Sipping some Sauza Reposado Tequila. Cleaning everything out before a retailer Champagne/sparkling tasting tomorrow!
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It's Christmas time and that always brings a bottle of B&B into the house. 
Maker's Mark bourbon in my Old Fashions. The angostura bitters add just the right amount of Christmas spices to the drink! 
Perhaps a dram of Provenance Single Malt Winter Distillation before dinner.
Macallan 18 and a good cigar tonight.
PH
PH
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
Macallan 18 and a good cigar tonight.
PH
Nice. Very nice.
no cigar but a nice Laphroaig..neat of course.
quote:Originally posted by mareff:
no cigar but a nice Laphroaig..neat of course.
I always prefer a single drop or even two of water off of an ice cube in my single.
balvenie 15 yr neat
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by mareff:
no cigar but a nice Laphroaig..neat of course.
I always prefer a single drop or even two of water off of an ice cube in my single.
In Scotland, no ice! They'll add a few drops of water though.
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by mareff:
no cigar but a nice Laphroaig..neat of course.
I always prefer a single drop or even two of water off of an ice cube in my single.
In Scotland, no ice! They'll add a few drops of water though.
Completely agree, a drop or two, off of an ice cube, but never ice.
Btw, w+a, I had a nice discussion about single malts with Olivier Humbrecht this summer. His wife is Scottish and they were about to leave for a vacation in Scotland. He gave the name of a single malt site he frequents.
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
Btw, w+a, I had a nice discussion about single malts with Olivier Humbrecht this summer. His wife is Scottish and they were about to leave for a vacation in Scotland. He gave the name of a single malt site he frequents.
I hold Olivier in high regard, and would think you would connect with him as well, Board-O.
I thought he was a true Renaissance man, and one of the finest visits to a winery I have ever experienced.
some nice sipping rums
A single malt with 1/2 of a tiny ice cube is perfect and about the same as a couple drops of water and doesn't chill the scotch. I would never think of using a regular sized ice cube.
i personally dont like it chilled at all, it numbs the mouth for some of the sweetness and secondary flavors.
i do the 2-3 drops of water but definitely at room temp.
i do the 2-3 drops of water but definitely at room temp.
Good start of the month yesterday night:
-2005 Nicolas Joly Clos de la Coulée de Serrant
-1998 Altesino BdM Montosoli (wow!)
-1997 Pian delle Vigne BdM (getting tired)
-1990 Suiduiraut
-2005 Nicolas Joly Clos de la Coulée de Serrant
-1998 Altesino BdM Montosoli (wow!)
-1997 Pian delle Vigne BdM (getting tired)
-1990 Suiduiraut
quote:Originally posted by CRB:
A single malt with 1/2 of a tiny ice cube is perfect and about the same as a couple drops of water and doesn't chill the scotch.
Yes it does. That's ice's defining characteristic.
Brora 20y 1982 cask strength, rare malts selection
Love the Green Fairy
I'm a big fan of stranahans whiskey.
quote:Originally posted by hippomon:
Love the Green Fairy
I've been seeking an introduction to her for some time. I just can't see myself forking over for what are probably inferior US versions.
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:quote:Originally posted by CRB:
A single malt with 1/2 of a tiny ice cube is perfect and about the same as a couple drops of water and doesn't chill the scotch.
Yes it does. That's ice's defining characteristic.
Post Of The Year.
I have a personal preference for the
whiskeys of Ireland. From what I have observed not a whole lot of people have ventured into this venue. I would suggest that you scotch fans give it a try. For everyday drinking I prefer Jamison. For great sipping I strongly suggest Blackbush.
whiskeys of Ireland. From what I have observed not a whole lot of people have ventured into this venue. I would suggest that you scotch fans give it a try. For everyday drinking I prefer Jamison. For great sipping I strongly suggest Blackbush.
quote:Originally posted by Dave Tong BBP:quote:Originally posted by Board-O:quote:Originally posted by CRB:
A single malt with 1/2 of a tiny ice cube is perfect and about the same as a couple drops of water and doesn't chill the scotch.
Yes it does. That's ice's defining characteristic.
Post Of The Year.
LOL !! Boardo, thanks for the clarification.
One word.... "Ick".quote:Originally posted by I.U. Hoosier:
I have a personal preference for the
whiskeys of Ireland. From what I have observed not a whole lot of people have ventured into this venue. I would suggest that you scotch fans give it a try. For everyday drinking I prefer Jamison. For great sipping I strongly suggest Blackbush.
quote:Originally posted by Gigond Ass:
One word.... "Ick".
Elitest
Did a side-by-side of Macallan 18 and Lagavulin 16 tonight (no wine). The honey and smooth Macallan were excellent, but I slightly prefer the bite of the Lagavulin.
I tried Maker's Mark's new "46" bourbon tonight. It was quite good, maybe a little more complex than the standard Maker's.
Herrudura Anejo Tequila. As an aside, Casa Herrudura is a great old property to visit if you find yourself in Jalisco State for Tequila tours.
