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General Topics => Off Topic => Topic started by: drck1000 on April 15, 2016, 02:07:00 PM
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What's your favorite whiskey? Or at least current preferences.
I enjoy various types of whiskey. I started with Crown back in the day, then on to scotch. Still enjoy good scotches today, but also lots of Irish whiskey and Japanese whiskey. Many of the Japanese whiskeys got super popular after they scored very high on reviews. Now, many of them (Hibiki is one of my favorites that have been affected) have gone to eliminating the year designations. They had no idea 12, 17, etc. years ago that there would be a boom in popularity. I used to be able to get Hibiki 17 for around $60 and Hibiki 21 for less than $150. When I went to Japan last April, I brought back a bottle of Hibiki 21 for a good friend and it was $400! :o
Anyways, some of my current favorites:
Around $60 or less range. Will have many different ones at home and no worries about sharing with anyone.
Balvenie 12
Oban 12, 14, etc
Yellow Spot (Irish)
Redbreast (Irish)
Lagavulin 16 (Costco has/had them for a good price)
A little more. Will share still share, but usually more to friends to tend to appreciate.
Balvenie Portwood 21
Nikka 20 and 21
Speaking of Costco, the Costco labels whiskeys are pretty good as well. Their blended 24 was pretty good. One of my good friends is a fan and he buys them often.
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Jameson.
But I'm an amateur.
Tom G ?
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Jameson.
But I'm an amateur.
Tom G ?
Have to tried the Jameson Black Barrel? I think it's actually pretty good and like $2-3 more than the regular Jameson. I have a bottle at home.
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I have friends who are serious Scotch snobs, and in order to hang with them, have developed some snobbishness myself. A couple of years ago, we got to take an extended trip through Scotland/Ireland, and I sampled at every distillery we encountered. There were many. My favorite scotch today is Fettercairn Fior. If you're willing to pay the shipping, you can get it here. I use Masters of Malt.
That being said, I am happiest with a neat Irish whisky. Until very recently, I swore by Powers Gold Label. Typically, when I buy whisky, I buy a bottle of "the good stuff" and a bottle of "something cheaper." The first one or two drinks are from the good bottle; anything more comes from the other. So, I had a few different kinds lying around the house, and got my boo to set me up a blind taste test. It turns out, today my favorite is Hellcat Maggie. Powers actually finished third!
I used to be quite the fan of bourbon and its family members, but as I've aged, I've lost my taste for the sweetness.
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^^^You would poo poo your pants if I listed my booze collection.
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I have friends who are serious Scotch snobs, and in order to hang with them, have developed some snobbishness myself. A couple of years ago, we got to take an extended trip through Scotland/Ireland, and I sampled at every distillery we encountered. There were many. My favorite scotch today is Fettercairn Fior. If you're willing to pay the shipping, you can get it here. I use Masters of Malt.
That being said, I am happiest with a neat Irish whisky. Until very recently, I swore by Powers Gold Label. Typically, when I buy whisky, I buy a bottle of "the good stuff" and a bottle of "something cheaper." The first one or two drinks are from the good bottle; anything more comes from the other. So, I had a few different kinds lying around the house, and got my boo to set me up a blind taste test. It turns out, today my favorite is Hellcat Maggie. Powers actually finished third!
I used to be quite the fan of bourbon and its family members, but as I've aged, I've lost my taste for the sweetness.
I'll have to check out that Master of Malt site. I usually try to buy a bottle of "the good stuff" from a duty free shop when I return from a trip overseas. It used to be that anything that they had was around 20-30% off retail. A few years ago, I started noticing that they had stuff at full retail. You could get Johnny Blue at Costco for way cheaper!
I have a couple of good buddies where we have similar taste and appreciation for whiskey/scotch. We sample each others "the good stuff" as well as have other bottle for those who just want to drink. That's really just fine with me, but some friends have pretty darn heavy pours with "the good stuff", when I know they don't really notice the difference from that and the $20 bottle. It's all in good fun, but still.
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^^^You would poo poo your pants if I listed my booze collection.
How about a top three? ;)
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How about a top three? ;)
Scotch list...........bit out of date though
Aberlour 18 Yr
Aberlour A'Bunadh
Ardbeg Ardbog
Ardbeg Auriverdes
Ardbeg Supernova (2014)
Ardbeg Perpetuum
Arran Amarone Cask Finish
Arran 18 Yr
Bruichladdich The Organic
Bruichladdich Port Charlotte PC7
Bruichladdich Islay Barley
Dalmore 15 Yr
Dalwhinnie 15 Yr
Dalwhinnie Distillers Edition
Glenfiddich Age of Discovery (19 yr)
Glenmorangie 18 Yr
Glenmorangie Astar
Glenmorangie Companta
Glenmorangie Finealta
Glenmorangie Lasanta
Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or
Glenmorangie Original, 10 Yr
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban
Glenmorangie Signet
Glenmorangie Taghta
Glenmorangie Tusail
Highland Park Harald
Highland Park 18 Yr
Highland Park Loki (15 yr)
Highland Park Freya (15 yr)
Highland Park Odin (16 yr)
Highland Park Dark Origins
Kilchoman Machir Bay (2014)
Kilchoman Loch Gorm
Kilchoman Port Cask Matured
Lagavullin Distillers Edition
Macallan 12 Yr
Macallan 15 Yr (Fine Oak)
Macallan 18 Yr
Macallan Director's Edition
Octomore 5_169
Old Pulteney 21 Yr
Port Ellen (Signatory bottling) 26 yr
Rosebank 21 Year Limited Edition
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How about a top three? ;)
Scotch list...........bit out of date though
Aberlour 18 Yr
Aberlour A'Bunadh
Ardbeg Ardbog
Ardbeg Auriverdes
Ardbeg Supernova (2014)
Ardbeg Perpetuum
Arran Amarone Cask Finish
Arran 18 Yr
Bruichladdich The Organic
Bruichladdich Port Charlotte PC7
Bruichladdich Islay Barley
Dalmore 15 Yr
Dalwhinnie 15 Yr
Dalwhinnie Distillers Edition
Glenfiddich Age of Discovery (19 yr)
Glenmorangie 18 Yr
Glenmorangie Astar
Glenmorangie Companta
Glenmorangie Finealta
Glenmorangie Lasanta
Glenmorangie Nectar d'Or
Glenmorangie Original, 10 Yr
Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban
Glenmorangie Signet
Glenmorangie Taghta
Glenmorangie Tusail
Highland Park Harald
Highland Park 18 Yr
Highland Park Loki (15 yr)
Highland Park Freya (15 yr)
Highland Park Odin (16 yr)
Highland Park Dark Origins
Kilchoman Machir Bay (2014)
Kilchoman Loch Gorm
Kilchoman Port Cask Matured
Lagavullin Distillers Edition
Macallan 12 Yr
Macallan 15 Yr (Fine Oak)
Macallan 18 Yr
Macallan Director's Edition
Octomore 5_169
Old Pulteney 21 Yr
Port Ellen (Signatory bottling) 26 yr
Rosebank 21 Year Limited Edition
Good thing you didn't ask for top ten.
