I used to be a Scotch snob until I discovered how much better Irish Whiskey tastes, at roughly half the price. Makes sense too when you consider which culture is more associated with boozing.
I just like what I like. I finished off a bottle of the Macallan 18 year yesterday, and I didn't like it as much as the 12 year. Same with the 15 year - wasn't as good as the 12 year. The 18 year was a bit smoother than the 12 year but less oaky and twice the price. Doesn't seem to be worth it. I was in a bar a few weeks ago and they had Macallan 25 year at $75 a glass. No way was I going to shell out for that! I used to drink cognac but I've switched to scotch over the last year, and I'm drinking less beer and wine than I used to.
I hear ya. Just stay away from Canadian Whiskey, that shit is swill!
Oh, I agree. They run that shit through a car battery after distilling it