@culcreuch - I had too look up the minimum price thing for England - apparently they do. Like you - I'm fond of Irish whiskey - Tullimore, Bushmill or Jameson - but they end up silly prices by the time it gets on the shelves here. Blends? - if coming through an airport - remember that? - J&B and Johnny Walker Black. I've never taken much to bourbon - if it is the only thing left - fair enough.
@isaiah53 - if you fancy trying the Black Bottle - I'd also recommend Grouse Smoky Black - about £16 locally - same idea - blended with heavy peat at the front. Phenols galore. Everday? Whyte & Mackay is fine for me. I'm partial to rum too - you get cracking ones for well under £20 - as long as you mix them with diet Coke, ice and the juice of a fresh lime. That's a sacrifice I'm prepared to make.
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