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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #50 on: December 23, 2009, 11:07:21 PM »
Picked up bottles of Booker's and Ezra Brooks last week. The Booker's is a very nice traditional uncut and unfiltered Bourbon and the Ezra Brroks is good for mixing drinks.   Ordered a 10 year old Charter and an Old Whiskey River for next week. Never had either so should be interesting to taste and compare.

Growing the Irish collection this week with a Bushmills and a Jameson.  Both were in gift packs so now I have 4 new glasses for the bar.  Think I might add a Redbreast soon so as to get a Pure Pot Still Irish Whiskey.
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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #51 on: December 26, 2009, 06:46:22 AM »
As a Christmas present for myself I've purchased a bottle of 'Highland Park' 12 years old.
I highly recommend this Whisky as it's the best Single Malt I've tasted so far.

"Nose: Smoky, "garden bonfire" sweetness, heathery, malty, hint of sherry.
Palate: Exceptionally smooth. Succulent, with smoky dryness, heathery-honey sweetness and maltiness.
Finish: Teasing, heathery, delicious.
Overall: A beautifully balanced classic islander."


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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #52 on: December 26, 2009, 11:58:48 AM »
Picked up the Redbreast, I did.  Had a suggestion of Asyla and Hedonism to go with your Highland Park.  Will keep my eyes peeled for all of them.
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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #53 on: December 26, 2009, 02:22:53 PM »
My latest "Current List"

 Bourbon

    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
    Old Forester Birthday Bourbon
    Basil Hayden 8 yr
    Evan Williams Single Barrel 1997
    Evan Williams Single Barrel 2000
    Ezra B. 12 year old
    Ezra Brooks
    Elmer T Lee
    Buffalo Trace
    Eagle Rare 10 yr
    Fighting Cock
    Elijah Craig 18 yr
    Bookers
    George T Stagg 2009 15 yr old Uncut and Unfiltered
    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
    Hancock Reserve
    Rock Hill Farms
    Jefferson's Reserve

    Tennessee

    Jack Daniels Single Barrel
    Gentlemen Jack
    Jack Daniels
    George Dickel #12

    Rye

    Wild Turkey 101
    Russell's Reserve 6 yr
    Thomas Handy Sazerac Rye 2009 6 yr old uncut and unfiltered

    Wheat

    Bernheim's Wheat Whiskey

    American Blended

    Seagram's 7
    Kessler

    Scotch

    Single Malt

    Glenlivet 21 yr Archive
    Glenmorangie Port 12 yr
    Glenmorangie Sherry 12 yr
    Glenmorangie Madeira 12 yr
    Glenmorangie Burgundy 12 yr
    Glendronach 12 yr
    McClellan 10 yr Sherry Finish
    Caol Ila 14 yr
    Talisker 10 yr
    Lagavulin 16 yr
    Glenfiddich 12 yr
    Glenlivet Nadurra 16 yr
    Yamazaki 12 yr

    Blended

    Chivas Regal Royal Salute 21 yr
    Chivas Regal 12
    Dewar's White
    Johnnie Walker Black

    Irish

    Redbreast 12
    Bushmills
    Jameson
    Jameson 12 yr
    Tullamore Dew

    Canadian

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

    Ordered and waiting on arrival:

    Sazerac 18 yr Rye
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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #54 on: December 29, 2009, 01:00:51 PM »
Added a Blackbush and will be shopping for something before the New Year.
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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #55 on: December 29, 2009, 10:38:41 PM »
What do high priced classic liquor and high priced classic cars have in common?




Lalique.

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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #56 on: December 30, 2009, 04:14:43 AM »
Bushmills 16, Old Forester Bourbon and Appleton Estates Rum brought into the bar yesterday. 
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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #57 on: December 30, 2009, 05:15:39 AM »
That Lalique must be some expensive shit.
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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #58 on: December 30, 2009, 06:14:58 AM »
Added a Blackbush and will be shopping for something before the New Year.

Sounds not that appealing to me...  ;D

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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #59 on: December 30, 2009, 06:25:56 AM »
Added a Blackbush and will be shopping for something before the New Year.

Sounds not that appealing to me...  ;D

I appreciate the joke.  I bet you would like the Whiskey.  ;)
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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #60 on: December 30, 2009, 11:56:32 PM »
That Lalique must be some expensive shit.
The third in the series, not yet on their website it seems, is a 57 year old single malt valued at... wait for it... $15,000...

