Thanks (really), and I just love your last line. :)
A few years ago I started asking at work for whiskey/whisky recommendations, and Makers Mark was the first. Hated it (neat, with water, ice cubes, chilled…) but gave the remaining 7/8 of a bottle to the guy who suggested it. Every whiskey I’ve been recommended I’ve disliked and overall practically given away. (Żubrówka Polish Bison Grass Vodka paired with cloudy apple juice on the other hand, I kept).
Anyway, bear in mind I went through most of the popular Scottish whiskies on the way to Laphroaig (culminating with the 15 year old when it was available and affordable!) I decided I needed to broaden my horizons as my wallet began to shrink.
After Makers Mark came Woodford Reserve, Bulleit, Four Roses, most of the JD ‘alcopops’ (especially well-received as birthday presents) Wild Turkey. I’d have all again. I saved a list of some of the whiskies that are mentioned here from time to time and had some of those too.
The thing is, Makers Mark is by far the worst for me, and given the bottle ‘aesthetic’ I thought I’d like it the most. Took me forever to get into the bottle though, there’s got to be a knack in getting the seal off.
Thanks (really), and I just love your last line. :)
A few years ago I started asking at work for whiskey/whisky recommendations, and Makers Mark was the first. Hated it (neat, with water, ice cubes, chilled…) but gave the remaining 7/8 of a bottle to the guy who suggested it. Every whiskey I’ve been recommended I’ve disliked and overall practically given away. (Żubrówka Polish Bison Grass Vodka paired with cloudy apple juice on the other hand, I kept).
Anyway, bear in mind I went through most of the popular Scottish whiskies on the way to Laphroaig (culminating with the 15 year old when it was available and affordable!) I decided I needed to broaden my horizons as my wallet began to shrink.
After Makers Mark came Woodford Reserve, Bulleit, Four Roses, most of the JD ‘alcopops’ (especially well-received as birthday presents) Wild Turkey. I’d have all again. I saved a list of some of the whiskies that are mentioned here from time to time and had some of those too.
The thing is, Makers Mark is by far the worst for me, and given the bottle ‘aesthetic’ I thought I’d like it the most. Took me forever to get into the bottle though, there’s got to be a knack in getting the seal off.
I also hate Hersheys chocolate. :)