The Bourbon and Whiskey Thread
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+1 to the McKenna. Damn good stuff“There’ll be two dates on your tombstone and all your friends will read ’em but all that’s gonna matter is that little dash between ’em.” -Kevin Welch1
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"When walking in open territory bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them."0
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Had this last night
Brett"When walking in open territory bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them."1 -
Hey Brett ( @90+_Irishman ) ,
If I was going to try a Japanese whisky, what would you recommend?
Are any of them peaty like an Islay? Not really looking for anything in particular; nothing super fancy. I enjoy smokey scotches (Talisker, Laphroaig, Lagavulin) and Speysides and sherry finished.
I figured if anyone could make a quick recommendation, you're the man!
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He's drunk and passed out..."I could've had a Mi Querida!" Nick Bardis4
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Gray4lines said:Hey Brett ( @90+_Irishman ) ,
If I was going to try a Japanese whisky, what would you recommend?
Are any of them peaty like an Islay? Not really looking for anything in particular; nothing super fancy. I enjoy smokey scotches (Talisker, Laphroaig, Lagavulin) and Speysides and sherry finished.
I figured if anyone could make a quick recommendation, you're the man!
The 12 as I remember is smoker than the 18.
The Hibiki and the Yamazaki differ from the Hakushu, less of the peat flavor profile, but stellar on their own right.
Heres the tough part; Suntory is hugely in demand--if you can find it, get it. The 12 is a good start. The 17 and 18 are heavenly.
I hear good things about Nikka From the Barrell, but have yet to try it.
I am quite curious as to what inventory you have locally with regards to Suntory. Do you mind letting me know if stock is thin in your neck of the woods?“There’ll be two dates on your tombstone and all your friends will read ’em but all that’s gonna matter is that little dash between ’em.” -Kevin Welch0 -
jarubla said:Gray4lines said:Hey Brett ( @90+_Irishman ) ,
If I was going to try a Japanese whisky, what would you recommend?
Are any of them peaty like an Islay? Not really looking for anything in particular; nothing super fancy. I enjoy smokey scotches (Talisker, Laphroaig, Lagavulin) and Speysides and sherry finished.
I figured if anyone could make a quick recommendation, you're the man!
The 12 as I remember is smoker than the 18.
The Hibiki and the Yamazaki differ from the Hakushu, less of the peat flavor profile, but stellar on their own right.
Heres the tough part; Suntory is hugely in demand--if you can find it, get it. The 12 is a good start. The 17 and 18 are heavenly.
I hear good things about Nikka From the Barrell, but have yet to try it.
I am quite curious as to what inventory you have locally with regards to Suntory. Do you mind letting me know if stock is thin in your neck of the woods?
Hope this helps, Jay is right one the money and has a lot of great info there too!
Brett
EDIT: I would be happy to send you a sample of the Hibiki 12 year if you would like Gray, just let me know and I can get it in the mail with some bodyguards for you soon"When walking in open territory bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them."3 -
My wife is the scotch connoisseur in our house. She recommends Ardbeg and Bruichladdich port Charlotte for smokey peaty flavor, but not as on your face as Laphroig. Not Japanese, but could be on your list to try. I prefer the soft malty flavor of Glen Goyne 17 if you can find it. Good luck!Friends don't let good friends smoke cheap cigars.0
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@jarubla @90+_Irishman thanks for the help, fellas. I will keep an eye out next time I am out and see what stock is around here. I did not know it was tough to come by.
Regarding flavors, I was curious as to the smoke. I didn't know if that was common or absent from Japanese whiskies.
Brett, thank you for the kind offer. I may take you up on it sometime. I will check around here and maybe see what I can sample. I tried the Nikka Coffey still and remember really enjoying it.
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Guitarded said:My wife is the scotch connoisseur in our house. She recommends Ardbeg and Bruichladdich port Charlotte for smokey peaty flavor, but not as on your face as Laphroig. Not Japanese, but could be on your list to try. I prefer the soft malty flavor of Glen Goyne 17 if you can find it. Good luck!
