Hello all, I am some what new to the world of whisky (turned 21 last may.) I would like to know some relatively low cost ($40-$60) bottles available in the NY area. As of late my shelf consisted of a bottle of the following: JD (old habits die hard, was the only drink I knew existed as a youngin,) Knob Creek, Chivas Regal, Jameson, and JW Black. I would love to expand my horizons to include some fine stuff. Also is JW blue worth it I had a taste a while ago and fell in love.
a youngin,) Knob Creek, Chivas Regal, Jameson, and JW Black. I would love to expand my horizons to include some fine stuff. Also is JW blue worth it I had a taste a while ago and fell in love.
would like to know some relatively low cost ($40-$60) bottles available in the NY area.
Highland Park 12 (great introduction; honey/heather perfection)
After that, you might want to add: Bruichladdich 10 (in the blue canister; has a waft of peat) Aberlour A'Bundadh (high proof but wowzam--here it's under $50) The Macallan 12 (like the Aberlour, has a sherry accent) Old Pulteney 12 (not typical, but great for variety--$20 here)
If by NY area you mean New York City, you're close to some of the best stocked retailers in the country. Park Avenue Liquors [(212 685-2442] declares its stock list to be the best, period - but I'm not in a position to judge. If by NY area you mean New York State (or New Jersey, or any of the nearby states) you're still in luck. There are several specialists in the area that advertise in the Malt Advocate, or are listed as stores that carry over 100, or 200, malts. You should be able to find even exotic whiskies without too much effort.
But there's no need to go for the rare and exotic (which always means expensive as well). In the price range you mentioned you can find most of the distilleries' principal versions. For simple straight-forward (but tasty) malts try The Glenlivet, the Glenfiddich Solera Reserve - not the standard Glenfiddich, or Dalwhinnie, or Glenmorangie as a 10yo.
For a richer flavor try one of the Glenmorangie wood finishes, the port, sherry, or madeira. Or Aberlour as a sherry finished 15yo. Or the Glenfarclas 12yo. These have an extra degree of richness derived from the casks which previously contained wines. If you like these find an Aberlour A'bunadh. It's very sherried and cask strength.
Peat smoke in the malt practically defines scotch whisky, and for a lot of it try the Talisker 10yo, or a Bowmore. Alternatively, the Laphroaig 10yo and Ardbeg 10 are inexpensive and full bore "peat monsters". But these peatiest whiskies are usually not the beginner's favorites; best to try a shot in a bar if that's a possibility. Of course, some people like them from the first taste.
Johnnie Walker is said to get its smokiness from Talisker. I believe Cragganmore and Cardhu are also constituents, but I don't keep up with what's in what - the companies usually wont tell you and they can change the formula as the wish.
I used to drink a lot of Jamesons's. If you like Irish whisky look for Redbreast. It's in your price range and really a treat.
Depends on how much you love it. Here it's quite an expensive bottle, and there are many malts I would choose over any blend at that price. But I have very little experience with the high end blends.
I hope that's not a home phone number. While this is a pretty friendly newsgroup one generally shouldn't include a home phone number or address in USENET postings. Not all of USENET is as civilized as alt.drinks.scotch-whisky. The 888 area code suggests it's not, but I thought I'd mention it.
Hello, Thank your for the info everyone. I will take everyone's suggestions this weekend. I am about 1 hour from the city so I will make a day of whisky hunting out of it. I will let every one know when I get something I like
It is a work number I probably should take that off for this type of stuff.
I took a look at the website and it offers some interesting tech. Unfortunately, not before I sent my earlier response. I thought it was likely not a home number. Don't worry, even if it was, you're among friends here. But I read (and don't post) on several more cantankerous groups like the history groups, where that just can't be said.
Let us know what you find, and what you think of it.
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