Indyscammer
Flush
Happy New Year whiskey drinkers!
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Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (78 Viewers)
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Happy New Year whiskey drinkers!
FDLmold
Royal Flush
Interesting…
Indyscammer
Flush
Tried that from my local store (their pick)...good but too hot and too expensive for my taste. YMMV
Billy Baroo
Full House
Love that one. It is delicious and does not drink that hot. Mine is 144, lol
FDLmold
Royal Flush
Use a graduated cylinder for this. Those beaker markings are lucky to be within 10% of what they indicate.
Billy Baroo
Full House
This is great…glad I bought two!
Finished another bottle so I couldn't help cracking open a new one, store pick Barrell Rye single barrel:
Fantastic nose, a little hot at first but it calmed down after 10-15 minutes of breathing. Very rich rye and anise notes with some subtle light honey and brown sugar in the background.
I was surprised how light colored this is, given the age, and was worried it be too thin/bright. Not to worrry though, it's got a nice oily mouthfeel. Palate was spicy rye and proof explosion (in a good way) at the onset, but that subsides pretty quick and sweeter tones from the nose kick in, anise and pears and something else I can't quite put my finger on (sour green grape?). As the finish builds, the rye returns and the age comes through with wood/oaky notes - chewy & mellow finish.
Really great bottle at first taste, I'm glad I grabbed it. Once it sits a bit, I'll need to do a head to head comparison with Alberta Premium, I think this will hold up well in comparison, it's a little more mellow but possibly just as complex. TBD.
Fantastic nose, a little hot at first but it calmed down after 10-15 minutes of breathing. Very rich rye and anise notes with some subtle light honey and brown sugar in the background.
I was surprised how light colored this is, given the age, and was worried it be too thin/bright. Not to worrry though, it's got a nice oily mouthfeel. Palate was spicy rye and proof explosion (in a good way) at the onset, but that subsides pretty quick and sweeter tones from the nose kick in, anise and pears and something else I can't quite put my finger on (sour green grape?). As the finish builds, the rye returns and the age comes through with wood/oaky notes - chewy & mellow finish.
Really great bottle at first taste, I'm glad I grabbed it. Once it sits a bit, I'll need to do a head to head comparison with Alberta Premium, I think this will hold up well in comparison, it's a little more mellow but possibly just as complex. TBD.
gopherblue
Straight Flush
Mine has been delayed "due to weather" since the 27th.
Is that Hirsch Willett purple top like the old kirks? I know some Hirsch is
gopherblue
Straight Flush
Rumor has it, yes. Same mashbill and entry proof as Willett bourbon.
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gopherblue
Straight Flush
Are there different Sam Houston 15's? I see them all over the place in NY.
Yeah every batch is different. Often the distillery will choose different specialized people to help create the blend for each state.
It’s tricky to know which batches are the best. I know the Kentucky batch 5 is good that’s why I’m after it. Oh and ADHD whiskey helped with the blend too which is fun.
BruceWayne
Flush
I'll check for you on Wednesday.
The asking price was high at the shop (~200), don't recall the batch though.
Oof. Yeah I’m looking to snag one around $130. It’s too bad they’re overcharging. Thank you for checking for me
ArtOfTheBluff
Waiting List
Love me some Elijah Craig!
I’ll dig up the photo to remember what they are!
I feel like I'm being tortured. My palate is either off, I have COVID, or I just plain suck at this!
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