10 Whisky Questions

Laphroaig, Livet 12, CC, Gin, Scotch followed in no particular order by the others, whisky(duh), Bruichladdich, French fries, Nikka from the barrel, John Glaser.

• Ardbeg
• Had some great Balvenies
• Forty Creek Heart of Gold
• Rum, but real rum (not the adulterated nonsense that passes for "rum")
• Scotch, rye (don't care for the rest)
• I choose whisky!
• HP
• There is no proven remedy for hangovers other than time
• Compass Box Spice Tree
• John Glaser

1. Laphroaig

2. Balvenie

3. George T. Stagg 2010 BTAC

4. Does diet coke count?

5. Scotch, bourbon, Irish and rye tie

6. Whisky ( think of the site you are on)

7. Bruichladdich (more variety)

8. An ounce of prevention.... I drink water during, and before bed, and try to avoid excess to start with.

9. Nikka from the Barrel

10. none....but I like a few non-industry related personalities

Ardbeg, Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask, Balcones True Blue, (Aged) Port, Scotch-Irish-bourbon-rye, Seriously?, Bruichladdich, Water, Black Bull 30, Rachel Barrie since Bill Lumsden tricked me into the Tusail

Laphroaig.. Balvenie.. Rock hill farms single barrel.. Vodka Scotch.. Bourbon.. Any Whisky.. Highland park.. Start drinking.. Compass box this is not a luxury whisky.. No one person in particular

Ardbeg Balvenie Woodford's Reserve Tsipouro (or Raki or Zivania). It's like grappa. Bourbon Whisky Highland Park Water Ballantines finest Richard Paterson

laphroaig

glen moray

abraham bowman rye 69.4%

armagnac

scotch, rye, bourbon, irish

a new doctor

(old) highland park - but i could live without either these days

beer

grants

johanna ngoh

Ardbeg or Laphroaig?.............ARDBEG

Your favorite non-sherried Speysider? .............Miltonduff SMWS 72.38 28 YO refill bourbon Hogshead

Best North American whisky you've tasted?....COMMERCIAL RELEASE: MASTERSON'S RYE 10 YO..... and from a secret source, a 30 year-old Canadian, magnificent.

Favorite spirit besides whisky?.......BAS-ARMAGNAC

List in order of preference: Irish whisky, Scotch whisky, bourbon and rye.... 1) BOURBON & RYE, 2) SCOTCH, 3) IRISH

On your eightieth birthday your doctor orders you to choose either whisky or wine, but not both. Which do you choose?.......WHISKY...

Highland Park or Bruichladdich?.........HIGHLAND PARK

Best hangover remedy?..... 2 FUDGESICLES and GREEN TEA with brandy & honey,

Your favorite whisky blend?......WISER'S LEGACY

Your favorite whisky industry personality?.......DON LIVERMORE

can I suggest we try to remember to come back to this question in a year's time? It could be interesting.

I think I may already be reconsidering some of my choices.

ARDBEG. It has higher highs and lower lows, but Laphroaig is more consistent

Glenlivet 21 YO Archive

Abraham Bowman 10 YO Rye 69.4%

Tequila

Rye, Scottish MALT, bourbon & Irish tied, last, that 92% of SCOTCH which is blended with wheat and corn whiskies. If I had to put it by volume of production SCOTCH WHISKY would come in DEAD LAST.

Whisky. Wine? You have GOT to be kidding.

Bruichladdich. Way more variety than Highland Park.

Hangovers? Haven't had one for about 30 years.

Wiser's Legacy

Booker Noe. Living whisky personality? @MaltActivist !!!

1) Ardbeg 2) Balvenie 3) Buffalo Trace 4) not sure 5) Bourbon, Scotch, rye, Irish 6) whisky 7) Highland Park - only because Bruichladdich seems to be 're-inventing' themselves courtesy of the distillery changing hands so often. 8) Water (or Gatorade), a few Aleve, and sleep. 9) Monkey Shoulder 10) Ralfy

1) Laphroaig 2) Balvenie 3) Pappy 20 (2005 bottling) 4) Cognac 5) Scotch, Bourbon, Rye, Irish 6) Whisky 7) Highland Park 8) Coke and sleep. 9) Peat Monster 10th Anniversary 10) Serge of Whisky Fun

Laphroaig (would be Ardbeg if more consistent); Benromach peat smoke; rittenhouse bottled in bond; tequila; Scotch, rye, irish (mostly for redbreast), bourbon; whisky (although wine/port/brandy combination would be much missed); Bruichladdich; Sleep / Hair of the dog; Big Peat; Hmm… Serge?

Laphroaig

Glen Keith

WL Weller 12

Grappa

Scotch, Rye, Bourbon, Irish

Both

HP

A banana & green tea

Any Compass Box

David Whishart

1. Ardbeg or Laphroaig? Ardbeg.

2. Your favorite non-sherried Speysider? 18 year old Glen Elgin Bottled by Single Cask Nation.

3. Best North American whisky you've tasted? Probably a 40 year old whisky from the old Stitzel-Weller distillery.

4. Favorite spirit besides whisky? Cognac.

5. List in order of preference: Irish whisky, Scotch whisky, bourbon and rye. scotch, rye, bourbon, irish.

6. On your eightieth birthday your doctor orders you to choose either whisky or wine, but not both. Which do you choose? Wine, ha!

7. Highland Park or Bruichladdich? HP

8. Best hangover remedy? Water, Advil, sleep and a hardy breakfast with lots of strong coffee.

9. Your favorite whisky blend? I liked Johnny Walker Gold quite a bit.

10. Your favorite whisky industry personality? Paterson, definitely.

Ardbeg or Laphroaig? Laphroaig

Your favorite non-sherried Speysider? Glenlivet 15yr French Oak Reserve

Best North American whisky you've tasted? Danfield's 21yr (Canadian)

Favorite spirit besides whisky? Rum

List in order of preference: Scotch, Irish whiskey, Rye, Bourbon

On your eightieth birthday your doctor orders you to choose either whisky or wine, but not both. Which do you choose? Whisky

Highland Park or Bruichladdich? Highland Park

Best hangover remedy? Never needed one.

Your favorite whisky blend? Compass Box Spice Tree (Blended Malt) / Islay Mist (Blended Scotch)

Your favorite whisky industry personality? None

1. Ardbeg or Laphroaig? – Ardbeg: what @Victor said

2. Your favorite non-sherried Speysider? – BenRiach

3. Best North American whisky you've tasted? – tie: George T. Stagg (2005, 2007, 2010)/Abraham Bowman 10yo Rye 69.4% is spectacular.

4. Favorite spirit besides whisky? – Armagnac

5. List in order of preference: Irish whisky, Scotch whisky, bourbon and rye. – Scotch whisky, Rye, Bourbon, and Irish Whisky.

6. On your eightieth birthday your doctor orders you to choose either whisky or wine, but not both. Which do you choose? – No hesitation, Whisky!

7. Highland Park or Bruichladdich? - Bruichladdich

8. Best hangover remedy? Don’t ever drink that much

9. Your favorite whisky blend? - Grants

10. Your favorite whisky industry personality? Jim McEwan. He has a way of talking that makes me want to try everything he makes . . . even though I am often disappointed!