I have a simple question. If I buy a bourbon or scotch that has let’s say for example “12” stamped on it, representing it’s age; what does this mean? When we say that a certain whisky is 4 – 6... (8 replies, last updated by zin1953 April 18, 2008)

The recent cover story on this site regarding Japanese whisky made me wonder if anyone has seen any Japanese whisky at a liquor store other than Suntory Yamazaki, as Yamazaki is all I ever saw. (13 replies, last updated by J.L. April 11, 2008)

The proliferation of single-malt whiskies available in the U.S. has been a wonderful thing, but it can be a bit disorienting to gift-givers shopping for Scotchophiles. Even if you know the recipient’s favorite malt, which... (6 replies, last updated by Cam D December 7, 2007)

Anyone have a fabulous recipe for Scottish-style orange marmelade with whisky? want to sate the craving of a scots-loving friend.... (1 reply, last updated by Randy K. Lay January 18, 2005)

I always thought that a proper Whisky mac is just 1:1 Scotch to Stones Ginger Wine over Ice The amount depends on how much you want to abuse your innards S (2 replies, last updated by Rover January 27, 2003)

Once a year, Macallan does a free whisky tasting road show in the U.S. I attended the event in San Francisco last night. The event has a pep rally atmosphere, but it is well organized and they do pour samples of their 10, 12, 15,... (0 replies, last updated by DavidT November 13, 2009)

Planning on doing a road trip around Washington State, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming early next year, and would love to know if there are any good whisky “locations” in that area? I have already heard of the... (6 replies, last updated by proof66 November 13, 2009)

Maybe Chowhound is not the right place to ask this question. But last week a friend was mentioning to me that a while back they had some Whisky that tasted like those little cinnamon hearts. It peaked my interest, and after some... (6 replies, last updated by wmp.dll July 29, 2009)

Can anybody explain the difference between Whisky and Scotch? Is Johnnie Walker "Whisky" or is it “Scotch”? What about Jack Daniel’s? And what is "Scotch Whisky"? (17 replies, last updated by Squirrels April 13, 2009)

I’ll be traveling to San Francisco and have info on whisky bars in downtown San Francisco but would like to know of any bars with great whisky selections in Oakland. Thanks, (1 reply, last updated by Robert Lauriston July 14, 2008)

Today’s NY Times has an article on a bar in Brooklyn that stocks over 200 whiskies. http://events.nytimes.com/2008/11/05/dining/reviews/05brief-002.html?ref=dining (0 replies, last updated by DavidT November 5, 2008)

Hi Chowhounds, I realize this is slightly off topic for the forum, but given that you’re all fans of the finer things in life I’m hoping you may have some insight to share. I’m looking for a Whisky expert in... (11 replies, last updated by kidlid March 2, 2008)

Hello - Tried a couple of single malts recently for the first time. The ones I gravitated towards had a slight iodine taste. It was kind of intriguing. Anyone tell me which distillers are kown for having this taste in their... (8 replies, last updated by zin1953 November 8, 2007)

I am looking to buy a few bottles of Compass Box, specifically Peat Monster, in the Baltimore area. I’ll go to DC if I need to. Anyone seen it in a liquor store recently? (2 replies, last updated by sweetpotater May 17, 2007)

My husband and I went a few years ago and it was fun! You drink little bits of some of the best whisky. It does seem a shame to only have a little sip before going on to the next. There was plenty of food at the buffet. And a... (2 replies, last updated by spiceytart February 11, 2005)