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I'm afraid this is just a tad redundant - having been adequately covered in another thread - but you did ask, so here we go.
My libation of choice is single malt Scotch Whiskey. Favourite brands, in descending order: Cardhu, Dalwhinnie, Glenmorangie, Balvenie, Strathisla, Dalmore, Singleton, Macallan. I'm not a complete purist though. I like mine on the rocks, which is an affront to of those "straight up" officianados.
Preferred Canadian - Alberta Springs Sippin' Whiskey
On the subject of rum, I admit to being somewhat of a dilettante. I've never particularly enjoyed the stuff, though we toured several distilleries as we travelled the Caribbean. Research with a wide circle of bartenders yielded the information that they felt - almost unanimously - the best rum anywhere is Mount Gay Extra Old, produced in Barbados. We visited the distillery and sampled it. The only way they would serve it was in a snifter, straight up. I have to say I was impressed. I now have it on my bar for those rum fanciers who appreciate the good stuff. If someone asks for it with a soda pop mix, they get a cold scowl and some other main stream brand. I've got about 6 brands of rum on my extensive bar.
Tequila - Don Julio Reposado
Gin - Beefeaters
Vodka - Smirnoff (no imagination)
Irish - Bushmills
Sour Mash - Jack (is there any other?)
Bourbon - Never found one I like
Cognac - Remy Martin
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