Bought a Bunnahabhain 18 about a week agaoi and have taken only a small taste, but I like it a lot. It's a bit smoother than the 12, which is not necessarily a plus for me with an Islay, but the total package is stunning.
Caol Ila 18
quote:Originally posted by winederlust:
Caol Ila 18
Winederlust - please shoot me an email at joer2112 at yahoo dot com.
Ardbeg 10 years old, distilled 1994, 50%vol, "Old Malt Cask" series, Douglas Laing
Brora 20 years old, distilled 1982 , natural cask strength 58,1% vol, "Rare malts selection", Diageo
Brora 20 years old, distilled 1982 , natural cask strength 58,1% vol, "Rare malts selection", Diageo
25 year old DePaz Rhum Agricole from Martinique. Stunning.
At wedding Makers Mark
At home, Basil Hayden
Mount Gay Rum Extra Old - very tasty stuff
At home, Basil Hayden
Mount Gay Rum Extra Old - very tasty stuff
I've been going through a bottle of Diplomatico 12 Year Reserva Exclusiva Rum lately. To this day, the best liquor I've ever tasted.
I've been sipping on the following, lately:
Pappy Van Winkle 12yr
Templeton Rye
At The Publican I had a taste of the Pappy Van Winkle 20yr. It was unbelievable!
Pappy Van Winkle 12yr
Templeton Rye
At The Publican I had a taste of the Pappy Van Winkle 20yr. It was unbelievable!
Millie brought back some Stranahans from Denver that was really very nice:
http://www.stranahans.com/index.php?q=some
http://www.stranahans.com/index.php?q=some
quote:Originally posted by Jcocktosten:
At home, Basil Hayden
me too, and i'm loving it
Berno, that Pappy 20 is pretty great stuff. Have you tried the 23? I haven't but would love a dram. From what I've heard, it's the Romanee-Conti of bourbons.
21 yr Auchentoshan. It's a splendid bottle.
Wow, that sounds like a nice bottle. One of my favourite distilleries. Are you a Lowland fan?
that calls for a Glengoyne 10y (allthough not Lowlands, it's unpeated Lowland style. Situated near Glasgow, on the fringe between Lowlands and Highlands)
quote:Originally posted by Squirreljam:
Berno, that Pappy 20 is pretty great stuff. Have you tried the 23? I haven't but would love a dram. From what I've heard, it's the Romanee-Conti of bourbons.
I have not, there's a bottle left in my store. It's quite tempting, but I like the 12 year enough to keep me satisfied.
another glass of basil hayden's
you know, this is a much less expensive form of intoxication....
you know, this is a much less expensive form of intoxication....
quote:Originally posted by winederlust:
Caol Ila 18
having 1998 caol ila madeira wood finish
Redbreast 12y pure pot still Irish Whiskey
Midleton Very Rare - 2008 Selection, Irish Whiskey
The very best Irish Whiskey imho. (Produced by Jameson)
The very best Irish Whiskey imho. (Produced by Jameson)
Zaya 12 year old rum from Trinidad.
Numerous Manhattans with Bulleit Bourbon.
The baby spent the night with Grandma last night so I finally got to sit on the front porch and enjoy a nice glass of Green Spot.
Appleton 21 yr old rum from Jamaica
Bookers's Single Barrel Bourbon
you can feel all 127.4 proof on this bad boy.
not as refined as the basil hayden's, this is sharper, but still nice. and a great selection when you walk in from the office and "need a drink"
you can feel all 127.4 proof on this bad boy.
not as refined as the basil hayden's, this is sharper, but still nice. and a great selection when you walk in from the office and "need a drink"
Zacapa Centenario 23 years, Guatemalan rum. Delish.
quote:Originally posted by jorgerunfast:
Bookers's Single Barrel Bourbon
you can feel all 127.4 proof on this bad boy.
not as refined as the basil hayden's, this is sharper, but still nice. and a great selection when you walk in from the office and "need a drink"
Just a couple of sips of Macallan 18 and Lagavulin 16, both favorites of mine.
El Dorado 21 year old rum from Guyana, just brought back from my recent trip to Jamaica
Jose Cuervo Tradicional
Unfortunately there's nothing very Traditional about Cuervo.quote:Originally posted by gigabit:
Jose Cuervo Tradicional
Cognac Vieux Millénaire (petite champagne), Lheraut
A gift from a good wine-shop, for the 2000 festivities. Rediscovered on a remote place on a shelf.
A gift from a good wine-shop, for the 2000 festivities. Rediscovered on a remote place on a shelf.
Anyone tried Avion tequilla? You might recognize the name from Entourage which gives me a hard time taking it seriously. I read a somewhat reputable person write about it being pretty good though. Always skeptical of movie crossover products.
Pyrat Cask 1623 rum from Anguilla. $185US wholesale? One and done. Tastes like orange liquer.