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Under $60.00 on sale @ Tamura's I like Glennfiddich 15 yr., it's a really nice Scotch. I'd like to try some of the Japanese Distillers someday.
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Middleton very rare :thumbsup:
I was lucky enough to have received a 2008 with about 3 shots left in it.
It made double black taste like rubbing alcohol it was so smooth.
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Surprised no one has mentioned Crown Royal Green Apple!
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Jameson.
But I'm an amateur.
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eh hound I still got about 3 fingers in that bottle you left at my house.
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Oddly enough, one of the very best whiskeys I've had is an old bottle of generic Longs Drugs bourbon that was sitting in the back of my cabinet for close to 40 years.
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Surprised no one has mentioned Crown Royal Green Apple!
Not a fan... :D
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eh hound I still got about 3 fingers in that bottle you left at my house.
i don't know if i want to touch anything that OF stuck three fingers in...
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Oban 12, 14, etc
This ^
and macallan 12, haven't had the pleasure of sampling anything older than that :P
thankfully i hadn't seen johnny blue mentioned here, stuff is unpalatable.
I'm not much of a drinker, so my opinion doesn't hold much weight, and i abhor drunkenness but i do enjoy a glass of whiskey or whisky or cognac neat once in a while.
I believe neat is the only way to enjoy a good whiskey or cognac, why would you ruin a good whiskey/cognac with ice or water? :rofl:
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i don't know if i want to touch anything that OF stuck three fingers in...
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You a sick puppy
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In the cabinet right now...
Oban 14
Lagavulin 16 (avail at Costco for good price!)
Balvenie 12
Aberlour A'bunadh (tasty, but strong)
Redbreast 12
Jameson Black Barrel
Nikka Taketsuru
Nikka Taketsuru 21
Nikka Yoichi 20
Johnny Gold
Woodford Reserve
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Glenmorangie 18 is one I had on New Years and it was really good. Costco partners with Glenlivet so you can find multiple ages and Kirkland brand for a good price.
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Glenmorangie 18 is one I had on New Years and it was really good. Costco partners with Glenlivet so you can find multiple ages and Kirkland brand for a good price.
I've had a bunch of different Glenmorangies and enjoyed all of them. A bunch of buddies had a scotch night at a bar in SD and we were drinking Glenmorangie 18. That was fun, but expensive.
Yeah, Costco "branded" scotch is good stuff. They also usually have Macallan 12/15/18 combo boxes, usually during Christmas time.
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I believe neat is the only way to enjoy a good whiskey or cognac, why would you ruin a good whiskey/cognac with ice or water? :rofl:
Water interacts with alcohol in interesting ways. If you visit a distillery that makes products intended for direct consumption (as opposed to ones making a product designed to be mixed) they'll serve their product with a small amount of water on the side. It's expected for you to taste the whisky both neat and with water, because the experience is very different. I've tasted some magnificent whiskys that were enhanced by water, and some that were destroyed by it. Simply saying that adding water ruins whisky is a pretty narrow view of a very complex subject.
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Water interacts with alcohol in interesting ways. If you visit a distillery that makes products intended for direct consumption (as opposed to ones making a product designed to be mixed) they'll serve their product with a small amount of water on the side. It's expected for you to taste the whisky both neat and with water, because the experience is very different. I've tasted some magnificent whiskys that were enhanced by water, and some that were destroyed by it. Simply saying that adding water ruins whisky is a pretty narrow view of a very complex subject.
I could understand how ice would change the temperature and thus affect the taste but I would have thought that any dilution of the product would be undesirable. Interesting.
This is coming from someone who doesn't really like whiskey though. I'll drink it before I touch tequila though!
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I could understand how ice would change the temperature and thus affect the taste but I would have thought that any dilution of the product would be undesirable. Interesting.
This is coming from someone who doesn't really like whiskey though. I'll drink it before I touch tequila though!
It's just a few drops of water. I'm no expert but I think slightly diluting the alcohol content helps the palate. It also seems to open up the aroma on some.
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Under $60.00 on sale @ Tamura's I like Glennfiddich 15 yr., it's a really nice Scotch. I'd like to try some of the Japanese Distillers someday.
I shop at Tamuras often and they are usually a good source of all sorts of alcohol.
