The Whisky Thread

[dkg1616]

Nice little win last week with a 2017 4Grain



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[jph4387]

It’s taken a very very long time but I finally completed the set. I also picked up my white whale a WLW.


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[austinp]

Cheer's gents. My pics are turning sideways for some reason. I deleted the pic till I figure it out.

[JBZ]

No pic, but I managed to score both a Weller 12 yo and a Stagg Jr batch 12 on Friday. So Merry Xmas to me!

[dkg1616]

Well lots of drinking with family and encouragement led to my uncle making me pick up this bad boy for Xmas eve shenanigans!



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[mjclark32]

My dad got this as a gift, but doesn’t drink scotch/whiskey so I was happy to help him out

[Rolex addict]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

My dad got this as a gift, but doesn’t drink scotch/whiskey so I was happy to help him out

Good score!! I have a bottle in my collection.

[JMtimes5]

Uncorking this tonight.
Happy holidays!




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[thedak]

[thedak]

Holiday Sampling

[Partagas]

Gonna settle with EHT Single Barrel today. Not particularly hard to find around here, but good stuff.

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[austinp]

Originally Posted by thedak

Which liquor store are you in? Lol. Your collection is off the charts.

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[Randomgary]

Here's my drams for tonight

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[Ballzzz]

Originally Posted by austinp

Which liquor store are you in? Lol. Your collection is off the charts.

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How’s the peerless I hear great things but still doubtful?

[4vCoupe]

It’s been a while since I’ve had any yamzaki 12. Found a few bottles just in time for the holidays.



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[Clinton Ave]

How’s the Kentucky Owl? I just picked one up today.

[mach330]

Ours from last night.

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[thedak]

Originally Posted by austinp

Which liquor store are you in? Lol. Your collection is off the charts.

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Not my collection.

A friends. It is highly impressive.

We sample, buy and trade bottles.

[thedak]

Originally Posted by Clinton Ave

How’s the Kentucky Owl? I just picked one up today.

Batch 7 is hands down the worst of the 9.

[josaflenya]

Japanese whisky.

[Drdubzz]

I have a question for the more bourbon-educated. I prefer scotch (speysides/highlands) but I have taken to certain bourbons over the past couple years. It started with Buffalo Trace, then I found a local supplier of Weller (the basic green label stuff) in Central Montana of all places, and I really love the Weller. I've tried to find different wheated bourbons but don't care much for Makers. The problem now is that it appears the Weller well may have dried up, so I need to find a good alternative.

What else should I be looking for? There's one good liquor store here in town and they have a decent selection of Bourbons but I don't really know enough about them to have a good starting point. For now I am sticking with the Buffalo Trace, but maybe I'm missing out on something better?

[Clinton Ave]

Originally Posted by thedak

Batch 7 is hands down the worst of the 9.

Got it. I grabbed the confiscated. I like it quite a bit. Not as much punch as maybe I'd have hoped but has a great smell and taste.

Just did a blind test with this and Col. Taylor small batch and the confiscated won.

[Partagas]

Originally Posted by Drdubzz

I have a question for the more bourbon-educated. I prefer scotch (speysides/highlands) but I have taken to certain bourbons over the past couple years. It started with Buffalo Trace, then I found a local supplier of Weller (the basic green label stuff) in Central Montana of all places, and I really love the Weller. I've tried to find different wheated bourbons but don't care much for Makers. The problem now is that it appears the Weller well may have dried up, so I need to find a good alternative.

What else should I be looking for? There's one good liquor store here in town and they have a decent selection of Bourbons but I don't really know enough about them to have a good starting point. For now I am sticking with the Buffalo Trace, but maybe I'm missing out on something better?

I'm also a fan of wheated Bourbon. Few others to try that are readily available, at least in my area. Rebel Yell, Rebel Yell 10 year, Larceny, and maybe try the Maker's 46.

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[Drdubzz]

Originally Posted by Partagas

I'm also a fan of wheated Bourbon. Few others to try that are readily available, at least in my area. Rebel Yell, Rebel Yell 10 year, Larceny, and maybe try the Maker's 46.

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The store in question has Larceny and Makers 46. I'll see if Rebel Yell is available.

Any preference among them?

[JBZ]

Originally Posted by Drdubzz

I have a question for the more bourbon-educated. I prefer scotch (speysides/highlands) but I have taken to certain bourbons over the past couple years. It started with Buffalo Trace, then I found a local supplier of Weller (the basic green label stuff) in Central Montana of all places, and I really love the Weller. I've tried to find different wheated bourbons but don't care much for Makers. The problem now is that it appears the Weller well may have dried up, so I need to find a good alternative.

What else should I be looking for? There's one good liquor store here in town and they have a decent selection of Bourbons but I don't really know enough about them to have a good starting point. For now I am sticking with the Buffalo Trace, but maybe I'm missing out on something better?

In addition to what has been suggested, you might want to try Maker's Cask Strength. It usually costs a bit more than the 46, but I think it's worth it. You get the heat from the higher alcohol content, but also that nice sweetness from the wheat.

[fusionstorm]

If you like “wheaters” and are lucky enough to find these at anything close to their MSRP, try the following:

Weller Special Reserve (cheapest and easiest to find at or near MsRP)
Old Weller Antique 107
Weller 12 year
Old Fitzgerald Bottled in Bond series
1792 Sweet Wheat

[GB-man]

If you really like WSR its very accessible in the secondary market around 25-30 per 750. I like w12 myself.

[Dr. Robert]

Happy old fashioned
(Rye)

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[ashbaug2]

Originally Posted by Clinton Ave

Got it. I grabbed the confiscated. I like it quite a bit. Not as much punch as maybe I'd have hoped but has a great smell and taste.

Just did a blind test with this and Col. Taylor small batch and the confiscated won.

I just picked up a 2nd bottle of Confiscated. It's good juice but slightly overpriced for what it is, I think. The numbered batches (1-9, up to this point) are what The Dak was referencing. I've only found Batch 8 so far, as 1-7 weren't released in my state and immediately went crazy on secondary. Confiscated is sitting on shelves everywhere, mostly because the price scares people away. But like I said, I enjoy it (for <$100 a bottle).

The KO Rye batches are also very good. KO gets a lot of hate from people because of their prices, but honestly, Dixon knows what he's doing when it comes to blending. The Scots have been doing it for years, I don't see why Bourbons can't, too...

[ashbaug2]

Originally Posted by 4vCoupe

It’s been a while since I’ve had any yamzaki 12. Found a few bottles just in time for the holidays.



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Just found a Yamazaki 12, as well! Might crack it for New Years.

Cheers!