Larceny Barrel Proof (didn’t look at bottle to see what batch)
EH Taylor Single Barrel
Four Roses Small Batch Select. Bought this one at the distillery last year.
Weller 12 year
Larceny Barrel Proof
Old Fitzgerald 11 year BiB
Jameson black
@Insight posted:Weller 12 yearLarceny Barrel ProofOld Fitzgerald 11 year BiB
Where did you get the Weller and the Larceny BP?
Local grocery had Eagle Rare for $31.99, which sounds great until you tack on an extra $10 in WA state taxes. Nevertheless, I bought 3. One or two may be Xmas presents. Also, upon the recommendation of a friend, I picked up a Widow Jane Decadence 10-year bourbon for an obscene price. But I justify it to myself, saying that it'll last a lot longer than a bottle of wine at the same price.
Well first off good deal on the Eagle Rare ever with the 10 for tax. Our prices are through the roof here. Closer to 70+ per bottle plus sales tax.
I presume that was the 10 year?
Never pulled the trigger on the Widow. Seems a little pricey and I've read some mixed reviews.
Yamazaki presumably the 12 on flight from Tokyo to JFK. Tasty stuff
@wineismylife posted:Well first off good deal on the Eagle Rare ever with the 10 for tax. Our prices are through the roof here. Closer to 70+ per bottle plus sales tax.
I presume that was the 10 year?
Never pulled the trigger on the Widow. Seems a little pricey and I've read some mixed reviews.
Yes, it was the 10-year Eagle Rare. The Widow Jane Decadence is finished in maple syrup barrels. I've had maple syrup finished in bourbon barrels before, but never the opposite, so it should be interesting. My friends says, "It's a Belgian waffle in a glass."
Last night at Thanksgiving dinner, I opened some recent acquisitions.
Springbank 12 Cask Strength (Batch 23) - One of my absolute favorite scotches.
New Riff 6 YO Malted Rye - The 100% malted rye adds pronounced honey notes to its more mellow version of rye spiciness.
Maker's Mark BRT-02 LE - Brought this back from a trip to the Bourbon Trail earlier this month, and one of the best Maker's I've had. This one has a darker chocolate/caramel profile and not overtly sweet. Also have the BRT-01 that I haven't opened yet that is supposed to be on the brighter, sweeter side as it comes from the top of the rickhouse (hotter part) rather than the bottom like the 02. These should start showing up soon in most states (not in FL yet) at $60-70 and a nice 109 proof point.
@vinole posted:Maker's Mark BRT-02 LE - Brought this back from a trip to the Bourbon Trail earlier this month, and one of the best Maker's I've had. This one has a darker chocolate/caramel profile and not overtly sweet. Also have the BRT-01 that I haven't opened yet that is supposed to be on the brighter, sweeter side as it comes from the top of the rickhouse (hotter part) rather than the bottom like the 02. These should start showing up soon in most states (not in FL yet) at $60-70 and a nice 109 proof point.
I've been on the lookout for the BRT-01, but haven't seen it yet in my area. Did open the Decadence last night. The maple is subtle, but there. Takes a few minutes in the glass to open up, then you really get the maple on the nose.
Came home from a celebration dinner last night, and opened a surprisingly heavy bottle of Hardy Noces d’Or Grande Champagne Cognac, a nice and rich drink, lots of warm caramel tones, Brazil nut, very intense, and a bit sweeter than most good Cognacs. Not a style I look for, but pretty good. First time I’ve had a product from this House, and while I wasn’t so keen on this one, I’d try some of their others if I found them.
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Weller 12
Hakushu 12
Ardmore 11 year single malt, single cast
Black label, 12yr, 15 yr, 18 yr
Macallan 18
Amrut Double Cask
Knob Creek 12 year
local bar poured me some
louis XIII, whistlepig boss hog IX and Mac 25 (the mac 25 is surprisingly simple)
one of my favorites lately though has been the midleton dair ghaelach, apricots, orange zest, hazlenuts, a truly worthwhile whisky
@g-man posted:one of my favorites lately though has been the midleton dair ghaelach, apricots, orange zest, hazlenuts, a truly worthwhile whisky
g-man, if you like that apricot profile, check out Barrell Seagrass Rye. It is a finished rye whiskey with the most prominent finish coming from apricot brandy casks (also rum and madeira). I am on my second bottle, and most people I know that have tried it have loved it. The rye spice and sweet finish are a great match.
I have really been on a finished rye kick lately. High West puts out some really nice finished Double Rye Barrel Selects at only $50-55 and nice proof point of 98-104. The Syrah finish I currently have open is amazing. A PX Sherry one I finished made some of the best Manhattens I've ever had. New Riff and Sagamore also make good finished ryes.
@vinole posted:g-man, if you like that apricot profile, check out Barrell Seagrass Rye. It is a finished rye whiskey with the most prominent finish coming from apricot brandy casks (also rum and madeira). I am on my second bottle, and most people I know that have tried it have loved it. The rye spice and sweet finish are a great match.
I have really been on a finished rye kick lately. High West puts out some really nice finished Double Rye Barrel Selects at only $50-55 and nice proof point of 98-104. The Syrah finish I currently have open is amazing. A PX Sherry one I finished made some of the best Manhattens I've ever had. New Riff and Sagamore also make good finished ryes.
will def hunt for it, thanks for the rec!
I've been more on a irish whiskey session lately, the knappouge castle 12 has been a steady of mine. readily available here at 45$/750
Peerless Small Batch Bourbon