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Re: Alcohol Discussion
Posted: 19 Jun 2020 12:47
by BF004
Any scotch drinkers?
I’ve just recently starting getting into it the last two years or so.
My favorite has been the Glenmorangie 10 year in a realistic price range.
Anyone else have any good recommendations, preferably under like $50 a bottle?
Re: Alcohol Discussion
Posted: 19 Jun 2020 14:33
by NCF
YoHoChecko wrote: ↑19 Jun 2020 11:51
Why minus the mint? Mint is great for a refreshing summer drink.
I just usually find the mint too strong and for this mix, its not needed.
Re: Alcohol Discussion
Posted: 19 Jun 2020 14:37
by NCF
BF004 wrote: ↑19 Jun 2020 12:47
Any scotch drinkers?
I’ve just recently starting getting into it the last two years or so.
My favorite has been the Glenmorangie 10 year in a realistic price range.
Anyone else have any good recommendations, preferably under like $50 a bottle?
Still sipping on the Aberfeldy that you got me. It's good stuff.
Re: Alcohol Discussion
Posted: 19 Jun 2020 15:25
by APB
BF004 wrote: ↑19 Jun 2020 12:47
Any scotch drinkers?
I’ve just recently starting getting into it the last two years or so.
My favorite has been the Glenmorangie 10 year in a realistic price range.
Anyone else have any good recommendations, preferably under like $50 a bottle?
I usually keep some Glenfiddich 12 yr and Talisker 10 yr at the house. Both are priced about right, if I recall. The Talisker is a little smokier and it took some getting used to but I like it. The Glenfiddich is just something I've always had around. It's good, not great, but suits me.
I have really warmed to Red Breast Irish Whiskey. Very smooth and great finish. I'd recommend to anybody looking for an affordable quality sipping whiskey.
Re: Alcohol Discussion
Posted: 21 Jun 2020 09:50
by Carl Gerbschmidt
APB wrote: ↑19 Jun 2020 15:25
BF004 wrote: ↑19 Jun 2020 12:47
Any scotch drinkers?
I’ve just recently starting getting into it the last two years or so.
My favorite has been the Glenmorangie 10 year in a realistic price range.
Anyone else have any good recommendations, preferably under like $50 a bottle?
I usually keep some Glenfiddich 12 yr and Talisker 10 yr at the house. Both are priced about right, if I recall. The Talisker is a little smokier and it took some getting used to but I like it. The Glenfiddich is just something I've always had around. It's good, not great, but suits me.
I have really warmed to Red Breast Irish Whiskey. Very smooth and great finish. I'd recommend to anybody looking for an affordable quality sipping whiskey.
The Red Breast is good stuff. I prefer Jameson.
Re: Alcohol Discussion
Posted: 22 Jun 2020 18:06
by APB
Packfntk wrote: ↑19 Jun 2020 08:14
APB wrote: ↑18 Jun 2020 18:14
Anybody ever had a Cap'n Morgan Mule? Like a Moscow Mule only rum/orange juice/ginger beer. Dee-friggin-liscious!
No, but I am intrigued now. I do love captain........
You try it yet? You're gonna thank me...
Re: Alcohol Discussion
Posted: 22 Jun 2020 22:03
by Carl Gerbschmidt
Holy hot pipes.
Re: Alcohol Discussion
Posted: 23 Jun 2020 07:28
by Packfntk
APB wrote: ↑22 Jun 2020 18:06
You try it yet? You're gonna thank me...
I did not get a chance, but went to a surprise party on Saturday and had a bunch of captain.... Does that count?
Re: Alcohol Discussion
Posted: 06 Jul 2021 12:25
by paco
Anybody a fan of ryes? Looking to get my wife a nice bottle or 2 for her birthday. She likes them spicy, not so much heavy on the herbal notes. Sagamore is one of her favorites. We had a Chicken Cock, and Willett this weekend and they were closer to a gin that a whiskey. Very herbal.
Going back to the scotch conversation from a while ago, I'm only just starting out myself. My first was Bowmore 12 and I enjoyed that. I've got a Highland Park 12 and Talisker Storm as well right now, but haven't had much to form an opinion yet. Outside of those and Monkey Shoulder, I don't have a lot of experience yet. Next on my list for scotch to buy is Macallan 12, Aberlour 12 or A'bunahd, and some Bruichladdie stuff (their standard and maybe Port Charlotte).
If you guys buy online, where do you buy? Looking for a good online store option to try to find things I can't get locally.
Re: Alcohol Discussion
Posted: 06 Jul 2021 19:40
by RingoCStarrQB
Carl Gerbschmidt wrote: ↑21 Jun 2020 09:50
APB wrote: ↑19 Jun 2020 15:25
BF004 wrote: ↑19 Jun 2020 12:47
Any scotch drinkers?
I’ve just recently starting getting into it the last two years or so.
My favorite has been the Glenmorangie 10 year in a realistic price range.
Anyone else have any good recommendations, preferably under like $50 a bottle?
I usually keep some Glenfiddich 12 yr and Talisker 10 yr at the house. Both are priced about right, if I recall. The Talisker is a little smokier and it took some getting used to but I like it. The Glenfiddich is just something I've always had around. It's good, not great, but suits me.
I have really warmed to Red Breast Irish Whiskey. Very smooth and great finish. I'd recommend to anybody looking for an affordable quality sipping whiskey.