I enjoy a number of different Glenfiddich, but that's almost a problem. They have so many to choose from that I'd want to try them all!
As for the Japanese whiskeys, a good way is to find them in restaurants. I know the Suntory restaurant in Royal Hawaii Shopping Center has (or used to have) a variety of Yamazaki and other. Since winning a number of awards, Yamazaki and Hibiki are difficult to find, particularly the original distribution by numbered years.
This ^
and macallan 12, haven't had the pleasure of sampling anything older than that :P
thankfully i hadn't seen johnny blue mentioned here, stuff is unpalatable.
I'm not much of a drinker, so my opinion doesn't hold much weight, and i abhor drunkenness but i do enjoy a glass of whiskey or whisky or cognac neat once in a while.
I believe neat is the only way to enjoy a good whiskey or cognac, why would you ruin a good whiskey/cognac with ice or water? :rofl:
I've had Johnny Blue. I like it, but not at what they sell them for. Plenty of other scotch/whiskey that I prefer at that price range. That said, blue is still very popular by name and even those who aren't usually into scotch/whiskey are usually impressed if someone offers them some. Ask if anyone wants to try some Bunnahabhain, and you get some interesting looks. ;D
I have friends who will get into arguments on how you're "supposed" to drink scotch. I've even had this conversation with Tom_G. For me, once I pour you a glass, it's your drink. However you choose to enjoy it is up to you! Yes, would likely cringe if someone mixed some coke with a bottle of the "good stuff", but hey, your choice. Like I mentioned above, I'll usually offer the more expensive stuff to people to appreciate a nice scotch. If you're just trying to get drunk, I usually have some Crown at him.
For good to very good scotch and whiskey, I generally like to drink them neat. Try sipping them and use different parts of your tongue to taste. It's amazing at how different they can taste just by trying that. I'll also try it how someone recommends it. Like a splash of water, water back, etc.
There are also cask strength scotch/whiskey that I enjoy, but they are pretty darn potent. Some I have to cut with water to be honest, and usually by adding an ice cube.
Water interacts with alcohol in interesting ways. If you visit a distillery that makes products intended for direct consumption (as opposed to ones making a product designed to be mixed) they'll serve their product with a small amount of water on the side. It's expected for you to taste the whisky both neat and with water, because the experience is very different. I've tasted some magnificent whiskys that were enhanced by water, and some that were destroyed by it. Simply saying that adding water ruins whisky is a pretty narrow view of a very complex subject.
I've yet to try a whiskey that was destroyed by adding water, but then again, maybe it wasn't that great to begin with! ;D
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I could understand how ice would change the temperature and thus affect the taste but I would have thought that any dilution of the product would be undesirable. Interesting.
This is coming from someone who doesn't really like whiskey though. I'll drink it before I touch tequila though!
Well, many/most whiskey is bottled diluted to make them more palatable to a wider range of consumer. Then there's the cask strength stuff. I've had come cask strength stuff that was 60%+ alcohol content! :o
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It's just a few drops of water. I'm no expert but I think slightly diluting the alcohol content helps the palate. It also seems to open up the aroma on some.
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I've also been told that adding a splash of water can release some of the aroma, which some call "releasing the serpent". I've also been told that that is not a good practice. If I have the opportunity, I would try both ways. :thumbsup:
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Surprised no one has mentioned Crown Royal Green Apple!
All those who have tried it have died............... ;)
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Surprised no one has mentioned Crown Royal Green Apple!
Maybe cuz there is no such thing! :rofl: Actually, I tried looking this up because it sounded weird to me. What I found is that it is called Regal Apple but it is VERY green. So how does it taste?
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Liking the Oban and Lagavulin from Costco. Picked up a bottle of that Bulleit Rye on sale but it's kinda dangerous, as in going down smooth but feeling rough the next day.
On a trip to Fiji last year I brought back a couple bottles of the Bounty Rum on the suggestion of the boatman and it's amazing stuff. At first it was strange because it tastes different to any other rum (I sampled a lot of the Caribbean stuff in Puerto Rico). It hits really strong but put it in a glass with a couple rocks, let the napalm burn down, and it's a real treat. Trying to make the second bottle last until my next trip!
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I believe neat is the only way to enjoy a good whiskey or cognac, why would you ruin a good whiskey/cognac with ice or water? :rofl:
Water interacts with alcohol in interesting ways. If you visit a distillery that makes products intended for direct consumption (as opposed to ones making a product designed to be mixed) they'll serve their product with a small amount of water on the side. It's expected for you to taste the whisky both neat and with water, because the experience is very different. I've tasted some magnificent whiskys that were enhanced by water, and some that were destroyed by it. Simply saying that adding water ruins whisky is a pretty narrow view of a very complex subject.
Again i'm no pro and not much of a drinker, my palate is more discerning towardss flavors of food than drink, and my true drink of choice is tea, i digress again.... just a habit of preference ... or is it preference of habit? :crazy: :rofl:
You're right about the narrow view! Since all i prefer to drink are Macallan, Oban, Kelt Grand Champagne, and Hennessy VSOP or higher :rofl: Yes, I know, the last two aren't whiskey, but neither are Macallan and Oban!!!!! continue below...
