Rothko posted:wineismylife posted:Don Julio 1942 Anejo Tequila. A 15 year old bottle I brought back from Cabo when I was there in 2004. Pretty freaking amazing.
I've been sitting on a bottle of this for about 10 years. How do you drink it? Neat? With ice and a slice of lime?
Neat. Definitely. Especially with that much age on it.
btw, I sipped it neat from an Old Fashioned Glass.
haggis posted:doubled posted:I’ve been trying a variety of gins from Scotland with the appropriate tonic - citrus, peppery, piney, or rosemary. Really excellent stuff.
Which ones in particular are you enjoying?
Hills and Harbor Gin - paired with a cucumber and mint tonic gave you a forest floor and sea spray notes.
Misty Isle - paired with a grapefruit tonic made a very refreshing drink.
Isle of Arran - paired with Mediterranean tonic had a more saltier finish than the Hills and Harbor gin. Kinda like a fresh oyster liqueur.
doubled posted:haggis posted:doubled posted:I’ve been trying a variety of gins from Scotland with the appropriate tonic - citrus, peppery, piney, or rosemary. Really excellent stuff.
Which ones in particular are you enjoying?
Hills and Harbor Gin - paired with a cucumber and mint tonic gave you a forest floor and sea spray notes.
Misty Isle - paired with a grapefruit tonic made a very refreshing drink.
Isle of Arran - paired with Mediterranean tonic had a more saltier finish than the Hills and Harbor gin. Kinda like a fresh oyster liqueur.
That is great! Thank you. I must give some of these a try. I have not tried Mediterranean tonic yet. I know it's a bit more floral, and less quinine. Some of the gins I like are already floral, so I assumed that the Mediterranean tonic might "fight" them. But, I can see experimenting with different tonics and gins. Anyway, much obliged!
Tullamore Dew 12.
wineismylife posted:Rothko posted:wineismylife posted:Don Julio 1942 Anejo Tequila. A 15 year old bottle I brought back from Cabo when I was there in 2004. Pretty freaking amazing.
I've been sitting on a bottle of this for about 10 years. How do you drink it? Neat? With ice and a slice of lime?
Neat. Definitely. Especially with that much age on it.
Had some last night - neat is the only way for this in my opinion. What a beauty.
Woodinville Whiskey Co. Straight 100% Rye Whiskey Finished with Toasted Applewood Staves, 100 proof.
Bought this at the distillery a couple months ago, about 20 minutes from my house. This was a special limited release, and is good stuff. A lot of spice from the WA-grown rye, but a touch of sweet fruitiness from the apple wood gives it a nice counterbalance.
Kah Reposado Tequila. Forgot how much heat was in this one. 
Woodford Reserve Rye.
Grand Marnier Centenaire
Hadn’t had it in a few years. Geez, I forgot how much I love the stuff.
High West Campfire
Kaniche Rum
Four Roses Small Batch
Did a couple of bourbon tours in Louisville area. Tastings included
Rabbit Hole- pretty new company making good products
-Two bourbons - Heigold and Cavehill -- both very good
-Rye Whiskey - Boxergrail
-An Aged London Gin - very different taste, less juniper and quite good
Buffalo Trace
-Buffalo Trace Bourbon - pretty good for value
-Eagle Rare Bourbon - very good, good price, hard to find
=White Dog - unaged whiskey - was ok and strong
=Bourbon Cream - like a Baileys, pretty tasty
=Wheatley vodka - pretty smooth
Woodford Reserve
-Woodford Reserve bourbon
-Woodford Reserve Double Oaked bourbon- step above the Reserve
-Rye Whiskey- pretty good and not as hot/peppery as other ryes
All in all the tours were fun and each different. I liked Rabbit Hole tour the best.
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thistlintom posted:Did a couple of bourbon tours in Louisville area. Tastings included
Rabbit Hole- pretty new company making good products
-Two bourbons - Heigold and Cavehill -- both very good
-Rye Whiskey - Boxergrail
-An Aged London Gin - very different taste, less juniper and quite good
Buffalo Trace
-Buffalo Trace Bourbon - pretty good for value
-Eagle Trace Bourbon - very good, good price, hard to find
=White Dog - unaged whiskey - was ok and strong
=Bourbon Cream - like a Baileys, pretty tasty
=Wheatley vodka - pretty smooth
Woodford Reserve
-Woodford Reserve bourbon
-Woodford Reserve Double Oaked bourbon- step above the Reserve
-Rye Whiskey- pretty good and not as hot/peppery as other ryes
All in all the tours were fun and each different. I liked Rabbit Hole tour the best.