One of my favorite sipping Tequilas is Don Julio Anejo. Nice stuff
quote:Originally posted by KSC02:
One of my favorite sipping Tequilas is Don Julio Anejo. Nice stuff
It is one of my favorites as well.
quote:Originally posted by gigabit:quote:Originally posted by KSC02:
One of my favorite sipping Tequilas is Don Julio Anejo. Nice stuff
It is one of my favorites as well.
Yes. His Blanco is also my go-to for summer margaritas.
PH
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
Yes. His Blanco is also my go-to for summer margaritas.
PH
quote:Originally posted by PurpleHaze:quote:Originally posted by gigabit:quote:Originally posted by KSC02:
One of my favorite sipping Tequilas is Don Julio Anejo. Nice stuff
It is one of my favorites as well.
Yes. His Blanco is also my go-to for summer margaritas.
PH
Thanks for the tip.
Don Julio Anejo is my go to. I'll have to check out the Blanco.
There's some pretty tasty looking beverage recipes on the Don Julio site.
quote:Originally posted by kingofcool:
Anyone tried Avion tequilla? You might recognize the name from Entourage which gives me a hard time taking it seriously. I read a somewhat reputable person write about it being pretty good though. Always skeptical of movie crossover products.
If I recall correctly, this was the brand being tasted at a retail shop recently. I tried both the Reposado and Anejo, and wasn't very impressed. Herrudura's Anejo is about the same price and blows it away IMO.
Johnnie Walker Blue blended Scotch
Clase Azul tequila
Lagavulin 16 Scotch
MacCallan 18 Scotch
Oro Azul tequila
Partida tequila
Clase Azul tequila
Lagavulin 16 Scotch
MacCallan 18 Scotch
Oro Azul tequila
Partida tequila
I've always leaned toward scotch whiskey, but after ten days in Ireland I'm re-acquiring my taste for Irish whiskey. Not sure how prevalent it is here because I'm just getting back from the trip and again, I haven't looked at Irish whiskeys much, but I really enjoyed Redbreast...
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Buffalo Trace bourbon
Absinthe is the only alcohol I drink beside wine - The Green Fairy
Picking up a bottle of Pappy 12 but it's for a friend for watching our dogs. Going to request he save some for a fishing trip coming up.
Had Pappy 12 last night after dinner.
What'd you think?
I really liked itquote:Originally posted by kingofcool:
What'd you think?
English Harbour Reserve 10 year old rum from Antigua.
Worth every penny.
Outstanding.
Worth every penny.
Outstanding.
quote:Originally posted by GlennK:I really liked itquote:Originally posted by kingofcool:
What'd you think?
Same here, very tasty. I just got a bottle of the 15. The 20 was something special, too.
Had a sazerac made with Vin Winkle Rye last night. Amazing beverage.
Pouring the last of my recently purchased bottle of Highland Park 30 yo.
Really lovely stuff.
Really lovely stuff.
Got to try the Makers 46 Bourbon at work. Good stuff.
Just opened a bottle of Provenance private bottling that we brought back from Scotland. It's a winter distillation, whatever that means, and it's one of the finest single malts I've ever tasted. I'm going to have to ration this.
The Balvenie 15yr Single Barrel.
1608 Bushmills Irish Whiskey.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
1608 Bushmills Irish Whiskey.
nice
dont forget to try the middleton!
I would expect some Hendrick's Gin tonight when I get to KW
quote:Originally posted by TheEngineer:
Pouring the last of my recently purchased bottle of Highland Park 30 yo.
Really lovely stuff.
Very nice. Unfortunately so much more expensive than the 18. Even more expensive if family and friends drink 3/4 of the bottle in one evening.
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
1608 Bushmills Irish Whiskey.
Had to google this, to see if this is a 400 year old bottle. Ok it isn't
quote:Originally posted by MoselleLuxemburg:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by wine+art:
1608 Bushmills Irish Whiskey.
Had to google this, to see if this is a 400 year old bottle. Ok it isn't
[/QUOTE. I'm a poor and working class stiff. I was lucky that my CC went through... And a Sears CC at that. I'm a rookie when it comes to this libation, so nothing unique or expensive. 
quote:Originally posted by MoselleLuxemburg:quote:Originally posted by wine+art:
1608 Bushmills Irish Whiskey.
Had to google this, to see if this is a 400 year old bottle. Ok it isn't
it's still 100$ =)
the middleton is better for the money IMHO
quote:Originally posted by wine+art:quote:Originally posted by MoselleLuxemburg:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by wine+art:
1608 Bushmills Irish Whiskey.
Had to google this, to see if this is a 400 year old bottle. Ok it isn't
Working class stiff, yeah. Given the wines you are drinking, i did not completely rule out you actually tasted a 400 year old Irish Whiskey.
Ardbeg 10 1994/2005 50%vol, The Old Malt Cask, Douglas Laing
Gonna be some Hendricks and tonic being drunk tomorrow!
Midleton 2011 Very Rare Whiskey.