Good whisky/whiskey

[Eleven]

Buffalo Trace w/ a splash of water tastes like scotch and water. Disappointing.

 

Incredible on a couple of cubes or neat, though. I just don't know how that peat taste creeps in with room temp water (and it was bottled water, so it's not a tap water issue).

[Weave]

I need to add a barrel of Four Roses bourbon to my Christmas list now. Please, please, pretty please Santa. I've been extra good. Honest.

 

How to buy your own barrel of deliciousness

[LastPommerFan]

I need to add a barrel of Four Roses bourbon to my Christmas list now. Please, please, pretty please Santa. I've been extra good. Honest.

 

How to buy your own barrel of deliciousness

 

There is no way I can My Santa can afford this, and thus, you have ruined Christmas for me. :(

[SwampD]

I need to add a barrel of Four Roses bourbon to my Christmas list now. Please, please, pretty please Santa. I've been extra good. Honest.

 

How to buy your own barrel of deliciousness

I went to a wine and Bourbon tasting last week and had some Jefersone's. I actually liked the $35 bottle more than the $60(?) or $100(?) dollar bottles. All were tay-stee, though. I also want to say that there is just something so right about smoking a stogie that you watched get rolled right before your eyes. The guy was an artist.

[Weave]

I went to a wine and Bourbon tasting last week and had some Jefersone's. I actually liked the $35 bottle more than the $60(?) or $100(?) dollar bottles. All were tay-stee, though. I also want to say that there is just something so right about smoking a stogie that you watched get rolled right before your eyes. The guy was an artist.

 

I'll bet it was a great time. Love wine tasting events. And of course I love whiskey events too.

 

I've only had the big dollar bottle. To be honest, I didn't know there was more than one label of Jefferson's. If I remember correctly the top end Jefferson's is aged 25 yrs. I didn't care for it. It was rather woody to me. I'll have to look for the other Jefferson's labels. Conveniently, I'm headed to Mahan's in Brockport tomorrow if work doesn't get in the way. I'll keep an eye out for it.

 

A local guy is organizing a Highland Scotch whisky tasting for some time in November. Invite only. Supposedly there are going to be some rare whiskys at this event. My mouth is watering while I wait impatiently.

[biodork]

I'll bet it was a great time. Love wine tasting events. And of course I love whiskey events too.

 

I've only had the big dollar bottle. To be honest, I didn't know there was more than one label of Jefferson's. If I remember correctly the top end Jefferson's is aged 25 yrs. I didn't care for it. It was rather woody to me. I'll have to look for the other Jefferson's labels. Conveniently, I'm headed to Mahan's in Brockport tomorrow if work doesn't get in the way. I'll keep an eye out for it.

 

A local guy is organizing a Highland Scotch whisky tasting for some time in November. Invite only. Supposedly there are going to be some rare whiskys at this event. My mouth is watering while I wait impatiently.

 

So, about this... :wub: :angel:

[Weave]

So, about this... :wub: :angel:

 

You are gonna get people talkin about us again. :P

[SwampD]

I'll bet it was a great time. Love wine tasting events. And of course I love whiskey events too.

 

I've only had the big dollar bottle. To be honest, I didn't know there was more than one label of Jefferson's. If I remember correctly the top end Jefferson's is aged 25 yrs. I didn't care for it. It was rather woody to me. I'll have to look for the other Jefferson's labels. Conveniently, I'm headed to Mahan's in Brockport tomorrow if work doesn't get in the way. I'll keep an eye out for it.

 

A local guy is organizing a Highland Scotch whisky tasting for some time in November. Invite only. Supposedly there are going to be some rare whiskys at this event. My mouth is watering while I wait impatiently.

I couldn't pinpoint why I didn't like it as much until I just read that. I would add woody and harsh. The "lesser" bottle was much smoother.

[Braedon]

 

A local guy is organizing a Highland Scotch whisky tasting for some time in November. Invite only. Supposedly there are going to be some rare whiskys at this event. My mouth is watering while I wait impatiently.

 

Jealous. Be sure to give us the run down.

 

Heather (the plant, not the girl) is often dominant in Highland Malts, as are fruit and floral notes. Makes for a distinctively flavorful whisky, much different than the medicinal malts on Islay.

 

Some of my favs:

 

1)Highland Park 18y (technically an island malt (Orkney) but some consider it a Highland)

2) Dalwhinnie Distiller's Edition

3) Glenmorangie Lasanta, Nectar D'Or

4) Anything from Dalmore

[Ghost of Dwight Drane]

You guys should check out the Alumni wine-fest in November. It's $75, but tons of good food and and wine samples. Also hard stuff as well to sample. A bunch of the old guys are there and there is a basket raffle and tons of good stuff for silent auction. It was a blast last year and the cash goes to cancer groups.

[Weave]

You guys should check out the Alumni wine-fest in November. It's $75, but tons of good food and and wine samples. Also hard stuff as well to sample. A bunch of the old guys are there and there is a basket raffle and tons of good stuff for silent auction. It was a blast last year and the cash goes to cancer groups.

