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Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (59 Viewers)
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Decided to crack open the Compass Box this evening. I was supposed to have people over for craps and an Octomore tasting but we had to push that back due to people being under the weather.
Started with the Orchard House. I may have poured a little heavy on that one as I was more of a rocks glass. It smells overwhelmingly of apples, both raw and cooked, it's easy to tell how they got the name, very sweet smelling. Smells a bit like golden raisins too. Tastes very good, almost exactly like it smells, so much sweetness and apples. Some of that sour malt comes through too. Finish has some baking spices, some numbness and oak. It's been a while since I had a dram that wasn't sherried or peated so it took a few sips to get used to what I was drinking. This is super drinkable and a good 'scotch for people who don't like peat.
Menagerie, the nose, what the hell am I smelling? Not as sweet, no apple like the Orchard, but still some fruit. I can't really articulate any other smells. The first taste, it's clearly whiskey, I got almost no other defining flavors. On the finish the slightest smoke, but again, not a lot going on. I took a break, drank some water and came back to it. It's good, smell and taste, but there are so many things going on here I really can't figure out any of the flavors. Some maltyness and sweetness, but nothing that really stands out. The mouthfeel is pretty creamy and it has a really short finish(but again I've been drinking a lot of peated and sherried stuff lately so...). I wonder how this would have compared if I had not had the Orchard House first.
Interesting. Have you experience with Calvados? If so, how do they compare?
Compass Box produces a lot of great bottlings, Their Eleuthra is excellent, but I think out of production, and the Peat Monster is out of this world. They used to do Compass Box tastings at the National Press Club in DC...great stuff.
I don't think so -- at least not this year. But Mark might have some older bottles hanging on from previous years...
gopherblue
Straight Flush
2 different pours, once or twice a week.
hmmmm, I hadn't thought about it that way. Been a while since I had calvados, but it does have a lot of overlap. Obviously it's a higher proof. I've got some apple brandies and there are some overlaps. In fact, it's probably more apple flavors then the applejacks/brandies I have.
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Already thinking about my St Paddy’s Day lineup. Glad I found this one today.
Hands down my favorite Irish. Poured it for 5 coworkers drinking jameson on Thursday evening before heading to a brewery and they were pretty blown away.
Two doesn’t make me drunk. I could still drive a school bus, but only a short one.
Big Yellow Spot fan here, too. But it's awfully hard to choose among this and Red Spot, plus the comparable Redbreasts (esp. the new 27-year!) and the ever-changing Midleton Very Rare -- especially since they're all made by Irish Distillers at the New Midleton Distillery.
Just imagine the Irish whiskey tasting you could put together!
Klobberer
Full House
If you can find a Blue Spot, it blows away all the other Spots. RB 12 Cask Strength is great as well.
Cracked this open last night at the end of the evening after poker. Good friend of the family and myself toasted my Dad, who passed away in May.
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Right now, I’ve got these:Big Yellow Spot fan here, too. But it's awfully hard to choose among this and Red Spot, plus the comparable Redbreasts (esp. the new 27-year!) and the ever-changing Midleton Very Rare -- especially since they're all made by Irish Distillers at the New Midleton Distillery.
Just imagine the Irish whiskey tasting you could put together!
Green Spot
Blue Spot
Yellow Spot
Redbreast 12 Cask Strength
And I have these coming, but they are 50ml.
I’ve been considering getting the full Redbreast line up. The $650 price tag of the 27yr might deter me from that one. I’d love to test drive it first.
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So, we are drinking together on St. Paddy’s? Hahahaha
Jonesey07
4 of a Kind
I think it was a previous donation.
Klobberer
Full House
Sorry for your loss, but please check your spelling. Assuming you meant "passed" and not "passes". If "passes" is correct, maybe there's something we can do to help? My intention has been to lighten your heart and help you get past your loss through laughter. Best wishes.
I'm planning a poker and whiskey tasting night in a couple of weeks, and Japanese whiskeys were requested. That's one of the few areas I haven't dipped my toe into yet (largely because I already spend way too much on bourbon/rye/scotch). Looking for some recommendations for a mid-level bottle (say $50-$70) or two from my pcf whiskey brethren. Most of those coming are casual whiskey folks, they appreciate a nice bottle but they're not nuts like me. 
Klobberer
Full House
Hibiki Harmony
Klobberer
Full House
Nikka Coffey Grain or Coffey MaltI'm planning a poker and whiskey tasting night in a couple of weeks, and Japanese whiskeys were requested. That's one of the few areas I haven't dipped my toe into yet (largely because I already spend way too much on bourbon/rye/scotch). Looking for some recommendations for a mid-level bottle (say $50-$70) or two from my pcf whiskey brethren. Most of those coming are casual whiskey folks, they appreciate a nice bottle but they're not nuts like me.
Klobberer
Full House
Mars IwaiI'm planning a poker and whiskey tasting night in a couple of weeks, and Japanese whiskeys were requested. That's one of the few areas I haven't dipped my toe into yet (largely because I already spend way too much on bourbon/rye/scotch). Looking for some recommendations for a mid-level bottle (say $50-$70) or two from my pcf whiskey brethren. Most of those coming are casual whiskey folks, they appreciate a nice bottle but they're not nuts like me.
Klobberer
Full House
Grain of salt...I don't dig scotch and most Japanese whiskeys are very similar to non-Islay scotches. My selections are very easy drinking.I'm planning a poker and whiskey tasting night in a couple of weeks, and Japanese whiskeys were requested. That's one of the few areas I haven't dipped my toe into yet (largely because I already spend way too much on bourbon/rye/scotch). Looking for some recommendations for a mid-level bottle (say $50-$70) or two from my pcf whiskey brethren. Most of those coming are casual whiskey folks, they appreciate a nice bottle but they're not nuts like me.
Any thoughts on this one?
*Edit, didn’t realize this was a Michigan specific barrel.
*Edit, didn’t realize this was a Michigan specific barrel.
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