What whisk(e)y do you drink?

[Gov]

These are the only selections I am interested in knowing from fellow forum members.

Thanks

[Ryguy]

I enjoy all whisky in general. But I mostly drink Single Malts, with an occasional Bourbon or Irish Whisky.

[TheTross]

Only single malt/blended Scotch really. I've only tried a couple of Irish and bourbon whiskeys over the past few years unfortunately, but I'm sure that'll change in due time.

[Bob O.]

I don't discriminate...I do lean more towards Scotch/Bourbon though...

[Gov]

Ry and Tross, I edited my poll and it erased your votes. Please vote again, my apologies

[CousinLarry]

Mostly scotch but I do like a good Irish too.

[matthew2512]

I drink scotch almost exclusively. I have given Irish whiskey a good go, but i just can't enjoy it.

[Ganga]

Mostly single malt scotch. Everything else is occasional, including Japanese and New Zealand whiskies.

[Willie JJ]

I drink mostly SMS, because there is a lot of variety to explore, but I will try anything: Canadian, Japanese, NZ, Turkish, Swedish, etc., etc, ...

[Deactivated Member]

I drink all three - but please don't assume that SM/blends is the appropriate way to describe Irish whisky. Irish single malts are Johnny Come Latelies. Irish whisky is traditionally pure pot still or blended.

[Reggaeblues]

I'm with 57.

Bourbons do nowt for me, the occasional Irish is to be relished(outstanding for me have been Bushmills 10/16, Blackbush, Connemara peated ...and a couple drams of Midleton)

tonight I enjoyed a pre-dinner Compass Box Asyla malt / grain blend - fffantastic!

...but I love scotch SMs, and fancy a '57 meself right now!

Not you darling! I'm straight and happily married...I meant TALISKER 57!! (...still got half a bottle...anyone going thru' DF soon??)

[Sherried Malt]

Only scotch so far, but I've just begun my journey. That said, there's so much to try among scotches, I don't know when I'd have the time to branch out...

[Wave]

Mostly single malt Scotch but also a smattering of Irish whiskies and bourbons.


Cheers!

[lohssanami]

I've spent most of my time tasting SMS, but I have tried a few blends. I have only had Redbreast 12, but I really like it and will try other Irish whiskies. I have liked the Bourbon I have tried for the most part...George T. Stagg being my favorite.

[Dubois]

Mostly Scotch Single Malt.

[Di Blasi]

I drink them all, and love to taste new ones from new countries too. I mostly drink Scottish Single Malt though, but I love good whisky!

[Reggaeblues]

I'm with 57.

Bourbons do nowt for me, the occasional Irish is to be relished(outstanding for me have been Bushmills 10/16, Blackbush, Connemara peated ...and a couple drams of Midleton)

tonight I enjoyed a pre-dinner Compass Box Asyla malt / grain blend - fffantastic!

...but I love scotch SMs, and fancy a '57 meself right now!

Not you darling! I'm straight and happily married...I meant TALISKER 57!! (...still got half a bottle...anyone going thru' DF soon??)

Just as well Tim. Mrs C57 is a fearsome woman!

Gosh! Is that her with the curlers and rolling pin and face flushed purple as you stagger thru the door at 3am after another tasting??

[LeoDLion]

Now I drink mostly SMS.
On occasion, I drink margarita, martini, blended scotches, and an occasional beer.

[SoMK]

Same thing here but occasionnaly I won't pout over an Irish whisky or a glood vat/blend.

[hilliamash]

I would vote Scotch and American (bourbon & rye), but the combined choice wasn't available. I think many of the SM (and, yes...even the blends) are delightful, but ultimately it depends upon the mood--some days...nothing beats a nice bit of corn squeezin's. (Aged, of course).

[bamber]

Probably 50% American - bourbon and rye, 40% SMS, 10% Irish (mainly blends, but potstill also). I rarely drink Scpttish blends.

[Cam]

I voted 'all three' and I'll add Canadian whisky also.
The frequency in descending order would be: Single Malt Scotch
Canadian Whisky
Bourbon
Irish Whiskey
Scotch Blends

Cam

[Eric m]

All whiskies i get a chance to try,i try.I`m always looking for odd bottles from countries you`re not expecting they make whisky,but i prefer smsw,appriciated also are Irish,US and Japanese whiskies.
Eric.

