Actually, I'm just starting in my whiskey journey. For years, I was a "tea totaler" having had medical issues in college (some forms of alcohol being a "migraine trigger" for me). The migraines are, pretty much gone now, as long as I "drink responsibly" (no more than 1-2 shots of spirits per day). Furthermore. pure whiskeys (particularly bourbon and scotch) have not as much effect on my type II diabetes as some other "Sugary" alcohols (cordials, etc.). No more "Grand Marnier" for me.
My initial bourbon selections are:
1) Woodford Reserve (standard) but I'm looking into "Double Oaked."'
2) Bulleit Bourbon (Std).
For the next "acquisitions" = I'm looking into:
1) Buffalo Trace Std (may have to hunt for that one);
2) Elijah Craig Barrel proof (again allocated)
3) Woodford Reserve Double Oaked.
After that, we'll see. Definitely not looking for anything on the secondary or tertiary markets... Sorry Pappy!
For Scotch, I have very small tasting bottles (200 ml) of Johnny Walker black (somewhat peaty) and even one of Johnny Walker Blue (am little more peaty but very disappointing for the price). But my pride and joy, scotch wise, is a full 750 Ml of Lagavulin 16.
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