Now this gets interesting:
We can get technical about this topic post, irritatingly technical. The OP clearly inquired about "whiskey" and I admire how Tom_G addressed my preference of Macallan and Oban (without water) as "whisky" because there is a difference and Tom_G made the difference irrevocably relevant. I guess this also depends on who you ask, but it is generally understood that "whiskey" refers to distilled spirits from a mash of fermented grains made in "E-having-countries" America and Ireland, and "whisky" refers to distilled spirits made from a mash of fermented grains made in "non-E-having-countries" most notably Scotland, Japan, and Canadaland. It is just how said countries prefer to spell it. (Is it habit of preference or preference of habit? :rofl:) Both "whiskey" and "whisky" are encompassing terms that refer to distilled spirits from a mash of fermented grains. The difference is that each country is subject to produce spirits specified by their laws. Therefore anybody could argue that the OP inquired only about distilled spirits made from a mash of fermented grains produced in America and/or Ireland, rendering my opinions, and anyone else's, specifically of Macallan and Oban (since that's all I've tried) and other Scotches, with or without water, and both being Scottish whiskies, technically invalid in terms of the OP's original inquiry.
But there are so many mentions of Scotch here the OP should change the topic! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Whiskey plural is Whiskeys
Whisky plural is Whiskies
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I don't always drink whisky but when I do it's (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160419/76cadbb346f0647032a17c98de112ac3.jpg)
I don't remember my friends....
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Liking the Oban and Lagavulin from Costco. Picked up a bottle of that Bulleit Rye on sale but it's kinda dangerous, as in going down smooth but feeling rough the next day.
On a trip to Fiji last year I brought back a couple bottles of the Bounty Rum on the suggestion of the boatman and it's amazing stuff. At first it was strange because it tastes different to any other rum (I sampled a lot of the Caribbean stuff in Puerto Rico). It hits really strong but put it in a glass with a couple rocks, let the napalm burn down, and it's a real treat. Trying to make the second bottle last until my next trip!
Yup. I saw Oban at the HK Costco when I picked up the Lagavulin. I don't recall the price since I wasn't really interested in picking one up since I already have an unopened bottle at home as a gift from a friend. I bet the pricing is pretty good though.
I've heard about Fijian rum, but never tried. I have some surf buddies and cousin that go there once in a while. Good stories! I'm interested in trying Cuban rum though.
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Again i'm no pro and not much of a drinker, my palate is more discerning towardss flavors of food than drink, and my true drink of choice is tea, i digress again.... just a habit of preference ... or is it preference of habit? :crazy: :rofl:
You're right about the narrow view! Since all i prefer to drink are Macallan, Oban, Kelt Grand Champagne, and Hennessy VSOP or higher :rofl: Yes, I know, the last two aren't whiskey, but neither are Macallan and Oban!!!!! continue below...
Now this gets interesting:
We can get technical about this topic post, irritatingly technical. The OP clearly inquired about "whiskey" and I admire how Tom_G addressed my preference of Macallan and Oban (without water) as "whisky" because there is a difference and Tom_G made the difference irrevocably relevant. I guess this also depends on who you ask, but it is generally understood that "whiskey" refers to distilled spirits from a mash of fermented grains made in "E-having-countries" America and Ireland, and "whisky" refers to distilled spirits made from a mash of fermented grains made in "non-E-having-countries" most notably Scotland, Japan, and Canadaland. It is just how said countries prefer to spell it. (Is it habit of preference or preference of habit? :rofl:) Both "whiskey" and "whisky" are encompassing terms that refer to distilled spirits from a mash of fermented grains. The difference is that each country is subject to produce spirits specified by their laws. Therefore anybody could argue that the OP inquired only about distilled spirits made from a mash of fermented grains produced in America and/or Ireland, rendering my opinions, and anyone else's, specifically of Macallan and Oban (since that's all I've tried) and other Scotches, with or without water, and both being Scottish whiskies, technically invalid in terms of the OP's original inquiry.
But there are so many mentions of Scotch here the OP should change the topic! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Whiskey plural is Whiskeys
Whisky plural is Whiskies
Didn't think anyone would comment on the whole whiskey vs whisky deal. Yeah, I've been corrected about that before. I just like to drink the stuff and in those cases, spelling proficiency goes down. :P
I actually had scotch in mind when I started the thread, but lately, I've ventured into many different Irish whiskeys. Which I was told is half of the root of the whole whiskey and whisky deal, but I digress. That and when I first started venturing into the Japanese version of the spirit, people were often quick to correct that that isn't scotch. So anyways, I didn't want to discriminate against any version since I seem to enjoy both whiskeys and whiskys. ;D
Brings up a funny story of Oban. One of my best friends calls me up at 1 am on a Monday morning. I'm sound asleep when the call comes in. He's also a cop, so if he's calling me, I am assuming the worst. Anyways, I answer the phone and he asks me how I pronounce Oban. . . :grrr: Apparently, he's drinking with his pops (who is retired) and they are arguing about how to pronounce Oban. He decided to call me to settle a bet since he knows that that is one of my favorites. Anyways, I know it's pronounced oh-behn (I jokingly tell people it's like saying oven with a Filipino accent) but many of my friends call it oh-bahn. So the bet was what we call it and so I answered oh-bahn. Well, that cost him $100. Serves him right!
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I don't always drink whisky but when I do it's
I don't remember my friends....
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That just looks nasty. ;D
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this thread make me wanna go drink
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I could understand how ice would change the temperature and thus affect the taste but I would have thought that any dilution of the product would be undesirable. Interesting.
This is coming from someone who doesn't really like whiskey though. I'll drink it before I touch tequila though!
Keep in mind that the alcohol is bottled at a lot of different proofs. Some, especially the ones at cask strength, can be hard to take as is. Just a drop or two of water at room temp can make it seem like a completely different whiskey.
Speaking of tequila.........that and mezcals are interesting to drink if you get good bottlings. The stuff you used to taste as a youngster is the crap stuff, but a good tequila/mezcal can be quite tasty.
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Maybe cuz there is no such thing! :rofl: Actually, I tried looking this up because it sounded weird to me. What I found is that it is called Regal Apple but it is VERY green. So how does it taste?
