I was expecting an onslaught and I got some subtlety. Not a bad bottle at all, especially since I don't really drink Islays. Looking for a bottle of The Sixteens now.
IIRC, I think 132 and change. I got it back in NYC when I was visiting my family in the beginning of the summer, just got around to opening it, was working on another bottle.
It's official then, young whisky is a fad driving up the prices of stuff. I do really like 'em, but that's awfully steep for something that young.
I have a bottle of quarter cask that I plan on using as a molotov cocktail when the revolution comes. Can't stomach the stuff.
I'll tell you what, I'll send you my address so that bottle can make its way to a loving liver. In turn I will scour ebay to find you something your speed like Zima
I know, I know, bourbon. But this stuff really doesn't have a bite. Kind of remarkable. Waiting for the Leopold Bros. Maryland Rye to be restocked.
OK. One, really glad I've found this thread. Two, if you like bourbon, you should be drinking this: Just a warning: if you like your bourbon on the rocks, the corn flavor will be almost overwhelming (to me it was, anyway). If you like that, have at it, but I drink it neat. Lastly, Question to everyone: if you're making Old Fashioned, do you guys use the ENTIRE sugar cube? Because I'm beginning to feel like that makes it a little too sweet for me. I don't know if that's weird. For context, I'm making an Old Fashioned with a sugar cube, 3 dashes of bitters (there can only be one), bourbon (been using Bulleit lately) and a peel of orange skin. None of that muddling the food or cherry bullshit. Cheers.
It is however you like it. I like a full cube. Chances are, if you don't, you're using not enough booze.
Huh. I missed this: that explains why, in late July, I kept getting notices from bigsoccer telling me I can't put Moishe on ignore because he is a moderator. "WTF? Why would I put him on ignore?" Turns out during the last bigsoccer upgrade I took advantage of a new program that would automatically put people on my ignore list for mentioning Zima. Totally forgot about it. Mystery solved.
But really though, a general guideline is that martini type mixed drinks should end up with about 3 oz total drink. Some of that will be offset by how you mix the drink, whether you use a shaker, and so on. I typically make mine at home about 4 to 5 oz, but that might be excessive by some standards, but it's better for me (it's much less hassle from the harpy...er wife when I visit the bottle fewer times). Standard pours are often still listed at 1.5 - 2 oz, but freepourers at good establishments will usually give you 2. From there, these types of drinks usually then start with an up or a rocks pour, which would add anywhere from .5 to 1 oz. Anyhow, the point is that 3 oz wouldn't be considered excessive most places.
Strangely, I don't recall typing any of that. Wife, if you're reading, someone else was using my computer.
This is a very nice rye that is relatively "local" to Washington DC (Purcellville, VA). It's become my go to rye. They also make a good gin, and a sort of moonshine they call "Mosby's Spirit" which is not for the faint of heart. It's corn whisky without any coloration http://catoctincreekdistilling.com/
I've just come into some unexpected cash. I've set aside about $200 for "fun things." You can see earlier that I'm a bourbon drinker, but any suggestions for whiskey (Scotch or bourbon) that would be about $100-ish? Also, I know that blends are probably as controversial as bourbon, but has anyone had Johnny Walker Blue? Worth the price? Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Johnnie Walker Blue is not worth the price, IMO. I'd go with Macallan, Glenfidditch, or Glenlivet. My personal favorite is Macallan 18 year (I know others will disagree), but it clocks in at $200. The Glens are cheaper alternatives and many would argue that they're just as good, if not better. If you've got the cash, I'd stock up on Hudson Valley's bourbons. $50 a bottle if you can track them down.
Macallan 18 is getting scarce no? I thought they rebranded their lines using colours (Gold, Amber, Red)? If you can get a bottle of it great - I'd personally recommend a Scapa in the ~$100 range.
Johnny blue definitely not worth the price. Not a bad scotch just nothing special enough from the other expressions in the line. When asking for a recommendation it is important to factor that everybody has different preferences in regions and from there distilleries within said region. With a $200 budget I would opt for two different brands that I could compare off one another. If you've read all or most of this thread you would know I absolutely love Laphroaig while others are pansies and can't stomach it...the burden of manliness I guess is too much for some With that said, my suggestions would be Laphroaig cask strength, Lagavullin, Talisker, Oban or Dalwhinnie which gives you a nice cross section of locales to play with
On the Blue, it is the smoothest scotch I ever had. That being said, it doesn't have the character that manly men like MoisheD) like in their scotch. You can get real smooth scotches for about $50 that rival the blue but I have yet to find one that surpasses it. I do keep a bottle in my cabinet. It is not my go-to scotch but I break it out for special visitors that have never had it. Most are loathe to pay the price and are really appreciative to be able to try it on someone elses dime.