Whiskey Business

🥃 It's National Bourbon Heritage Month. Do you have a favorite bourbon? Drop it below.

Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof vs 1792 Full Proof - if you had to pick one between these 2 which one would you get and why? The JDSBBP is for $63 whereas the 1792 FP is $45. For reference, I … more

Anyone buy/sell here or is that not allowed? Just picked up a Presidents choice that I can part ways with.

What does everyone think of Ardbeg 10 yr non chiller filtered scotch? It’s been my go to lately, love the smoke and peaty flavor.

What's your opinion on peanut butter whiskey?

I was recently introduced to Skrewball and it's become my new summer sip by the pool! The founders sold it to who exactly?...

Any distillery or bar recs for Bourbon Trail if I only want to visit 3-4 over the trip? Will be visiting Cincinnati, Lexington, and Louisville, and likely stopping in Bardstown and Frankfort.

👀 Bottle Watch 👀 What are the most unique and creative bottle or label designs you've seen? Drop a pic in the comments!

Ever try aging your own whiskey at home? I'm experimenting with small barrels and different wood chips. It's risky, but the potential reward is huge. Any tips for DIY whiskey aging?

My partner and I love seeking out unusual cask-finished whiskies. Wine barrels, craft beer casks... the weirder the better. What's the most unique, out-there finish you've ever tried, and did… more

The endless debate: To add water or not to add water? I'm slowly becoming a convert, but it still feels a little unnatural. How do you approach adding a few drops to your dram?

I love a whiskey with a long, lingering finish that stays with me even after the sip. Any recommendations for whiskies with a finish that keeps on giving?

I have a ritual: a favorite dram, comfy armchair, and a good book paired with the whisky's origin. Anyone else have specific routines that enhance their sips?

I'm in a smoky mood, but I want something different from my usual Islay peat bombs. Any recommendations for whiskies with a unique smoky character?

Ever feel the need to keep your whisky love a bit under wraps? Some people judge it as a pretentious hobby. Do you share your passion openly or keep it low-key?

I mostly drink American and Scottish. Would love to get into some other regions. Anyone have any recs for good Japanese whiskys to start with?

I love blind tastings, but they seriously bruise my ego sometimes. Turns out, my usual cheap favorite often beats pricier bottles. Does price really not matter?

I sometimes like to add a splash of an unexpected mixer to my whisky. Ginger ale, tonic water... it sounds bizarre, but some combos work! What's your guilty pleasure whisky twist?

Best wheated bourbons under $100?

What premium whiskeys do you have in our stash?

Best local distilleries within driving distance of Galway? Going in June.

A friend keeps pestering me to try a flavored whiskey (think cinnamon fireball). I refuse, but part of me is morbidly curious. Has anyone ever had a flavored whiskey that actually changed their mind?

Went to a fancy whiskey bar and felt like a total imposter. Everyone was swirling and spouting tasting notes. Am I the only one who just likes the way it tastes?

Do you put water in your whiskey?

What was the first whiskey you remember trying? Do you still drink it today?

The whiskey community can sometimes feel a bit gatekeep-y. Anyone else find it a bit intimidating?

Do you generally think the more expensive the better? Had a sip of a friend's super-expensive bottle and honestly... couldn't tell the difference from my usual dram.