Guest Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Well, it is kind of pointless to drink something 130 proof neat. Either a few drops of water or a cube are necessary. Otherwise you just taste heat. But for standard bottle strength (80-90 proof) neat is best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OldSouthWoodCraft 70 Posted June 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Well, it is kind of pointless to drink something 130 proof neat. Either a few drops of water or a cube are necessary. Otherwise you just taste heat. But for standard bottle strength (80-90 proof) neat is best. I'm right there with you Mike. I have a Glencairn glass I will use for my higher proof pours like Bookers, GTS, and Stagg Jr . But if I'm drinking the lightweight stuff, anything less than BIB, i will use a cocktail glass because I have a heavy pour. If I have friends over I will break out some small aperitif glasses (1 oz) so that way I don't waste any liquor in case they don't like it. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marmotjr 785 Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 2 hours ago, aknotsdeath said: It was brewed at the old Jameson brewery. I am a huge Irish WhiskEy fan But for my every day drinking I love 12 year old Jameson. Better than the normal Jameson and IMHO better than the 18 year as well. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk I'm a jameson fan too, and if you ever have the chance, try some of their 25 yr single malt. I came across a bar that had some once, and it was worth it. But if you like Jameson's, then you definately have to try Angel's Envy. That may be the best whiskey I have ever had. Also a fan of Beam's Devil's Cut. I don't know if it's actually made from barrel squeeze out, but it tastes like it, and it's wonderful if I want something with a bit of bite in the flavor. Not a fan of Scotch though, all that peat just tastes like cardboard to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aknotsdeath 43 Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 I'm a jameson fan too, and if you ever have the chance, try some of their 25 yr single malt. I came across a bar that had some once, and it was worth it. But if you like Jameson's, then you definately have to try Angel's Envy. That may be the best whiskey I have ever had. Also a fan of Beam's Devil's Cut. I don't know if it's actually made from barrel squeeze out, but it tastes like it, and it's wonderful if I want something with a bit of bite in the flavor. Not a fan of Scotch though, all that peat just tastes like cardboard to me. Devils cut made me puke in my mouth a little bit lol. And I will have to try both the other two. Thanks! Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marmotjr 785 Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 It may be one of those manufatured flavors, but I enjoyed it. But with Angel's Envy, everybody who tastes it goes "Oooooh" and then finishes the bottle. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aknotsdeath 43 Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 It may be one of those manufatured flavors, but I enjoyed it. But with Angel's Envy, everybody who tastes it goes "Oooooh" and then finishes the bottle. It could also be me. I have a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label and I will take regular Jameson over it any day. Not a lot of people agree with me on that one either. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark J 2187 Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Straight rye whiskey. I collect mine one bottle at a time. When that bottle is empty I get another, usually of something else to try. Had a favorite, Jefferson 10 year, but it hasn't been available for a couple of years. I don't drink it neat, but I don't want more cubes than fingers. Been meaning to get one of those ice trays that make the big ice balls. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sjeff70 93 Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 I too am with the single malt scotch crowd. Was never loyal to any one bottle but I wouldn't drink anything less. Single malt on a bit of ice...the best. Just like ClassAct, I get a little antsy around the winter holidays but I've had my quota as well. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post wdwerker 7646 Posted June 11, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 I've got a Schott Zwiesel crystal whisky glass that's damn near unbreakable. Thin, light and has a wonderful ring to it. Used to drink that Tennessee whiskey but not so much these days. Drifted over to Irish whiskey. Everyday I like Tullamore Dew, costs less and I can't tell much difference from Jameson's , Bushmills etc. But for the good stuff " Tyrconnell Single Malt Irish Whiskey " is quite tasty ! Vinnyjojo brought me a bottle when he wanted to use the drum sander one evening . He couldn't find Tullamore at his local store. Now I keep a bottle for celebrations. 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OldSouthWoodCraft 70 Posted June 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Straight rye whiskey. I collect mine one bottle at a time. When that bottle is empty I get another, usually of something else to try. Had a favorite, Jefferson 10 year, but it hasn't been available for a couple of years. I don't drink it neat, but I don't want more cubes than fingers. Been meaning to get one of those ice trays that make the big ice balls. While I'm not quite a rye guy, I do appreciate a good rye from time to time. Usually it's the Willet Family Estate if I can find it. Mark, I wanted to see what your thoughts are on the Michters Rye and the High West Bourye? I see High West alot and just haven't ever pulled the trigger on it. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BonPacific 548 Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Mmm, I'd forgotten about Tyrconnell... Might need to pick up another bottle now... