OT: Whisky/Whiskey Drinkers - what are your favorites?

[Lokasenna]

ORIGINAL: JocMeister

Can´t compare with Swedish prices as we have one of the highest taxes in the work on alcohol. But looking at British prices a bottle of Ardbeg Ten is about 50-60 USD without VAT. My favorite the Ardbeg Corryvreckan would be around 100 USD. But thats London prices. Probably a little more expensive in the states.

Here is one of the most well stocked stores for whiskey in the world. Would be very surprised if they didn´t ship to the states! [:)]

http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/

I glanced at prices in my preferred store the other night. It was 100 USD. Maybe it was for that other kind, but I thought it was just for standard Ardbeg. They've gotta import it, after all. Across that big ol' ocean.

[JocMeister]

ORIGINAL: Lokasenna
I glanced at prices in my preferred store the other night. It was 100 USD. Maybe it was for that other kind, but I thought it was just for standard Ardbeg. They've gotta import it, after all. Across that big ol' ocean.

My bet is that it was one of the special editions. The regular Ten years is usually about half the price. So I would begin with that one. If you don´t like it you won´t like the more pricey ones. [:)]

[DanSez]

The Jura 16 yr runs about $63 at the store I usually stock up. On the web site it quotes:

10 yr - $52
UIGEADAIL ISLAY 90(degree?) - $68
104.2(degree?) - $76
Coreyvecken 114(degree?) - $78
AURIVERDES SINGLE MALT 99.8 - $91


hey, Jura Superstition is only $56...

[DanSez]

ORIGINAL: Mike Solli

Whiskey?

Do you have a preferred spirit or do you stay away from all the toxins?
and welcome back, I thought you were just a legend ...
[:)]

[JocMeister]

ORIGINAL: DanSez

The Jura 16 yr runs about $63 at the store I usually stock up. On the web site it quotes:

10 yr - $52
UIGEADAIL ISLAY 90(degree?) - $68
104.2(degree?) - $76
Coreyvecken 114(degree?) - $78
AURIVERDES SINGLE MALT 99.8 - $91


hey, Jura Superstition is only $56...

Sounds like excellent prices. God I hate Swedish taxes... [:(]

The Auriverdes is the best one of those the the Corryvreckan a close second. Auriverdes is very hard to come buy though. Only sold 800 bottles in Sweden and they sold out within 15 minutes. Another batch is said to be arriving shortly though.

Corrywreckan is the most value for money IMO. I wouldn´t recommend the Uigeadail. Of all the Ardbegs I find that one the most "shallow" in taste.

[btd64]

I use to work with an Architect who liked Dewar's. He let me try it and I haven't look back.....GP

[Ormbane]

I will never claim to be a connoisseur of whiskey. When I opened my bottle of Ardbeg I poured a class and took a sip right away, offering some to my wife as well. Neither of us was very impressed and it did not make my list of drinks to try again. However, this afternoon I poured some into a tumbler, let it set for awhile, and then began sipping it slowly over a few hours. I must say that this greatly improved my experience of it and while it hasn't made it to my "buy regularly" list it has made my trial of it a positive experience.

[wdolson]

ORIGINAL: JocMeister

Can´t compare with Swedish prices as we have one of the highest taxes in the work on alcohol. But looking at British prices a bottle of Ardbeg Ten is about 50-60 USD without VAT. My favorite the Ardbeg Corryvreckan would be around 100 USD. But thats London prices. Probably a little more expensive in the states.

Here is one of the most well stocked stores for whiskey in the world. Would be very surprised if they didn´t ship to the states! [:)]

http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/

In the US there is both a federal tax and a state tax. The federal tax is difficult to compute because it is based on the alcohol content (they essentially tax only the alcohol in something), but the state taxes vary dramatically from $0 in Wyoming and New Hampshire to $35.22 per gallon in my state of Washington. California is only $3.30 a gallon and there is a giant liquor store on the California/Oregon border.

