I have a bottle of CEHT Barrel Proof that is incredible, huge body and massive flavor with a decent bite as you would expect with barrel proof. I don't drink it regularly for that reason, but on special occasions is a wonderful axe kicker! Its one of those that kicks you in the teeth but you like it if that makes sense!
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You all find the most unique brands. We have the state liquor stores here and I have to try several stores in different counties just to get Irish Mist!
I used to drink a brand called Wasmund's from Copper Fox Distillery near Charlottesville, VA. The first single malt whiskey they made used a hybrid fruit wood developed by the University of Virginia and it was absolutely amazing. Looking at their website it seems they've grown and expanded. I think they only sell up in the states surrounding Virginia (looks like they ship too), so if you're ever in that area pick yourself up a bottle.
I'm a big fan of whiskey in general. I'm no connoisseur by any stretch of the imagination but I definitely love sitting down to a glass with or without a cigar. I usually keep a handle of Black Label on hand at all times but in the last several months I've also had a bottle of Oban 14, Tallisker 10 year, Johnny Walker Gold Label, Glenmorangie 10 year, Red Label, Crown Royal Rye, and Haig Club.
I'd say I'm a pretty big fan of everything I just listed except the Haig Club. I don't take notes or look for particular flavors like I do with cigars but I do know I'll drink the rest of that bottle mixed with Coke.
@jd50ae, are you talking about on the bottles or on the barrels themselves? I know there is a different 4 Roses that is sent to Japan and also there are several limited editions out there. I'm not sure to what you are referring to though.
Hmmm. They look very similar in the photo. I am honestly not sure. They are all bottled at one facility in KY so it isn't to diferentiate which site they were bottled on. That is interesting.
@MikeTodd Guess what. It isn't gold or silver, it is transparent. But embossed in such a way as to look metallic. I admit my eyes aren't what they use to be but gee whiz.
I am a bit behind on sharing **** here. Have grabbed a few bottles (hell, WAS, I suppose is an akin malaise to CAS, right??) but I am truly stoked about this offering.
Slainte
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@90+_Irishman IMHO this one does well to sit a while in bottle after opening (what would I call that? Oxygenating?). Really opens it up
I know what I am about to say will be considered heresy by some, but I like it. I have found that a splash of unflavored sparkling water will open the nose and flavor no matter the Whiskey.
I have never had W.L. Weller,
And this bottle has been sitting in the cabinet for over a year. Bout time.......
I'm a big fan of whiskey in general. I'm no connoisseur by any stretch of the imagination but I definitely love sitting down to a glass with or without a cigar. I usually keep a handle of Black Label on hand at all times but in the last several months I've also had a bottle of Oban 14, Tallisker 10 year, Johnny Walker Gold Label, Glenmorangie 10 year, Red Label, Crown Royal Rye, and Haig Club.
I'd say I'm a pretty big fan of everything I just listed except the Haig Club. I don't take notes or look for particular flavors like I do with cigars but I do know I'll drink the rest of that bottle mixed with Coke.
@clearlysuspect Sound like a connoisseur to me! I really like the Talisker 10, and Glenmorangie is a great easy to drink scotch.
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I used to drink a brand called Wasmund's from Copper Fox Distillery near Charlottesville, VA. The first single malt whiskey they made used a hybrid fruit wood developed by the University of Virginia and it was absolutely amazing. Looking at their website it seems they've grown and expanded. I think they only sell up in the states surrounding Virginia (looks like they ship too), so if you're ever in that area pick yourself up a bottle.
I'm a big fan of whiskey in general. I'm no connoisseur by any stretch of the imagination but I definitely love sitting down to a glass with or without a cigar. I usually keep a handle of Black Label on hand at all times but in the last several months I've also had a bottle of Oban 14, Tallisker 10 year, Johnny Walker Gold Label, Glenmorangie 10 year, Red Label, Crown Royal Rye, and Haig Club.
I'd say I'm a pretty big fan of everything I just listed except the Haig Club. I don't take notes or look for particular flavors like I do with cigars but I do know I'll drink the rest of that bottle mixed with Coke.
I am a bit behind on sharing **** here. Have grabbed a few bottles (hell, WAS, I suppose is an akin malaise to CAS, right??) but I am truly stoked about this offering.
Slainte
I know what I am about to say will be considered heresy by some, but I like it.
I have found that a splash of unflavored sparkling water will open the nose and flavor no matter the Whiskey.
I have never had W.L. Weller,
And this bottle has been sitting in the cabinet for over a year. Bout time.......
How was that WL Weller?
I could become accustomed to it, ain't bad at all.