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Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (61 Viewers)

ChaosRock said:
There is also a global boom in Scotch, Krish. Maybe not as much in America because of Bourbon but production has exploded in recent years.

What has happen though, much in the same way as in Bourbon, is a "premiumization" of Scotch. The market has substantially shifted from Blended Scotch to Single Malts. I would even venture to say Blended Scotch volume has only slightly increase as Single Malt volume has exploded. In terms in litters, Blended Scotch still outsells Single Malts but in dollars, that table has turned.
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That makes a lot of sense.
 
I went through a Scotch phase in my 20’s after my first trip to Europe. The problem was I was in my 20’s with a young family and just couldn’t afford the good stuff. Moved on to Cognac due to a coworker - business travel has its perks. Now that I can afford to indulge some, I’m trying the bourbon mainly due to these Degens in this thread (and my long time best friend turned me on to the 4 Roses SB). Will go to a Single Malt Scotch eventually (4 open Bourbons atm). Love me the Oban 14. I should mention I hate the peat and charcoal flavor profiles!
 
Big Jilm said:
Anyone looking forward to any of these releases?

JANUARY

Booker’s Bourbon “Donohoe’s Batch” 2021-01
EXPECTED DATE
Bottle Label

Coalition Rye Whiskey Margaux Barriques Finish
NEW
-90.8 Proof - $90
Press Release

Coalition Rye Whiskey Sauternes Barriques Finish
NEW
-94.2 Proof - $90
Press Release

Ezra Brooks 99 Bourbon

-99 Proof


Old Scout Rye Port Finish
NEW
-103 Proof - Available only at distillery


Peerless Rye Aged in Absinth Barrels
NEW
-111.2 Proof - $130


Thomas S. Moore Bourbon Finished in Port Casks

-98.9 Proof - $70


Thomas S. Moore Finished in Cabernet Sauvignon Casks

-95.3 Proof - $70


Thomas S. Moore Finished in Chardonnay Casks

-97.9 Proof - $70


FEBRUARY

Black Button Port Finished Bourbon

-2 year bourbon aged for 4 additional years in port barrels


Doc Swinson Alter Ego Bourbon
NEW
-Finished in two different types of sherry butts (PX & Oloroso), cognac puncheons and then a long resting period in ex-cognac foeders


Doc Swinson Alter Ego Solera Method Rye
NEW
-Blend of 3, 4, 6 year old ryes from two different mashbills - aged in Solera Pyramid rum casks


Stranahan’s Snowflake Batch #23

-Releases Feb 27th, 2021
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Always looking forward to Booker's. I'd be interested in the Thomas S Moores (at least to compare to Rabbit Hole/Daviess series).
 
jr8719 said:
Well, well, Weller.. just followed up with my source from yesterday and managed to snag a bottle of 12 (he didn't have any Antique unfortunately) for £49.95 including shipping (about $62)!

Limited to one per customer, sadly, but very much looking forward to jumping on this train and enjoying a glass or two with my dad once lockdown restrictions have lifted here.
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Figured if I was going to drink Weller, then I'd need some proper glasses to do it justice; arrived today from Amazon. Regular Chivas is one of my go-tos, so the huge reduction on this made it too good to pass. Interested and excited to see what they're both like tonight...

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ChaosRock said:
There is also a global boom in Scotch, Krish. Maybe not as much in America because of Bourbon but production has exploded in recent years.

What has happened though, much in the same way as in Bourbon, is a "premiumization" of Scotch. The market has substantially shifted from Blended Scotch to Single Malts. I would even venture to say Blended Scotch volume has only slightly increase as Single Malt volume has exploded. In terms of litters, Blended Scotch still outsells Single Malts but in dollars, that table has turned.
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This is true. Distillers are coming out with all kinds of expressions taking advantage of the whisky boom. We don’t complain as it gives us a lot of options, but it was not like this before.
 
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Windwalker said:
I see a lot of bourbon / American whiskey conversations on this thread and in culture. Have traditional scotches gone out of fashion?

I got introduced to whiskey by my dad who loved Johnnie Walker Black Label more than anything. It was always scotch for him. When he could afford it, he would sip on Blue Label.
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My dad drank both, but not regularly, he wasn’t much of drinker while I was in the house. In retirement he power drank himself to death, but that is another story for another time. No sadness here.