In a quick search I haven't been able to find a similar comparison country to country, though I did find some comments that the Scandinavian countries have some of the highest alcohol taxes in the world.

Bill

[Lokasenna]

I believe in DC it's just an extra sales tax - I think another 4%, as I pay 10% at bars vs. 6% from sales taxes.

As for Everclear...they do still sell that in places, but now it's down to 151 proof, which I think is the maximum allowed.

[btd64]

Just spent $86 on some of my favorites. Sitting here typing this with a glass of dewar's on the rocks. Hard night at the restuarant. Can't even spell tonight........GP

[DanSez]

ORIGINAL: General Patton

... Sitting here typing this with a glass of dewar's on the rocks. Hard night at the restuarant........GP

and that is what it is all about - a little unwind/relaxation time.
Dewar's is a good sipping whiskey.

[JocMeister]

ORIGINAL: wdolson

In the US there is both a federal tax and a state tax. The federal tax is difficult to compute because it is based on the alcohol content (they essentially tax only the alcohol in something), but the state taxes vary dramatically from $0 in Wyoming and New Hampshire to $35.22 per gallon in my state of Washington. California is only $3.30 a gallon and there is a giant liquor store on the California/Oregon border.

In a quick search I haven't been able to find a similar comparison country to country, though I did find some comments that the Scandinavian countries have some of the highest alcohol taxes in the world.

Bill

We have a fixed tax on pure ethanol. Its currently sitting at around 82 USD per liter of pure alcohol. So for a bottle of Ardbeg Auriverdes (90 USD) the tax would be 82x0,5x0,7= 29 USD.

Norway is even worse...and don´t get me started on petrol! [:D]

[btd64]

ORIGINAL: DanSez

ORIGINAL: General Patton

... Sitting here typing this with a glass of dewar's on the rocks. Hard night at the restuarant........GP

and that is what it is all about - a little unwind/relaxation time.
Dewar's is a good sipping whiskey.

Yes, very good sipping whiskey. Sat out on the deck and enjoyed the quite, cool night air.[:)]....GP

[rustysi]

#1: Scotch, Macallan 15 fine oak, neat.

#2: Bourbon, Makers Mark, rocks.

[pontiouspilot]

Price does not quality make....I was at a hoity toity scotch tasting for my b'thday a few years ago....$500/ticket. The star attraction was a bottle of 50yr old Bowmore worth $10k. Frankly there were many 18yr olds that were much better.

[Footslogger]

Is this Genius or what?

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/09/ ... -pipeline/

[rustysi]

ORIGINAL: Footslogger

Is this Genius or what?

http://www.foxnews.com/leisure/2014/09/ ... -pipeline/

Brilliant! Hey, I wonder if you'd be able to get a tap run to the house? You know with a little meter to pay the bill. Kinda like the gas or electric.

[GreyJoy]

Don't have that much of knowledge, even if I love Whiskeys very much!
At home I always have a bottle of Lagavulin 16 years and a Talisker 16 years. Last year I had Oban 14 and Gragganmore 12 yrs... but have to admit that the Talisker is the one I like the best

[DanSez]

The Graggamore rings a favorable memory cell but the others I am unfamiliar with. Thanks for the suggestions. There are a couple of bars in Dallas that have a good range of single malts where I can try without investing in the whole bottle.

Update-- I tried the Ardbeg Uigeadail and it is a very very strong unique flavor. In comparison I prefer the Jura - to my palate with interesting notes that doesn't overpower like the Ardbeg (lightly peated in comparison).

[JocMeister]

ORIGINAL: DanSez
Update-- I tried the Ardbeg Uigeadail and it is a very very strong unique flavor. In comparison I prefer the Jura - to my palate with interesting notes that doesn't overpower like the Ardbeg (lightly peated in comparison).

I warned you about the Uigeadail didn´t I? [;)] Its the worst (IMO) of all the Ardbegs. Mix in a couple of drops of water and it might be a little easier on you.

Try the Corrywreckan next time! A lot smoother and probably one of the best Ardbegs you can get. [:)]