My favorite non-smokey Scotch so far is the Balvenie 12 yr doublewood. I can certainly appreciate the more delicate malts.LLA - Lancero Lovers of America3 -
My favorite so far is the Aberlour A'Bunadh Batch #52. I hear Batch #50 is the same only different.
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@Gray4lines, I see you live in KY. If you have a liquor barn nearby, I would look there. I am amazed at some kf the items they carry there! Can't helpt with scotch since I am a bourbon guy,0
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MikeTodd said:@Gray4lines, I see you live in KY. If you have a liquor barn nearby, I would look there. I am amazed at some kf the items they carry there! Can't helpt with scotch since I am a bourbon guy,LLA - Lancero Lovers of America1
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Gray4lines said:MikeTodd said:@Gray4lines, I see you live in KY. If you have a liquor barn nearby, I would look there. I am amazed at some kf the items they carry there! Can't helpt with scotch since I am a bourbon guy,1
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Having a pour of Old Weller Antique 107, what a smooth and full bodied flavorful bourbon still one of my all time favs!
Brett"When walking in open territory bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them."3 -
@90+_Irishman have you had Noah's Mill by Willet? One of my new favs! It is barrel strength at 114.3 proof.0
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MikeTodd said:@90+_Irishman have you had Noah's Mill by Willet? One of my new favs! It is barrel strength at 114.3 proof.
Brett"When walking in open territory bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them."1 -
I figured a nerd like you would have a bottle of it. I am a neat guy as well but it depends on the weather. Sometimes a nice cool pour of bourbon hits the spot.2
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Mmmmm Eagle Rare tonight. That is allTeam O'Donnell FTW!4
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I'm drinking bonded Jim Bean. Not bad for the price."Cooking isn't about struggling; It's about pleasure. It's like sǝx, with a wider variety of sauces."
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I do enjoy a whiskey sour every now and again when I feel up to making my own sour mix (I hate the store bought stuff). I have found that Wild Turkey 101 is a great mixer! I also like to freeze some homemade lemonade in ice cube trays and use those as my rocks when I drink Four Roses yellow label as a mixer.1
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@MikeTodd can you give some insight to your homemade sour mix? I like a good bourbon old fashioned sour but like you the store bought stuff is ehhh.Team O'Donnell FTW!
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Sure. It is really simple. I heat up 1c white sugar and 1c water as if I were making a simple syrup. I heat it up until the sugar is fully disolved. After letting it cool some I add 1c of lemon juice and 1c lime juice. Obviously fresh squeezed is best but bottled works too in a jam. I mix it all up, put it in a mason jar with a lid and throw it in the fridge. Works well for margaritas as well. If you like it more tart or less sweet, adjust ingredients as needed. Also, for a low/no sugar alternative, you could add stevia extract. I have liquid extract so I add between 30-45 drops depending on taste.1
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Free tasting and a duty free store on the ship. These cruise ships are evil6
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Awesome Carl nice grabs hope you're having fun and staying safe brother!"When walking in open territory bother no one. If someone bothers you, ask them to stop. If they do not stop, destroy them."1
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Mmmm, good looking Balvenie. The doublewood 12 is still one one my favorites. I need to grab another line to try.LLA - Lancero Lovers of America1
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Gray4lines said:Mmmm, good looking Balvenie. The doublewood 12 is still one one my favorites. I need to grab another line to try."I drink a great deal. I sleep a little, and I smoke cigar after cigar. That is why I am in two-hundred-percent form."
-- Winston Churchill
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I'm so excited! In Vegas, and a bar in my hotel has Pappy. And if I get my boss drunk enough, I can probably get him to expense the 5 sample flightTeam O'Donnell FTW!7
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Can I get an Amen? $50 glass of Pappy, compliments of my company as my boss paid and will expense it
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