biodork Posted April 7, 2013 Author Report Posted April 7, 2013 If you need an invite send me a PM and I'll set you up. Same goes for nfreeman. As for the rest........ I'm a professional. I can't remember the last time I got sick during a session. Thanks, but I already signed up and ordered that cachaca (the bf likes caipirinhas)... if I'd remembered you were a member, I'd have tried to get you the credit! I'll have to be careful about browsing their site too often, lol. I've been meaning to try some Irish whiskeys, so I'll keep Powers in mind next time I'm out. Quote
drnkirishone Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 the local liquer stores don't seem to have much variety of irish whiskeys. Less I have just been unlucky in the few i go to Quote
Sabre Dance Posted April 8, 2013 Report Posted April 8, 2013 Anyone have any experience with Glenmorangie single malt? I tried scotch very early in my drinking "career" and decided it wasn't for me. However, after seeing an ad for Glenmorangie in Golf Digest, I went to their web site (which is pretty neat - glenmorangie.com). They produce a number of different whiskies of various age and maturation type. They also have videos posted ("Tasting Master Class") where the fellow who makes the whisky guides you through a tasting. There are some other neat things on the site as well. So, I bought a bottle and tried a wee dram last night - I think I still wouldn't call myself a Scotch drinker, but this stuff is gooood. (Plus it is an "unadvertised special" at Premier). Let me know what you think... Quote
darksabre Posted April 11, 2013 Report Posted April 11, 2013 So Joanna came home with this little surprise for me today... I'll have to try this...later. Quote
Stoner Posted April 11, 2013 Report Posted April 11, 2013 So Joanna came home with this little surprise for me today... I'll have to try this...later. What was the surprise? Quote
Weave Posted April 12, 2013 Report Posted April 12, 2013 I'm curious what you think of that white dog. I've had a few different ones and they just aren't for me. Some of them have very interesting flavor profiles. I wish I could remember which one, but one of them had a very distinctive corn flavor to it. Was interesting, but not something I would typically reach for to have a drink. And I'm not sure how well it would've worked as a mixer. Let us know your thoughts. Quote
darksabre Posted April 12, 2013 Report Posted April 12, 2013 I'm curious what you think of that white dog. I've had a few different ones and they just aren't for me. Some of them have very interesting flavor profiles. I wish I could remember which one, but one of them had a very distinctive corn flavor to it. Was interesting, but not something I would typically reach for to have a drink. And I'm not sure how well it would've worked as a mixer. Let us know your thoughts. I liked it. You could certainly tell that it comes from a high quality whiskey maker. The cornbread flavor is present and finishes with a pleasant aftertaste. The alcohol burn is just right and it sips well in a rocks glass with a couple ice cubes to mellow it out. I'll definitely buy it again. A nice change of pace from the more mature brown stuff. Quote
Weave Posted April 12, 2013 Report Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) I liked it. You could certainly tell that it comes from a high quality whiskey maker. The cornbread flavor is present and finishes with a pleasant aftertaste. The alcohol burn is just right and it sips well in a rocks glass with a couple ice cubes to mellow it out. I'll definitely buy it again. A nice change of pace from the more mature brown stuff. Hmm.. I'll have to keep an eye out for it. In general, I find Buffalo Trace stuff to be the most enjoyable whiskeys overall. They are doing great things at both the call level and their premium stuff. Edited April 12, 2013 by weave Quote
darksabre Posted April 12, 2013 Report Posted April 12, 2013 Hmm.. I'll have to keep an eye out for it. In general, I find Buffalo Trace stuff to be the most enjoyable whiskeys overall. They are doing great things at both the call level and their premium stuff. It's without a doubt my favorite brand. Every sip is like the first time. Quote
Weave Posted April 12, 2013 Report Posted April 12, 2013 It's without a doubt my favorite brand. Every sip is like the first time. Just wait until you try their really high end stuff. Pappy Van Winkle, oh my!!! When I first saw your post it was from my Blackberry and it didn't render the image properly. All I could make out was the bottom of the label. I saw the Buffalo Trace Distillery portion and thought, "oh no, don't tell me he got a bottle of Pappy. I've been on a waiting list for it for months". Not that I wouldn't wish you anything but the best but I was relieved to see it wasn't. :P Quote
spndnchz Posted April 12, 2013 Report Posted April 12, 2013 Trying my first Rye Whiskey tonight. Quote
