Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (72 Viewers)

[Big Jilm]

skin that smoke wagon!

 

[ChaosRock]

Ruh-roh.

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Maybe my current favorite Islay yearly release, man. Those 12 Cask Strength are just awesome. Some still balk that the 12CS is 50% more expensive than the 16 but, it's CS vs 43% and it seems to be 100% ex-bourbon barrel matured, vs the 16 that has some ex-sherry in it with added color. The best barrels go to the 12CS.

The only reason why it's not a slam-dunk choice for me is that the Laphroaig 10CS is always so fantastic and costs a little more than half of what the Laga 12CS costs. So those Laffie take the value cake while the Laga 12CSs take my preference cake.

 

[ChaosRock]

Now that you've had some time with good MGP, Jim @Big Jilm , how do you personally stack them up against other distillery bottles?

 

[Big Jilm]

Now that you've had some time with good MGP, Jim @Big Jilm , how do you personally stack them up against other distillery bottles?

I'll let ya know in a few weeks. Just cracked those!

 

[Saoliver]

I didn’t get greedy. Only bought 4 of 5. And $84 each with our ridiculous taxes is pretty damn good. All batch 14.

 

[Altheman003]

I didn’t get greedy. Only bought 4 of 5. And $84 each with our ridiculous taxes is pretty damn good. All batch 14.

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Wtf! Nice grab, I need some backups.

 

[RocAFella1]

 

[Forty4]

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Pretty sure Amazon had them for the same price

 

[Big Jilm]

I got mine on Amazon (set of 4)

 

[Forty4]

Was off $2

 

[Big Jilm]

Yeah not a great deal. IIRC, mine were $25 for 4

 

[Klobberer]

Seems like about $6/glass is par for the course in Glens...

 

[Klobberer]

I can't justify the $45/glass for the D&Ls...the Viski at $11 seems like my sweet spot.

 

[Forty4]

Seems like about $6/glass is par for the course in Glens...

Unless you get the 3/4 version.....

Not sure why 1/4 decrease in size inflates the price 1/3. But I couldn’t resist.

 

[Jeff]

Just picked up some really good hootch for another member. I love these guys that scour the internet for good deals and spend $175-200 per bottle.

 

[ChaosRock]

Just picked up some really good hootch for another member. I love these guys that scour the internet for good deals and spend $175-200 per bottle.
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You’re the best, Jeff!! Thank you my friend.

That Burnside is actually a 25 year old tea-spooned Balvenie single cask (ex-bourbon hogsheads) at cask strength. Can’t even fathom how much one of those would go for if it was an official bottling.

Btw, those were not deals per se. They were only available at Binnys.

Thanks again, man.

 

[gopherblue]

As soon as I saw the Craigellachie, I thought to myself, "Paulo's gonna be pissed if it isn't him...."

 

[BruceWayne]

 

[Saoliver]

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How is it? I really want this bottle.

 

[FDLmold]

Lifting the Peerless Bottle from the shelf is a feat unto itself, requiring olympic strength, to move not only 750 mL of whiskey, but also 100 pounds of glass.

 

[BruceWayne]

How is it? I really want this bottle.

Let me get back to you after a few glasses...

I didn't get the immediate wow factor I was really hoping for.

I like the aroma and it's subtle burn, but still working on flavors.

 

[BruceWayne]

Lifting the Peerless Bottle from the shelf is a feat unto itself, requiring olympic strength, to move not only 750 mL of whiskey, but also 100 pounds of glass.

It's got a unique cap on the cork too...

 

[Forty4]

As soon as I saw the Craigellachie, I thought to myself, "Paulo's gonna be pissed if it isn't him...."

I just assumed it was him.

 

[Forty4]

You’re the best, Jeff!! Thank you my friend.

That Burnside is actually a 25 year old tea-spooned Balvenie single cask (ex-bourbon hogsheads) at cask strength. Can’t even fathom how much one of those would go for if it was an official bottling.

Btw, those were not deals per se. They were only available at Binnys.

Thanks again, man.

Some day I hope to have the knowledge and wisdom you have.

 

[Schmendr1ck]

Holy crap, you guys. This one thread is like an entire forum unto itself - I can't keep up!

Oops?

I mistakenly bought Wild Turkey 101 Straight Bourbon yesterday (was supposed to grab the rye for some cocktails).

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Any opinions on it? What’s the best way to drink it?

WT 101 is a solid inexpensive daily drinker, and it works well for cocktails that call for both bourbon and rye.

 

[warma]

Holy crap, you guys. This one thread is like an entire forum unto itself - I can't keep up!


WT 101 is a solid inexpensive daily drinker, and it works well for cocktails that call for both bourbon and rye.

I popped it open and used it in an Old Fashioned. Worked really well. And given the price, I’m happy I made the mistake!

 

[Mmerk1]

While not scotch or whiskey, if you like tequila the Michael Jordon Cincoro (anejo) is fantastic. It’s a sipper and you need no chaser!

 

[Big Jilm]

While not scotch or whiskey, if you like tequila the Michael Jordon Cincoro (anejo) is fantastic. It’s a sipper and you need no chaser!

Here ya go: https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/tequila.12922/

 

[Mmerk1]

Here ya go: https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/tequila.12922/

Thanks! My Fav

 

[kmccormick100]

Since I’m still living in my city high-rise and haven’t lived in my main home in almost a year (the pandemic makes my relatively remote and rural area super difficult to get delivery type services in), I’ve put together temporary bar and have been slowing bringing in bottles to fill it up.

Not an ideal situation, but can at least host some tastings now.

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I’ve never managed to find any of the Willett estate single barrel bourbons around here. Are they worth the exorbitant prices on the secondary market? Their standard bourbon and ryes are pretty mehh to me.