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Good to know. My friend and I are going there next week. Rabbit Hole is on the list for Louisville. We plan to roam around town the first day, and then later renting a car and head down toward Bardstown, hitting some places on the way. The guided tours I looked at charged more for one ticket, than the car cost for 3 days.
I don't know that you need a guided tour. You don't drink all that much bourbon at the tastings themselves and if you do tours of the facilities, then there will be gaps between tastings that should help avoid getting too much to drink. However, if you have drinks after the tastings, that may change things.
Note that some tours require reservations, such as with Rabbit Hole and I think Buffalo Trace.
Just plain Black Label Scotch. Nothing special
thistlintom posted:I don't know that you need a guided tour. You don't drink all that much bourbon at the tastings themselves and if you do tours of the facilities, then there will be gaps between tastings that should help avoid getting too much to drink. However, if you have drinks after the tastings, that may change things.
Note that some tours require reservations, such as with Rabbit Hole and I think Buffalo Trace.
Thanks! Making reservations now.
thistlintom posted:I don't know that you need a guided tour. You don't drink all that much bourbon at the tastings themselves and if you do tours of the facilities, then there will be gaps between tastings that should help avoid getting too much to drink. However, if you have drinks after the tastings, that may change things.
Note that some tours require reservations, such as with Rabbit Hole and I think Buffalo Trace.
Buffalo trace you just show up, but you may have to wait. Worth it though. The property is incredible.
Just opened my Michter’s 10 year single barrel. Pretty outstanding.
csm posted:thistlintom posted:I don't know that you need a guided tour. You don't drink all that much bourbon at the tastings themselves and if you do tours of the facilities, then there will be gaps between tastings that should help avoid getting too much to drink. However, if you have drinks after the tastings, that may change things.
Note that some tours require reservations, such as with Rabbit Hole and I think Buffalo Trace.
Buffalo trace you just show up, but you may have to wait. Worth it though. The property is incredible.
Just opened my Michter’s 10 year single barrel. Pretty outstanding.
You may be able to show up at Buffalo Trace, but I’m pretty sure you can get a reservation for a specific time
thistlintom posted:csm posted:thistlintom posted:I don't know that you need a guided tour. You don't drink all that much bourbon at the tastings themselves and if you do tours of the facilities, then there will be gaps between tastings that should help avoid getting too much to drink. However, if you have drinks after the tastings, that may change things.
Note that some tours require reservations, such as with Rabbit Hole and I think Buffalo Trace.
Buffalo trace you just show up, but you may have to wait. Worth it though. The property is incredible.
Just opened my Michter’s 10 year single barrel. Pretty outstanding.
You may be able to show up at Buffalo Trace, but I’m pretty sure you can get a reservation for a specific time
Was there in June and we couldn’t make a reservation but maybe they just do them for a certain number each day and the rest are for walk ins.
csm posted:thistlintom posted:csm posted:thistlintom posted:I don't know that you need a guided tour. You don't drink all that much bourbon at the tastings themselves and if you do tours of the facilities, then there will be gaps between tastings that should help avoid getting too much to drink. However, if you have drinks after the tastings, that may change things.
Note that some tours require reservations, such as with Rabbit Hole and I think Buffalo Trace.
Buffalo trace you just show up, but you may have to wait. Worth it though. The property is incredible.
Just opened my Michter’s 10 year single barrel. Pretty outstanding.
You may be able to show up at Buffalo Trace, but I’m pretty sure you can get a reservation for a specific time
Was there in June and we couldn’t make a reservation but maybe they just do them for a certain number each day and the rest are for walk ins.
We literally just walked in the door and went on a tour two minutes later. It was the best tour we did.
As for what distilled beverage were we drinking? Holy cow, I could not even begin to remember them all.
Balvenie 12 Triple Cask - I am a big fan of Balvenie
mneeley490 posted:csm posted:thistlintom posted:csm posted:thistlintom posted:I don't know that you need a guided tour. You don't drink all that much bourbon at the tastings themselves and if you do tours of the facilities, then there will be gaps between tastings that should help avoid getting too much to drink. However, if you have drinks after the tastings, that may change things.
Note that some tours require reservations, such as with Rabbit Hole and I think Buffalo Trace.
Buffalo trace you just show up, but you may have to wait. Worth it though. The property is incredible.
Just opened my Michter’s 10 year single barrel. Pretty outstanding.
You may be able to show up at Buffalo Trace, but I’m pretty sure you can get a reservation for a specific time
Was there in June and we couldn’t make a reservation but maybe they just do them for a certain number each day and the rest are for walk ins.
We literally just walked in the door and went on a tour two minutes later. It was the best tour we did.