My mistake, it wasn't called green apple, but yeah.
It tastes pretty good, kind of like a green apple jolly rancher with a touch more of actual apple flavor. It is along the lines of all those flavored vodkas, it makes it more palatable to a wider range of drinkers. This one though does a decent job of hiding the alcohol, making it potentially dangerous!
It definitely isn't for a connoisseur of fine spirits.
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I just prefer the spelling "whisky." It saves a letter when I'm typing, and it looks more elegant. Plus, on occasion, it can spark fun discussions! Personally, though, I would rather have a few whiskys than whiskies or whiskeys.
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If we're going to move away from whiskys, and open the discussion to spirits, I can appreciate a fine tequila, and a cheap one turns my stomach. There's a story there, but you already know the gist of it. I think vodka is boring, I enjoy certain gins, and I'd love to develop a deeper understanding of rum.
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If we're going to move away from whiskys, and open the discussion to spirits, I can appreciate a fine tequila, and a cheap one turns my stomach. There's a story there, but you already know the gist of it. I think vodka is boring, I enjoy certain gins, and I'd love to develop a deeper understanding of rum.
The only hards I thoroughly enjoy is the irish creme liquors (Bailey's) and coffee type liquors (Kahlua). I can sip those with ice or with some whole milk. A friend has a recipe for homemade kahlua and it is way better than the bottled stuff. Just haven't tried it yet, takes a while to make.
Someone gave me Jagermeister one time and I remember liking it but I was already a bit tipsy at the time so I doubt I was of good recollection to really appreciate it or not.
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If we're going to move away from whiskys, and open the discussion to spirits, I can appreciate a fine tequila, and a cheap one turns my stomach. There's a story there, but you already know the gist of it. I think vodka is boring, I enjoy certain gins, and I'd love to develop a deeper understanding of rum.
Hey now! Start your own thread. . . (I keed, I keed ;D )
Ever since college, I've hated tequila! It tastes nasty, you can taste it the next day, smell it on your perspiration, etc. Barf
However, one of my good friends who used to live in SD introduced me to some higher end tequilas. Pretty similar pricing to "the good stuff" whiskeys. Stuff Pueblo Viejo Anejo and Chinaco Reposado, and not Jose or 1800. I enjoyed those neat! Still smells like tequila, but taste wasn't anything like Cuervo. They aren't cheap though and we haven't found any available locally.
One of my favorite drinks (if I'm doing liquor while at a bar) is Grey Goose and soda. I can have lots of it and generally don't have the shitty feeling the next morning. It is pretty boring taste wise though.
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I just prefer the spelling "whisky." It saves a letter when I'm typing, and it looks more elegant. Plus, on occasion, it can spark fun discussions! Personally, though, I would rather have a few whiskys than whiskies or whiskeys.
That's a shame! I thought you were being technical with your choice of spelling! but I guess spelling is also as preferential as taste when it comes to whiskey and /or whisky... :rofl: as I mentioned above "it depends on who you ask" :rofl:
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Hey now! Start your own thread. . . (I keed, I keed ;D )
Ever since college, I've hated tequila! It tastes nasty, you can taste it the next day, smell it on your perspiration, etc. Barf
However, one of my good friends who used to live in SD introduced me to some higher end tequilas. Pretty similar pricing to "the good stuff" whiskeys. Stuff Pueblo Viejo Anejo and Chinaco Reposado, and not Jose or 1800. I enjoyed those neat! Still smells like tequila, but taste wasn't anything like Cuervo. They aren't cheap though and we haven't found any available locally.
One of my favorite drinks (if I'm doing liquor while at a bar) is Grey Goose and soda. I can have lots of it and generally don't have the shitty feeling the next morning. It is pretty boring taste wise though.
Tequila is yuck.... But do I really need to start a thread about cognac?! ? I kid I kid.... :rofl: i won't hijack your thread... :stopjack: with respect to OP
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Tequila is yuck.... But do I really need to start a thread about cognac?! ? I kid I kid.... :rofl: i won't hijack your thread... :stopjack: with respect to OP
Cognac! Hmmm . . . ??? ;D
I've tried a few different Hennys and Remy Martins, Courvoisier and even a glass of Louis XIII. Can't say I remember anything particular about any of them though other than Hennessy was sweet and Louis was expensive. Haha
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If we're going to move away from whiskys, and open the discussion to spirits, I can appreciate a fine tequila, and a cheap one turns my stomach. There's a story there, but you already know the gist of it. I think vodka is boring, I enjoy certain gins, and I'd love to develop a deeper understanding of rum.
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I got a good horrible gin story....urp
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If we're going to move away from whiskys, and open the discussion to spirits, I can appreciate a fine tequila, and a cheap one turns my stomach. There's a story there, but you already know the gist of it. I think vodka is boring, I enjoy certain gins, and I'd love to develop a deeper understanding of rum.
Everywhere I go I look for some Prichard's. I finally found some and of all places down in Ewa Beach.
http://prichardsdistillery.com/products/
I haven't opened the bottle yet, but I will and hopefully soon.
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I haven't opened the bottle yet, but I will and hopefully soon.
Don't you DARE!!! Not without backup!
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Oooooooooo !
El Camino :thumbsup:
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For my Old Fashion's, it's Makers Mark. :thumbsup:
For sippin whisky, it's 21 yr old Red Breast :worship:
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Wanted to join a Scotch club once that sells single cask. They hide the distiller but you can easily find it on the Internet. Sadly the shipping to Hawaii was ridiculous.
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I'm still looking for Glengoolie blue. If anyone comes across a bottle, let me know :thumbsup:
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For some reason, all my chinese friends like scotch. I used to drink along with them.
