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Post by Jetworks on Nov 27, 2014 11:39:09 GMT -5
Thanksgiving started yesterday for me, led off with this fine selection:  Today I will be sampling these (yes, plural):   |
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Post by freestater on Nov 28, 2014 8:54:25 GMT -5
The new Adult Swim show, Newsreaders (very funny btw) has a "reporter" at a wedding. When the bartender hands hima drink, he sips it and spits it back into the glass. He then says, "If I wanted a scotch, I'd have ordered it with a lisp."
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Post by Sonny Werblin on Nov 28, 2014 10:25:11 GMT -5
Got this for my B-day. I've had it in the 12 and 15 variety, but 18 was a (big) step above. Oh so smooth...  |
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Post by Sonny Werblin on Nov 28, 2014 10:29:25 GMT -5
Thanksgiving started yesterday for me, led off with this fine selection: They could knock $30 off the price of Signet if they didn't spend so much money on the packaging. I'm always frustrated that the metal collar on the bottle neck makes it difficult to pour without dripping a drop or two. Really, they don't need the fancy bottle to sell that stuff, it is sublime. |
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Post by Sonny Werblin on Nov 28, 2014 10:31:06 GMT -5
Jetworks, You drink blends? The few I've tried I did not like at all. Can you suggest one I might like?
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Post by jcappy on Nov 28, 2014 10:33:37 GMT -5
Went out and bought this guy for the holiday weekend - one of my all time favorites  |
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Post by Sonny Werblin on Nov 28, 2014 10:39:49 GMT -5
I recently had this at my friend's house. I'm a big fan of the extra finished scotches.  |
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Post by Bonhomme Richard on Nov 28, 2014 12:04:06 GMT -5
I recently had this at my friend's house. I'm a big fan of the extra finished scotches. I recently had that at a neighbor's house too. Great whisky. |
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Post by freestater on Nov 28, 2014 13:13:39 GMT -5
Jetworks, You drink blends? The few I've tried I did not like at all. Can you suggest one I might like? I know I'm risking my Hampur Elitist rank, but I actually like blends. I think they tend to mellow out the vagaries of single casks. I like Dewers and will often order one on the rocks when out. To tell the truth, there isn't much difference between it and Duggan's Dew. The Duggans I always keep around the house. |
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Post by Sonny Werblin on Nov 28, 2014 13:26:34 GMT -5
Jetworks, You drink blends? The few I've tried I did not like at all. Can you suggest one I might like? I know I'm risking my Hampur Elitist rank, but I actually like blends. I think they tend to mellow out the vagaries of single casks. I like Dewers and will often order one on the rocks when out. To tell the truth, there isn't much difference between it and Duggan's Dew. The Duggans I always keep around the house. I wish I liked Dewars, it would save me money. Every now and then someone buys me a bottle, but I end up limiting it's use for Rusty Nails. |
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Post by Jets Things on Nov 28, 2014 14:01:06 GMT -5
Went out and bought this guy for the holiday weekend - one of my all time favorites This. This is just delightful. |
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Post by Jetworks on Nov 28, 2014 14:15:19 GMT -5
The new Adult Swim show, Newsreaders (very funny btw) has a "reporter" at a wedding. When the bartender hands hima drink, he sips it and spits it back into the glass. He then says, "If I wanted a scotch, I'd have ordered it with a lisp." Really? I could see that working for vodka, especially given all the *ahem* cool flavors, but whisky? Dunno. Got this for my B-day. I've had it in the 12 and 15 variety, but 18 was a (big) step above. Oh so smooth... </div>That's some good stuff right there. Happy belated! Thanksgiving started yesterday for me, led off with this fine selection: They could knock $30 off the price of Signet if they didn't spend so much money on the packaging. I'm always frustrated that the metal collar on the bottle neck makes it difficult to pour without dripping a drop or two. Really, they don't need the fancy bottle to sell that stuff, it is sublime. Agreed, but there is something to be said for the heft of the bottle and the quality of what's inside. Jetworks, You drink blends? The few I've tried I did not like at all. Can you suggest one I might like? I like Dewar's, but I've started to move away from White Label, which kind of defeats the purpose from a price perspective. Not a fan of JW, but my FIL really likes their Double Black. Pinch and Compass Box are supposed to be good, but I've never had the latter and the former was last tasted ~10 years ago. I tried the Dimensions stuff last year and loved it (made with older, bought casked of distillers). Went out and bought this guy for the holiday weekend - one of my all time favorites Owned by Dewar's, right? Good stuff. EDIT- NVM was thinking of Aberfeldy. Never had that one, add it to the list. Jetworks, You drink blends? The few I've tried I did not like at all. Can you suggest one I might like? I know I'm risking my Hampur Elitist rank, but I actually like blends. I think they tend to mellow out the vagaries of single casks. I like Dewers and will often order one on the rocks when out. To tell the truth, there isn't much difference between it and Duggan's Dew. The Duggans I always keep around the house. You're safe, Free.  Sonny, I hope my response above helped out. |
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Post by jcappy on Nov 28, 2014 14:21:41 GMT -5
EDIT- NVM was thinking of Aberfeldy. Never had that one, add it to the list. If you're into peat then you're in for a treat. One of the better Islay brands, right up there with Laphroaig and Lagavulin. I prefer the Uigeadail but the 10 is also quite good, so is the Corryvreckan, the Supernova, the Ardbog the Alligator...I could go on and on |
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Post by Jetworks on Nov 28, 2014 14:24:50 GMT -5
EDIT- NVM was thinking of Aberfeldy. Never had that one, add it to the list. If you're into peat then you're in for a treat. One of the better Islay brands, right up there with Laphroaig and Lagavulin. I prefer the Uigeadail but the 10 is also quite good, so is the Corryvreckan, the Supernova, the Ardbog the Alligator...I could go on and on Still acquiring a peat palate, but I will say Lagavulin doesn't hit me the same as Laphroaig. That's what I use to clean nails.  |
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Post by freestater on Nov 28, 2014 14:49:53 GMT -5
The new Adult Swim show, Newsreaders (very funny btw) has a "reporter" at a wedding. When the bartender hands hima drink, he sips it and spits it back into the glass. He then says, "If I wanted a scotch, I'd have ordered it with a lisp." Really? I could see that working for vodka, especially given all the *ahem* cool flavors, but whisky? Dunno. The punchline after is, "The only real whisky is from Canada!" |
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