[laphroaig10_65]

At the moment, only Scotch single malts.
Luca

[RogerB]

It depends on my mood to which whisky or whiskey I'm drinking. I love Single Malt Scotches, Small Batch Bourbons, and Irish Whiskeys. I also enjoy Ryes, Wheats, and Dickel No 12 Tennessee whiskey.
I have about 40 bottles of the above in my bunker at home, so I'll rotate through the stock.

[bjorn]

To follow Bamber's lead:

about 65% Single Malt
25% American (Bourbon, Rye, Tennessee)
10% Irish/Blends/Canadian/etc

[randall fairbrook]

i drink them all, for the most part i go through stages where i drink single malts exclusively then stages when i only drink bourbons and ryes...these stages last usually a month or longer....

i drink the irish stuff rarely...when a friend gives me a sample..they do not seem as exciting to the palate...

[Knolly]

Mainly Scotch SWM drinker, but have been known to buy the occasional Bourbon and whiskies from other regions too (Canada, Ireland and Japan so far, though I've got a bottle of McCarthy's on order and also would like to try some of the Tazmanian Malts too!).

My other spirited passion is Tequila though - absolutely love a great Anejo! And, recently I've started getting into grappa as well, but it's very difficult to find high quality aged ones in North America.

Cheers!

[irishwhiskeychaser]

Fairly even between Irish & Scotch at the moment and probably 5% bourbon at this stage.

[Muskrat Portage]

I've generally swayed towards Single Malts and Irish. In keeping with the spirit of the poll I will only add that I've yet to develop an affectation for Bourbon. There are other whiskies out there but it's not what the poll asks.

Muskrat Portage

[MacAttack80]

ummmm.......yes!

[billinthewild]

I am a new member. My tastes in whisk(e)y has varied over the years. At an early age I enjoyed such as Old Granddad, Jim Beam, Wild Turkey (86), and a few of the Canadians. Of late I do not care much for the bourbons and in the past decade or so have been enjoying a few scotch distilleries. I was introduced to The Famous Grouse in the novels of W.E.B. Griffin, and found it more to my liking than Cutty Sark, Dewars and even Chivas. Reaching out a bit I found I relaly liked the peatty and smoky flavors of Islay.

I visited Islay last month and had a great time tasting: Laphroaig, Laguvalin, Ardbeg, Bruichladdie, and Bowmore. They were all excellent and I am now doing a but of tasting on my own. I regret not being able to make it aceross to Jura.

Bowmore 18 has a great deal of character and I am enjoying it far more than the younger ones I have tried. Smoother. I bought a bottle of Oban 14 today and am enjoying it as well. A truly different experience. Not being an expert I can only state what I enjoy drinking.

I also like Irish whiskeys; prefer Black Bush to Bushmills, and a new one I bought today, Red Breast, I enjoy more than the first two. My little experience does tell me that with whiskeys one gets what he pays for. A smoother edge, a pleasant aftertaste, a richer aroma and flavor.

On this forum I hope to learn. Not being able to afford the more costly delights on a daily, I have found The Famouse Grouse 12 very satisfactory and am interested in trying their 18.

Recommendations are welcome.

[TreacleSponge]

Are you Bill In The Wild, or Billin The Wild? I'm not sure whether to envisage you as an entrepid explorer or a crazed Billin. Anyway, welcome to the forums

Have you tried many sherried drams? Balvenie, Aberlour, Glenfarclas?

As you expect, you will learn a lot on these forums. You'll also want a lot. You won't be able to help yourself, you'll see someone's tasting notes and you must have that bottle. Before you know it you'll have sold your house, children and foreign stamp collection to fund your habit. Run man, run - get out while you still can

[Matt2]

Hi Bill(in),

This week I have been mostly drinking Famous Grouse 18

I found the 12 a little harsh, but the 18 rounds off the corners and adds a bit more body. If you found the 12 satisfactory then I think you will find the 18 worthwhile.

Overall not a bad dram, maybe a bit one dimensional, but to be honest I haven't really been studying it, just enjoying...

[mikeymad]

I voted for all three even though it was not true....

It is Scotch and American Whisk(e)y's for me. This was not an option.

Cheers,