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Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (78 Viewers)

joeyshin said:
Have you tried any of the willett distillate? Old Kirk, Hirsch 6y, barrell bourbon dueling barrells, purple tops?

I was like you until someone ruined me
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I have had the willet 4 year rye which was really good and I need to get a bottle, and willet small batch which was like burnt toast.
 
Billy Baroo said:
View attachment 932157This is my first ever taste of this as it’s also the first bottle of it that I’ve ever seen in a store.

This really brings the heat but it’s not overly obnoxious in doing so! It’s nowhere near as sweet as I was expecting it to be, but it’s very good. After a little rest, it settled in nicely and I’m thoroughly enjoying this!
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That shit is really good and reasonably priced
 
Heading to a cabin for the weekend. I need a good 'firepit' scotch. I'm wonder if something sweeter is in order as I'll already have the smoke in the air.
 
JustDave said:
Heading to a cabin for the weekend. I need a good 'firepit' scotch. I'm wonder if something sweeter is in order as I'll already have the smoke in the air.
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Imho you don't necessarily need something sweeter (though I usually do prefer a barrel proof bourbon by the fire instead of scotch), but rather something with a little extra kick/flavor. With the smoke in the air, I have a tough time tasting all the flavors in a very smooth dram, as the nose/palate is already heavily engaged with the campfire smoke. I really like the Port Charlotte heavy peated you recommended a while back or something like a Highland 12 or Ardbeg Wee Beastie for a fire.
 
Irish said:
Imho you don't necessarily need something sweeter (though I usually do prefer a barrel proof bourbon by the fire instead of scotch), but rather something with a little extra kick/flavor. With the smoke in the air, I have a tough time tasting all the flavors in a very smooth dram, as the nose/palate is already heavily engaged with the campfire smoke. I really like the Port Charlotte heavy peated you recommended a while back or something like a Highland 12 or Ardbeg Wee Beastie for a fire.
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Yeah, I've totally ruled out anything irish or low proof, completely agree with your take on it. Port Charlotte may be a good answer here, and I've got a few of the special PCs so maybe that's the right call.

I may also bring a flash or a sample bottle of a high proof bourbon or rye that I like just to mix it up once.
 
Late post for Fryeday!

I went to the bourbon game last night - lost my ass. Multiple big coolers, whiffing draws all night in multiway pots, and folded to a huge bluff by the drunk host that I should have called. It's a fun, soft $50 max game, and I walked away down $190 but got some great food and whiskey and had a blast with the guys (who are all 20-25 years younger than me).

Besides the mandatory WT101 Old Fashioned, I compared a store pick Buffalo Trace with the standard BT and Eagle Rare. Host hates BT but loves this particular store pick, but I didn't notice a huge difference between the two. And I preferred the Eagle Rare to both.

I also tried a store pick of Whistlepig 10 year Single Barrel Rye:
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Honestly, it was ok but not my thing. Smooth and very, very light at first, then you get the double-smack in the face of rye and alcohol. I love a strong, spicy rye, but I also prefer that they have the body to back it up and to temper the booziness a little bit.
 
Whiskey Madness head to heads

A4 v A5

A4- nose: smokey, cinnamon, all spice
pallet: baking spice, oak, christmas candy, good oily mouth feel, medium finish with a kentucky hug so some proof. very tasty

A5- nose: Bright, high proof, citrus
pallet: oak, bread, long finish but very bitter.

A5 is higher proof, but A4 is really tasty and takes this one.

Winner: A4

A6 v A7

A6 - nose: vanilla, char, toffee, cinnamon
Pallet: Brown sugar, spice in the middle, oak on the finish, medium finish and very smooth. this is an easy drinker with a good taste. It;s a contender

A7- nose: wood, banana
pallet: grain, smooth, caramel, short finish. feels like a wheater

winner: A6

C1 v C8

c1 - nose: proof, dark chocolate
pallet: cinnamon, brown sugar, wood, slightly bitter, medium finish slight citrus

c8: nose: cinnmon, oak, bubble gum
pallet: brown sugar, oak, no burn, medium finish

This one was really close and both are nice drinkers

winner: C1
 

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