I went to the liquor store to buy a new whisky. Don't now much about whisky so I decided on Balvenie single malt double barrel. Is this any good? Which whiskies are Good?

Lance

Drink 2 and it won't matter anymore.

Whatever you do, don't take it home.

I think you'd be headed for a whole lotta trouble.

I used to drink single malts back before my liver said Enough! There is an amazing variety of tastes. Some are just the unblended malt that is blended in some whiskeys you already know. Others are a whole new species.

Some are very strong in the peaty/earthy department.

Some taste literally like manure.

My favorite was a milder one called Aberlour.

You've prolly heard of a few of the popular ones like Glenlivet and Glenfiddich.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Glenfiddich. my favorite.

Is it good? That depends...do you like it?

I'm a Dalwhinnie guy when it comes to single malt scotch...but I'd sure as hell drink what you purchased.

Balvenie Doublewood was my first single malt.

It spoiled the hell out of me.

I can't stand Glen Livet and barely stomach Glenfiddich now.

the Doublewood is a very good Scotch IMO.

I cannot drink scotch whiskey, do not like the taste and aftertaste, so I stick to the bourbons and sour mash varieties of whiskey.

My favorite is probably Jack Daniels Single Barrel or Booker.

Charlie

Southern Comfort!

Tequila man myself. But like Charlie, prefer bourbons for their taste and color. Preferably on the rocks-Jim Beam, Wild Turkey, Southern Comfort. I haven't tried the Jim Beam 'Black' version, but thinking about gettin a bottle soon.

A nice easy..everyday kind of whiskey is VO..inexpensive...smooth...perfect for manhattans...get a small bottle of sweet vermouth and put just a touch in the whiskey on ice...JUST A TOUCH!

good luck...

I agree......VO is a nice Canadian Whiskey. I actually like it a but better than Crown Royal......a little more bite.

Since I prefer bourbon though, my everyday whiskey is Evan Williams....nice and cheap; I like it better than Jim Beam.

I have not yet developed a taste for scotch. I have a bottle of 15yo Laphroag (sp?). I appreciate the complexity and depth of flavor, but it is a bit too much on the palatte for me. I would prefer a blend like Dewars at this point.

I HAVE never been a rum drinker, but I picked up a bottle of Mt. Gay today, and was quite pleased with it.

ever try OBAN?...that packs a punch after dinner at a nice restaurant.

nope........I'll look for it though.

you'll love it....easy on the wallet...delicious after dinner single malt scotch

I just bought my 1st bottle of Woodford's Reserve today. I can't wait to try it.

THL,

That is one of my favs. If you like good Ky. bourbon you should really enjoy it.

Andy tv,

Have you ever had E.W. Rare Breed? Another good higher end whiskey that will not break your billfold.

Selection here REALLY sucks.

The state runs the liquor stores.

In a nutshell it means that inventory varies store to store.....in small towns you are lucky to find more than 3 different offerings of bourbon.

When I go into the city, selection improves, but Pittsburgh exactly on the way home from work.

Wow, no mentions of Makers Mark? I never did like JD then was offered some Makers and haven't looked back.