But recently I seem to prefer good old American whiskey like jack Daniels or a good bourbon.
I drive a chevy and a ford too.
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For my Old Fashion's, it's Makers Mark. :thumbsup:
For sippin whisky, it's 21 yr old Red Breast :worship:
A couple of good friends are into old fashions and their preference is with Makers Mark as well. To me, since it's a mixed drink, can use whatevers. I'll drink it, but it's pretty sweet for me.
Had to reread your second sentence to make sure what you were referring to. . . ;D
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For some reason, all my chinese friends like scotch. I used to drink along with them.
But recently i seem to prefer good old American whiskey like jack Daniels or a good boubon.
I drive a chevy and a ford too.
I recall someone saying scotch with oolong tea was really popular in China. I haven't tried, but I know many people here drink stuff like iichiko and tea.
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For my Old Fashion's, it's Makers Mark. :thumbsup:
For sippin whisky, it's 21 yr old Red Breast :worship:
Had to reread your second sentence to make sure what you were referring to. . . ;D
I thought it was pretty obvious.
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For some reason, all my chinese friends like scotch. I used to drink along with them.
But recently I seem to prefer good old American whiskey like jack Daniels or a good bourbon.
I drive a chevy and a ford too.
I prefer a good bourbon as well.
goes good with my favorite cigar, Henry Clay. another American great. (cigar isn't made in America, just the name Henry Clay)
some of my favorite bourbons are:
Wild Turkey - rare breed
Bookers
Bakers
Knob Creek single barrel or small batch
Four Roses single barrel or small batch
Bulleit
Elijah Craig
Evan Williams single barrel
can't go wrong with good old Wild Turkey!
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Powers Irish Whisky :shaka:
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Tried a Japanese whiskey called Iwai. I liked it but it is not for those who like a smokey/peetey scotch. It's much more on the caramel side.
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I prefer a good bourbon as well.
goes good with my favorite cigar, Henry Clay. another American great. (cigar isn't made in America, just the name Henry Clay)
some of my favorite bourbons are:
Wild Turkey - rare breed
Bookers
Bakers
Knob Creek single barrel or small batch
Four Roses single barrel or small batch
Bulleit
Elijah Craig
Evan Williams single barrel
can't go wrong with good old Wild Turkey!
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La Gloria Cubana torpedo
Arturo 858 maduro
Ever tried a Petri? Uglier than sin, but incredibly good.
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La Gloria Cubana torpedo
Arturo 858 maduro
Ever tried a Petri? Uglier than sin, but incredibly good.
never had a Petri, but I've had La Gloria cubana and Arturo Fuente 858. both great stuff.
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never had a Petri, but I've had La Gloria cubana and Arturo Fuente 858. both great stuff.
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The petri looks like those things that clint Eastwood smokes in his western cowboy movies.
You would do well to don a stetson, light up a petri, and draw your hog leg.
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You would do well to ... draw your hog leg.
Is there a difference between a hog's leg and mare's leg? I have heard both but don't know if there is a difference?
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The petri looks like those things that clint Eastwood smokes in his western cowboy movies.
You would do well to don a stetson, light up a petri, and draw your hog leg.
now that I googled Petri, I did try a Petri Toscani years ago.
I remember the name Toscani for some reason, reminds me of a Steven Seagal movie (don't ask me why). I remember it was an ugly stick, but pretty good, reasonable price
now I might have to pick some up to refresh my memory
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now that I googled Petri, I did try a Petri Toscani years ago.
I remember the name Toscani for some reason, reminds me of a Steven Seagal movie (don't ask me why). I remember it was an ugly stick, but pretty good, reasonable price
now I might have to pick some up to refresh my memory
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In the movie "Above The Law" Steven Seagal plays "Nico Toscani".
I really like that movie. Later movies got progressively worse.
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In the movie "Above The Law" Steven Seagal plays "Nico Toscani".
I really like that movie. Later movies got progressively worse.
was that the movie that he's in new jersey or Brooklyn?
I like his early movies.
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Is there a difference between a hog's leg and mare's leg? I have heard both but don't know if there is a difference?
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There's a smartass joke in there someplace but I just can't think of it now.
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Neighbor has a lime tree right on the property line.
I have people coming over tomorrow.
What's a good drink to make with fresh limes and whiskey?
(Jack daniels)
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was that the movie that he's in new jersey or Brooklyn?
I like his early movies.
"Out For Justice"
that's the one in new York. that's a good one too.
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There's a smartass joke in there someplace but I just can't think of it now.
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Neighbor has a lime tree right on the property line.
I have people coming over tomorrow.
What's a good drink to make with fresh limes and whiskey?
(Jack daniels)
Whiskey sours using lime juice are always good.
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"Out For Justice"
that's the one in new York. that's a good one too.
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I like FIRE DOWN BELOW and HARD TO KILL.
After that the movies went downhill.
I just saw a ss movie that was super bad. I can't even remember the name....turned it off after 20 minutes.
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Whiskey sours using lime juice are always good.
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Hmmm....lots of different recipes out there on the net.
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Is there a difference between a hog's leg and mare's leg? I have heard both but don't know if there is a difference?
A hog's leg is a single action revolver, the mare's leg is a cut-down lever action rifle carried in a holster.
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A hog's leg is a single action revolver, the mare's leg is a cut-down lever action rifle carried in a holster.
Thanks!
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A hog's leg is a single action revolver, the mare's leg is a cut-down lever action rifle carried in a holster.
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That's interesting. I learned something new! It's the original SBR.
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That's interesting. I learned something new! It's the original SBR.
