/r/whiskey: Whiskeys of the world. Discussion, reviews, articles, photos. Anything goes, including bourbon, scotch, rye, wheat, Canadian, Irish, white dogs, and everything in between. 

-----

##Helpful posts##

* [Intro to Whiskey (Tips & Recommendations)](https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/5kn4q6/rwhiskeys_intro_to_whiskey/)
* [Guide to Inexpensive (But Tasty) Whiskies](https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/9y7pse/guide_to_inexpensive_but_tasty_whiskies/)
* [How to do a whiskey tasting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9C2btRPalU)
* [An Intro to Peated Whiskies](https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/5crusj/an_intro_to_peated_whiskey/)
* [Guide to Japanese Whisky](https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/7vssnx/guide_to_japanese_whisky/)
* [Valuing, dating & consuming vintage bottles](https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/5w6d2e/new_rule_valuation_and_tell_me_more_bottle_posts/)

Gift Guides

* [Bourbon Gift Guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/4tseyj/bourbon_gift_guide/)
* [Scotch/Japanese/Irish Whiskies Gift Guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/5eufjb/scotchjapaneseirish_whiskey_gift_recommendations/)

-----

##Submission Rules##

1. **Respect others participating in the sub/maintain civil discourse. Do not scorn others' tastes. Critical evaluation of a whiskey is fine, but avoid insult and mockery. Follow [Reddiquette.](https://www.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439)**


2. **No trading, buying, or selling alcohol. Comments and posts soliciting alcohol sales and trades will be removed. This goes against the content policy, as well as may break laws within your country of residence.**

3. **No requests for dating or valuing  an unusual or old bottle of whiskey. [Read this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/k1764e/notice_prohibited_goods_and_services_and_you/) to learn more about valuing and dating bottles.**


4. **Video reviews need to either be uploaded directly to v.redd.it, or a link posted within a text post. If posting an external link, you must provide a written summary of the review as the post body text as well. If posted directly to v.redd.it, post a summary of the review as a comment.**


5. **/r/whiskey is not a platform for free advertising. Spammy posts to your blog/vlog/business/website/Youtube etc... will be removed. Posts that engage in "soft-serve" advertising will be removed and accounts flagged...More info [here](https://www.reddit.com/wiki/faq#wiki_what_constitutes_spam.3F).**


6. **No URL shorteners (bit.ly, tinyurl, etc) - No 3rd party affiliate links. All links submitted to /r/whiskey will be subjected to moderator review.**


7. **No NSFW submissions**

-----

To make a video review, please upload the video directly to Reddit (using v.redd.it). Links to vlogs and YouTube channels will be automatically removed, and you will need to argue your case with a moderator to get them reinstated. It is recommended to upload videos directly, to avoid inconvenience.

If you really want to link to your own channel, blog or website make sure to include substantial original content in the post itself or else it will likely be removed.

-----

Choose your flair by clicking the (edit) button directly above this section

-----

-----------------------------------
Related communities:

* [r/beer](http://reddit.com/r/beer)
* [r/bourbon](http://reddit.com/r/bourbon)
* [r/cigars](http://reddit.com/r/cigars)
* [r/cocktails](http://reddit.com/r/cocktails)
* [r/firewater](http://reddit.com/r/firewater) Distillation Subreddit
* [r/PipeTobacco](http://reddit.com/r/PipeTobacco)
* [r/rum](http://reddit.com/r/rum)
* [r/scotch](http://reddit.com/r/scotch)
* [r/wine](http://reddit.com/r/wine)

<div class="md"><p><a href="/r/whiskey">/r/whiskey</a>: Whiskeys of the world. Discussion, reviews, articles, photos. Anything goes, including bourbon, scotch, rye, wheat, Canadian, Irish, white dogs, and everything in between. </p>

<hr/>

<h2>Helpful posts</h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/5kn4q6/rwhiskeys_intro_to_whiskey/">Intro to Whiskey (Tips &amp; Recommendations)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/9y7pse/guide_to_inexpensive_but_tasty_whiskies/">Guide to Inexpensive (But Tasty) Whiskies</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9C2btRPalU">How to do a whiskey tasting</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/5crusj/an_intro_to_peated_whiskey/">An Intro to Peated Whiskies</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/7vssnx/guide_to_japanese_whisky/">Guide to Japanese Whisky</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/5w6d2e/new_rule_valuation_and_tell_me_more_bottle_posts/">Valuing, dating &amp; consuming vintage bottles</a></li>
</ul>

<p>Gift Guides</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/4tseyj/bourbon_gift_guide/">Bourbon Gift Guide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/5eufjb/scotchjapaneseirish_whiskey_gift_recommendations/">Scotch/Japanese/Irish Whiskies Gift Guide</a></li>
</ul>

