What distilled beverage are you drinking?

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Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
This was the Dickel No 8 which retails for around $16. The rye is also very nice.

Thanks, yup I think that's the Black one

Blanton Bourbon.

I have the Armagnac Cles des Ducs V.S.O.P, it is an elegant and refreshing eau-de-vie made from careful fermentation and distilling of fruits. It has an appealing golden colored body and the nose is marked by complex and intense fruit aromas combined with elegant spice notes.

Hudson Baby Bourbon...my new house bourbon. Excellent straight, but perfect match for a classic Manhattan.

Havana club 7 anos rum

Highland Park 18

Tanqueray Gin & Tonics pretty much all weekend - very thirst quenching in the extreme humidity and heat. Today it cooled down a bit but started at 95% humidity.

A couple of Tanqueray & Tonics and a Sidecar

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Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:

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Originally posted by Jcocktosten:

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Originally posted by wine+art:

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Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
george dickel manhattans

Haven't had Dickel since High School I don't believe

Revisit soon- one of my favorite QPRs straight and an excellent mixing whiskey.

I have to agree on Dinkel rye. My cousin had me blind taste Dinkel vs Bulleit and we all preferred Dinkel.

Nowadays a lot of the NDP rye out there (Willett, High West, Bulleit, Templeton, etc) is bought and rebottled from bulk rye produced by MGD in Indiana. So they all kinda have the same flavor profile (95% rye 5% malt). Dinkel does an additional charcoal filter, which makes it a bit smoother than Bulleit. Good for cocktails...I would not drink it neat regularly though.

Oh and my favorite QPR rye is Rittenhouse 100. Goes great both neat and in a cocktail.

Bombay Sapphire martini

Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon.

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Originally posted by PD2K:
Oh and my favorite QPR rye is Rittenhouse 100. Goes great both neat and in a cocktail.

I discovered this a couple years ago. Now I buy it by the case.

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Originally posted by Pinotlvr:
Havana club 7 anos rum

Did you get that from the new Cuban embassy?

Weller 107 Antique private barrel selection. Exceptionally smooth and long finish. Great QPR

Barreled December 2007
Dumped June 2015

I like to drink Sauza Hornitos Tequila Reposado is a unique rested tequila,it is smooth complex and balanced flavor characterized by the lively agave taste.

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Originally posted by Rothko:

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Originally posted by Pinotlvr:
Havana club 7 anos rum

Did you get that from the new Cuban embassy?

I'm hoping the day will come soon that I can purchase Havana Club Seleccion de Maestros locally

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Originally posted by mneeley490:

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Originally posted by PD2K:
Oh and my favorite QPR rye is Rittenhouse 100. Goes great both neat and in a cocktail.

I discovered this a couple years ago. Now I buy it by the case.

Shhh...let's keep this on the DL

A nice nip of Angel's Envy. Gawdy bottle, but awesome Bourbon at that particular price point.

Casamigos Reposado...not horrible, but very very average. Not worth $50.

Glenlivet 18. Bit no nonsense whiskey

Balvenie 21 yr portwood

Four Roses Single Barrel.

Maker's Mark 46 in a whiskey sour. You know, I'm not sold that this is any better than the original. Especially for the extra tariff.

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Originally posted by mneeley490:
Maker's Mark 46 in a whiskey sour. You know, I'm not sold that this is any better than the original. Especially for the extra tariff.

I own both, and I probably agree - different though. The 46 has been on sale near me for $29.99 a few times recently, and was when I bought a bottle.

Side note, if you ever go to bourbon country (assuming you already haven't) Maker's does a really nice tour. It ends with a tasting then a walk under a Chihuly glass display in their barrel aging warehouse.

I tried Becherovka this week. I'm glad I tried it, but I don't think I'll pick any up to bring home.

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Originally posted by mneeley490:
Maker's Mark 46 in a whiskey sour. You know, I'm not sold that this is any better than the original. Especially for the extra tariff.

Agreed especially if you're using it for making cocktails.

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Originally posted by PD2K:

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Originally posted by mneeley490:
Maker's Mark 46 in a whiskey sour. You know, I'm not sold that this is any better than the original. Especially for the extra tariff.

Agreed especially if you're using it for making cocktails.

Yes, I deserved that.
However, I have had both on their own, and in Old Fashions, which is at least 90% booze, so I didn't mean it to say that I've only tried it in that one cocktail. My mistake, but my opinion remains the same.

Knob Creek last night - post Rocky Horror.

negroni on rocks

Just bought another bottle of Rittenhouse 100...I see a few Manhattans in my future

Centenario Anejo

Zacapa Solera Gran Reserva 23 Anos

Crown Royal Black

Kentucky Owl

Macallan 15 Fine Oak

Glenmorangie 18

Maker's Cask Strength.

Last week I had Lagavulin 16 neat, ordered at a restaurant, not knowing what to expect. I am not normally a fan of smoky Scotch, but I really liked this one.

Bourbon Manhattans with Vermut Negre Vermouth which is a solera, black vermouth almost like sherry and Amarena cherries.

Really REALLY dangerous.

Bulleit Rye

Cazadores Reposada
Herradure Reposada and Anejo
Tres Generaciones Reposada
Havana Club 7