 

Dwight, if it wasn't such a long drive afterward I would in a heartbeat. I won't drive when I've had more than two and my wife isn't fond of the Thruway late at night so we pick our spots.

[Ghost of Dwight Drane]

Dwight, if it wasn't such a long drive afterward I would in a heartbeat. I won't drive when I've had more than two and my wife isn't fond of the Thruway late at night so we pick our spots.

 

Maybe Ted Black would let you stay in his guest room.

[biodork]

You guys should check out the Alumni wine-fest in November. It's $75, but tons of good food and and wine samples. Also hard stuff as well to sample. A bunch of the old guys are there and there is a basket raffle and tons of good stuff for silent auction. It was a blast last year and the cash goes to cancer groups.

 

Wish I lived closer; that sounds great! I'll actually be up that way for a game next month, but not that weekend. :(

[Ghost of Dwight Drane]

Wish I lived closer; that sounds great! I'll actually be up that way for a game next month, but not that weekend. :(

 

Any time any of you guys get a chance to get to the Alumni charity things....the wine-fest and casino night, they are so much fun. The old guys aren't afraid to tip them back and the war stories you get are great. They really work their butts off too. I have so much respect for the work they all do. The wives are very supportive as well. It makes you proud to be a Buffalonian to see not only the players show up, but how the old guys out of town send things in to bid on or for prizes. I can be critical of guys on the ice or behind the bench, but where it really matters, it really is one big family in this town.

[LastPommerFan]

Woke up this morning to a treat. The smell of chocolate permeating my entire house! My wife and 3 year old got up early to make me chocolate truffles for my bday. My wife, being the most amazing wife on the planet, figured out she could substitute bourbon for the vanilla in the recipe. She bought Bulleit (a rye whiskey from the Four Roses distillery in Lawrenceburg, KY) Delicious. She made 5 varieties by changing the topping on the truffle: Sea Salt, Coconut, Cocoa Powder, Chili Powder, and...wait for it... BACON! Absolutely amazing, and now I have 7/8ths of a bottle of Bulleit to get through, I think I'll start with my coffee. Bourbon Truffles and Absolutely no work/housework to do today. Wish it was Friday, it would be F'N ...

 

:D

[Eleven]

Woke up this morning to a treat. The smell of chocolate permeating my entire house! My wife and 3 year old got up early to make me chocolate truffles for my bday. My wife, being the most amazing wife on the planet, figured out she could substitute bourbon for the vanilla in the recipe. She bought Bulleit (a rye whiskey from the Four Roses distillery in Lawrenceburg, KY) Delicious. She made 5 varieties by changing the topping on the truffle: Sea Salt, Coconut, Cocoa Powder, Chili Powder, and...wait for it... BACON! Absolutely amazing, and now I have 7/8ths of a bottle of Bulleit to get through, I think I'll start with my coffee. Bourbon Truffles and Absolutely no work/housework to do today. Wish it was Friday, it would be F'N ...

 

:D

 

That is fantastic.

[Weave]

Woke up this morning to a treat. The smell of chocolate permeating my entire house! My wife and 3 year old got up early to make me chocolate truffles for my bday. My wife, being the most amazing wife on the planet, figured out she could substitute bourbon for the vanilla in the recipe. She bought Bulleit (a rye whiskey from the Four Roses distillery in Lawrenceburg, KY) Delicious. She made 5 varieties by changing the topping on the truffle: Sea Salt, Coconut, Cocoa Powder, Chili Powder, and...wait for it... BACON! Absolutely amazing, and now I have 7/8ths of a bottle of Bulleit to get through, I think I'll start with my coffee. Bourbon Truffles and Absolutely no work/housework to do today. Wish it was Friday, it would be F'N ...

 

:D

 

Noce score.

 

And rye makes a fantastic Manhattan too.

[korab rules]

I would pick up a bottle of Macallan Cask Strength. It won't break the bank, been awhile since I was in Premier in Buff but believe you can get it for around $55. It'll kick you in the mouth......116 proof.

 

Finally picked up a bottle this weekend. It was just under 70 at my local big box liquor store, but still worth every penny.

 

118.6 proof, but highly drinkable neat. adding a splash of water opens the nose and the palate. Was suffering from a bit of a cold this weekend, so my palate was limited. Can't wait to spend some quality time with this stuff. Man is is it good! The time in sherry barrels gives it a sweetness to its flavor profile that reminds me of some Irish whiskeys.

[FolignosJock]

Macallan is delicious

 

 

 

I was at a Steak and Cigar dinner last week and they had tastings of Johnnie Walker Blue and I would have to say that I thought it was horrible. I dont know what the after taste was I cant really pinpoint it but I am not a fan especially when it retails for over 200

[Weave]

Time for another installment of What Weave Drank.