I learned something new as well. I was always under the impression they were one in the same.
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Still a lot of great whiskey's out there but I'll try to stick to my tops for each category. Obviously not the absolute best as you asked to keep it in budget and just as Johnnie Blue isn't worth what it costs, we can also find great spirits at a budget.
Bourbon
Bulleit 10 YO - 45.6% Cost: ~$50 Dry, bitter, best to add water (experiment with the amount) and let sit for 10-15 minutes to really open up and balance. Warm vanilla and dried fruits/spices really come through.
Four Roses Single Barrel - 50% Cost: ~$40 Rich, sweet. Definitely add water to this to cut the spirits. This develops very well in the glass, it starts fairly citrusy but as it develops with water the more mellow honey, vanilla and rose notes come through.
Scotch
North Highland:
Glenmorangie Original - 40% Cost ~$40 Warm, sweet, great finish. Preferred neat, if you add water just a drop or two as it's only bottled at 40%. As the name implies it has strong orange and citrus notes. If you want to spend more money the 18 year old is my favorite Glenmorangie bottling. It's summer in a glass with an amazing silky mouthfeel.
Islay:
Caol Ila - 43% Cost: ~$50 Peaty, briny, warm, like being at a bonfire at the beach ;-) As with the Glenmorangie, just a drop or two of water as it's bottled at 43%. Great if you're looking for something that isn't Lagavulin, Ardbeg or Laphroaig.
Lagavulin - 43% Cost: ~$50 (Costco) Peaty, phenolic, pungent, warm. Again, not too much water, experiment with different amounts. Allow it time to breath and open up with the water, it will lose some of its bitterness and the slight sweetness will come through. Overall a very full and intense whiskey, not for the light hearted.
I rarely drink Irish but the ones that Tom_G mentioned are the ones I prefer.
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Just got a bottle of Yellow Spot. A friend found a good deal online and he picked up a bottle for me. Anyways, will be sampling it tomorrow night. Probably with a cigar as well (Oliva Serie V Melanio)
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Just got a bottle of Yellow Spot. A friend found a good deal online and he picked up a bottle for me. Anyways, will be sampling it tomorrow night. Probably with a cigar as well (Oliva Serie V Melanio)
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Yellow Spot? Isn't that a stain you find in your carpet when you have a puppy? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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Yellow Spot? Isn't that a stain you find in your carpet when you have a puppy? :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
That's pretty close to what my buddy (who I usually have scotch/whisky/whiskey & cigars with) said. I think he called "pee stain". Good thing I didn't buy a bottle of Green Spot. . . :(
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That's pretty close to what my buddy (who I usually have scotch/whisky/whiskey & cigars with) said. I think he called "pee stain". Good thing I didn't buy a bottle of Green Spot. . . :(
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Yeah, Green Spot. That is the stain you find in the carpet when you have a SICK puppy! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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Here are a few new favs I found:
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Yeah, Green Spot. That is the stain you find in the carpet when you have a SICK puppy! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
My friend has an almost 2 year old, so you can probably guess where his frame of reference is. He also has two smaller house dogs, so he's familiar with pee stains. When they lived in their older condo, one of them used to piss on his pillow when he upset her.
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My friend has an almost 2 year old, so you can probably guess where his frame of reference is. He also has two smaller house dogs, so he's familiar with pee stains. When they lived in their older condo, one of them used to piss on his pillow when he upset her.
I had a very large and dominant male cat in an old apartment I lived in. He always wanted to be outside. Especially at night. When we let him out he would bring his kills back and leave them at the front door for us. You can imagine what my wife at the time would do when she opened the door to find a bunch of dead bodies and parts. Screaming was not beyond her reaction. So we tried keeping him in at night. But he would crap on the carpet in front of the door. So one night we kept him inside and went to a friend's house. When we came home the cat had crapped in front of the door (on the inside of the apt). Of course we had no idea. So when I opened the door (it swung inward) it spread the crap all over the carpet. We let him outside after that.
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Bought a bottle of this and enjoyed at a BBQ after the Spartan Race. I would say decent and I enjoyed it, but not one of my favorite Japanese whiskys.
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A friend brought a bottle of Blanton's. I typically associate most bourbons with the burn that comes from the high alcohol content, but this was pleasantly smooth.
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Picked up a bottle of Four Roses the other week for a whiskey/cigar night at a friend's house. He had mentioned the brand and I saw it when I went to Tamura's so I picked up a bottle. It was really good! Very smooth and decently priced.
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They also had the Single Barrel version for a little bit more. I might have to try that one next time.
(https://cdn3.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/p-2813/four-roses-single-barrel-bourbon-100-proof-whiskey.jpg)
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Just received my Christmas present to ourselves!
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Just received my Christmas present to ourselves!
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Nice!
A buddy and I have been trying more Islays recently as well as cask strength. But I'm always down to try others. (hint, hint, hint) ;) ;D
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I've done this twice, so I guess it's a tradition. Master of Malt (https://www.masterofmalt.com) is a,, whisky exporting company? Anyway, the shipping is high, as one would expect, but comes down with volume, as one would hope. For the 2nd year running, I've bought ourselves 3 bottles of this delight. I planned to wait until Christmas to open the box, but that resolve faded about 5 minutes after I got home yesterday.
Anyway, for anyone looking to order something you can't find locally, they've been good to me so far!
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Picked up a bottle of Four Roses the other week for a whiskey/cigar night at a friend's house. He had mentioned the brand and I saw it when I went to Tamura's so I picked up a bottle. It was really good! Very smooth and decently priced.
(http://www.drinkupny.com/v/vspfiles/photos/S0096-2.jpg)
They also had the Single Barrel version for a little bit more. I might have to try that one next time.
