In pursuit of the best WHISKEY......

[Andy C]

Originally Posted by DennisAJC

and they do it with more discipline and cleanliness.

Thats the problem right there - we do it with shag all discipline and cleanliness - its all about the love mate.

But them drunkies still make a wicked scotch.

But that I have to totally agree with.

[Andy C]

Originally Posted by DennisAJC

fashion

Would you drink whisky made by these people.

[DennisAJC]

Originally Posted by Andy C

Would you drink whisky made by these people.

Sure I would.

But I do have a hard time trusting a man in a skirt.

[Andy C]

Thats Hillary Clinton you eeedjit.

[wpage]

Whatever happened to Seagrams 7 and a some good weed?

[RubHer Yellow Ducky]

Originally Posted by wpage

Whatever happened to Seagrams 7 and a some good weed?

Mary-Wana !!!

[DennisAJC]

Originally Posted by Andy C

Thats Hillary Clinton you eeedjit.

Still #1 in my books. Of the ones I can afford of course.

[CO Hummer]

I still think the Welsch make the best whisky. And they do it without skirts!

[DennisAJC]

Here's a good read.

http://www.drinkfocus.com/articles/w...an-whiskey.php

Canadian Whiskey and Other Whiskeys Around the World

Regardless of where this golden drink of the heavens originated, it has spread to all points of the globe. From Australia to Sweden, Turkey to Thailand, throughout Europe, Asia and North America, distilled grain and cereal mixtures have had an impact on the world.

The largest producer outside of the British Isles and the United States is Canada. The eleven distilleries of Canadian whiskey have produced blends that are popular worldwide. Many Canadian distilleries have direct connections with, or are owned by, Scottish distillers who recognized the potential in the New World.
One major distinction of Canadian distilleries is that often, whiskey is not their only product. Rum, vodka and other distilled spirits can be found among the list of quality products at a number of these Canadian locations. From Nova Scotia to British Columbia, however, the love of the Canadian Blended Whiskey has continued to grow and, in fact, has made this beverage one of the most popular imports around the world.
Whiskey in Japan

Surprisingly, Japan and other Asian countries have also developed a strong desire for whiskeys. In fact, Japan is the largest producer in the world outside of North America and the UK. Here, too, the connection to the Celtic distilling process can be found. The "father of Japanese whiskey," Masataka Taketuru, was actually the first Japanese to study the art of whiskey making at the University of Glasgow from 1918 to 1920. Masataka's talent did not occur by chance. His family had owned a sake brewery that had been producing quality rice wine since 1733. Not only was his experience in the Highlands a profound awakening for Masataka, but his choice of location for his distillery, in Yoichi, Hokkaido, mirrored in geography the Scottish town in which he had lived.

Masataka was later hired by Shinjiro Torrii to setup a whiskey company (now known as Suntory). At the time, few Japanese people drank whiskey at the time, but Torrii sought to create a whiskey that would reflect the customs and traditions of the Japanese. The most important factor was that the whiskey would not interfere with the flavor of Japanese cuisine. Torrii eventually succeeded, and his whiskey is now the most popular whiskey in Japan.

While Scotch whiskey is ideal when drunk alone, Japanese whiskey is ideal as a complement to food. Surprisingly enough, the world's largest whiskey distillery is not in Scotland or Ireland, but in Japan.
Worldwide Whiskey Wagon

While the top whiskeys in the world are Scottish, Irish, American and Canadian, other countries are hopping on the Whiskey Wagon. These include Australia, Chile, England, Italy, Jamaica, New Zealand, Philippines, Sweden, Thailand, and even the unlikely locales of India and Pakistan.

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by DennisAJC

Here's a good read.

http://www.drinkfocus.com/articles/w...an-whiskey.php

Hahahaha!

You know it won't be long until that Pakistani whisky is #1 in the world.

[DennisAJC]

Don't tell Andy.

[wpage]

What about the great Whiskeys of Idaho!

[Big Dad]

Ida stayed, if Idaho!

[CO Hummer]

So my flight is delayed and just wandered up to the airport bar in Newark, Terminal A. I see that the best scotch they have available is Macallan 12 Yr. I like that, so I just ordered one up. The bartender gives me the drink and says............

"That'll be $13.45"


Bloody friggin hell! I can get a whole bottle at home for $33.

Oh well, sometimes you have to pay for ambiance.

[CO Hummer]

Well now I've had my flight delayed ANOTHER 2 hours. So I've made my way down to the bar next to the gate.

This bar has much better deals. Glenfiddich 12 year for $9. For an extra $3.00 you get a double. So now I have a monster glass of scotch for the low, low price of $12.40.

Tastewise.......I think the Macallan 12 beats the Glenfiddich12, hands down.

[CO Hummer]

While it's been a boring day at the airport........ I must say I'm enjoying the 2nd establishment much more.

Strange that I should run into Adam, Horace, and DRTY at the bar.

[Andy C]

Originally Posted by CO Hummer

Hahahaha!

You know it won't be long until that Pakistani whisky is #1 in the world.

Good God - the moment one of them comes out of the shower with a towel wrapped around their heads you boys want to bomb the sh1te out of them, but ooooh they may be making a decent whisky and defiling the historical traditions of one of the proudest countries that founded your great nation - oh thats alright is it - bastards.

[CO Hummer]

I now have a weekly tradition to buy whiskey on Thursday nights. Here is the latest purchases.

Macallan 12 - While I already have some of this, I had to pick it up because it was on sale for $33/bottle. That is a steal!

Glenfiddich 18 - I love Glenfiddich 12, so I thought I would try my first 18 yr old in this line.

Speyside scotches are still my fav, but I have not tried from all regions. The next bottle I'm going crack open is my Laphroaig so that I can have my first Island whisky.

[Andy C]

I am heading back into the realms of whisky availability.

In Aktau this afternoon - it was a five hour near death experience of a drive to get here.

Next stop Baku in Azerbaijan - then Heathrow - I will send pictures of whisky drinking from there if I can.

And finally to Miami.

[CO Hummer]

Originally Posted by Andy C

I am heading back into the realms of whisky availability.

In Aktau this afternoon - it was a five hour near death experience of a drive to get here.

Next stop Baku in Azerbaijan - then Heathrow - I will send pictures of whisky drinking from there if I can.

And finally to Miami.

Have a safe trip, Andy! I'll be tipping back a dram or two for ya this evening.