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The Bourbon - and other spirits - Thread (was: @ Myronwemissyinz)

Discussion in 'The Watercooler' started by Ray D, Dec 24, 2011.

  1. strummerfan

    strummerfan Well-Known Member

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    got a call from local bottle shop yesterday. The eagle has landed
     
  2. steelersrock151

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    Not sure if you've ever seen a "smoked" cocktail, but my love saw this at a place we were staying at, asked me what my favorite scotch was, and I told her Islay Malt, Lagavulin or Laphroig. They had Lagavulin, and the guy "smoked" it for me. Holy ****, between the peat and the smoke, it was one of the best scotches I ever had.

    Note: We have a rule. I only get to drink scotch or bourbon when we are at a terminal destination. The hotel we are staying at that evening, an AirB&b, or at home. Because, as much as I love her, she can't drive, and it's best I don't when drinking bourbon or scotch.
     
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  3. Rollers

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    I don't think I've ever had a Scotch.
     
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  4. steelersrock151

    steelersrock151 Well-Known Member

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    I started drinking scotch when I started teaching, because it was so vile and nasty tasting that one glass lasted me a whole night, and I didn't have to worry about making an arse of myself.
    And then someone introduced me to a really good Highlands single malt, which is nothing like a blend. Knockando, or something like that. And after that, I was hooked.
     
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  5. Ray D

    Ray D Staff Member Mod Team

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    Scored a bottle of it a few months ago.

    As much as I loved the Guinness Barrell Offerman Edition - and still do - I thought this one was even better.

    Still not 16 though. ;)
     
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  6. strummerfan

    strummerfan Well-Known Member

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    I haven’t tried the charred yet. I’ve had it for several months, but other offerings keep getting in the way.
     
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  7. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    Has anyone tried Liebfraumilch before, and if so....what did You think???
     
  8. strummerfan

    strummerfan Well-Known Member

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    Not much of a wine drinker. I like a big red on occasion,but that’s about it
     
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  9. S.T.D

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    Just curious....I seen some the other night, and I didn't get it because I didn't know if it was good. It looked like a white wine.
     
  10. strummerfan

    strummerfan Well-Known Member

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    Im pretty sure it’s going to be like a Riesling. So sweet and white.
     
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  11. Rollers

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    Dad's Hat. A pennsylvania rye. Love it
     
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  12. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    Never heard of it.
     
  13. S.T.D

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    Ahhh...:thumbs_up:
     
  14. Rollers

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    Pretty potent. It's 45 percent alcohol but I love Rye whiskey. Tin Cup is also a favorite of mine. Tin Cup has rye which is also very good
     
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  15. Born2Steel

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    Four Roses Small Batch Select. This is a $55-$60 Bourbon in my area. The regular Small Batch is about $35 and is a very fine Bourbon by it's own right, IMO. The Small Batch Select is maybe the smoothest Bourbon I have ever tasted. I sip it neat.

    I am a big fan of Diplomatico Reserva Rum. Also one I sip neat. There has been a change in distributor recently so it is unavailable here right now. Everywhere has sold out. This bottle runs me about $30-$35.

    Other Whiskies I like to keep around include Jack Daniels #7(chilled), Bulleit Rye(neat), Bushmills Red Bush Irish(on the rocks), McCallan 12yr old Double Cask(neat or on the rocks).
     
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  16. strummerfan

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    Finally scored a bottle of Octomore. It’s delicious, but I paid for it
     
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  17. Ray D

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  18. Tweezer

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    Just found this post. I didn't read all 15 pages, but here are some of my faves living in bourbon country Louisville, KY!

    Eagle Rare - Definitely agree on this one. Very good.

    Blantons - will agree with the not impressed crowd. It's not bad and if you can get it for $60 like it should be then scoop it up. Most places selling for $180 or more. Not worth it. Little overrated IMO.

    Buffalo Trace - always a solid go to.

    Woodford - Woodford is good, but Woodford Double Oaked is phenomenal.

    Wellers Special Reserve - FANTASTIC bourbon. Not easily found.

    Elijah Craig - most of the varieties are good quality bourbon. EC Toasted is fun and a bit stronger than most of the toasted varieties out there.

    Old Forester - great bourbon for the price point.

    JTS Bottled in Bond - very cheap but surprisingly good.

    I could go on and on, but those are just a few fun ones off the top of my head.
     
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  19. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Beer is good

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    I got lucky with the state liquor lottery and got a bottle of Pappy for $99

    I won’t drink it so I gave it to my nephew in law who is trying to be a bourbon connoisseur
     
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  20. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Beer is good

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    I drank a half of a bottle one night about 50 years ago I’ve been good since

    Ditto tequila
     
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  21. S.T.D

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    I won't even touch Tequila anymore. Even the smell makes Me gag now. LoL
     
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  22. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Beer is good

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    Again about 50 years ago but shortly after the tequila drunk I was in a room with about 10 females who were passing a bong

    I was not big into weed but hey I was in to 10 women as options so I figured I’d take a hit

    I did not know they put tequila in the bong

    I abruptly had to leave the room

    I went home alone after that
     
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  23. Ray D

    Ray D Staff Member Mod Team

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    :swoon:

    I've never had any luck with the state lotteries. And something tells me Pappy is good, but not THAT good. But it would still be cool to have a bottle (at MSRP).

    But we plebs can be happy with hundreds of other whiskies that are great at reasonable prices.
     
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  24. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Beer is good

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    My nephew has friends over for tastings and didn’t let them drink it

    I think he is definitely going for the cool factor
     
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  25. S.T.D

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    LoL. I won't go into it, but the reason Tequila....even the smell make Me gag....also has to do with weed, women, and Tequila. LoL
     
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