 46 with a teaspoon of water or a small piece of ice. Recently had some Angels Envy Rye at a friends house and loved it.

For Manhattans, WT 101 or Rittenhouse Rye BIB.

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

Gonna have to try some of these you guys are posting up!

My "go to" is a Balvenie 12yr single malt whisky. Not too pricey and always smooth & tasty.
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I’m fond of the double Wood!
Just reaching the end of a bottle of Quinta Ruban that was a gift from my sister in law.