Would be sipping some Van Winkle 13 Year Rye but my bottle couldn't be found at the store...I'll check tomorrow.
I guess what I did tonight could be considered sacrilege. I've never done anything like this before, but I had just a little Macallan 18 left in the bottle. I poured it into a Glencairn Glass and then added an equal amount of Lagavulin 16 and a few drops of water. It was excellent!
NolanE and Jorge - how are those respective spirits (assuming you've tasted the rye before, Nolan)?
I've had the Rye in a Sazerac, but not straight up. It was fantastic though.
The Bourbons are also fantastic, and I appreciate the fact that they're not overpriced compared to the competition. The 12 year runs just under $50 here.
The Bourbons are also fantastic, and I appreciate the fact that they're not overpriced compared to the competition. The 12 year runs just under $50 here.
Last of the bottle of Basil Haden before holiday party last night
I had the same last night with one small ice cube.quote:Originally posted by Jcocktosten:
Basil Haden
Bowmore 12 Single Malt
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
I guess what I did tonight could be considered sacrilege. I've never done anything like this before, but I had just a little Macallan 18 left in the bottle. I poured it into a Glencairn Glass and then added an equal amount of Lagavulin 16 and a few drops of water. It was excellent!
I do this all the time Board-O...I used 3 and 4 different single malts before...and yes..I dont admit too often but it is quite tasty! I use a little dab of water as well...helps bring the flavors out more IMO.
Tonight: Hendrix Gin Martini with 2 olives.
I'm glad I'm not the only reprobate!
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
I guess what I did tonight could be considered sacrilege. I've never done anything like this before, but I had just a little Macallan 18 left in the bottle. I poured it into a Glencairn Glass and then added an equal amount of Lagavulin 16 and a few drops of water. It was excellent!
Do you ever mix Petrus and Romanée Conti?
Knob Creek, I spent the day training two new employees. I may very well have more then one.
quote:Originally posted by MoselleLuxemburg:quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
I guess what I did tonight could be considered sacrilege. I've never done anything like this before, but I had just a little Macallan 18 left in the bottle. I poured it into a Glencairn Glass and then added an equal amount of Lagavulin 16 and a few drops of water. It was excellent!
Do you ever mix Petrus and Romanée Conti?
Point taken. I'm so ashamed.
Just a little Aberfeldy as I watch the Ducks spank the Bruins. For the price this is one of my go-to single malts
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:quote:Originally posted by MoselleLuxemburg:quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
I guess what I did tonight could be considered sacrilege. I've never done anything like this before, but I had just a little Macallan 18 left in the bottle. I poured it into a Glencairn Glass and then added an equal amount of Lagavulin 16 and a few drops of water. It was excellent!
Do you ever mix Petrus and Romanée Conti?
Point taken. I'm so ashamed.
HA! At least we arent mixing it with Coke or Pepsi!
quote:Originally posted by Vino Bevo:
Just a little Aberfeldy as I watch the Ducks spank the Bruins. For the price this is one of my go-to single malts
Which year are you drinking? Always interested in "discount" single malts.
quote:Originally posted by Board-O:quote:Originally posted by MoselleLuxemburg:quote:Originally posted by Board-O:
I guess what I did tonight could be considered sacrilege. I've never done anything like this before, but I had just a little Macallan 18 left in the bottle. I poured it into a Glencairn Glass and then added an equal amount of Lagavulin 16 and a few drops of water. It was excellent!
Do you ever mix Petrus and Romanée Conti?
Point taken. I'm so ashamed.
It'not THAT bad, such mixtures of distilleries exist in the real world, under the name of vatted Whisky.
quote:Originally posted by kingofcool:quote:Originally posted by Vino Bevo:
Just a little Aberfeldy as I watch the Ducks spank the Bruins. For the price this is one of my go-to single malts
Which year are you drinking? Always interested in "discount" single malts.
Just the 12 year. I found it a couple years ago at a local chain for like $37 and thought what the heck, then saw it was from Dewar's and got curious. I'm not sure if Dewar's has always owned it or if it was a purchase like Guinness and Smithwicks, and honestly haven't done the research to find out. The are others I prefer but for the price I always have some on hand.
As far as i know, Aberfeldy plays the most important role in Dewars Whiskey blends. Aberfeldy distillery is fun to visit, especially "Dewars World of Whiskey".
GRAY GOOSE
Just a wee nip of Cragganmore 12.
Pappy (or I guess just "Van Winkle") 12 yr on hold. Pumped.
El Dorado Rum 12 Year Old - From Guyana I believe. I always enjoy this and find it to be quite a good value
JW Blue with Cohiba Esplendido from 98'
Never been much of a tequila drinker and my BIL set out to change that last week:
Cuervo de la Familia *
Corralejo Reposado
1921 Reserva Especial Single Barrel*
Corazon Anejo
Gran Patron Platinum
Milagro Romance Reserve Anejo
Legenda del Milagro Reserve Reposado
Clase Azul Reposado*
*My personal favorites... Been a scotch and bourbon guy, but might start drinking some more tequila.