(https://cdn3.masterofmalt.com/whiskies/p-2813/four-roses-single-barrel-bourbon-100-proof-whiskey.jpg)
I recently tried the 4 roses a few months ago. very good bourbon. slightly sweet, but not too much. :shaka:
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I've done this twice, so I guess it's a tradition. Master of Malt (https://www.masterofmalt.com) is a,, whisky exporting company? Anyway, the shipping is high, as one would expect, but comes down with volume, as one would hope. For the 2nd year running, I've bought ourselves 3 bottles of this delight. I planned to wait until Christmas to open the box, but that resolve faded about 5 minutes after I got home yesterday.
Anyway, for anyone looking to order something you can't find locally, they've been good to me so far!
Yeah. One of my buddies orders from there and I usually jump in. We got some Nikki cask strength and Kavalan. All good stuff.
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I recently tried the 4 roses a few months ago. very good bourbon. slightly sweet, but not too much. :shaka:
Yeah. Slightly sweet. The bunch I shared with likes the sweeter ones. My other buddy and I have started going to more smokey/peaty, and cask strength stuff, but I still enjoy the range. Just gotta be wiser about order that we partake.
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There's a smartass joke in there someplace but I just can't think of it now.
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Neighbor has a lime tree right on the property line.
I have people coming over tomorrow.
What's a good drink to make with fresh limes and whiskey?
(Jack daniels)
I don't have a whiskey and lime recipe but a vodka gimlet is good. My fav vodka drink is with a whole Tahitian lime and vodka with a little sugar and mint. I recall the drink was called the Russian colonel.
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I don't have a whiskey and lime recipe but a vodka gimlet is good. My fav vodka drink is with a whole Tahitian lime and vodka with a little sugar and mint. I recall the drink was called the Russian colonel.
I forgot to add water and ice to vodka recipe. (amount depends on your taste preference)
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I don't always drink whiskey but when I do its usually crown or chivas. I know cheap date. Someone gave me a Macallan 12yr. last year. It evaporated quickly.
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I was given a big bag of calamansi limes.
Squeezed out several cups of fragrant juice and made some lemonade.
Went grocery shopping and saw a bottle of honey bourbon.
Sounds like a good mix.
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Whiskey margaritas!!!
I like to add a dash of Varget for taste.
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Whiskey margaritas!!!
I like to add a dash of Varget for taste.
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I just finished test load #1
It was a little too sweet. Must try again.
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Hibiki 12 & 17
Kikori
Almost out! Anyone know where I can get? Marukai used to have but no more.... :shaka:
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From a recent trip to Japan. A couple of whisky nights with my boy.
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Beautiful, just beautiful
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Just got turned on to Makers Mark.
That is suprisingly smooth stuff.
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I was at Costco and was tempted to try it but resisted.
It was all those limes that made me go try that EW honey bourbon.
I suppose to drink plenty water after the kidney stones but that is boring.
Hard lemonade is much more fun.
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From a recent trip to Japan. A couple of whisky nights with my boy.
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I'm drooling....
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My first stint in Japan, 1969-1973 (the first two years I was single and a nucking futz drunk ass squid) my "go to" whiskey was "Suntory's "Torys". Scum of the barrel, cheap ass rot gut BUT it was cheap and got you where you wanted to go. The Japanese equivalent to a fifth was ¥1000. Since the $ to ¥ rate was ¥360 the cost less than $3 bucks. Since I was there, they gussied up the bottle in an attempt to make it presentable but it's the same old shit. My other cheap ass before payday juice was "Akadama" wine. Cheaper than Torys but got you where you wanted to get too but just a little slower.... ahhhhh the good old daze! :crazy: :sleeping: :worship: :shake:
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Friend just brought this back for me. couldn't wait another year to make it 50 yrs old :rofl:
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these 3 are new to me. I've had Bulleit before just not the single barrel one. the one on the left is from Fujioka's, other 2 are from Sam's Club. all are great. really smooth bourbons. I recommend all 3 :thumbsup:
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these 3 are new to me. I've had Bulleit before just not the single barrel one. the one on the left is from Fujioka's, other 2 are from Sam's Club. all are great. really smooth bourbons. I recommend all 3 :thumbsup:
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Heaven Hill is a name I always used to see in the well, i.e. pouring when customer didn’t specify their vodka/gin/whiskey or know better. I am now intrigued…
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I like my Balvenie Double Wood Scotch.
I also like Ichiro's.
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I like my Balvenie Double Wood Scotch.
I also like Ichiro's.
I also like a variety of Balvenie. From Double Wood to Portwood and a few in between. Used to buy the Portwood or other more pricey ones via Duty Free, but haven't travelled international much lately.
Ichiro is another great line. Used to be relatively easy to find and for good prices, then they started winning awards.
Been drinking a lot of cask strength whiskys lately too. Especially Nikka, which is getting harder and harder to find. :(
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double wood
I also like a variety of Balvenie. From Double Wood to Portwood and a few in between. Used to buy the Portwood or other more pricey ones via Duty Free, but haven't travelled international much lately.
Ichiro is another great line. Used to be relatively easy to find and for good prices, then they started winning awards.
Been drinking a lot of cask strength whiskys lately too. Especially Nikka, which is getting harder and harder to find. :(
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double wood
yes, yes, yes
You don't own or buy any whisky, essentially anything fun. . . except sous vide machines
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Heaven Hill is a name I always used to see in the well, i.e. pouring when customer didn’t specify their vodka/gin/whiskey or know better. I am now intrigued…
different levels of quality. they make a $30 bottle. mine was a $50 bottle https://heavenhilldistillery.com/hh-bottled-in-bond.php