Scotsman once said to me he always puts water in his whisky, I said does it taste better, he said no but you live longer.
Prefer bourbon over whisky, my fave is Evan Williams cherry reserve, customer over in the USA introduced me to it and have never been without a bottle in the house ever since
I have to consider scotch whiskey and bourbon whiskey completely separate categories. As to the former, Oban has long been my go-to whiskey, but the best I've had may have been Balvenie. As to bourbon, I've been an aficionado since before I was legally allowed to drink it (I think I had George Dickel in my baby bottle). My "every day" bourbon is Maker's Mark, but the special occasion brand is Four Roses (single barrel).
The bottle I have on the go is a Bruichladdich, Islay Barley 2009. It's an unpeated single malt. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.
For me at the moment its writers tears marks and sparks Jura origin Johny walker green label Penderyn Welsh whisky I have lots of different types.love them all. And try to keep it to once a week sessions. Its not good for you
Bowmore is my favourite distillery - particularly a long-aged sherry cask one. But I like every Islay whisky, hence why I'll be making my third visit to the island this year. Outside of Islay I like Springbank and Clynelish (particularly the Distillers Edition). Not as keen on the Speysides - just too light for me, although there are exceptions, (Dailuaine 16YO is excellent if you can find it).
I treat myself to a bottle of Talisker Skye over the festive period, lovely distiller's edition. Was £39 on offer for £25 in tesco, well worth picking one up if still on offer.
I am not much of a whisky drinker, I do like it but try and avoid spirits ass it does nasty things to me! but the best I have had is also Talisker
Jamesons the stand out whiskey for its smoothness. But if it has to be a scotch, Laphroaig is rather nice - very distinctive smokey flavour.
