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Post by Big L on Jun 11, 2016 5:27:07 GMT -5
How long, on average, does a bottle last you?
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Post by Warfish on Jun 11, 2016 6:06:33 GMT -5
How long, on average, does a bottle last you? If you're asking me, it depends on the bottle in question, time of year, mood, stress levels, etc. I generally have two types of bottle: Daily Drinkers and Specials. Daily drinkers are what it says on the tin, for daily availability for consumption, and no concern if/when they're finished. Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban is a great example. It's amazing, available regularly, and while very good, not "special" or limited per se. Specials are usually the more expensive/limited edition/hard to find stuff. The Glenmorangie Tayne I just got is a special, it's only available at Duty Free, it's a limited offering, etc. I will take that one very slowly. I have a bottle of Balvenie Portwood 21 Year Old. Thats a $200 bottle+ down here. Thats a special too. I've had it 6 months, only had maybe 2 drams of it thus far. It's to be savored. The Glenkinchie 12 I got recently, daily drinker. If I want a dram, it's there. Doesn't mean it's bad, just commonly available and replaceable and affordable (enough). I drink more scotch in Winter than Summer. I drink more often when stressed than not. I drink more often when in a good mood too, and just want to chill with my wife on a Friday or Saturday night and have a few. In a given session, I may drink anywhere from 1 dram to 6 or so. I tend to pour heavy at home, certainly more than your corner bar would, so that may be more like 2-12 I suppose. But usually it's 1-3 a session, average, 1-2 sessions per week, average. So a Daily Drinker may last anywhere from 1-4 months, depending on current Inventory. I usually have anywhere from 1-5 bottles in stock I consider Daily Drinkers. Specials can last many months or even a year+, and I sample them irregularly, usually as a "first dram of night" savored kind of thing. Hope that answers your question. |
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Post by Hotman on Jun 11, 2016 6:27:48 GMT -5
How long, on average, does a bottle last you? If you're asking me, it depends on the bottle in question, time of year, mood, stress levels, etc. I generally have two types of bottle: Daily Drinkers and Specials. Daily drinkers are what it says on the tin, for daily availability for consumption, and no concern if/when they're finished. Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban is a great example. It's amazing, available regularly, and while very good, not "special" or limited per se. Specials are usually the more expensive/limited edition/hard to find stuff. The Glenmorangie Tayne I just got is a special, it's only available at Duty Free, it's a limited offering, etc. I will take that one very slowly. I have a bottle of Balvenie Portwood 21 Year Old. Thats a $200 bottle+ down here. Thats a special too. I've had it 6 months, only had maybe 2 drams of it thus far. It's to be savored. The Glenkinchie 12 I got recently, daily drinker. If I want a dram, it's there. Doesn't mean it's bad, just commonly available and replaceable and affordable (enough). I drink more scotch in Winter than Summer. I drink more often when stressed than not. I drink more often when in a good mood too, and just want to chill with my wife on a Friday or Saturday night and have a few. In a given session, I may drink anywhere from 1 dram to 6 or so. I tend to pour heavy at home, certainly more than your corner bar would, so that may be more like 2-12 I suppose. But usually it's 1-3 a session, average, 1-2 sessions per week, average. So a Daily Drinker may last anywhere from 1-4 months, depending on current Inventory. I usually have anywhere from 1-5 bottles in stock I consider Daily Drinkers. Specials can last many months or even a year+, and I sample them irregularly, usually as a "first dram of night" savored kind of thing. Hope that answers your question. Do you put a drip of water in your whiskey? What about an ice cube or maybe one of those ice rocks? |
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Post by Warfish on Jun 11, 2016 6:32:12 GMT -5
If you're asking me, it depends on the bottle in question, time of year, mood, stress levels, etc. I generally have two types of bottle: Daily Drinkers and Specials. Daily drinkers are what it says on the tin, for daily availability for consumption, and no concern if/when they're finished. Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban is a great example. It's amazing, available regularly, and while very good, not "special" or limited per se. Specials are usually the more expensive/limited edition/hard to find stuff. The Glenmorangie Tayne I just got is a special, it's only available at Duty Free, it's a limited offering, etc. I will take that one very slowly. I have a bottle of Balvenie Portwood 21 Year Old. Thats a $200 bottle+ down here. Thats a special too. I've had it 6 months, only had maybe 2 drams of it thus far. It's to be savored. The Glenkinchie 12 I got recently, daily drinker. If I want a dram, it's there. Doesn't mean it's bad, just commonly available and replaceable and affordable (enough). I drink more scotch in Winter than Summer. I drink more often when stressed than not. I drink more often when in a good mood too, and just want to chill with my wife on a Friday or Saturday night and have a few. In a given session, I may drink anywhere from 1 dram to 6 or so. I tend to pour heavy at home, certainly more than your corner bar would, so that may be more like 2-12 I suppose. But usually it's 1-3 a session, average, 1-2 sessions per week, average. So a Daily Drinker may last anywhere from 1-4 months, depending on current Inventory. I usually have anywhere from 1-5 bottles in stock I consider Daily Drinkers. Specials can last many months or even a year+, and I sample them irregularly, usually as a "first dram of night" savored kind of thing. Hope that answers your question. Do you put a drip of water in your whiskey? What about an ice cube or maybe one of those ice rocks? Thats up to personal tastes. Myself, generally no, no water added unless it's over 55% ABV. 46% doesn't need it IMO. Ice is only for Blended Scotch, Irish Whisky or other spirits. JMO. |
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Post by Warfish on Jun 11, 2016 6:39:37 GMT -5
One samll addition, the Summer 2016 Issue of "Whisky Advocate" is a solid read on enjoying and buying Whisky. I highly recommend this Mag to those interested in becoming more knowledgeable about Scotch and Whisky in general.