darksabre Posted April 12, 2013 Report Posted April 12, 2013 Trying my first Rye Whiskey tonight. What'd you get? Rye is my jam! Just wait until you try their really high end stuff. Pappy Van Winkle, oh my!!! When I first saw your post it was from my Blackberry and it didn't render the image properly. All I could make out was the bottom of the label. I saw the Buffalo Trace Distillery portion and thought, "oh no, don't tell me he got a bottle of Pappy. I've been on a waiting list for it for months". Not that I wouldn't wish you anything but the best but I was relieved to see it wasn't. :P If I have to get put on a list i think I'll just pass on it :lol: Quote
spndnchz Posted April 12, 2013 Report Posted April 12, 2013 What'd you get? Rye is my jam! Small batch Bulleit. Quote
darksabre Posted April 12, 2013 Report Posted April 12, 2013 Small batch Bulleit. That's a great place to start haha Quote
spndnchz Posted April 13, 2013 Report Posted April 13, 2013 That's a great place to start haha Is it a good one? bf got it. Quote
LastPommerFan Posted April 13, 2013 Report Posted April 13, 2013 Is it a good one? bf got it. Right in the upper middle of the standard ryes. A good representative of the genre. Quote
spndnchz Posted April 13, 2013 Report Posted April 13, 2013 It was a good rye night. For some reason I'm craving ham. lol Quote
X. Benedict Posted April 13, 2013 Report Posted April 13, 2013 It was a good rye night. For some reason I'm craving ham. lol ] Quote
Eleven Posted April 13, 2013 Report Posted April 13, 2013 Small batch Bulleit. I had a glass of that on Wednesday. I didn't love it; it had a musty aftertaste that put me off. Bulleit bourbon, on the other hand, is good stuff. Quote
Weave Posted April 14, 2013 Report Posted April 14, 2013 I managed to make a pilgrimage to Premier Liquor on Transit Road today. Was on a mission to score some Van Winkle. Any Van Winkle. It is supposed to show up in retail in early Spring. Well......... it's early Spring, right? Sales guy at Premier sez they haven't gotten an allotment yet, and isn't sure they will this year. Oh man. I am getting shut out all over the place. Stepped into the fancy glass room with all of the 'spensive and rare goodies to see if they had something comparable. And what did I spy? A bottle of Thomas Handy Rye. Thomas Handy is to rye what Pappy Van Winkle is to bourbon. It is a Buffalo Trace Antique series release and is scarce as hen's teeth to find. After pleading with the wife she agreed to buy a bottle, but only on the condition that I cannot open it until Father's Day. It is my Father's Day gift this year. [Carly Simon voice] Anticipation, anticipa-a-tion, it's making me wait [/Carly Simon voice] And on the way out I managed a covert action to nab a bottle of Sazerac rye as well. I got the stink eye for that one. Big time. Quote
biodork Posted April 29, 2013 Author Report Posted April 29, 2013 Had two new ones this week: Friday evening we stopped in to Bacchus before the game, and I had their Manhattan with Bulleit Rye. Very good, and even cooler because it came in a short glass with one giant square ice cube. (What can I say; I'm a sucker for presentation.) I'd definitely have that one again. Tonight it's Monkey Shoulder Triple Malt Scotch Whisky (http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/P-5016.aspx). Not overly complicated, but easy-drinking, nice sweet aroma, and for the price ($33) I'd say it's well-worth it. Quote
darksabre Posted May 3, 2013 Report Posted May 3, 2013 I just want to reiterate that I really really like this Buffalo Trace White Dog. It's just such a nice different flavor. Quote
Weave Posted May 3, 2013 Report Posted May 3, 2013 Had two new ones this week: Friday evening we stopped in to Bacchus before the game, and I had their Manhattan with Bulleit Rye. Very good, and even cooler because it came in a short glass with one giant square ice cube. (What can I say; I'm a sucker for presentation.) I'd definitely have that one again. Tonight it's Monkey Shoulder Triple Malt Scotch Whisky (http://www.thewhisky...com/P-5016.aspx). Not overly complicated, but easy-drinking, nice sweet aroma, and for the price ($33) I'd say it's well-worth it. Local watering hole just got Monkey Shoulder in. I'm going to have to give it a try. Quote
Eleven Posted May 3, 2013 Report Posted May 3, 2013 (edited) Today I learned that Maker's Mark 92 is, as labeled, slightly stronger than regular Maker's Mark, but it makes me feel like I'm a lot funnier than I actually am. EDIT: It also isn't as smooth. At all. If I want a high-octane bourbon (and I rarely like that; the regular stuff is rocket fuel as it is), it's Knob Creek. Edited May 3, 2013 by Eleven Quote
IKnowPhysics Posted May 3, 2013 Report Posted May 3, 2013 Picked up bottles of Balvenie 12 Doublewood (sms), Macallan 12 (sms), and WhistlePig 10 (straight rye). All are smooth and uniquely delicious. Quote
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