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Hello Fellas, I am not much of a drinker, but I have been acquiring a taste for Whiskey lately. Just a bit in a glass to sip at night. So far I haven't found my brand, so I was hoping for some suggestions from you all.

I find that I don't like it too strong. I don't like that smack-in-the-mouth, "hot" sensation.

So far, I think that I like Johnny Walker Gold the best. The Black Lable is a bit too "smokey" for my taste. I kinda liked regular Jack Daniels but not exactly. Honey Jack is even better, but maybe too sweet. But I do LOVE honey. Vat 69 was OK. I also tried a Japanese brand that I found way too strong for my taste. And a 15yo Dalwhahinny Scotch had an aftertaste

So I guess that I am looking for a less potent bang on sipping with a bit of a sweet or honey taste, but I am hoping for some suggestions and knowledge from you Whiskey drinkers out there on a Sunday morning!

Thanks!

If you absolutely insist on brown liquor, I'd recommend Royal Canadian Mist,....and that's coming from some one who lives next door to "Bourbon County",....literally.

But I don't like brown liquor with the exception of an occasional dash of Cognac.

Ketel One vodka is pretty much the pinnacle of spirits.

Try some "Bird Dog" apple...........

Buffalo trace

Try Makers Mark..

Panthera you are barking up the wrong tree. I don't think very many of our members are familiar with this booze stuff. We call it "Demon Alcohol."

40 creek

I would bet you would like Crown Royale Peach.

For a sipping whiskey I like Buffalo Trace, for mixed drinks, Seagram's 7 or Jack.

There are a lot of whiskey drinkers here, you're going to get a lot of advise. I asked the same question about a year ago, I went trough a lot of small bottles of whiskey before I came up with what I like.

I cut back on the Whiskey, but yeah, 40 creek.

Try some Whistle Pig and see if rye suits you.

For regular whiskey, you might try some Jameson Irish or Crown Royal Canadian.

For Scotch, I highly recommend Famous Grouse.

I don't drink Bourbon, but Maker's Mark or Jim Beam Black is what my wife likes. Four Roses is an overlooked brand, also.

Then there's rye whiskey, where I suggest Elijah Craig.

Those are for "beginner" drinkers, mind you. Others here will recommend high-end stuff that's both too strong and expensive for a newbie.

One other thing: See if you can buy mini-bottles or pints where you are. Great way to get a taste of a new brand without splurging for a whole bottle.

Great ideas for me fellas thank you!

Fireball and be done.

Riiiiight

LOL

Do yourself a favor - The Macallan and be done with the JV team.

To make it simple, not too strong on the sweet/honey side is what I am looking for.

My neighbors and I are doing a tasting of whiskeys / bourbons to decide a favorite or learn the differences in each. Here’s what we have so far.

1. Wild Turkey 101
2. Makers Mark
3. Yellowstone
4. George Dickell
5. Buffalo Trace

Any other recommendations?

I agree with the Poobah

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