As for what distilled beverage were we drinking? Holy cow, I could not even begin to remember them all.
Did you like Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare more? The double oaked Woodford Reserve was better than the single oaked in my opinion. Also, I really like the Rabbit Hole products: The bourbon finished in sherry casks is excellent, their bourbons were very good and I liked the aged gin, it was quite unique.
thistlintom posted:mneeley490 posted:csm posted:thistlintom posted:csm posted:thistlintom posted:I don't know that you need a guided tour. You don't drink all that much bourbon at the tastings themselves and if you do tours of the facilities, then there will be gaps between tastings that should help avoid getting too much to drink. However, if you have drinks after the tastings, that may change things.
Note that some tours require reservations, such as with Rabbit Hole and I think Buffalo Trace.
Buffalo trace you just show up, but you may have to wait. Worth it though. The property is incredible.
Just opened my Michter’s 10 year single barrel. Pretty outstanding.
You may be able to show up at Buffalo Trace, but I’m pretty sure you can get a reservation for a specific time
Was there in June and we couldn’t make a reservation but maybe they just do them for a certain number each day and the rest are for walk ins.
We literally just walked in the door and went on a tour two minutes later. It was the best tour we did.
As for what distilled beverage were we drinking? Holy cow, I could not even begin to remember them all.
Did you like Buffalo Trace or Eagle Rare more? The double oaked Woodford Reserve was better than the single oaked in my opinion. Also, I really like the Rabbit Hole products: The bourbon finished in sherry casks is excellent, their bourbons were very good and I liked the aged gin, it was quite unique.
Eagle Rare, and the double oaked Woodford's Reserve, definitely. The latter was almost like a cognac. Rabbit Hole seemed to be very popular among the millennials we were with, and the facility is no doubt state of the art. But I'm afraid I found their offerings a bit on the coarse side for my taste; perhaps they need more age before bottling. The gin was also a bit too unique for me. I did try a mixed drink there that was very interesting, called All Rabbits Go To Heaven. It included Rabbit Hole Rye, pear brandy, carrot, yellow chartreuse, and lemon. It grows on you.
Dewars. Was best available option at happy hour yesterday
Tullamore Dew 12.
jcocktosten posted:Dewars. Was best available option at happy hour yesterday
I'm trying to decide if I should be sorry for you or feel happy for you. On the one hand you were at happy hour, on the other hand you were drinking Dewars.
thistlintom posted:jcocktosten posted:Dewars. Was best available option at happy hour yesterday
I'm trying to decide if I should be sorry for you or feel happy for you. On the one hand you were at happy hour, on the other hand you were drinking Dewars.
On this, we agree. 
PH
purplehaze posted:thistlintom posted:jcocktosten posted:Dewars. Was best available option at happy hour yesterday
I'm trying to decide if I should be sorry for you or feel happy for you. On the one hand you were at happy hour, on the other hand you were drinking Dewars.
On this, we agree.
PH
We all agree - it was that, Jim Beam or bad wine
On Amazon, Scotch: A Golden Dream directed by, I kid you not, Andrew Peat. Interesting and it's not too long so it doesn't get bogged down.
Zacapa 23 to end our friend's birthday dinner last night
Michter's sour mash toasted barrel finish. One of the more unique pours I've had in recent memory.
Elmer T Lee
Yippe Ky Ya Rye
Angel’s Envy Cask Strength
Johnnie Drum 15 yr
Bookers to close FKGs birthday
Last night opened a Weller 12 with friends and family. It was/is very enjoyable.
Woodford Double Barrel Bourbon, very nice.
thistlintom posted:Woodford Double Barrel Bourbon, very nice.
My friend and I had this at the distillery recently. Easily our favorite of the lineup. Also, Woodford Reserve is located among some of the most absolutely gorgeous horse pastures I've ever seen. (I always thought the "Reserve" alluded to the bottling, but it is rather the land that the distillery occupies.)
Orphan Barrel Rhetoric 23
Had a gin tasting last night - Edinburgh Distillery Rhubarb and Ginger, Edinburgh Distillery Elderberry, Malfy Gin Con Limone, Botanist, and Uncle Val’s Botanical Gin.
Has anyone had the Kirkland anejo tequila? The value on this is ridiculous. I won’t claim to be an expert on tequila, but I’ve been a fan of Fortaleza anejo, Don Abraham extra anejo, and definitely a fan of Don Julio 1942...but for 20$ for a 1L bottle, the Kirkland is impossible to beat for value. It’s delicious. A stand alone sipper. No ice, no lime. Just straight up. Not quite at the same level as those mentioned, but at 70$+ cheaper, I’m okay with that.