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aknotsdeath 43 Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Mmm, I'd forgotten about Tyrconnell... Might need to pick up another bottle now... Great now I want to try! Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark J 2187 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 2 hours ago, OldSouthWoodCraft said: While I'm not quite a rye guy, I do appreciate a good rye from time to time. Usually it's the Willet Family Estate if I can find it. Mark, I wanted to see what your thoughts are on the Michters Rye and the High West Bourye? I see High West alot and just haven't ever pulled the trigger on it. Funny you should mention Michters that happens to be the very bottle I'm half way through testing. Indeed I might be pursuaded to run some further experiments later this very evening. I think that Michters is good rye, but I wouldn't call me an aficionado. After all, I liked the last bottle and the one before that and the one before that. I had some Whistlepig once that was a higher proof and I did not find it very mellow. The smoothest I've had is the long lost Jeffersons 10 year old. My second favorite is probably Kovals which is distilled in Chicago. But I would definetly buy Michters again. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brendon_t 2503 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 On 6/10/2017 at 9:59 AM, aknotsdeath said: Friend had this imported for me Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk I know nothing about that liquid but if it's so rare, why do they have to say it 3 times? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marmotjr 785 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 This type of conversation usually leads to bunch of people laying in the corner, groaning "So worth it, tasted so good, *burp*". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aknotsdeath 43 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 I know nothing about that liquid but if it's so rare, why do they have to say it 3 times? No clue. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davewyo 1700 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Brendon_t said: I know nothing about that liquid but if it's so rare, why do they have to say it 3 times? Perhaps it's like Beetlejuice. I like to try out all the brown liquors, but I've never developed a taste for them. Like any shots of "full octane" liquor, they all make me almost dry heave on the first few "hits". After I've been "inoculated" I'm okay, but those first few sips are a trial. Nonetheless, I love me a few hits of Hennesey while out camping or boating every now and then. And an Irish Coffee is good fun too. I have a couple of nice single malts, some Jack Daniels, some Buffalo Trace, and a couple other brown liquors in the cabinet, but they are probably beyond their "best before" dates. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Coop 7452 Posted June 12, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 This, from the freezer, chased with anything or nothing, is bueno! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wdwerker 7646 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 I bet that's tasty and pricey ! Isn't that the stuff that's hard to get Coop ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OldSouthWoodCraft 70 Posted June 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 The last few weeks have been good for the hunt. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aknotsdeath 43 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 The last few weeks have been good for the hunt. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk I want to try Van Winkle at some point. I heard it's awesome from a few people. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wdwerker 7646 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 One bourbon, one scotch and one beer...... 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Coop 7452 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 36 minutes ago, wdwerker said: I bet that's tasty and pricey ! Isn't that the stuff that's hard to get Coop ? Only budget wise. I usually get it from a vendor 2-3 times a year. He's retiring at the end of the year and I probably am too. After that, it's probably going to look like this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 9 hours ago, aknotsdeath said: I want to try Van Winkle at some point. I heard it's awesome from a few people. Sent from my SM-G930T using Tapatalk Its fine. Honestly I don't think anyone could ID it in a blind test against other wheated bourbons of the same age/proof. I would not pay above retail for it, but I don't need to Unfortunately the bourbon bandwagon has made it difficult to find good aged bourbon. 10 years ago any decent liquor store would have a couple to choose from. This Jefferson's 25 is from the same stocks as the PVH 20 of a few years ago. Up until a few years ago PVH did not have its own supply of bourbon. Julian Van Winkle would buy extra barrels of aged wheated bourbon, taste them, and bottle the ones he liked best. Now Buffalo Trace makes it for him under contract. I keep an extra 20 year PVW bottle and fill it with Maker's Mark for parties. Everyone knows I have a good stash of Pappy, but 99% of people who ask don't know bourbon from scotch. They all take a sip, say "smooth" and text pictures to their friends Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post AcworthWW 9 Posted June 12, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 The wife and I started collecting bourbon when we lived in Louisville. Then we started collecting Scotch a few years ago. We have amassed a decent collection of both. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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