Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (65 Viewers)

[FDLmold]

You don't want some of this?
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/whistlepig-david-ortiz-baseball-bat-whiskey

Uh, no.

 

[BlueChipSpecial]

You don't want some of this?
https://www.foodandwine.com/news/whistlepig-david-ortiz-atheletic-supporter-whiskey

I have to imagine that this one might actually contribute a little saltiness to the end product.

 

[Big Jilm]

 

[Big Jilm]

 

[Schmendr1ck]

I finished my taxes tonight - sort of intentionally waited until the last minute because I was convinced I owed a lot this year. Turns out I only owed about $500, so I'm calling that a win and celebrating with some Old Elk.

I told @Jonesey07 that I would do a side-by-side with the store pick bottle I bought locally and the one that he bought for SQM (which I got to take home after the event), and let him know which one I liked better.

Both are smooth and very drinkable for the proof (118 Murfreesboro, 114.3 Orlando).

Murfreesboro
The nose is bubble gum with a hint of cinnamon. Taste is sweet and light in body, a bit of burn due to the proof but otherwise very smooth. Light caramel and maybe vanilla?, then cinnamon again. Not a lot of complexity or evolution, but this isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's straightforward and tasty.

Orlando
Nose is noticeably richer, with lots of caramel first, followed by the same bubble gum and cinnamon but more in the background. Palate is caramel and oak, something fruity (apple or grape?), and some spice on the finish, maybe black pepper. Not quite the burn of the previous one but it's still there.

While I wouldn't turn down a glass of either, I think the Orlando bottle is my favorite. I'm surprised by how different they are given the common lineage.

 

[Big Jilm]

 

[Schmendr1ck]

Love that label.

 

[FDLmold]

I hear this is starting to be allocated. It is still plentiful around me, but not at all shops. Today was a good day to hit up my mom and pop shop and grab a spare.

 

[Big Jilm]

Thanks @Pinkdan !! This is Old Kirk 6 year 9 month 124.7 proof. Cheers! Reminds me a lot of Noah's Mill. Delicious cinnamon bomb! Red Hots!!

 

[Saoliver]

Killed the Little Book 4. I enjoyed this bottle. But I’m in no hurry to open 5.

 

[detroitdad]

I hear this is starting to be allocated. It is still plentiful around me, but not at all shops. Today was a good day to hit up my mom and pop shop and grab a spare.

I haven't seen it at my local Total Wine and Liquor for a few months

 

[detroitdad]

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I've yet to find a bottle of that on a shelf. Nice grab sir!

 

[wolfpack]

I hear this is starting to be allocated. It is still plentiful around me, but not at all shops. Today was a good day to hit up my mom and pop shop and grab a spare.
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I am going to have to grab a backup bottle then

 

[Highli99]

of all of the random stuff that is done to try and set your brand/whiskey apart the 'aged at sea' aspect has always filled me with mirth

Isn’t blackened “aged to Metallica music”? That one cracks me up. I hear the juice is decent but I haven’t tried it yet.

 

[wolfpack]

Todays score

 

[wolfpack]

Just popped the 4 roses single barrel.

I HAVE to find a bottle of wellers 12 so I can make poor mans pappy

 

[Billy Baroo]

I hear this is starting to be allocated. It is still plentiful around me, but not at all shops. Today was a good day to hit up my mom and pop shop and grab a spare.
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That would explain why I am having such a hard time finding this around my parts. Can’t find JD SBBP anymore either.

 

[Billy Baroo]

For a $15 dollar bottle, this wasn’t half bad!

 

[satisfyingbutton]

Uh, no.

I feel like I would definitely try the bat whiskey. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing.

To the best of my knowledge I've not had a "gimmick whiskey", but it is kind of funny seeing the industry go towards the baseball card route!

 

[JustDave]

I feel like I would definitely try the bat whiskey. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing.

To the best of my knowledge I've not had a "gimmick whiskey", but it is kind of funny seeing the industry go towards the baseball card route!

I just keep thinking about 'this is 1 of 150 bottles that were from this barrel from this mash bill from this bottling on a thursday when jimmy was operating the filler'.

 

[Saoliver]

The longer this is open, the better it gets.

 

[Dodger]

The longer this is open, the better it gets.

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Never had a bad bottle of Michter’s - rye or bourbon. But I have not tried the toasted barrel. Adding to the list now.

 

[Saoliver]

Thanks, @Pinkdan for gathering these for me.

Old Kirk sample is up first. It’s tastes just like good Willett. Good heat/spice like a high proof Willett should have.

I need to compare it to Hirsch later tonight.

 

[BruceWayne]

Locked and loaded in the new travel kit!

@Saoliver

Also direct from Calgary!

 

[wolfpack]

anyone live near mystic Connecticut and know of any good liquor stores there?

 

[Billy Baroo]

I need to start buying these a little more frequently. I have yet to have one that wasn’t exceptional!

 

[BruceWayne]

I need to start buying these a little more frequently. I have yet to have one that wasn’t exceptional!View attachment 899205

Noted

 

[Irish]

Its been a rough few months at work, but we got a bit of good news today so I'm doing a little celebrating tonight.

 

[JustDave]

Guys!

I hit the motherload today. Walked into my local ABC and they had Crown Royale Peach. Snapped it right up.

 

[Pinkdan]

Guys!

I hit the motherload today. Walked into my local ABC and they had Crown Royale Peach. Snapped it right up.