The Red Breast is good stuff. I prefer Jameson.
I am no expert by any means, although for awhile there I was attempting to sort out the boutique whiskies .... once with the help of a British bartender at one of Sawgrass Marriott bars ..........
Now that I am way past my prime in the area of alcohol consumption I have nothing but dozens for fond memories to be thankful for. For awhile there I was into the Irish Pub scene where I exclusively sipped on Midleton. So smooth the stuff is amazing. If you try it you may never be interested in scotch any more (or less LoL).
I was once at a bar in Seattle where I did taste testing of 18 year Jameson with Midleton, and Midleton won easily. Eagle Rare is up there ........ but not even close to the Midleton level of smoothness.
Re: Alcohol Discussion
Posted: 06 Jul 2021 19:56
by RingoCStarrQB
paco wrote: ↑06 Jul 2021 12:25
Anybody a fan of ryes? Looking to get my wife a nice bottle or 2 for her birthday. She likes them spicy, not so much heavy on the herbal notes. Sagamore is one of her favorites. We had a Chicken Cock, and Willett this weekend and they were closer to a gin that a whiskey. Very herbal.
Going back to the scotch conversation from a while ago, I'm only just starting out myself. My first was Bowmore 12 and I enjoyed that. I've got a Highland Park 12 and Talisker Storm as well right now, but haven't had much to form an opinion yet. Outside of those and Monkey Shoulder, I don't have a lot of experience yet. Next on my list for scotch to buy is Macallan 12, Aberlour 12 or A'bunahd, and some Bruichladdie stuff (their standard and maybe Port Charlotte).
If you guys buy online, where do you buy? Looking for a good online store option to try to find things I can't get locally.
Paco ......... try this stuff ............. Bulleit Rye. Great for Old Fashioned's.
Re: Alcohol Discussion
Posted: 06 Jul 2021 19:59
by Ghost_Lombardi
Re: Alcohol Discussion
Posted: 06 Jul 2021 20:45
by Pckfn23
My colon appreciates my uppitiness.
Re: Alcohol Discussion
Posted: 06 Jul 2021 21:08
by BF004
RingoCStarrQB wrote: ↑06 Jul 2021 19:56
paco wrote: ↑06 Jul 2021 12:25
Anybody a fan of ryes? Looking to get my wife a nice bottle or 2 for her birthday. She likes them spicy, not so much heavy on the herbal notes. Sagamore is one of her favorites. We had a Chicken Cock, and Willett this weekend and they were closer to a gin that a whiskey. Very herbal.
Going back to the scotch conversation from a while ago, I'm only just starting out myself. My first was Bowmore 12 and I enjoyed that. I've got a Highland Park 12 and Talisker Storm as well right now, but haven't had much to form an opinion yet. Outside of those and Monkey Shoulder, I don't have a lot of experience yet. Next on my list for scotch to buy is Macallan 12, Aberlour 12 or A'bunahd, and some Bruichladdie stuff (their standard and maybe Port Charlotte).
If you guys buy online, where do you buy? Looking for a good online store option to try to find things I can't get locally.
Paco ......... try this stuff ............. Bulleit Rye. Great for Old Fashioned's.
Old neighbor who made the best old fashioneds always used bulleit rye.
Miss you, Myrna
Re: Alcohol Discussion
Posted: 06 Jul 2021 21:17
by paco
Bulleit was my gateway into whiskey actually. Outside of cheap hotel whiskey sours.
Shame Ghost.
Re: Alcohol Discussion
Posted: 27 Jul 2021 18:56
by BF004
Re: Alcohol Discussion
Posted: 27 Jul 2021 19:18
by Raptorman
Back in May, I stopped in my friend's wine shop and one of the guys who works for him brought in some 240-year-old Cognac and 100-year-old Brandy. Both were smooth as silk.
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Re: Alcohol Discussion
Posted: 18 Sep 2021 19:05
by Waldo
I don't really drink very much anymore. Usually just a beer or two, and I'm pretty all in with sours; Gose, Berliner Weiss, etc. Though this time of year Oktoberfest is around, I love that stuff. I'll usually keep a bottle of bourbon for whiskey sours when I know I'm going to put back a few (playoffs...) to save on calories.
Re: Alcohol Discussion
Posted: 20 Sep 2021 09:28
by paco
Waldo wrote: ↑18 Sep 2021 19:05
I don't really drink very much anymore. Usually just a beer or two, and I'm pretty all in with sours; Gose, Berliner Weiss, etc. Though this time of year Oktoberfest is around, I love that stuff. I'll usually keep a bottle of bourbon for whiskey sours when I know I'm going to put back a few (playoffs...) to save on calories.
You have any favorite sours? I'm fan as well. Problem is, they usually don't like me in the end (gut problems).
I haven't had a drink in 3 days (kind of unprecedented for me). But I'm guessing the whiskey will be brought out tonight for the game. Kind of a shame, there is only 1 or 2 I have in the collection right now that I'm really enjoying and I'm trying to savor them as they are hard to find right now. Half of what we have is rye and that's my wife's thing. Last couple of purchases haven't been great. Drinkable for sure, but nothing I crave.
This has been my go to. Wish it wasn't $60.
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Re: Alcohol Discussion
Posted: 21 Sep 2021 07:43
by paco
I only had 1 small pour and that was at half-time. My whiskey made us play better. Science.