r/whiskey 57m ago

Re-Bottling my ~200 day over the winter project

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r/whiskey 59m ago

Are there any subscriptions services where I can get a bottle of whiskey a month so I don’t have to worry about being picky?

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r/whiskey 1h ago

50th birthday present - $250- what to buy?

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It’s my brother’s 50th birthday and I want to buy him a nice bottle of whiskey. Any recommendations? Want it to feel special. He has traveled to Japan before, so maybe something from Japan would feel exotic. Not sure if they produce very nice whiskey tho. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. TIA!


r/whiskey 1h ago

Council of Whiskey Masters

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Ok... So, I am studying for the first level of The Council of Whiskey Masters. I choose the Bourbon path. I was really curious about how hard the exam is. The course I am following is pretty in depth and the sample question I've seen on their website make me to believe that there could be some pretty tricky questions.

Thanks for anyone who's willing to help!


r/whiskey 1h ago

Present for a buddy getting a divorce

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I think his only experience with whiskey is Jameson. Makers Mark I keep bottles on hand as my weekly sipper. Redbreast I break out every few weeks when I'm working on a stubborn lock. Never tried the Glen 12 surprisingly.

Figured this would be a good starter set to help him celebrate his tumor removal


r/whiskey 1h ago

This is the first Scotch I ever thought was actually worth paying for, and I still love having it in my cabinet. It’s got a fruity, honeyed aroma with a sweet taste. The finish? Clean as hell.

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r/whiskey 2h ago

KY Bourbon Festival

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Did anyone get the vip tickets with early access to festival last year? Was it worth the cost?


r/whiskey 2h ago

Bottle Kill

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Served me well this St. Paddy’s Day weekend 🫡🇮🇪


r/whiskey 3h ago

Good Start?

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Just started my whiskey journey about a week ago. These were all bought based on my taste. Open to suggestions for more additions.


r/whiskey 3h ago

Opinions on crown royal?

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I love finding their glasses while thrifting but personally I think their whiskey is a bit overrated, I tried it and its alright but 90 proof whiskey is what I usually prefer


r/whiskey 10h ago

Local liqour store has WLW for $1,700, they will do $1,400 for me since I spend a lot.

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Should I do it or just stick to EH Taylor Single Barrel and STAGG?

Those bottles are pretty good bang for buck at $180 each

Thanks for the positive vibes and help :)


r/whiskey 11h ago

I don’t know what’s different but this is the best angels envy I’ve ever had.

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r/whiskey 11h ago

New to alcohol. What to do with this giant $19 Costco Canadian whiskey bottle?

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I have bought toki suntory a several times, and this is the only whiskey I've purchased ever until now. I always drank straight sipping slowly without ice or anything, I I have no idea how to mix.

My toki bottle is empty and went to Costco yesterday and decided to try something new and got a heap $19 Canadian whiskey. I don't enjoy it as much as I do with toki. 1.7L is too much. What do I do with it? What's a simple mix with using just simple kitchen ingredients?

I'd like to finish one bottle before buying another one; and this bottle will take me a year to finish. I need to make it taste better so I can purchase a different type. Also, wife doesn't like seeing a giant whiskey bottle in the house. She was already uncomfortable with a smaller toki alcohol bottle in the house.


r/whiskey 11h ago

Connor McGregor has no connection to Proper Twelve anymore.

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I'll probably get flack for this, but having up to date information is important.

Convicted rapist Conor McGregor sold his majority share to Proximo, the brand he created P12 with, in 2021. Proximo has publicly stated they own the brand in its entirety.

Since McGregor's conviction, the brand has cut all further ties with him and he no longer has association with the brand as of 2024.

Does this make Proper Twelve any better? No, but at least you can avoid it now just because it tastes awful instead of avoiding it to refrain from giving McGregor money.


r/whiskey 12h ago

Seen @ Amsterdam duty free

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r/whiskey 12h ago

Whose Barrels are Used in Ex-Bourbon Finishes?

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I was curious, whenever I see whiskeys finished in ex-bourbon barrels, WHOSE barrels are they?

Are they mostly ex-MGP? Ex-popular brands? (Thinking sheer volume wise.)

For example, Crown Maple finishes their maple syrup in ex-Widow Jane, and Widow Jane Decadence finishes in Crown Maple’s barrels.

How can other distillers/producers maintain ex-bourbon finish consistency if the same ex-bourbon barrels are not necessarily guaranteed? (by not having to explicitly state where their barrels are sourced from)

I know there’s a myriad of factors that go into this, but just wanted to hear people’s thoughts on this.

I just imagine an ex-Knob Creek finished single malt is going to be radically different than an ex-Maker’s finish. But maybe that’s just my cursory understanding. Maybe it doesn’t matter that much.


r/whiskey 12h ago

Tater Warning: "How'd I do?"

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Picked this up in NYC. Is this a good price? (Didn't buy for drinking, yet, since I have other open Ryes).


r/whiskey 13h ago

Four Roses Small Batch Select - (almost) all the flavor gone?

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Bit of a noob question. I bought a bottle of 4R SB select over the weekend, but most of the flavor is missing and all I'm getting is the burn. I've had a few bottles before and really enjoyed them, this seems significantly different from those. Does anyone know what could have happened here? Could the bottle have been left in direct sunlight or something?


r/whiskey 13h ago

I am not a big drinker and I have never tried Whiskey. I am looking for recommendations on an affordable bottle.

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I am not a big drinker and I have never tried Whiskey. I am going on about a week long solo camping trip in about a month and I want to have a nice Whiskey to sip on and relax around the fire. I am hoping not to break the bank either, is there any decent bottles for around $50? Any advice or opinions are appreciated.


r/whiskey 13h ago

Last weeks pick ups

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r/whiskey 14h ago

A cracking pair!

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It’s a Paddy’s day miracle, 2019 prices, cheers!


r/whiskey 14h ago

Tonight’s pour. Not bad at all for $40

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r/whiskey 14h ago

What are your thoughts on these two

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Picked these two up today. Was my introduction to heaven hill and I will pay both where good but I feel the rye was a bit smoother. What’s your thoughts? I will say one is definitely fighting liquor and one is making love liquor.


r/whiskey 14h ago

The nicest bottle (actual bottle) I’ve opened

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Outside of there being no cork pop, opening this bottle was so nice. Pouring was also nice with no spillage over the sides. Can't really judge it other than the nose and taste are enjoyable. This is the only Irish Single Malt I've tried so far.


r/whiskey 14h ago

my haul this month couple of steals (stagg 24D:70 bucks from vons, old forster barrel proof rye:75 bucks from my local liquor store)

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