The Whisky Thread

[Ballzzz]

Originally Posted by DoubleJG

Nothing fancy, found it for $36 so figured why not.




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I get it for 49 locally at first I was so so but after a few times I really like it for a sub 50 bottle.

[ashbaug2]

Originally Posted by Ballzzz

I get it for 49 locally at first I was so so but after a few times I really like it for a sub 50 bottle.

***Insert lamentation about how this used to be a $20 bottle...***

Just kidding, I have several bottles of WSR, as well. I much prefer the Antique 107, but that's even harder to find for decent prices, as of late... Man, whiskey is going the way of Rolex...

[Ballzzz]

Originally Posted by ashbaug2

***Insert lamentation about how this used to be a $20 bottle...***

Just kidding, I have several bottles of WSR, as well. I much prefer the Antique 107, but that's even harder to find for decent prices, as of late... Man, whiskey is going the way of Rolex...

I know I know $20-$25 and ALWAYS sitting on the shelf, in the NYC area everything is always $5-$10 bucks more even before the craze so its not highway robbery.

[austinp]

Originally Posted by DoubleJG

Nothing fancy, found it for $36 so figured why not.




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I’ve never seen any Weller on the shelf at retail. Nice score!


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[Kingface66]

Laugh all you want. To me, there’s none finer

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[CashGap]

Originally Posted by Kingface66

Laugh all you want. To me, there’s none finer

When I'm defending Jack Daniels I always say "Levi's are not the finest pants ever made, but everyone likes them, everyone wears them from royalty to paupers, and you can get them ANYWHERE".

[Kingface66]

Originally Posted by CashGap

When I'm defending Jack Daniels I always say "Levi's are not the finest pants ever made, but everyone likes them, everyone wears them from royalty to paupers, and you can get them ANYWHERE".

Nailed it

[ejell]

A little bit of Taylor barrel proof tonight.


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[boomtime]

Any good recommendations for $200-$400 range as a bachelor party gift? Looking for something peaty along the lines of Laphroaig or Ardbeg. Trying to get something tasty and not an everyday pour. Would also be open to other whiskeys but the bachelor is a peat fiend so think that be a solid starting direction.

[Dvara78]

Originally Posted by ejell

A little bit of Taylor barrel proof tonight.



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How are those Thomas Moores? I see them popping up here and there

[ofelas]

I'm undecided as far as the peach goes, but I like the others.

[logo]

Originally Posted by ofelas

I'm undecided as far as the peach goes, but I like the others.

How do you find the Jeffersons voyage 20? I recently had the 17 and while I did appreciate a mild saltiness and it was very smooth, overall I found the flavor profile a bit muted with minimal aftertaste.

[ofelas]

It was a bit bland for me, but my friends liked it.

Originally Posted by logo

How do you find the Jeffersons voyage 20? I recently had the 17 and while I did appreciate a mild saltiness and it was very smooth, overall I found the flavor profile a bit muted with minimal aftertaste.

[selpo]

Originally Posted by boomtime

Any good recommendations for $200-$400 range as a bachelor party gift? Looking for something peaty along the lines of Laphroaig or Ardbeg. Trying to get something tasty and not an everyday pour. Would also be open to other whiskeys but the bachelor is a peat fiend so think that be a solid starting direction.

Caol ila 25 yr
Talisker 25

[TNT009]

Originally Posted by boomtime

Any good recommendations for $200-$400 range as a bachelor party gift? Looking for something peaty along the lines of Laphroaig or Ardbeg. Trying to get something tasty and not an everyday pour. Would also be open to other whiskeys but the bachelor is a peat fiend so think that be a solid starting direction.

If you can find ARDBEG's- Committee Release Blaaack, either Traigh Bhan.. LAPHROAIG- 18... BUNNAHABHAIN- PX cask

[TNT009]

Not a bad dram for the $$


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[ejell]

Originally Posted by Dvara78

How are those Thomas Moores? I see them popping up here and there

These appear to have been in the finishing casks for quite some time (they're not saying how long) giving them a very strong flavor associated with the wine.

The port is a plumb bomb for me, which I like but can be a little overpowering.

The Cab I think is the smoothest and most closely aligns with my wine flavor profile.

The Chardonnay is my least favorite, however, I do see it getting very good reviews. I do not typically like Chardonnay so I am not too surprised.

I probably will not go out of my way to find it again until a new set comes out next year. From my understanding, they'll come out with a new set finished in different casks.

[ejell]

No grain for me tonight. Grapes instead. Close enough.


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[DoubleJG]

Originally Posted by TNT009

Score....... Be so lucky at the AD.. JK

Haha! I see these occasionally in my area, Rolex at retail though......not so much!


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[DoubleJG]

Originally Posted by Ballzzz

I get it for 49 locally at first I was so so but after a few times I really like it for a sub 50 bottle.

Yeah, it’s a good one, especially at sub 40!


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[DoubleJG]

Originally Posted by austinp

I’ve never seen any Weller on the shelf at retail. Nice score!


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Thanks! You can find this one in my area, with some hunting. This time last year I could find it consistently at retail, now it’s a bit tougher to find.


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[DoubleJG]

Eagle Rare made some great old fashions last night!


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[tritium8]

Originally Posted by DoubleJG

Eagle Rare made some great old fashions last night!


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I switch between this and gentleman jack depending on my mood.

[Johngalt1]

Just poured 2011 Austin Nichols WT followed by 2010 Ezra Brooks 7. So weird that 2000s-era is semi-dusty now. The Turkey was fantastic and the Ezra quite good.

[Johngalt1]

Originally Posted by ejell

No grain for me tonight. Grapes instead. Close enough.


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Very nice! I’ve been loving this L’Encantada Bas Armagnac 18 y/o picked by Houston barrel society. Had to call in some favors to get a second bottle.

[TNT009]

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[Andad]

At the end of a perfect Sunday.

[TheVTCGuy]

OK, here is your chance to school a Dorklehead about Whisky (BTW, I’m a Dorklehead about a lot of other topics as well ). I drink Alcohol very very rarely, and even then about the only stuff I do is what I guess you would call a port ?. I like a thick-sweet drink like Baileys, Chambord, Kahula. Yeah, I know, real hard-core drinker. Anyway, I have tried a couple of “good” whiskeys, friends like Larry (BNLion) has introduced me to a couple. I just couldn’t find a taste I enjoyed. So, for you experts, knowing the type of drinks that I do enjoy, is there a whiskey you would suggest I give a try? This may be a stupid question but remember I admitted to being a Dorklehead.

[Andad]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

OK, here is your chance to school a Dorklehead about Whisky (BTW, I’m a Dorklehead about a lot of other topics as well ). I drink Alcohol very very rarely, and even then about the only stuff I do is what I guess you would call a port ?. I like a thick-sweet drink like Baileys, Chambord, Kahula. Yeah, I know, real hard-core drinker. Anyway, I have tried a couple of “good” whiskeys, friends like Larry (BNLion) has introduced me to a couple. I just couldn’t find a taste I enjoyed. So, for you experts, knowing the type of drinks that I do enjoy, is there a whiskey you would suggest I give a try? This may be a stupid question but remember I admitted to being a Dorklehead.

See post 2427 DH.

And it is WHISKY.

[ejell]

Originally Posted by Johngalt1

Very nice! I’ve been loving this L’Encantada Bas Armagnac 18 y/o picked by Houston barrel society. Had to call in some favors to get a second bottle.

That sounds excellent! Good pickup. I think that there is a lot of value in Cognac and Armagnac. Trying to pick up what I can before people find out how good these are.