The Whiskey Thread

[tiger roach]

Balvenie Doublewood is one of my favourites But it's not whiskey, it's whisky cop0

That is a nice one.

 

[shoeless]

That is a nice one.

It is indeed, but hardly affordable as mentioned in the OP. That was almost 3 years ago now though, so it probably doesn't matter.

 

[pmc100]

With the pound in the toilet, whisky should become a bit more affordable for all you furriners

 

[jaxn slim]

With the pound in the toilet, whisky should become a bit more affordable for all you furriners

I import some stuff from the UK, and that's gotten a bit cheaper. But the regular stuff on the shelves just keeps going up.

 

[nuke_diver]

I look for deals at Costco, sometimes they'll have a good scotch with a decent discount. Just picked up a 16 YO Lagavulin.

 

[jaxn slim]

I look for deals at Costco, sometimes they'll have a good scotch with a decent discount. Just picked up a 16 YO Lagavulin.

I like that one a lot.

 

[shoeless]

I look for deals at Costco, sometimes they'll have a good scotch with a decent discount. Just picked up a 16 YO Lagavulin.

Because of our retarded liquor laws in MD, only liquor stores are allowed to sell wine, beer and spirits. The stores in VA can sell wine and beer, but I'm not sure about liquor though. I'll have to check next time I'm at the Leesburg VA Costco.

 

[nuke_diver]

I have yet to try it though I've has Lagavulin before and liked it a lot. I can't remember exactly what we paid since my wife has the receipt someplace safe but I think it was either $38 or $43

 

[Hanglow]

My neighbour dropped off three bottles of whisky for me tonight Apparently he has had to stop drinking the hard stuff, so he's offloading his 40 strong whisky selection onto friends and neighbours

I got 1 almost full bottle of Penderyn as he knew my mum is welsh. I really don't like it but I'm not one to knock back a gift

And two bottles of SMWS as I mentioned I liked some of theirs. These are only half full but they are


23.4 - their fourth ever cask of Bruichladdich, distilled dec 1974, bottled june 1990, 58%- This was very disappointing, really lacking in flavour but that's often to be expected for long opened bottles.

and


48.1 - their first ever cask from Balmenach, distilled March 1975 , bottled Oct 1987 , 55.2% - This was utterly exceptional and I would happily buy it for a lot of money. I'll be keeping an eye out on the whisky auction sites for an unopened one

 

[Help!I'maRock!]

Ding dong, the Gentleman Jack is finally gone.

Ugh, that shit sucked. I've been hiding it in green tea hot toddys for the past year. Finally got through it.

Next up, that craptastic bottle of The Irishman my friend gave me.

 

[micwalt]

My wife recently procured a bottle of Michter's Limited Release Rye.
About twice the price of the regular version, this is definitely a different rye. There's really no smoke or wood to it, but there's plenty of spice and a beautiful vanilla, almost caramel, flavor. I had it on the rocks with just a little splash of water, and it was just so good! It's not quite in the same league as Whistlepig, if only because it's not as complex. But it's freaking tasty as all git-out!

 

[jaxn slim]

My wife recently procured a bottle of Michter's Limited Release Rye.
About twice the price of the regular version, this is definitely a different rye. There's really no smoke or wood to it, but there's plenty of spice and a beautiful vanilla, almost caramel, flavor. I had it on the rocks with just a little splash of water, and it was just so good! It's not quite in the same league as Whistlepig, if only because it's not as complex. But it's freaking tasty as all git-out!

I like that one. It's a bit spendy for a rye, though. If you happen upon any Willet 3yr Rye, buy it. It's getting hard to find lately but holy shit.

 

[MonkeyZero]

I had a Japanese whisky a few weeks ago. It's was different. Didn't stop me from drinking it though.
Angels Envy though, that shit is fantastic.
I've been sticking with the Buffalo as a regular though.

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[FenderPusher]

At the moment I have:
Seagram's V.O.
Jack Daniels
Crown Royal
Jameson Caskmates
Booker's
Four Roses Single Barrel
Midleton

 

[micwalt]

I like that one. It's a bit spendy for a rye, though. If you happen upon any Willet 3yr Rye, buy it. It's getting hard to find lately but holy shit.

I agree, it is too expensive, about the same price as Whistlepig. Both are phenomenal, but the regular Michter's is just so great that it's not really worth it to spend twice as much.
I'll be on the lookout for the Willet.

 

[MonkeyZero]

Just had a bottle of Stagg Jr. from the Buffalo Trace makers. It was good but at $50 and 130 proof its a bit too brutal for my taste. I refuse to cut with water though.

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[jaxn slim]

Just had a bottle of Stagg Jr. from the Buffalo Trace makers. It was good but at $50 and 130 proof its a bit too brutal for my taste. I refuse to cut with water though.

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High proofers take some getting used to. I call them "achievement bourbon" in the same vein we like to ascribe weedly weedly guitar as "achievement guitar." The bourbon fanatics go nuts for them, but they're not really approachable for most people. I love Stagg Jr, but I'm trying to back off from high proofers a little so I'm not so dependent on my heartburn meds.

Also, it's meant to be cut with a little water. It helps open it up so you can appreciate the nuances. One of the really spectacular things about Stagg Jr is all the little flavors that you can pick out from it. There's a lot going on there.

 

[Help!I'maRock!]

In other news, I finished my bottle of Glenmorangie 10. Ima go slumming with Evan Williams for a bit.

 

[yabba]

I've been slumming with an enormous bottle of johnny walker red lately.

 

[Tig]

Picked up a bottle of the latest bottling (no age statement) of Elijah Craig Small Batch 1789 today. The small batch has been my go-to affordable bourbon for a while and hopefully stays that way.