<hr/>

<h2>Submission Rules</h2>

<ol>
<li><p><strong>Respect others participating in the sub/maintain civil discourse. Do not scorn others&#39; tastes. Critical evaluation of a whiskey is fine, but avoid insult and mockery. Follow <a href="https://www.reddithelp.com/hc/en-us/articles/205926439">Reddiquette.</a></strong></p></li>
<li><p><strong>No trading, buying, or selling alcohol. Comments and posts soliciting alcohol sales and trades will be removed. This goes against the content policy, as well as may break laws within your country of residence.</strong></p></li>
<li><p><strong>No requests for dating or valuing  an unusual or old bottle of whiskey. <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/k1764e/notice_prohibited_goods_and_services_and_you/">Read this post</a> to learn more about valuing and dating bottles.</strong></p></li>
<li><p><strong>Video reviews need to either be uploaded directly to v.redd.it, or a link posted within a text post. If posting an external link, you must provide a written summary of the review as the post body text as well. If posted directly to v.redd.it, post a summary of the review as a comment.</strong></p></li>
<li><p><strong><a href="/r/whiskey">/r/whiskey</a> is not a platform for free advertising. Spammy posts to your blog/vlog/business/website/Youtube etc... will be removed. Posts that engage in &quot;soft-serve&quot; advertising will be removed and accounts flagged...More info <a href="https://www.reddit.com/wiki/faq#wiki_what_constitutes_spam.3F">here</a>.</strong></p></li>
<li><p><strong>No URL shorteners (bit.ly, tinyurl, etc) - No 3rd party affiliate links. All links submitted to <a href="/r/whiskey">/r/whiskey</a> will be subjected to moderator review.</strong></p></li>
<li><p><strong>No NSFW submissions</strong></p></li>
</ol>

<hr/>

<p>To make a video review, please upload the video directly to Reddit (using v.redd.it). Links to vlogs and YouTube channels will be automatically removed, and you will need to argue your case with a moderator to get them reinstated. It is recommended to upload videos directly, to avoid inconvenience.</p>

<p>If you really want to link to your own channel, blog or website make sure to include substantial original content in the post itself or else it will likely be removed.</p>

<hr/>

<p>Choose your flair by clicking the (edit) button directly above this section</p>

<hr/>

<hr/>

<p>Related communities:</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="http://reddit.com/r/beer">r/beer</a></li>
<li><a href="http://reddit.com/r/bourbon">r/bourbon</a></li>
<li><a href="http://reddit.com/r/cigars">r/cigars</a></li>
<li><a href="http://reddit.com/r/cocktails">r/cocktails</a></li>
<li><a href="http://reddit.com/r/firewater">r/firewater</a> Distillation Subreddit</li>
<li><a href="http://reddit.com/r/PipeTobacco">r/PipeTobacco</a></li>
<li><a href="http://reddit.com/r/rum">r/rum</a></li>
<li><a href="http://reddit.com/r/scotch">r/scotch</a></li>
<li><a href="http://reddit.com/r/wine">r/wine</a></li>
</ul>
</div>

t5_2r06y

Hi and welcome to r/whiskey! A place where we discuss, review, and read articles about whiskey. Any style goes, including Bourbon, Scotch, Rye, Wheat, Canadian, Irish, White Dogs, and everything in between.

Please consult the guides and rules before posting

<div class="md"><p>Hi and welcome to <a href="/r/whiskey">r/whiskey</a>! A place where we discuss, review, and read articles about whiskey. Any style goes, including Bourbon, Scotch, Rye, Wheat, Canadian, Irish, White Dogs, and everything in between.</p>

<p>Please consult the guides and rules before posting</p>
</div>

* Search the subreddit with your question
* [Intro to Whiskey (Tips & Recommendations)](https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/5kn4q6/rwhiskeys_intro_to_whiskey/)
* [Guide to Inexpensive (But Tasty) Whiskies](https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/9y7pse/guide_to_inexpensive_but_tasty_whiskies/)
* [How to do a whiskey tasting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Boj33DVSILQ)
* [An Intro to Peated Whiskies](https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/5crusj/an_intro_to_peated_whiskey/)
* [Guide to Japanese Whisky](https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/7vssnx/guide_to_japanese_whisky/)
- [Valuing, dating & consuming vintage bottles](https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/5w6d2e/new_rule_valuation_and_tell_me_more_bottle_posts/)

Gift Guides

* [Bourbon Gift Guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/4tseyj/bourbon_gift_guide/)
* [Scotch/Japanese/Irish Whiskies Gift Guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/5eufjb/scotchjapaneseirish_whiskey_gift_recommendations/)

<div class="md"><ul>
<li>Search the subreddit with your question</li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/5kn4q6/rwhiskeys_intro_to_whiskey/">Intro to Whiskey (Tips &amp; Recommendations)</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/9y7pse/guide_to_inexpensive_but_tasty_whiskies/">Guide to Inexpensive (But Tasty) Whiskies</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Boj33DVSILQ">How to do a whiskey tasting</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/5crusj/an_intro_to_peated_whiskey/">An Intro to Peated Whiskies</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/7vssnx/guide_to_japanese_whisky/">Guide to Japanese Whisky</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/5w6d2e/new_rule_valuation_and_tell_me_more_bottle_posts/">Valuing, dating &amp; consuming vintage bottles</a></li>
</ul>

<p>Gift Guides</p>

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/4tseyj/bourbon_gift_guide/">Bourbon Gift Guide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/whiskey/comments/5eufjb/scotchjapaneseirish_whiskey_gift_recommendations/">Scotch/Japanese/Irish Whiskies Gift Guide</a></li>
</ul>
</div>

Anyone here familiar with Old Elk?