Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (54 Viewers)

[detroitdad]

I have found that I am enjoying bourbon more neat than with ice even

That's how I've always drank it. Same with my Tequila as well.

 

[slisk250]

I'm looking forward to enjoying a few nips of various whiskeys, bourbons, and single malt neat or not at the Rumble. We'll see what shows up and what I bust out myself.

 

[Mr Tree]

use the orange and lemon peel (not rind) rather than the fruit when you muddle with the bitters, will make it a lot different. Unfortunately, my version has all the fruit and sugar, so you would hate mine, but it is family tradition version.

I have found that I am enjoying bourbon more neat than with ice even. Not that I drink it often, but that 5-7 times a year, seems better to me. Maybe because I am old and it warms my soul.....

BiGGyT

Biggy, you have to show me your technique next time you are over.

One of my favorites. The local liquor store only had the Double Rye.

I've had a few Old Fashioneds. I'm not a fan of them. I prefer my drinks neat. Not a fan of any sweet flavors in my drinks.

They are either really good or really bad IMO. A good one is fantastic. Although I can appreciate purism as well.

 

[ohio3302016]

Skyfall Lounge at Mandalay Bay makes a pretty good Old Fashioned.

 

[detroitdad]

They are either really good or really bad IMO. A good one is fantastic. Although I can appreciate purism as well.

My daughter is a bartender/waitress. For fathers day last year she took me to a high end bourbon bar. She said the Old Fashioneds are top notch. I much preferred the flights of whiskey neat that we ordered.

 

[pokerplayingpisces]

I'm looking forward to enjoying a few nips of various whiskeys, bourbons, and single malt neat or not at the Rumble. We'll see what shows up and what I bust out myself.

I'm bringing a couple of bottles

 

[detroitdad]

I'm bringing a couple of bottles

dude, I can't make it. Bribery won't work

 

[detroitdad]

 

[ACE'S FULL]

Mmmm Spotted Cow!!

 

[detroitdad]

Mmmm Spotted Cow!!

It's a little weak for me.

 

[Josh]

Favorite bourbons: Angel's Envy, Jefferson's Reserve
Favorite scotch: Glenrothes Select Reserve, Lagavulin 16
Budget scotch: Johnny Black
Favorite other: Crown XR (red), Crown Reserve
Budget go to: 1.75 L of Crown TYVM

Oh, and Tito's vodka

 

[pltrgyst]

Favorite scotch: Glenrothes Select Reserve, Lagavulin 16
Budget scotch: Johnny Black

Any particular year on the Glenrothes? It changes quite a bit from year to year.

And have you tried the JW Double Black? Pretty damned good at $30...

Just finished a glass of Oban Little Bay -- very nice after brats, beans, and beer.

 

[ohio3302016]

Drinking Bulleit 10 year tonight. Pretty good.

 

[Toby]

Currently giving the Stronachie 18 a go. Me likely.

I have a bottle of Stagg Jr to pick up as well.

What does Stagg Jr retail for in the US?

 

[David O]

About $50 to $70 depending where you are.

 

[krafticus]

I'm not much of a bourbon guy, but I do love me some spotted cow

 

[krafticus]

I'm not much of a bourbon guy, but I do love me some spotted cow

 

[David O]

I am not much of a bourbon person either but give me a great single malt scotch and I am good.

Glenlivet 18 or Oban and I am good

 

[Hot Nuts]

I'm warding off Zika this evening with citronella candles, 601 habano and The Glenlivet.

 

[pltrgyst]

Glenlivet Nadurra and Balvenie Doublewood after supper at Jaleo in DC tonight. Neither was perfect, but the blend of the two doubles was just about right.

 

[Toby]

About $50 to $70 depending where you are.

Over here it's £70/bottle. Or $100. Up to 100% mark up!

Is it worth it at that price?

Our bourbon options are limited in the UK.

 

[Hot Nuts]

Tuesday was national bourbon day. I've been celebrating since with Buffalo Trace and Knob Creek.

 

[Toby]

Tuesday was national bourbon day. I've been celebrating since with Buffalo Trace and Knob Creek.

I quite like the Buffalo Trace. It's one of the very few bourbons available over here at a reasonable price (currently $25/bottle).

 

[detroitdad]

Tuesday was national bourbon day. I've been celebrating since with Buffalo Trace and Knob Creek.

Both are solid. About to pour a glass of Elijah Craig

 

[pltrgyst]

We had our first glasses of Clyde Mays "Alabama-Style" whiskey last night. Tasted like a very smooth bourbon.

Apparently it has hints of apple and cinnamon, but they weren't evident to us.

And it's made in Florida, of all places, though we've never seen it down there...

http://www.mayswhiskey.com/

 

[ohio3302016]

Anyone had Blade and Bow?

 

[Toby]

I picked this one up earlier in the week.

A new one on me - this is a "teaspooned" whisky. This Westport is a 'blend' of Glenmorangie 21 and Glen Moray 21.

I believe Glenmorangie do not permit other bottlers to bottle their own incarnations of Glenmorangie 21, so only sell it on on the basis that it will be used in a blend.

So the bottlers get round this by teaspooning - adding a small amount (a "teaspoon") of other malt to create a different blend.

The fella I was speaking to was saying that it's 1 part Glen Moray to 50 parts Glenmorangie.

So not exactly Glenmorangie 21 but not far off. And a darn site cheaper. A great drop!

 

[BNM]

Anyone had Monkey Shoulder? Not a bad scotch.

 

[ohio3302016]

Anyone had Monkey Shoulder? Not a bad scotch.

I saw it at the bar I was at yesterday. I'm not a scotch drinker so didn't try it. The bartender was pimping it pretty hard though.

 

[Toby]

Anyone had Monkey Shoulder? Not a bad scotch.

Yeah it's not bad. It'seems widely available in the UK. For the same price i'do probably go for Aberlour 10 or Jura 10, or a better blend.