quote:Originally posted by Jcocktosten:
Slivovitz
with a lot of Cevapcici or other spicy meat i guess? with a lot of Cevapcici or other spicy meat i guess? with a lot of Cevapcici or other spicy meat i guess?
quote:Originally posted by Rob_Sutherland:quote:Originally posted by PD2K:
Question to all our Canadian forumites:
Since we all know Whistle Pig is really a Canadian rye in a Vermont bottle, any suggestions to a true Canadian 100% rye equivalent?
Lot's of really good Canadian Whiskey like Lot No.40, Crown Royal Limited Edition or Cask No.16 and Wiser's Red Letter or 18 year old.
In terms of 100 Rye though I think the best would be Canadian Club Chairman’s Select
Thanks Rob_Sutherland! Will have to try those. Most of my whiskey consumption are Scotland and KY...always looking to expand the palate
Papas Pilar Rum - tasty.
Balvenie 21
Ron Zacapa 23 & Kahlua.
In a Venti Java Chip Frappucino.
At my desk.
It's Friday.
In a Venti Java Chip Frappucino.
At my desk.
It's Friday.
quote:Originally posted by Rob_Sutherland:
Ron Zacapa 23 & Kahlua.
In a Venti Java Chip Frappucino.
At my desk.
It's Friday.
Baller
Cognac Frapin Extra, Grande Champagne
Whistle Pig 10
McKenzie Rye
Balvenie 12
McKenzie Rye
Balvenie 12
Appleton 21 year over the weekend- best Rum I've ever tried. Ultra smooth and my preferred level of sweetness.
I don't have the most experience with scotch, but a buddy had a bottle of Costco's Kirkland brand scotch. It was an 18-year old, sherry cask-finished highland scotch. It was freaking delicious. He said it was less than 50$ or something of that nature. I've been drinking a 19 year old Glenfiddich (bourbon barrel finish) with some friends and that bottle is around 150$, and I'm not sure which one I prefer. Obviously, if I'm paying, I prefer the Kirkland!
E.H. Taylor Rye and special oaked bourbon
quote:Originally posted by EB Wine:
Appleton 21 year over the weekend- best Rum I've ever tried. Ultra smooth and my preferred level of sweetness.
This is the one that keeps eluding me. Where did you source this if you don't mind me asking?
quote:Originally posted by thelostverse:quote:Originally posted by EB Wine:
Appleton 21 year over the weekend- best Rum I've ever tried. Ultra smooth and my preferred level of sweetness.
This is the one that keeps eluding me. Where did you source this if you don't mind me asking?
No prob- sourced at the Lakeview Binny's. The Oak Brook and Lincoln Park stores appear to have this in stock as well. Lakeview had a bottle remaining when I left.
quote:Originally posted by EB Wine:quote:Originally posted by thelostverse:quote:Originally posted by EB Wine:
Appleton 21 year over the weekend- best Rum I've ever tried. Ultra smooth and my preferred level of sweetness.
This is the one that keeps eluding me. Where did you source this if you don't mind me asking?
No prob- sourced at the Lakeview Binny's. The Oak Brook and Lincoln Park stores appear to have this in stock as well. Lakeview had a bottle remaining when I left.
That's weird - I've checked Binny's many times (I thought) and have never seen it there. Thanks EB, its time to make a trip. It would be too easy if the Binny's that I can actually see from my house had it.
quote:Originally posted by thelostverse:quote:Originally posted by EB Wine:quote:Originally posted by thelostverse:quote:Originally posted by EB Wine:
Appleton 21 year over the weekend- best Rum I've ever tried. Ultra smooth and my preferred level of sweetness.
This is the one that keeps eluding me. Where did you source this if you don't mind me asking?
No prob- sourced at the Lakeview Binny's. The Oak Brook and Lincoln Park stores appear to have this in stock as well. Lakeview had a bottle remaining when I left.
That's weird - I've checked Binny's many times (I thought) and have never seen it there. Thanks EB, its time to make a trip. It would be too easy if the Binny's that I can actually see from my house had it.
tlv- I'm sure you're aware, but if not- if you search for the item on Binny's website it'll allow you to search availability by location. I relied on this to pick Lakeview as my destination and it was correct. The bottle was in the "reserve" or special area of the store, whatever it's called. Enjoy!
quote:Originally posted by EB Wine:
tlv- I'm sure you're aware, but if not- if you search for the item on Binny's website it'll allow you to search availability by location. I relied on this to pick Lakeview as my destination and it was correct. The bottle was in the "reserve" or special area of the store, whatever it's called. Enjoy!
I called my local store and they did agree to have a bottle shipped to Algonquin for me to pick up. Now if I only had $5k for a bottle of the 50 year.
quote:Originally posted by thelostverse:
I called my local store and they did agree to have a bottle shipped to Algonquin for me to pick up. Now if I only had $5k for a bottle of the 50 year.
Yeah, though I wonder if that's too long in the oak?
Bulleit Rye.
Currently sipping my van Winkle 12-year (wish it was the Pappy, but something to aspire to in any event).
Brugal anejo rum and Goya coconut soda
Bulleit rye Manhattan
Bulleit rye Manhattan
Maestro Dobel Diamante Reposado Tequila, so smooth, delightful sipping tequila.
Lately I've been enjoying Campari on the rocks with a splash of sparkling as an aperitif
Woodford Reserve Bourbon
Yaletown Distillery - Gins and Vodkas. Quite good actually.
Yaletown Distillery - Gins and Vodkas. Quite good actually.
Happy hour $5 Sky vodka dirty martinis. Not my spirit of choice, but hey it's happy hour
Rosebank 20yr 1981 cask strength 62.3%vol, from Diageo's "Rare Malts Selection"
Absinthe, followed by a lot of Bourbon, in New Orleans. Never again 
Templeton Small Batch Rye Whiskey (Prohibition Era Recipe); smooth, coconut, vanilla and banana.
Kah Tequila Extra Anejo.
quote:Originally posted by patespo1:
Absinthe, followed by a lot of Bourbon, in New Orleans. Never again
I can only imagine...
Brora 30yr cask strengh 55.7%vol , bottled 2007, official limited bottling
On cruise, mostly drank:
Courvosier VSOP
Knob Creek
Zacapa 23 and
Hendricks
Courvosier VSOP
Knob Creek
Zacapa 23 and
Hendricks
English Harbour 5...pretty good sipper
Zacapa XO. I still prefer the Plantation XO, but this was a nice change up last night.
Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon
The Botanist gin martini.
Margaritas at a local taco joint, so probably some low end tequila
Highland Park 18 - a nice way to end a lovely weekend.
Green Spot
1987 Laphroaigh 17yr , bottled 2005, Old Malt Cask, Douglas Laing
i have the strange impression that bottle is improving, with 1/3 of the bottle left, open since about 9 months
Douglas Laing's Old Malt Cask series continues to impress me as one of the best series from independant malt whisky bottlings.
i have the strange impression that bottle is improving, with 1/3 of the bottle left, open since about 9 months
Douglas Laing's Old Malt Cask series continues to impress me as one of the best series from independant malt whisky bottlings.
quote:Originally posted by BRR:
Highland Park 18 - a nice way to end a lovely weekend.
timeless classic