 

Headed out to the local watering hole where the owner has a basement full of single malts. Stepped up to the bar and ordered my usual MacAllan 12. I am pretty sure that I am the only customer that orders from this bottle. After my first glass the owner invites me downstairs, always a treat. Tells me to take my pick of anything I haven't sampled before. Hmmmmm...... Most of what he's got down there I haven't had before. I'm looking at bottles of Talisker, Laphroig, and a bunch of others I have yet to try. At the front of the shelf is a bottle of Balvenie 14yr Caribbean Cask. I have no idea what it is but hey, I'm more than willing to sample it on his dime. He gives me about a double pour in a proper whisky tasting glass. Yeouch.

 

I had no idea what to expect as I have no clue what this malt was aged in, and I'm not real familiar with The Balvenie line. Straight out of the bottle I get a heavy note of sweet malt and vanilla on the nose. First taste was sweet malt and vanilla too. And it's a bit hot. I'm not sure of the proof but I wasn't expecting that much spice and heat. I drizzled a few drops of water into my glass and gave it a swirl. The change in the nose was immediate. I started to get some wet grass and floral notes. Braedon, this one's for you.... I have no idea what heather tastes and smells like but I have a hunch the floral-grassy notes I was getting is heather. Confirm? The character on the toungue changed with a little water too. The floral notes were more apparent. A touch fruity too. Mild white fruits like pear. But the vanilla and sweet malt was still there. This one had a nice long pleasant finish and a very interesting middle. A definite step up in complexity and interest from my MacAllan. Thick on the tongue, a bit sweet, malty on the finish, but spicy and floral mid-tongue. T'was a tasty treat indeed.

 

Searching the interwebs for this tasty malt I see it gets it's name from time finishing in rum barrels. Interesting. I'd gladly search out more whisky along the lines of this one. I find my loyalty to Kentucky made whiskeys tested more and more each time I visit my friend's cellar.

[SDS]

Time for another installment of What Weave Drank.

 

I'm pretty sure this is the acid speaking...

[Weave]

I'm pretty sure this is the acid speaking...

 

Nope. It's the booze speaking. Nothing but legal vices. At least for the last 20 years anyway.

[spndnchz]

I drank. I got home. WIN!

[Ghost of Dwight Drane]

OK Weave, I'll put the horse talk here because the other thread closes.

 

I'm glad I didn't give picks today. Lost a photo for 2nd with the same filly I touted in the Oaks today in the sprint at 25-1. She won her Grade 1 a few months ago.

 

In the Juvenile turf, race #4.....I like #8 Majestic City. It will be short odds, probably 5-1 or so and has never run on turf, but the pedigree says he should be perfect here. I know for a fact he is doing well and they were going this route a few months ago. Boxing him with #14 State of Play for the exacta and #13 Finale for the tri. It is sort of chalky, and all three have speed which could set up for a deep closer if none of them want to let the other steal it.

 

I don't love the Sprint. Taking a stab at #6 Force Freeze. He can be 5-1 he can be 15-1....no clue.

 

In the Turf sprint I am boxing the #10 Havelock and #7 Hoofit. The 10 is still improving and is a nice mid closer, and the 7 hasn't run in the states on turf but has one of the best turf trainers and makes a good stab. There are some classy horses that are cutting back who have every right to outperform, but for the odds I expect, I'd rather stick with the classic sprinters.

 

I don't know where the money lands in the dirt mile, but even if #9 Trappe Shot is the favorite, I still like him. This is his best distance and he could put on a show on his best day. He also has issues and can clunk. I look at it as a coinflip and will probably get 3-1 or 4-1.

 

In the turf I'm singling the mare, #9 Midday. I don't like this race much but will put a few bucks on her. She won't be good odds either though

 

In the Juvenile the big favorite will be Union Rags. He will probably win, but I will take a chance on #5 Hansen. He's not a good looking sort, but he is just fast and propels himself. He is listed at 10-1 and dominated some lesser horses, so I don't know where he'll go off. I will box him with Union Rags.

 

In the turf Mile, Goldikova is the sweetheart and it will be hard to root against her, but I will play #11 Strong Suit. Even though he ran in Europe, he is a cheap Arkansas bred horse. He's 3 which sort of plays against turf horses in my opinion, but looks the most interesting to me. I'll box him with Goldikova and #13 Turallure who has really come on strong since the summer. I like it as a trifecta box too. Maybe if you get lucky on a $1 box for $6 you can catch a $100 to $150 payout. Again no screaming longshots here.

 

In the Classic I really have no idea. I will root for the filly Havre de Grace who is just such a classy girl, and Flat Out. I will probably wait on odds before I bet, but both will be bet well. I don't trust Uncle Mo.

 

I have 2 horses around 7-2, 3 around 5-1, and 3 around 10-1 or so. No bombs look great to me. I might put together a pick 6 ticket and single Trappe Shot in a race many will have to use 3 or 4 horses. I feel he is that good.

 

It will be bouncing around on ABC and ESPN tomorrow. Good luck.

[Weave]

Thanks for that Dwight. I'm very much a casual race fan. Truth be told, I just like to watch the horsies go 'round a few times a year. We'll see how we come out today.