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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #61 on: January 02, 2010, 08:20:59 AM »
I pay too much for Whiskey now. Not gonna be seeing any Lalique in my bar.
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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #62 on: January 15, 2010, 02:09:19 AM »
I enjoyed some 12 year-old Glenfiddich the other night... possibly a little too much.

Scotch is just behind red wine and cheap tequila on Dan's Hangover Hierarchy.  :drink: :faint: :snooze: :scratch: :shiner:   :)
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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #63 on: January 15, 2010, 11:49:06 AM »
Scotch should always be followed with water.
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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #64 on: January 15, 2010, 09:49:53 PM »
EWSB
WT 101
WT 101 rye
Blackbush
WT Rare Breed
Maybe more later.  Maybe not.  Gotta get up early.
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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #66 on: January 25, 2010, 03:21:05 AM »
Just got a bunch of Liquor glassware, free, from the local store where I buy much of my bar's stock.  They had it in their upstairs storage room from gift packs they didn't move in a timely fashion.  I am now one of the folks who gets all of the free swag from them.   8)

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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #67 on: January 25, 2010, 11:18:00 AM »
Bourbon tasting this Friday. Dan Speed and Boxer are supposed to be here. I have invited a few other folk I know also. Should be quite fun!

Got a new bottle to add coming in this week. 



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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #68 on: January 28, 2010, 10:31:19 AM »
And may I say that the Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit is the smoothest, easiest drinking Turkey I have had yet.  I think the Rare Breed has a little fuller flavor but I think I prefer the Kentucky Spirit.  Gonna try them side by side to make the final call.

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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #69 on: January 29, 2010, 03:51:38 PM »
I have a question for the experienced whiskey drinker...of all the different types and brands and labels, etc. which one would be the best (smoothest without inducing the typical convulsion) for a first timer?  I was told by someone who was not a whiskey drinker, but had tried many that the smoothest is Scotch, then Irish Whiskey, Canadian, Bourbon, American Whiskey. (cost is a consideration as well.)

I can provide a lot of info as to what differentiates the types, but I have not tasted but a couple.

I am a beer and vodka (not at the same time) drinker.

I may start a mixed drink recipe thread.....
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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #70 on: January 29, 2010, 03:55:38 PM »
my opinion: take 'Highland Park' and you won't need another!

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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #71 on: January 29, 2010, 09:32:00 PM »
I have a question for the experienced whiskey drinker...of all the different types and brands and labels, etc. which one would be the best

There is rott-gut versions of all those types, to me, it's the intial quality of the ingredients and then the finish casking.....and time. 

Time is the most expensive of all the ingredients.

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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #72 on: January 30, 2010, 04:28:54 AM »
Boxer, Dan Speed and I tried a LOT of Whiskies last night. Then we all passed out watching LeMans. By starting those two off early in the night there is hope they will be up for the rally.
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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #73 on: January 30, 2010, 12:25:05 PM »
Graywolf,

One cannot merely declare one category or country of origin of whiskey to be "smoother" than others.  Whiskey is a VERY broad category and the list of spirits called whiskies is an enormous cross section of flavors, aromas and experiences.  For cocktails, blended whiskies tend to take the forefront.  A blended whiskey is one in which some amount of grain whiskey is added to the bottled product.   You really need to give more info of what you want a whiskey for and then I would be happy to make appropriate recommendations.

Canadian whiskeys are almost all blends.  I cannot think of one Canadian straight whiskey.

Scotch whiskies are known for their smoky, peaty, phenolic character.  This is due to the Barley being dried over peat moss fires.

Irish whiskeys were originally of the pot still variety though now there is only one 100% pot still whiskey coming out of Ireland today.  They are kind of like Scotches without the heavy phenolics.

American whiskeys are a broad category of blends and straight whiskeys.  The most common American straight whiskeys are Bourbon, Rye and Tennessee whiskey, which is Bourbon that has undergone the Lincoln County process.
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Re: Let's talk about Whiskies
« Reply #74 on: January 31, 2010, 07:56:33 PM »
Calling a tennessee whiskey a bourbon is like calling irish whiskey a scotch. The primary reason for the mass confusion is because JD buys the bourbon barrels from Kentucky after they have been used. Bourbon only comes from Kentucky and is fermented in first use barrels.

I know the processes and ingredients of each category affects taste as does the distiller's recipe. I just don't know enough about the tastes to know what is a good one to try. I have tried some of the usual suspects with little interest to do so again. I'd like to try one that won't make me look like Joe Cocker singing "You Are So Beautiful"...
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