Whisky for a novice

wannabedamned · 9 Jan 2010 at 19:22

Hey Guys, I'm wanting to drink something a bit more mature. I've never been one to drinks spirits unless they're used in a mixer. The first and last time I tried Jack Daniels was when i was about 17 and in the nightclub, my friend brought me a shot over, I did it. And felt instantly sick, didnt like it. I don't remember the drink, but i've never been able to order and drink it again since. I dont even know how Jack Daniels tastes to be honest.

I'm just wondering if you guys know of a Whisky\Bourbon, For "beginners" Something I can start drinking, and when i come accustomed to the way it tastes and the reaction of my throat\stomach, I can then move on to different ones.

Amps · 9 Jan 2010 at 19:24

Cheap , simple and easy to drink , has to be Famous Grouse.

sorn21 · 9 Jan 2010 at 19:25

This would actually interest me too, same JD experience really, but I used to love it, drank it all the time!

Then one night I over did it... Can't even stand the smell of whisky now.

Which is annoying cos my dad drinks it all the time.

PapaLazaru · 9 Jan 2010 at 19:27

For a basic, decent whisky, I would go for Jamesons.

RadoX · 9 Jan 2010 at 19:28

n1blo said:
This would actually interest me too, same JD experience really, but I used to love it, drank it all the time!

Then one night I over did it... Can't even stand the smell of whisky now.

Which is annoying cos my dad drinks it all the time.

JD is not bad, i can only drink it after a major session on beer tho

J1234 · 9 Jan 2010 at 19:28

Glenfiddich 18 Year Old, single malt Scotch is a good place to start.

Jacob (: · 9 Jan 2010 at 19:30

Go buy some different minatures and see what you like the taste of?

RadoX · 9 Jan 2010 at 19:32

in b4 link to whiskey thread

Morgoth · 9 Jan 2010 at 19:32

JD is a starter whisky, after you burn your tastebuds away on that stuff you can go out and appreciate the finer single malts.

chrism · 9 Jan 2010 at 19:42

PapaLazaru said:
For a basic, decent whisky, I would go for Jamesons.

me too

semi-pro waster · 9 Jan 2010 at 19:42

RadoX said:
in b4 link to whiskey thread

This one? You could just have linked to it yourself.

I'd suggest something like Jura as being quite a neutral whisky, it's not overpowering in the way that some (like say Laphroaig) are. It's got a fair depth of flavour but doesn't taste too harsh and it tends to be reasonably cheap at around £21 a bottle which for a decent single malt isn't bad.

Mr. Anderson · 9 Jan 2010 at 19:47

n1blo said:
This would actually interest me too, same JD experience really, but I used to love it, drank it all the time!

Then one night I over did it... Can't even stand the smell of whisky now.

Which is annoying cos my dad drinks it all the time.

Same as me. Except i had some Laphroaig at christmas and it was actually pretty nice.

Floogie · 9 Jan 2010 at 19:47

semi-pro waster said:
I'd suggest something like Jura...

Jura was my first foray into the 'proper' whisky world. Sadly all that stuff isn't for me and it mostly ends up sharing a glass with Red Bull.

I can hear the gasps from the whisky lovers on the forum right now...

regulus · 9 Jan 2010 at 19:47

Justin said:
Glenfiddich 18 Year Old, single malt Scotch is a good place to start.

Another vote for that. Me and my father in law have been known to indulge in the odd bottle or two of Glen. Very good starter whiskey.

semi-pro waster · 9 Jan 2010 at 19:50

Floogie said:
Jura was my first foray into the 'proper' whisky world. Sadly all that stuff isn't for me and it mostly ends up sharing a glass with Red Bull.

I can hear the gasps from the whisky lovers on the forum right now...

It's not for everyone I guess, I'm quite partial to it myself but I tend to suggest it as a relatively safe choice. Have you found one you like?

Floogie · 9 Jan 2010 at 19:52

semi-pro waster said:
Have you found one you like?

Sadly no. I think for me personally its not about the vehicle, just more about the destination, so to speak. ;-)

davedudes · 9 Jan 2010 at 19:58

Whisky makes me bork :mad:

Kennysevenfold · 9 Jan 2010 at 20:12

Justin said:
Glenfiddich 18 Year Old,

This. Amazing stuff.

But JD for me

Ahleckz · 9 Jan 2010 at 20:19

Macallan 10 is a fine place to start.

wannabedamned · 9 Jan 2010 at 20:24

That bottle of Glenfiddich looks an interesting one, Found a bottle at £15 online. I know it's going to sound really daft, but i'd like to have the bottle on my breakfast bar, it would make me look mature and sophisticated when i have guests around.

I feel i should point out, that my breakfast bar has a section on 1 end where i put alcohol. it's not going on there, because i need a tipple in the morning