Camping Whisk(e)y?

Not American made, but I’m a big fan of Lagavulin 16 and recently discovered Smokehead. They are both Peaty (smokey) and great for sipping at the campfire.

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I'm big into the Islay peats. If you like smoke, check out Brookladiach Octomore series as well as Compass Box The Peat Monster.

Laphroaig quarter cask is great and won't break the bank. Lagavulin 16 is my go to and I was super excited to score 2 bottles of the Offerman 11 year edition last week.

I also like Glenmorangie for warmer days. Under $50 and with a cube of ice could be mistaken for The Macallan 15
 
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And winner of the absolutely most unusual whiskey flavor: Jeptha Creed Bloody Butcher Corn bourbon.

If you've never tried a whiskey made from bloody butcher corn, put that on your list. IMG_20191226_105634.jpeg
 
Hi All,

My cooking is usually only tolerable by me so I usually take a couple of bottles of whiskey and scotch to share. I'm looking for recommendations for new American whiskeys to enjoy fireside.

Bull Run from Portland is currently hitting the spot.

For Whisky, the Nectar of my People and my favo(u)rite is Highland Park from Orkney.

What do you enjoy?

Cheers!
Gary

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Total newbie about Whiskey. I worked with a guy that I think the only reason he camped was because he and his wife loved sitting around a campfire with a cigar and whiskey. The way he would talk about it, I felt like I was missing out on something.

My whisky buying has been for cooking so I would buy by price, ie cheap. A few time I would take a sip but thought it didn’t do anything for me. I’m not a big drinker, don’t care for beer, tend to like sweeter cocktails. What would you suggest to try? And how? Ice? No ice? Splash of water?

Todd

If you're into sweeter I would try Wild Turkey Honey, some think it is too sweet but I like to sip it over a glass of ice. Generally I give it few minutes in the ice before I start to sip it. It's a good smooth shot too!
 
The Bulleit Rye is my general go to. Safeway in my area has it on continuous sale at a really good price.

But I've picked up a bottle of Redneck Riviera to try at our next campfire. Wether its any good or not, at least the fun and memories will be.
 
At home, I generally like Lagavulin, Laphroaig, anything smokey. I don't drink as much bourbon, but I don't mind it. Tincup is generally my go-to for camping, or sometimes Makers.
Scout, on the other hand, generally prefers Irish.
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Check out Compass Box's Peat Monster. I'd say it's even smokier than Laphroaig
 
I usually pack either Angel's Envy or Larceny on our trips for my sippin whisky, then Crown for my mixin whisky. Crown is also my decoy whisky in case someone in my crew decides what's mine is theirs and what theirs is also their's