MichaelT Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I live in Kentucky so there's no shortage of bourbon here. And, I work for an international spirits company, whose name I won't mention but we're a pretty large US company. As far as whisky is concerned, The Macallan is my favorite scotch. Paid $36.00 for a glass of it at a casino, a double. I could have gotten the bottle for a little more than that. My wife and I will usually drink Maker's Mark, which is a wheated bourbon because she doesn't like the rye burn. We went on the Bourbon Trail here in Kentucky a few years ago and that's what she learned overall. The more rye it has in it, the less she liked it. But, at least she's drinking it on the rocks and not polluting (mixing) it as much as she was. We don't drink a lot but I definitely like a good whisky/whiskey. Back in the day, we'd drink Jack Daniels and Jim Beam. I don't drink those any more, unless that's all there is. We have a couple of distilleries in Ireland and Scotland but most are here in the US. We produce everything but beer and wine but bourbon is huge for us. I could talk whisky all day long. A nice glass (or two) on a summer evening with a good cigar makes for a good combination here in Kentucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 for Bourbon, - Woodford Resvere - Small Batch 120 Knob Creek (a bit pricey compared to the regular knob creek but awesome stuff) - Makers Mark Scotch - Glenlivet 12 works nicely! Whiskey...- (or Whisky).. - Jameson - Tullamore Dew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Whiskey...- (or Whisky).. - Jameson - Tullamore Dew As a general rule Scottish whisky should always be spelled without the 'e' and by tradition Irish whiskey is normally spelled with the 'e'. American whiskey is normally (but not always) spelled with the 'e' - apparently due to the number of Irish settlers bringing their own native spelling with them. I believe the Scottish spelling is also partly a legal matter. Carry On! Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 As a general rule Scottish whisky should always be spelled without the 'e' and by tradition Irish whiskey is normally spelled with the 'e'. American whiskey is normally (but not always) spelled with the 'e' - apparently due to the number of Irish settlers bringing their own native spelling with them. I believe the Scottish spelling is also partly a legal matter. Carry On! Pip. Scots are too fukking cheap to use the e. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 Scots are too fukking cheap to use the e. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 As a general rule Scottish whisky should always be spelled without the 'e' and by tradition Irish whiskey is normally spelled with the 'e'. American whiskey is normally (but not always) spelled with the 'e' - apparently due to the number of Irish settlers bringing their own native spelling with them. I believe the Scottish spelling is also partly a legal matter. Carry On! Pip. figured it was some sort of "traditional" language, point of origin thing. thx for point it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Scots are too fukking cheap to use the e. rct I'd like to buy a vowel please.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 blar me laddie, we be needin that e for tha fyoocha don'tchano. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Ah Lad, all is well now.. sure be good tho, to have a few of them while we're shootin the blarney down at the old pub with me mates.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I enjoy Pendleton Whiskey. It's a Canadian blend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Scots are too fukking cheap to use the e. rct Aye. When I consider how much ink - and therefore money - I've saved over the decades by not having to type that superfluous 'e' it puts a big, fat, smug smile on my face. A bit like this, in fact; Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 Aye. When I consider how much ink - and therefore money - I've saved over the decades by not having to type that superfluous 'e' it puts a big, fat, smug smile on my face. A bit like this, in fact; Pip. I am of the opinion that education of the ignorant is always the best approach and welcome your synopsis... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drog Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 @ surfpup, if you like Canadian maple whisky, try Cabot Trail. It has more of a maple syrup taste and is so smooth. My top pick! https://goo.gl/images/E8TLuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I don't, but if I did it would have to be single malt scooootch. Was the only thing in the alcohol world that ever hit the spot. Gentle Giant got by 'acquiring the taste' I just never did so. *Good thing since my palate was above my budget! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 I am of the opinion that education of the ignorant is always the best approach and welcome your synopsis... After due consideration I offer up my findings thus; "Aye.". It'll aye be "Aye.". Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 After due consideration I offer up my findings thus; "Aye." It'll aye be "Aye.". Pip. With an 'e'.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 With an 'e'.... Feck! Pip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 Feck! Pip 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 @ surfpup, if you like Canadian maple whisky, try Cabot Trail. It has more of a maple syrup taste and is so smooth. My top pick! https://goo.gl/images/E8TLuk Cool. I haven't seen it down here, but I will keep an eye out thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Farnsbarns Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Feck! Pip Arse! Gerrils! DRINK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drog Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Cool. I haven't seen it down here, but I will keep an eye out thanks. Edit: just read the import laws and I am not allowed to send booze between countries. Crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I'd like to buy a vowel please.... They are cute, aren't they? Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Arse! Gerrils! DRINK! That'll be the one! Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Arse! Gerrils! DRINK! Note the modern English spelling (in his perceptive and well-thought out post) has the 'e' at the end. Old English ærs "tail, rump," from Dutch ærs, German Arsch "buttock", Greek orros "tail, rump, base of the spine." Whereas the a*s is a domesticated member of the horse family, Equidae. Whiskey is not whisky. QED. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1963 Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 Note the modern English spelling (in his perceptive and well-thought out post) has the 'e' at the end. Old English ærs "tail, rump," from Dutch ærs, German Arsch "buttock", Greek orros "tail, rump, base of the spine." Whereas the a*s is a domesticated member of the horse family, Equidae. Whiskey is not whisky. QED. Cheers QED as in "quod erat demonstrandum" ? Or as we used to say at skool....Quite easily done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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