Author Topic: Let's talk about Whiskies (Read 19051 times)

Bezor · « **Reply #25 on:** September 20, 2009, 07:10:56 PM »

Quote from: Allemano on July 08, 2009, 05:26:34 PM

The Japanese have a weak point for Suntory if I remember correctly (Lost in Translation)
I didn't dare to take part at that sophisticated discusssion, but yes I also like the mild tasting Glen Grant the most.
Least I like Tullamore Dew. It's pure soapy water IMHO.

My favourite liqueur is old Havanna Club rum, but that's a little off-topic I guess!

Speaking of Suntory, this just popped into my inbox.

http://www.thewhiskyexchange.com/nl/nlsep09-1-tws.html

Bezor · « **Reply #26 on:** November 08, 2009, 12:30:17 AM »

Hate to reply to my own reply...

I just got a bottle of 10 year old Laphroaig.

This has always been heavy on the peat smoke. Drink it and it's like hitting a cigar at the same time.

This vintage though has much less up front smoke (frankly a reason to buy Laghroaig). Seemingly though there is a new twist on the old tasting notes. This vintage has a really long finish of butterscotch that I've never noticed before.

http://www.thewhiskystore.de/experts/peat.htm

Ultra · « **Reply #27 on:** November 09, 2009, 10:34:11 AM »

Quote from: Bezor on November 08, 2009, 12:30:17 AM

Hate to reply to my own reply...

I just got a bottle of 10 year old Laphroaig.

This has always been heavy on the peat smoke. Drink it and it's like hitting a cigar at the same time.

This vintage though has much less up front smoke (frankly a reason to buy Laghroaig). Seemingly though there is a new twist on the old tasting notes. This vintage has a really long finish of butterscotch that I've never noticed before.

http://www.thewhiskystore.de/experts/peat.htm

I have got some Laphroaig in the bar. Too smoky for my preferences.

The current list open at my bar.

Bourbons

Bulleit
Wild Turkey 101
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Woodford Reserve
1792
Jim Beam
Jim Beam Black 8 yr
Henry McKenna BIB 10 yr Single Barrel
Old Grand Dad BIB
Old Grand Dad 114
Basil Hayden 8 yr
Evan Williams Single Barrel
Eagle Rare 10 yr
Fighting Cock
Elijah Craig 18 yr
Woodford Reserve Masters Collection Seasoned Oak Finish
Russell's Reserve 10 yr
Weller Special Reserve 7 yr
Makers Mark Red Wax
Rebel Yell Reserve
Jefferson's Presidential Reserve 17 yr (Very Special Stuff)

Tennessee

Jack Daniels Single Barrel
Gentlemen Jack
Jack Daniels
George Dickel 12

Rye

Wild Turkey 101
Russells Reserve 6 yr

Canadian

Forty Creek Port Wood Reserve
Forty Creek Double Barrel Reserve
Forty Creek Barrel Select
CC 8 yr w/Sherry finish
Crown Royal

Scotch

Chivas Regal Royal Salute 21 yr
Glenlivet 21 yr
Glenmorangie Port 12 yr
Glenmorangie Sherry 12 yr
Glenmorangie Madiera 12 yr
Glenmorangie Burgundy 12 yr
Glendronach 12 yr
McClellan 10 yr Sherry Finish
Chivas
Dewars
JW Black
Caol Ila 14 yr
Talisker 10 yr
Lagavulin 16 yr
Glenfiddich 12 yr
Glenlivet Nadurra 16 yr

Irish

Jameson 12 yr
Tullamore Dew

American Blended

Seagrams 7

Ordered and waiting on arrival:

George Stagg 15 yr Unfiltered Cask strength Bourbon
Sazerac 18 yr Rye
Bernheims Wheat Whiskey
Hancock Reserve Bourbon
Rock Hill Farms Bourbon

Ultra · « **Reply #28 on:** November 10, 2009, 01:40:35 AM »

Woodford Reserve Master Collection Seasoned Oak - Rich, smooth, stays with you on the palate with a bakers chocolate and smoke action. Very nice. Advantages of old bourbons without the woodiness or muskiness. Darkest bourbon I have ever seen.

Elijah Craig 18 Single Barrel - Very mild for this age. Great price. Butterscotch on the nose with honey, heather, caramel, butterscotch and smoky oak notes on the finish. A good top shelf pour.

Jefferson's 17 yr old Presidential Reserve - I had the tiniest taste. Reserving it for tonight's highlight. The taste I had last night, after 3 other bourbons, all I'll say so far was that my first impression is that the Stitzel Weller rep is justified if this is any example. It tastes like they deserve all the credit they get.

Ultra · « **Reply #29 on:** November 18, 2009, 12:09:03 AM »

Added a Rock Hill Farms Single Barrel 100 proof today. Beautiful packaging. Very smooth. Definitely get corn and oak with wheat and caramel. light on the nose and the palate. Very easy drinking Bourbon.

Had a little more of the Jefferson's the other night. The finest Bourbon I have ever had. So many things are going on in that glass. You really get a fantastic whiskey experience every sip.

Allemano · « **Reply #30 on:** November 18, 2009, 08:37:28 PM »

Recently I had my first bottle of Glenmorangie (over a week), but wasn't too ecstatic about it.
Next time I will try the Japanese Suntory label which costs really a lot money for a few drops.

Ultra · « **Reply #31 on:** November 19, 2009, 04:13:45 AM »

Always wanted to try Suntory but I never see it around here. I guess I will have to order it if I want it.

