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This is the important question, but Bourbon shouldn't be on the list. It isn't blended.

Good stuff, but not blended.

Trying to give a little culture

Totally agree with you, my thoughts exactly.

Since he mentioned a blended whiskey I would suggest giving him a 1.75 L. of Black Velvet. I can't speak for others tastes in whiskies but here in central Idaho Black Velvet is the whiskey that most folks drink, its smooth, not much bite, relatively inexpensive and is the whiskey of choice for most of us rural folks. Since he didn't mention a specific brand chances are that he will be happy with about anything you give him.

drover

If he likes blended Scotch whisky then I don't think a blended Canadian will hit the target.

If he's a Scotch man and you want to fix him up, then maybe this one:

I'm certainly no expert on whiskies, although I've drank my share, but I am somewhat partial to Jameson's. I have a hard time believing that someone wouldn't enjoy a bottle of the twelve year old. I'm kind of surprised no one else has mentioned it.

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When a bottle of whiskey doesn't seem like enough, I've added nice gloves, a Case XX knife or a gift cert to the local steakhouse to the pile. For what its worth.

Heck, I like Canadian blended whiskey. Crown is a bit sweet for my taste, but if you’re buying it will do just fine. 40 Creek is a little better and Pendleton would be my choice. Your friend, in rural Nevada, probably drinks Crown because it’s available. I expect he would appreciate any of the three.

Blended whiskey is not the good stuff. Straight corn or rye is the real deal!

Yep, most folks seem to like Crown. After a few drinks it is all just whiskey anyway.

I am surprised at all of the recommendations for Scotch whiskies and bourbons since they are more of an acquired taste for most folks, and even then they seem to lean towards specific brands.

Which brings me back to the thoughts that since he mentioned a blended whiskey without mentioning a specific brand then something like Black Velvet, Canadian Mist, etc would probably satisfy him.

drover

That brush is far too broad.

Yes, the closest & on the right track, however, your "ey" or "y" are still to broad !

What is some good blended, besides what you mentioned above?

I’ve seen the name Teachers thrown around but never tried it. There’s a stigma against blended but I know good stuff must be out there. JW is proof that not all blended is bad, and given that they are the most popular, it’s almost certain they aren’t the best.

Blended Scotch Whiskey - Johnny Walker green or Dimple.
Canadian Whisky - The upper levels of 40 Creek are great (Right 3 - Their cream is crap - Copper Pot Still is my starting point if drinking straight & barrel select if mixing).



Bourbons, for the most part, aren't blends.

Irish Whiskey Blends - I prefer Tullamore Dew 12yo over Jamesons

Bourbon, for the whole part, isn't blended.

Yep, Haven't tried the 21yo blend you showed, earlier !

Have you tried 15yo Dimple ?



If so, how does it compare ?

If you want to get technical,...it's not even Bourbon unless it comes from Kentucky.

Not true.