The Whisky Thread

[returntorolex]

Just getting comfy.....

[RLX_NY]

Originally Posted by weespeed

Great thread.

As my group of friends get older, we've been drinking lots of whisky and Scotch.
This is what we put down on a typical birthday party I host at my house.

Nice, what did you think of the Hibiki? A friend of mine brought me two bottles when he came back from japan and I must say I quite enjoyed them. Drink in good health

Originally Posted by returntorolex

Just getting comfy.....

Sweet collection, any personal favorite's you'd recommend?

[Kainz]

I quite like this one.

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[RobearH]

Originally Posted by returntorolex

Just getting comfy.....

That Blood Oath #4...wish I could find some.

[cruise_bone]

Cracked this open last night.

Eh. It's OK.

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[weespeed]

Originally Posted by RLX_NY

Nice, what did you think of the Hibiki? A friend of mine brought me two bottles when he came back from japan and I must say I quite enjoyed them. Drink in good health

For a Japanese whisky, it’s great. For the price its a good everyday pour after dinner.
The 17 is fantastic, but now a days anything from japan with a number is like buying a ceramic Daytona, hard to get or pay a premium. I used to drink Nikka 21 when you could buy it for $200 a bottle, now good luck finding it or pay up to $800+ for a bottle now. Yamazaki is another one that I enjoy.




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[RLX_NY]

Originally Posted by weespeed

For a Japanese whisky, it’s great. For the price its a good everyday pour after dinner.
The 17 is fantastic, but now a days anything from japan with a number is like buying a ceramic Daytona, hard to get or pay a premium. I used to drink Nikka 21 when you could buy it for $200 a bottle, now good luck finding it or pay up to $800+ for a bottle now. Yamazaki is another one that I enjoy.




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Yea I hear ya, It's currently a tough market for Japanese whisky unfortunately cuz they make some pretty enjoyable whiskys. I still get the hibiki harmony for around $65/70 when I'm in the mood for something different but like you said anything else with a number is either not available or crazy mark ups. I tried the regular Nikka Coffey Grain Whisky this weekend and it was pretty good

[15minprior]

Originally Posted by 15minprior

Currently in my arsenal:

Hakashu 12
Hibiki Japanese Harmony
Johnnie Walker Black
Lagavulin 16

My collection has grown since the last time I checked in:

Japanese:
Hakushu 12
Hibiki Japanese Harmony
Hibiki Japanese Harmony Master's Select
Yamazaki 12
Nikka From the Barrel
Nikka Miyagikyo NAS
Nikka Yoichi NAS
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt NAS
Nikka Taketsuru Pure Malt 17

American:
Little Book 02
Jim Beam Old Tub
Jim Beam Urban Stillhouse
Makers 46
Makers Private Select
Michter's 10yr Rye
Michter's American Whiskey

Other:
JW Black Label
JW Green Label
Lagavulin 16

I'm probably forgetting a few.

[Mr Kram]

last night, had some friends over for some persian food. ended up doing a col. taylor sampling of small batch, single barrel and straight rye. wish i could find a bottle of 4 grain that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

[redsubby]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

We were out last night so must have missed the UPS drop off
A buddy of mine ran across five bottles up in Massachusetts a few weeks ago, I told him I’d take any he didn’t want...

Packed back up

Will have some tonight!

How much do they go for these days?

[mjclark32]

Originally Posted by redsubby

How much do they go for these days?

They were $100-110 (can’t remember exactly) in Mass. I haven’t been able to find any in PA for a while. Last time I did though they were around $50

[wantonebad]

Yama 12 isn't too expensive but it's almost never on the shelves anymore around me. It's also not great. The 18 is much better, like a completely different whiskey almost, I do not enjoy the 12 even a little.

[Mr Kram]

Last night total wine had a nice little shipment come in. I’m pretty stocked, but I still bought a couple of bottle because you can’t beat retail pricing.

[RLX_NY]

Originally Posted by Mr Kram

Last night total wine had a nice little shipment come in. I’m pretty stocked, but I still bought a couple of bottle because you can’t beat retail pricing.

Nice pic ups, enjoy in good health

[RLX_NY]

Hey Guys,

Bare with me as it's kind of a long list but I was looking through my store's list looking to expand my selection and try something new and the following caught my attention. Since there's some great knowledgeable whiskey heads in this thread wanted to ask your opinion if anyone has tried any of the below and what you thought of it?

2Bar Spirits Bourbon Whiskey
Aberlour 12 Year Old
Balcones Distilling Baby Blue Corn Whisky
Blade And Bow Bourbon Whiskey
Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Scotch Whisky
Compass Box Oak Cross
Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old
Glen Garioch 12 Years Old
Glenmorangie The Quinta Ruban
The Balvenie Distillery Single Barrel 12 Year
Trail’s End Bourbon

[Mr Kram]

I like baby blue. It’s a little sweet, but not over powering. Blade and Bow is pretty solid, especially at that price point.