Let me know what you think of it.

Allemano · « **Reply #32 on:** November 19, 2009, 04:26:18 AM »

enough to get hooked on this? (the big bottle is about € 105,- $:-\$ )

http://cgi.ebay.de/SUNTORY-HIBIKI-the-old-Japan-50-ml-17Yrs-mini-sample_W0QQitemZ150310725298QQcmdZViewItemQQptZSpirituosen?hash=item22ff37a6b2

Allemano · « **Reply #33 on:** November 19, 2009, 04:32:36 AM »

for a bargain..
http://www.luxist.com/2006/04/05/rare-1937-glenfiddich-sold/

Ultra · « **Reply #34 on:** November 19, 2009, 04:56:28 AM »

I added a Bernheim's Original Wheat Whiskey, a Jefferson's Reserve Bourbon and a Hancock Reserve Bourbon to the collection today. The Bernheims is the easiest drinking whiskey, mild and very much in the vein of a heavily wheated bourbon without as much flavor. The Jefferson's Reserve is a full flavored, smooth affair but not at all reminiscent of the Presidential reserve that came from Stitzel Weller before they shuttered the place. The Hancock is smooth and easy on the palate and very reminiscent of the Rock Hill farms brought into the fold yesterday.

Probably not going to add too many whiskeys for the next little while. Between all of these and the limited release Forty Creek Port Wood Whiskey I acquired on Sunday the whiskey budget is completely blown for now.

Ultra · « **Reply #35 on:** November 20, 2009, 12:52:29 AM »

Tonight's dram is a Henry McKenna Bottled in Bond Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Full flavored with caramel, honey, corn and rye. Oily on the palate. Finished with a little spicy heat. Definitely got rye in this mash-bill. A unique spirit in the Bourbon world Henry McKenna is the only Bottled in Bond 10 year old Single Barrel Bourbon on the market today. A flavorful pour you can be proud to serve a guest.

Ultra · « **Reply #36 on:** December 05, 2009, 12:39:24 AM »

Tonight's dram:

Elijah Craig 18 yr Single Barrel

The taste is full, but not overwhelming in any dimension, with a finish of honey and smoked oak. As it opens flavors of oak and char step up to greet you with a smack of butterscotch on the finish. It opens up on the nose with some vanilla, corn and rye. I cannot get over this finish. It has changed every 5 min.

So far:
Heavy smoke oak and leather
Smoked light oak and light leather
Vanilla and smoked oak with light leather and corn with pepper
Strong vanilla with some fruit and then smoked oak... leather is almost gone.
Corn, vanilla, smoke and oak... the smoke has strengthened again.
Last taste is sweat molasses and cream... just incredible.

Very affordable top shelf pour. Highly recommended!

Suntory's Yamazaki 12 yr is on order!

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #37 on:** December 05, 2009, 06:18:27 AM »

*hic*

Allemano · « **Reply #38 on:** December 05, 2009, 06:30:07 AM »

Is it your basement party room? Reminds of Ami Winehouse's favourite cocktail: "liqueur with liqueur"...

Ultra · « **Reply #39 on:** December 05, 2009, 11:39:59 AM »

It is my basement recording studio, actually.

Allemano · « **Reply #40 on:** December 05, 2009, 02:38:39 PM »

Quote from: Ultra on December 05, 2009, 11:39:59 AM

It is my basement recording studio, actually.

Rock 'n' Roll..

Ultra · « **Reply #41 on:** December 05, 2009, 03:03:58 PM »

Allemano · « **Reply #42 on:** December 05, 2009, 03:30:25 PM »

'Sextasy' is a cool track. What about a soft, slightly "smoky" female voice for the vocals?

Ultra · « **Reply #43 on:** December 05, 2009, 03:42:14 PM »

Many things could work. I would love to get a singer to experiment with it.

Ultra · « **Reply #44 on:** December 09, 2009, 12:08:57 PM »

My bottle of Suntory Yamazaki 12 yr old single malt came in today!!!

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #45 on:** December 09, 2009, 12:32:20 PM »

Enjoy!

Ultra · « **Reply #46 on:** December 09, 2009, 12:45:56 PM »

Quote from: Otto Puzzell on December 09, 2009, 12:32:20 PM

Enjoy!

I'll be trying it in about 3 to 4 hours. It is good to own your own restaurant. A nip of whiskey in the office won't get you fired.

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #47 on:** December 09, 2009, 04:28:46 PM »

Woo-hoo!

Ultra · « **Reply #48 on:** December 10, 2009, 02:03:27 AM »

The Yamazaki has no cereal or grain on the nose. I don't detect any on the palate either. The nose hits with floral and citrus with faint oak. Tasting brings a smoky and sweet elixir onto the palate with fruit and spices. Raisins and almost a coconut thing in the finish. Makes me wonder what is going on with the barrels. Probably using different types of wood. The lack of cereal on the palate lends to a transparency in the flavors of the whisky as if you can almost single each out on your tongue individually. Reminiscent of Glenlivet's Nadurra or Glenmorangie's Madeira finish. Definitely of a Scotch vein which moves it away from my current preferences in whisk(e)y. This is the type of Single Malt I like when I am drinking Scotch.

Otto Puzzell · « **Reply #49 on:** December 10, 2009, 03:18:33 AM »

Why do I keep picturing Paul Giamatti as I read these entries?

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