Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (86 Viewers)

[Klobberer]

The regular is fine for $35

 

[Big Jilm]

I am currently down on this bottle. I did get a sample that I really liked at the store before I bought the $132 bottle. But I agree, it is coming up short of it's price (after being open 2+ weeks and 2 straight pours). That said, makes a great old fashioned for now. I hope things change for the better...

 

[Jonesey07]

I am decidedly not a woodford fan.

 

[Big Jilm]

I am decidedly not a woodford fan.

I might be right there with you dude. It irks me that it is the official ($$$$) bourbon of the Derby though (I feel obligated come derby day somehow). Historically, we use Four Roses Single Barrel for Derby Day, but I am afraid that is not good enough for a great julep. That said, this year we will try MULTIPLE bourbons in our mint juleps including: Four Roses Barrel Strength, 1792 Full Proof, Makers Mark 46 Cask Strength, regular WR, and of course the WR VFRB. I will report my opinion here (if still coherent) for science

 

[gopherblue]

I am decidedly not a woodford fan.

Same.

Also, Makers Mark.

*ducks*

 

[Jonesey07]

Same.

Also, Makers Mark.

*ducks*

Duck.

 

[Klobberer]

Same.

Also, Makers Mark.

*ducks*

I hate you! Been drinking MM for 30+ years and it's the best distillery tour in KY.

 

[joeyshin]

Same.

Also, Makers Mark.

*ducks*

I agree. I tried but MM doesn’t do it for me. I ended up mixing the rest of my bottles

WTRB is clearly the winner for best bang for buck.

 

[Big Jilm]

Damn, I also agree......however, I have a hail mary out to Makers Mark 46 Cask Strength.....tbd - hope it is worthy

 

[Saoliver]

I am currently down on this bottle. I did get a sample that I really liked at the store before I bought the $132 bottle. But I agree, it is coming up short of it's price (after being open 2+ weeks and 2 straight pours). That said, makes a great old fashioned for now. I hope things change for the better...

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I was looking at a 200ml to try it. I’ll likely get that just to see what it’s all about. I’ve been pretty happy with their bourbon, but that’s half the price.

 

[Big Jilm]

I was looking at a 200ml to try it. I’ll likely get that just to see what it’s all about. I’ve been pretty happy with their bourbon, but that’s half the price.

I could always send ya a sample dude. (or did I already??? Muwhahahahahahaa)

 

[Big Jilm]

Having a tug off the ol' WTRB right now. VALUE = YES

Outstanding? Maybe based on your perception, not bad at all imo.

Elite = NO. As a result, buy again? = NOPE

I have to be honest here. I ONLY want the BEST liquor (Bourbon, Rye, Irish, maybe Scotch too). PERIOD. Here are my favs thus far:

Bourbon: Parker's Heritage 14th

Rye: Kentucky Owl 4th and final

Irish: Blue Spot

Scotch??????????? don't know, haven't started!

Honorable Mention Bourbon: Stagg Jr 14 (after it mellowed out)

Honorable Mention Rye: Alberta Cask - Could win a category based on "whiskey made from another galaxy" unlike anything you have ever tried...

 

[Beakertwang]

My sister had won a lottery from her favorite liquor store to buy a bottle of this limited edition Lagavulin Double Matured scotch.

Not much of a Scotch drinker, and this was my first time with an Islay. I was really struck by the peaty character. I rather enjoyed it, but it might take a few more pours to really decide if I like it.

 

[Big Jilm]

This one is outstanding. Quickly earning a spot on my shelf

 

[Big Jilm]

Digging my first pour of Makers Mark 46 Cask Strength. Excellent

 

[Irish]

Made a pit stop during our Gettysburg/Lancaster trip today, which was met with many eye-rolls from the fam lol:

 

[Indyscammer]

This just happened.

 

[joeyshin]

Got my 2nd shot. Arm’s a little sore, maybe this will help

 

[Saoliver]

Trying out a new glass.

 

[FDLmold]

Four Roses Single Barrel at the Costco today for $34. Just the 100 proof stuff, not barrel proof. Nothing else noteworthy. Jefferson's Voyage 23 still under $70, with a shrinking inventory.

The supply of the 23 year Kirkland Speyside for $80 is shrinking slowly each time I visit. I'm not a scotch guy, but if I was, I'd give it a whirl.

Doing a sippy sip tonight with Makers 46 and the 2021 Wood Finishing FAE01.

 

[Indyscammer]

Opened the Glenfarclays...very smooth single malt. Just opened the Forester 1897. That's really nice!

 

[Big Jilm]

THANK YOU!!! @Irish

Received today, can't wait to get into it

 

[detroitdad]

Trying out a new glass.

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That was such a fun pour!

 

[FDLmold]

Interesting bottle at the store today.

 

[Indyscammer]

My Wednesday night PCF Pokerstars line up. The Shieldaig is a very nice but unremarkable Speyside.

 

[Indyscammer]

Has anyone had this Jefferson's? It reminds me of Old Forester 1897 but with kick. Not sure it was worth the $90 but not upset. Only 90 proof but tastes stronger.

Second sip a little smoother. I was coming off the single malt....but this is yummy.

Edit: I think I've decided Bourbom > Scotch. For the one's I've tried.

 

[Indyscammer]

the deets

 

[Big Jilm]

 

[Forty4]

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Curious what you think of the Moore. Do you like Angels Envy? Interestingly I sent a sample of TSM and AE to friends to compare side by side. They were split on which they liked more.

 

[Big Jilm]

Curious what you think of the Moore. Do you like Angels Envy? Interestingly I sent a sample of TSM and AE to friends to compare side by side. They were split on which they liked more.

I don't like the regular Angel's Envy. I do have the 2020 Cask Strength which I like WAY more than the regular (GREAT nose). That said I think the TSM Port destroys Angels Envy particularly on the palate and finish, not even close for me. That bottle is a second back up because it is starting to disappear in these parts.