Cuervo de la Familia *
Corralejo Reposado
1921 Reserva Especial Single Barrel*
Corazon Anejo
Gran Patron Platinum
Milagro Romance Reserve Anejo
Legenda del Milagro Reserve Reposado
Clase Azul Reposado*
*My personal favorites... Been a scotch and bourbon guy, but might start drinking some more tequila.
quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
Never been much of a tequila drinker and my BIL set out to change that last week:
Cuervo de la Familia *
Corralejo Reposado
1921 Reserva Especial Single Barrel*
Corazon Anejo
Gran Patron Platinum
Milagro Romance Reserve Anejo
Legenda del Milagro Reserve Reposado
Clase Azul Reposado*
*My personal favorites... Been a scotch and bourbon guy, but might start drinking some more tequila.
TPE, I never was either until visiting two Tequila houses a little over a year ago wheen in Mexico. I love the stuff now. If you like a little more barrel influence, I reccomend Herradura Anejo. About $45 in my market. Also, I think Espolon is a fantastic value Reposado under $20.
quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
Never been much of a tequila drinker and my BIL set out to change that last week:
Cuervo de la Familia *
Corralejo Reposado
1921 Reserva Especial Single Barrel*
Corazon Anejo
Gran Patron Platinum
Milagro Romance Reserve Anejo
Legenda del Milagro Reserve Reposado
Clase Azul Reposado*
*My personal favorites... Been a scotch and bourbon guy, but might start drinking some more tequila.
reading your post i managed to get drunk, contract an STD, throw up all over my keyboard, develop severe irritability towards light (both natural and artificial), and adopt a family of ferrets in need of rescue.
thanks.
glen morangie 18 yr
quote:Originally posted by jorgerunfast:quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
Never been much of a tequila drinker and my BIL set out to change that last week:
Cuervo de la Familia *
Corralejo Reposado
1921 Reserva Especial Single Barrel*
Corazon Anejo
Gran Patron Platinum
Milagro Romance Reserve Anejo
Legenda del Milagro Reserve Reposado
Clase Azul Reposado*
*My personal favorites... Been a scotch and bourbon guy, but might start drinking some more tequila.
reading your post i managed to get drunk, contract an STD, throw up all over my keyboard, develop severe irritability towards light (both natural and artificial), and adopt a family of ferrets in need of rescue.
thanks.
LMAO!
Glenmorangie 12 Quinta Ruban. Loving the coconut flavors at the end it gets from port barrels. It helps that it's colder than ass outside.
After I give a lecture this evening Im hoping to stop into a local steak house/bar and have a glass or two of 18 y/o MacCallan and shoot a little pool...too bad NH did away with smoking cigars in restaraunts a few years back..this place used to be perfect for that.
Crown Royal Reserve
oban 14
quote:Originally posted by kingofcool:
Pappy (or I guess just "Van Winkle") 12 yr on hold. Pumped.
I picked up my Lot 'B' (the 12 year) and a bottle of the pappy's 20 year last night. I am down to the bottom of the 20 and 23 that i bought last year so this was good timing. super small quantities this year all around, direct from the distillery. places that usually get 3-6 bottles are getting 1.
20 year is my favorite and the 12 'lot b' is the best qpr out there imo.
enjoy!
Last night, Knob Creek at Holiday party
Van Winkle 13 Year Rye
quote:Originally posted by g-man:
oban 14
Nice. One of my favorites.
quote:Originally posted by Dale451:quote:Originally posted by kingofcool:
Pappy (or I guess just "Van Winkle") 12 yr on hold. Pumped.
I picked up my Lot 'B' (the 12 year) and a bottle of the pappy's 20 year last night.
20 year is my favorite and the 12 'lot b' is the best qpr out there imo.
enjoy!
Yeah I got the Lot B as well. Should be getting my hands on it next Thursday. Pretty excited. Maybe next year I'll spring for the 20yr.
quote:Originally posted by TPEwinedrinker:
Never been much of a tequila drinker and my BIL set out to change that last week:
Cuervo de la Familia *
Corralejo Reposado
1921 Reserva Especial Single Barrel*
Corazon Anejo
Gran Patron Platinum
Milagro Romance Reserve Anejo
Legenda del Milagro Reserve Reposado
Clase Azul Reposado*
*My personal favorites... Been a scotch and bourbon guy, but might start drinking some more tequila.
Very nice list.
I have never had a "bad experience" with tequila, but there was a time that the mere smell of it nearly made me...
However, I have learned to really enjoy fine tequila over the past few years; about the same amount of time that I have been enjoying wine. 
Have about 6 inches of MacCallan 25 left...when thats gone...onto the 18.
Tasted Macallan 12, 15, 17 & 25 today at a tasting.