I post in here a lot, but a lot and hunt a lot but to be completely honest I don't drink a lot. Half the fun for me is the hunt, the learning and immersion into a new and very complex yet fascinating subject. I have maybe 2-4 beers a week MAX and 3-4 drama of liquor a week unless it's a holiday. I keep myself reigned in strictly to make sure I don't fall off the deep end.
Wife picked up this for me today on a great sale less than $20 out the door.
Shut Up!! (You asked for it) Seriously though...that's a great price!!! I can't ever run into deals like that.
LMAO I did ask for the shut up And to be fair I didn't find out about the sale, my wife did. Got an email from the liquor superstore last night advertising it for today only, plus an old neighbor works there and gave us his employee discount too. But she is the one that heard about it and found it and was kind enough to a) even tell me knowing I would jump on it like a fat kid jumping on a velour jogging suit, and b) driving down and picking it up for me today. $18 after tax all said and done, but they would only let you buy one bottle
I haven't either, though Zach (OchoZacho) said it was pretty decent so for $18/bottle I couldn't say no. Will crack open either that or the Stagg Jr. tonight for the first time and report back on either of them.
I have heard good things about 1792, def let us know.
Will do, I've heard that it's pretty darned reasonable price wise even when not on sale. If it's as solid as I hope it is that could easily be a go to for a solid cheap bourbon. right now Corner Creek and Old Weller Antique 107 is my go to cheap option but they are getting harder to locate, especially the Old Weller at least in my area.
I haven't either, though Zach (OchoZacho) said it was pretty decent so for $18/bottle I couldn't say no. Will crack open either that or the Stagg Jr. tonight for the first time and report back on either of them.
I can't stop! Talisker 10 and The Balvenie Doublewood.
How is Talisker 10?
I tried an ounce pour of it this last weekend, but it was my last sample so I don't recall too much except for a real deep flavor with some smoke. I'll pop it tonight and let you know. I'm not a scotch expert at all, in fact these are my first 4 bottles counting the Glenmorangie and Ardbeg I just picked up.
I can't stop! Talisker 10 and The Balvenie Doublewood.
How is Talisker 10?
I tried an ounce pour of it this last weekend, but it was my last sample so I don't recall too much except for a real deep flavor with some smoke. I'll pop it tonight and let you know. I'm not a scotch expert at all, in fact these are my first 4 bottles counting the Glenmorangie and Ardbeg I just picked up.
I gotta say I love this thread so far. Being a bourbon guy I have only recently started exploring scotch. It's great to hear people's suggestions and opinions on what they drink. I really want to get into exploring different pairings with different cigars and hope to start posting about what I find. Not sure whether that's appropriate for this thread or not
Awesome Gray wow great pick ups, the Balvenie has been on my screen for awhile now interested to see what you think! And D, I don't see an issue with it but could always make a new thread of "What Are You Pairing Today?" Or something like that.
I haven't either, though Zach (OchoZacho) said it was pretty decent so for $18/bottle I couldn't say no. Will crack open either that or the Stagg Jr. tonight for the first time and report back on either of them.
The Stagg Jr. is fantastic!!
Cracked it open last night and I would tend to agree I got this strong distinct cherry and spice note from it that was incredible, the cherry note just hung on continuously for minutes after even. Lots of toffee, vanilla, oak and that big sweet cherry. But at 131.7 proof there was also a big pure spirit burn going on, I tried it both neat and with a splash of distiller water, ended up liking the Stagg neat best with two frozen whiskey stones (soapstone). Great drink for sure
The last 6 months i have kind of gone off the deep end with buying bourbon. All these were bought in last 6 months except angels envy and elijah craig 12yr. Birthday Bourbon was a gift from a great brother.
So which ones your favorite out of those Justin? I'm looking for something with caramel, maple, pecan notes. I'm not looking to get that infused stuff either.
So which ones your favorite out of those Justin? I'm looking for something with caramel, maple, pecan notes. I'm not looking to get that infused stuff either.
Eagle Rare and Four Roses are single barrel my liquor store chose and bottled. Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Single Barrel # 295 Warehouse C 5th Floor, Four Roses Single 100 Proof OBSV Barrel # 69-1C. Opened the Eagle Rare this evening, fantastic. Still new to bourbon but wow what a difference between the Old Grand 100 BIB and Evan Williams BIB I've tried so far.
So which ones your favorite out of those Justin? I'm looking for something with caramel, maple, pecan notes. I'm not looking to get that infused stuff either.
Whoa!!! Blast from the past! How are you Andy?
Good, just been busy. You?
Busy myself as well - I think I've had two kids since we last talked
Nice Rudy, please let me know what you think as that's one I've read on and sounded interesting
Light bodied crisp long finish, Creamy, vanilla and some oak, slightly astringent, def different. Good afternoon summers day whiskey, will try it again in a week or so, probably pairs very well with a ginger ale.
Nice Rudy, please let me know what you think as that's one I've read on and sounded interesting
Light bodied crisp long finish, Creamy, vanilla and some oak, slightly astringent, def different. Good afternoon summers day whiskey, will try it again in a week or so, probably pairs very well with a ginger ale.
Very nice and sounds quite enjoyable thanks for the breakdown! Wheated bourbons are really unique but I tend to really enjoy how smooth and rich most of them are that I've tried Probably why I enjoy so much of the Weller line in fact, just wish it wasn't so hard to locate their brands right now.
I have heard good things about 1792, def let us know.
So here's my little report on this guy, first off it is surprisingly smooth and a very easy drinker. Lighter body but rich and velvety mouthfeel which is very nice and pretty decent character. It honestly does not taste like a $20 bottle to me but something in the $30-40 price range IMHO. Vanilla and caramel and toffee are the main players that I tasted the most myself but very much enjoyed it.
FTG Brett and by virtue of how Brett got it, Rick (RCY Cigars) introduced me to the 15 year, that is such a smooth, sweet and delightful single malt, it's currently tied with Cragganmore 12 year for my all time fav single malt. Congrats Matkn, great great buy!!!
Mmmmm! That 15yr is tasty stuff. It used to be about $45 a bottle here and jumped up around $60. Maybe because I was buying it regularly and the "demand" went up haha.
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Another great inexpensive bourbon is Larceny, tried some a few weeks ago and I thought it was pretty good.
So here's my little report on this guy, first off it is surprisingly smooth and a very easy drinker. Lighter body but rich and velvety mouthfeel which is very nice and pretty decent character. It honestly does not taste like a $20 bottle to me but something in the $30-40 price range IMHO. Vanilla and caramel and toffee are the main players that I tasted the most myself but very much enjoyed it.