What distilled beverage are you drinking?

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Originally posted by Merengue:
Ron Zacapa reserva limitada 2015

How was this?

Sorry just saw this. It was very good, at first zip the most noticeable difference vrs the 23 year Zacapa was more coconut hint. Nice to drink a bottle to mix things up but i think i prefer the 23y old more.

Luck, rarely ever being on my side, I discovered too late that I really enjoy the Elijah Craig 12 year small batch bourbon. So of course they recently made the decision to quit making it, in favor of a multi-year blend. Of course. Now it's as difficult to come by as a razor in Amish country.

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Originally posted by mneeley490:
Luck, rarely ever being on my side, I discovered too late that I really enjoy the Elijah Craig 12 year small batch bourbon. So of course they recently made the decision to quit making it, in favor of a multi-year blend. Of course. Now it's as difficult to come by as a razor in Amish country.

The Barrel Proof is still 12 years old, and at 140 proof, you can water it down to 94 proof and come out the same $ wise.

High West Double Rye

Been on a rye kick that continued with Masterson's 10 year tonight. 100% rye which is quite unusual. I also favor bourbons with more rye and not that fond of wheated bourbons.

High West "A MidSummer's Night Dram"

Tito's martini with a twist

Balvenie 14 Caribbean Cask

Blanton's Manhattan

Woodford Reserve Brandy Cask

We had a Woodford bourbon dinner at the club Friday night. We had:

Woodford Reserve
Woodford Double Oaked
Woodford Straight Rye
Woodford Reserve soaked with macerated cherries all day to pair with the Cherries Jubilee dessert

I've only ever had the Reserve in the past, but I really liked the Double Oaked and will seek this out. The Rye was also interesting and added a nice spice element not present in the others. The Reserve soaked with the cherries tasted like Kool-Aid and would be a headache waiting to happen with more than one glass.

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Originally posted by thelostverse:
I've only ever had the Reserve in the past, but I really liked the Double Oaked and will seek this out.

Never had it either, as it's double the price. Worth it?

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Originally posted by vinole:

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Originally posted by thelostverse:
I've only ever had the Reserve in the past, but I really liked the Double Oaked and will seek this out.

Never had it either, as it's double the price. Worth it?

Didn't know it was double the price. Looked at Binny's and see the Double Oaked is $60 per bottle. It's worth that to me.

Maestro Dobel Tequila Blanco.

A good friend gifted me with a bottle of JP Trodden bourbon. Local distillery, and I know the owner. Kentucky isn't shaking in its boots over this, but it's a decent bourbon, especially when it's free.

Martin Millers Gin
High West Double Rye
Ardberg 10 year old

Laphroaig 10 Years Old Cask Strength (Batch 007 56.3%)

Teeling, Small Batch Irish Whiskey

High West Campfire

Four Roses Small Batch.

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Originally posted by billhike:
Four Roses Small Batch.

How was this?

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Originally posted by DoktaP:

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Originally posted by billhike:
Four Roses Small Batch.

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I liked it quite a bit. Smoother and less bite than the single barrel to my taste.

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Originally posted by billhike:

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Originally posted by DoktaP:

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Originally posted by billhike:
Four Roses Small Batch.

How was this?

I liked it quite a bit. Smoother and less bite than the single barrel to my taste.

Thanks, I have the single barrel.

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Originally posted by gigabit:
High West Campfire

How is it? Is it worth the price?

Heritage Distillery Co. Brown Sugar Bourbon 60 proof.
Not bad for a novelty spirit. It does indeed taste like brown sugar. Interesting, but obviously not an everyday drinker.

Four Roses Single Barrel

Don Julio 1942

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Originally posted by billhike:

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Originally posted by DoktaP:

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Originally posted by billhike:
Four Roses Small Batch.

How was this?

I liked it quite a bit. Smoother and less bite than the single barrel to my taste.

To me this, and Eagle Rare, are two of the better easy-to-find and easy(ish)-on-the-wallet Bourbons out there.

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Originally posted by BRR:

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Originally posted by billhike:

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Originally posted by DoktaP:

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Originally posted by billhike:
Four Roses Small Batch.

How was this?

I liked it quite a bit. Smoother and less bite than the single barrel to my taste.

To me this, and Eagle Rare, are two of the better easy-to-find and easy(ish)-on-the-wallet Bourbons out there.

I'm with you on that. Eagle Rare is my favorite, not super expensive bourbon. And I also agree with BillHike and prefer the small batch to the single barrel. I got to taste one of their limited, single vintage bourbons at the distillery last year and it was outstanding. Haven't been able to procure one though.

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Originally posted by Azwiese:

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Originally posted by BRR:

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Originally posted by billhike:

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Originally posted by DoktaP:

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Originally posted by billhike:
Four Roses Small Batch.

How was this?

I liked it quite a bit. Smoother and less bite than the single barrel to my taste.

To me this, and Eagle Rare, are two of the better easy-to-find and easy(ish)-on-the-wallet Bourbons out there.

I'm with you on that. Eagle Rare is my favorite, not super expensive bourbon. And I also agree with BillHike and prefer the small batch to the single barrel. I got to taste one of their limited, single vintage bourbons at the distillery last year and it was outstanding. Haven't been able to procure one though.

Hmm...I'm kinda the opposite. I like the Single Barrel over the Small Batch. Hey guess it's a good excuse to do a side by side tasting

Tyrconnell Single Malt Irish Whiskey

El Dorado Single Barrel EHP. Very good, but think I still like Plantation XO better.

Redbreast, 12 Yr. Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Macallan 18 Yr.

Zacapa 23 rum

Redbreast Cask Strength Single Pot Still 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey, 57.2% Batch B1/16

Man is this good. Will be touring Glenkinchie (outside of Edinburgh) this Sunday.

17 yr Hibiki Suntory Whiskey, thanks to VinChanted

Glengoyne 18 yr single malt. Great dram!

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Originally posted by PD2K:
Zacapa 23 rum

I do love this Zacapa, a steal at its price. If you like this, I might suggest giving Pampero Aniversario a try if you haven't done so already.

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Originally posted by vinole:
Redbreast Cask Strength Single Pot Still 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey, 57.2% Batch B1/16

Man is this good. Will be touring Glenkinchie (outside of Edinburgh) this Sunday.

My favorite Irish Whiskey, I do water it back some as it's a little potent otherwise.