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[–] WindyRebel@lemmy.world 21 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (6 children)

I’m a simple guy who likes Jim Beam Black label, Jack, Woodford Reserve, etc. I’ve been swearing off American whiskeys since this tariff shit started. I just bought Bushmills for the first time and have been enjoying it.

I’m all for some suggestions. I’m not picky, so single malt, blended or whatever is fine. I just like to drink on the rocks or neat and want to enjoy the flavors. I’d be open to blue state whiskeys otherwise anything else is good.

[–] kandoh@reddthat.com 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I finished a giant bottle of that niagra whiskey last week and it was decent.

Thinking of trying a Japanese brand next week

[–] WindyRebel@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh, nice! I’ll look for the Niagara one. What Japanese brand are you looking at?

I live in the Chicago area and we have a chain called Binny’s that carries a ton of alcohols from all over. I’d love to see if I can find these.

[–] kandoh@reddthat.com 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

For relaxing times, I make it Suntory times.

[–] WindyRebel@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Excellent! I’ll give that one a try.

[–] dogslayeggs@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Japanese whiskeys are great, but they can get expensive. Whiskeys made in blue states are likely to be more craft-oriented and also be expensive.

https://californiawineryadvisor.com/california-distilleries-visit/

Most of those are in Napa/Sonoma/Paso, which are expensive wine areas. They mostly have $75/bottle bourbons.

https://www.distilleryrowpdx.com/

Those are in Portland, and they are also quite expensive compared to Jack and Woodford.

Woodinville is from WA and is pretty good. A bit more expensive than your normal bourbons, but not crazy.

[–] WindyRebel@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks for the heads up. I’m willing to spend a little to try something!

[–] Dogiedog64@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Check out your local distilleries, they likely have some good stuff.

[–] WindyRebel@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Absolutely. I always forget about local distilleries.

[–] DubiousIndividual@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Highly recommend the mid tier Jameson and Dingle whiskeys

[–] WindyRebel@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Nice! I have always enjoyed the typical Jameson, but I’ll check out the mid tier stuff.

[–] nomy@lemmy.zip 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

If you enjoy Jameson and the Bushmills give Tullamore Dew a shot. It's another exceptionally smooth delicious Irish whiskey.

[–] tonntaalainn@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Teeling whiskey too is outrageous

[–] Botzo@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Redbreast or bust for my money.

But it's weird to see Catholics and Protestants in the same comparison. We definitely live in a different time.

https://youtu.be/FeCQDave60E

[–] lka1988@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

American here. My wife and I are big fans of Jameson Black Barrel and Canada's own "Swear Jar" whiskey.

[–] WindyRebel@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Never had the Jameson black barrel. That’s a new one to try! Never heard of “Swear Nar” but I do like that name. 😃

[–] lka1988@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

Swear Jar is amazing. Hints of caramel and other deliciousness.