My last name is very Scottish, but I’ve never seen a family tree that went back far enough to show just who it was that brought the name to America. I say as a prelude to the fact that all the scotch I ever drank tasted like somebody put a scoop of dirt into some otherwise fine whiskey. I must be too far removed from my ancestors to have a taste for it? I get that scotch will always be more refined than bourbon. All my friends drink it (except for my hen pecked friend who is only allowed to drink Bud fucking lime-a-ritas, dude always brings them over), so I have tagged along.
 
joeyshin said:
This is true. Distillers are coming out with all kinds of expressions taking advantage of the whisky boom. We don’t complain as it gives us a lot of options, but it was like this before.
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Absolutely!

And the other thing affecting Scotch Single Malts in the US is the 25% tariff added the past couple of years. Maybe that is even adding a bit of fuel of the Bourbon crazy, not sure. It is definitely affecting Single Malt sales.
 
kmccormick100 said:
Since you’re set now, I’m also paying $300 for GTS if anybody can find one locally, they’re all marked up to $500+ here in the Bay. I’ll even send some fun singles in appreciation too.
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I'm just looking for more charity auctions where the bidders are overlooking the random bottles of bourbon amongst the fancy wine, cigars and other baubles....
 
In Indiana, we get local stuff, which is an advantage. Unfortunately, almost 100% of it is mediocre for the price, or worse, and therefore, overpriced. I love to support local, especially with my alcohol. Very tempted to try the whiskey on the left. Probably not the $130 bottle, that is a little crazy. Reviews are all over the place on both of these, and there are not many reviews to be found.

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FDLmold said:
In Indiana, we get local stuff, which is an advantage. Unfortunately, almost 100% of it is mediocre for the price, or worse, and therefore, overpriced. I love to support local, especially with my alcohol. Very tempted to try the whiskey on the left. Probably not the $130 bottle, that is a little crazy. Reviews are all over the place on both of these, and there are not many reviews to be found.

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Where in Indiana? I'm in the North Indy suburbs. I've been hesitant to try the locals.
 
Indyscammer said:
Where in Indiana? I'm in the North Indy suburbs. I've been hesitant to try the locals.
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Northern Indiana - Notre Dame country. I can hit a golf ball into Michigan. Almost. My cousin who used to live here is in Westfield now, so your neck of the woods.
 
My family tree wears a kilt and I threw the shot put in high school and even petitioned to have the caber toss added as an event. But I can't stand drinking scotch. That shit tastes like walrus piss.
 
Godzilla28 said:
They're limiting purchases of Eagle Rare in our local Total Wines. :nailbite:

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Damn. The price is pretty good though.

I just picked up another Eagle Rare and EHT Small Batch today. Plenty in stock around here, and I have plenty...but always afraid that supply will dry up when I hear stories on here.
 
kmccormick100 said:
Since you’re set now, I’m also paying $300 for GTS if anybody can find one locally, they’re all marked up to $500+ here in the Bay. I’ll even send some fun singles in appreciation too.
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How good looking are these singles that you can command to go anywhere at any time? And how many?
 
I got a call from a long-time supplier of mine in DC, saying he was able to secure two bottles of the A. H. Hirsch 16 Years Pot Stilled Sour Mash Reserve from 1974. He offered them to me for a steal, almost too good to be true, about 60% less than I've EVER seen. Grabbed them on the spot, on their way to me now.

There was an entire book written about this bourbon, by whiskey documentarian Charles Cowdery, called "The Best Bourbon You'll Never Taste : The True Story of A. H. Hirsch Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Distilled in the Spring Of 1974".

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The book is out of print now, but is available on eBay. I had read it some years ago, but found it almost impossible to get a hold of a bottle. The tasting notes make you kinda giddy with anticipation: "Rich sweetness on the nose, creamy vanilla and caramel, followed by oak spice. The palate echoes the nose with smooth complex layers, revealing soft notes, toffee and vanilla followed by a dry oaky finish with smoke, baking spices and a touch of black pepper."

Super excited to check this one out, I'll do a tasting post when it arrives. And @ssanel54, I'll add this one to the sample bottles I'm sending you.
 

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