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Post by Jetworks on Jun 11, 2016 19:26:53 GMT -5
War, so jealous of that Tayne you picked up. Enjoy!!!!
Hashman, I am pretty similar to WF with regards to consumption, although I am not shy about putting a cube in my single malts, including Quinta Rubin (my go-to sm as well). I've recently switched over to Chivas for my blended drinking, really happy about that. Drink what (and how) you like.
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Post by Big L on Jun 11, 2016 19:35:46 GMT -5
Similar to myself. I have everyday beer and wine on the cheap side for Monday to Thursday, and then save the better stuff for the weekend.
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Post by Warfish on Jun 12, 2016 10:55:40 GMT -5
   The three hard-to-get Duty-Free-Only Glenmoarangie issues thus far. Duthac, aged in Pedro Ximenéz Sherry casks. Tayne, aged Amontillado Sherry casks. Tarlogan, aged in virgin oak as well as ex-bourbon casks. Only one I've got thus far is the aforementioned Tayne. Duthac is right up my alley, as (I think) will be the Tayne, Sherry-aged, especially the sweeter Sherry, is a fav. Not as sure about Tarlogan, but since I won't be international for a wee while, I don't have to worry about it (since I can't get it anyway!) |
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Post by Raoul Duke on Jun 12, 2016 11:59:06 GMT -5
The three hard-to-get Duty-Free-Only Glenmoarangie issues thus far. Duthac, aged in Pedro Ximenéz Sherry casks. Tayne, aged Amontillado Sherry casks. Tarlogan, aged in virgin oak as well as ex-bourbon casks. Only one I've got thus far is the aforementioned Tayne. Duthac is right up my alley, as (I think) will be the Tayne, Sherry-aged, especially the sweeter Sherry, is a fav. Not as sure about Tarlogan, but since I won't be international for a wee while, I don't have to worry about it (since I can't get it anyway!) Will keep an eye out for these next time I'm in an airport. I usually pick up a Talisker Dark Storm (also only duty free) |
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Post by Warfish on Aug 5, 2016 22:09:00 GMT -5
 This stuff is excellent. And strong. Really. Really reallt strong. |
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Post by Warfish on Aug 20, 2016 16:10:09 GMT -5
 One of the smoothest (i.e. no alcohol burn or harshness whatsoever), least offensive (no bold or strong or off-putting flavors) Blended Scotches I've ever imbibed. Perfect for those days when you want a Scotch, but are ok with on the rocks (cold) because it's 98 degrees and 98% humidity outside. This is no Ardbeg or single malt, there is damn little "character" here beyond a VERY subtle sweet honey'd oakiness. But again, that's ok once in a while. Not every dram needs to be a rare single malt treated like liquid gold poured by the hands of Christ himself. Trying to get a partner/wife/friend to drink Scotch, but they think Scotch is yukky, try them on this. Buchanan's is primarily intended for the En Espanol marketplace of Central and South America these days, although it's a very old label. It's been relaunched in the States in new packaging. Stay away fromt he Buchanan's 12 Year Old, it's utter shit IMO. Have yet to try the 18 year old. But this NAS Master version is great for what it is, if what it is is what you're in the mood for. Sláinte. |
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Post by flushingjet on Aug 20, 2016 16:50:53 GMT -5
Thought this was a mythical item but I asked my BIL to look for this on a trip to Aruba and he picked it up for me. Anyone ever try it? I like all kinds of cognacs, even that pear stuff..,  |
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Post by Jetworks on Sept 3, 2016 9:13:07 GMT -5
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Post by Raoul Duke on Sept 9, 2016 11:56:27 GMT -5
This is bliss.  |
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Post by Jets Things on Sept 9, 2016 12:44:43 GMT -5
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