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Originally Posted by Cman333
Yep! EXACTLY. I think I prefer JD or Crown Royal over it. I polished off the bottle while I was in Japan, but it took ALOT of effort to get there. It was more of a punishment rather than an enjoyment. LOL
Don't buy it for $100+, it's not worth it. Even $50 wasn't worth it IMO. I might be jaded because I had pretty high expectations, and everyone was telling me to bring back Yamazaki. So because of the hype and low price I got a bottle to try. I definitely prefer Hibiki for the similar price.
I have had Hibiki Jap Harmony and Master Select and love it. Smooth and easy. No nasty bite on the end.
I couldn't justify $500CAD for Yamazaki 18. I've never tried it. 25 I can only imagine how much it is.
What else do you guys like in terms on easy drinking whisky that's budget (<$100)?
My usual's are Maccallan, Glenfiddich, Aberlour, Hibiki. Jameson's is my get "crunk" drink. I'm not much of a peaty whisky type. Wouldn't mind trying something new.
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Glenlivet 15, some interesting ones that are probably not sold here (Kavalan, Laird of Fintry). I didn't buy the Yamazaki 18 or 25, I tasted them at the distillery when I did a tour there while visiting Japan.
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Originally Posted by winson604
Easy drinking sub $100 definitely Dalwhinnie 15 imo
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This one is good too, great value for $.
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Originally Posted by Cman333
I've tried Balvenie Double Wood. I enjoyed it, but not enough to put it on my usuals. lol
Like I said, I like Jameson's when I'm getting crunk, not sipping it slowly for the night. I somehow find it easier on the rocks to handle over Yamazaki 12.
And I drink vodka also, but again. When I'm getting crunk. Don't enjoy the taste much, but it's tolerable. Don't drink it on the norm.
I'm just not into peaty flavours, maybe Talisker kicked my ass too much. I don't enjoy cigars either. I can totally see why people enjoy peaty scotch with a cigar though.
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Talisker isn't peaty... try an Ardbeg or Auchentoshan!