[R!$]

Originally Posted by Formulansx

Johnnie Walker Blue King George V here.

[weespeed]

Originally Posted by R!$

I just replenished my stock of King George too...

[imperio]

Originally Posted by RLX_NY

Hey Guys,



Bare with me as it's kind of a long list but I was looking through my store's list looking to expand my selection and try something new and the following caught my attention. Since there's some great knowledgeable whiskey heads in this thread wanted to ask your opinion if anyone has tried any of the below and what you thought of it?



2Bar Spirits Bourbon Whiskey

Aberlour 12 Year Old

Balcones Distilling Baby Blue Corn Whisky

Blade And Bow Bourbon Whiskey

Bruichladdich Port Charlotte Scotch Whisky

Compass Box Oak Cross

Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old

Glen Garioch 12 Years Old

Glenmorangie The Quinta Ruban

The Balvenie Distillery Single Barrel 12 Year

Trail’s End Bourbon

I'll admit I bought the Port Charlotte because I liked the packaging but I love sipping on it neat in the evenings these days. It's got a unique peatiness. Not too expensive at around $50 or so (iirc)

[RLX_NY]

Originally Posted by Mr Kram

I like baby blue. It’s a little sweet, but not over powering. Blade and Bow is pretty solid, especially at that price point.

Yeah reading up on it, they sounded interesting. Thanks to your suggestion/opinion I'll be adding them to the list of must tries thank you

Originally Posted by imperio

I'll admit I bought the Port Charlotte because I liked the packaging but I love sipping on it neat in the evenings these days. It's got a unique peatiness. Not too expensive at around $50 or so (iirc)

thanks for the feedback. I'll admit the packaging is also what caught my eye at first (guess clever marketing/packaging worked lol) then reading up on it kept it interesting but wasn't sure if it would be worth it or just a pretty looking bottle. Will be adding it to the list thanks

[imperio]

Originally Posted by RLX_NY

Yeah reading up on it, they sounded interesting. Thanks to your suggestion/opinion I'll be adding them to the list of must tries thank you



thanks for the feedback. I'll admit the packaging is also what caught my eye at first (guess clever marketing/packaging worked lol) then reading up on it kept it interesting but wasn't sure if it would be worth it or just a pretty looking bottle. Will be adding it to the list thanks

Originally Posted by imperio

All ready for 2018!




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[RLX_NY]

Originally Posted by imperio

Quite a nice collection

The Lagavulin 16 and Ardbeg 10 are two of my favorite whiskeys around, always keep a bottle in stock.

Compass Box I have yet to try but it's on my list, any suggestions yay or nay

For the Bruichladdich would you suggest the classic laddie or port Richmond or both

Drink to good health

[redsubby]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

They were $100-110 (can’t remember exactly) in Mass. I haven’t been able to find any in PA for a while. Last time I did though they were around $50

$100-$110 was just a tad below what 18 used to cost, before Japanese whisky turned Rolex.

[wfitch]

Lagavulin is the Mack Truck of Whisky IMHO. That's a love it or hate it for some folks. I can see an easy comparison between it and the Ardbeg 10.
Just finishing an Oban DE which was fantastic.

[austinp]

Originally Posted by wfitch

Lagavulin is the Mack Truck of Whisky IMHO. That's a love it or hate it for some folks. I can see an easy comparison between it and the Ardbeg 10.
Just finishing an Oban DE which was fantastic.

I like you description. Like drink a camp fire. I like it but only when im ready for it.

[RLX_NY]

Originally Posted by wfitch

Lagavulin is the Mack Truck of Whisky IMHO. That's a love it or hate it for some folks. I can see an easy comparison between it and the Ardbeg 10.
Just finishing an Oban DE which was fantastic.

Yes it is, the first time I tried it the first 2/3 sips were confusing then fell in love.

My top favorites are Lagavulin/Ardbeg with laphroaig a very close second for smokey whiskey among others in different varieties

[Rolex addict]

Originally Posted by weespeed

I just replenished my stock of King George too...

One of my favorites!!

[weespeed]

Originally Posted by wfitch

Lagavulin is the Mack Truck of Whisky IMHO. That's a love it or hate it for some folks. I can see an easy comparison between it and the Ardbeg 10.
Just finishing an Oban DE which was fantastic.

So true. It is very peaty and really is an acquired taste.
I just tried this yesterday and it's not bad for ~$50 at Costco.

[wantonebad]

Scored my second bottle of dream cask, that means the first bottle will be saceaficed forth with!!


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[austinp]

Originally Posted by wantonebad

Scored my second bottle of dream cask, that means the first bottle will be saceaficed forth with!!


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Wow! That is a serious score. Im partial to the Irish Wiskys.