I was thiiiis close to buying a handle yesterday. How is it?
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I was thiiiis close to buying a handle yesterday. How is it?
It’s my standard bourbon. Pretty smooth finish for 100 proof. I’ll drink it neat, or Knob and Coke out at the bar.
I thought it was really good, man. And I'm not a fan of the regular Larceny, mind you.
RocAFella1
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I tend to enjoy more heavily peated whisky, typically preferring Lagavulin over other brands. However, a year ago or so I picked up a cheaper bottle of Bruichladdich's Classic Laddie which isn't as peaty as many of the other Islay Scotches. Since then it has become my new favorite and general go-to.
gopherblue
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Finally had time to sit down for a whisky. Been a crazy few days, although not nearly as crazy as some here have had.
Dram half full: I have a decent stash of good whisky here.
Dram half full: I have a decent stash of good whisky here.
detroitdad
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I need to acquire another bottle of Ron Swanson's favorite drink!
gopherblue
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PM me your address—you’ve definitely earned it.
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Happy hour with what remains from last night. Cheers!
Forty4
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Dodger
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Looks tasty. Let us know which was the winner.
I generally feel I have to preface my appreciation of Lagavulin with the fact that I started drinking it before I had watched Parks and Rec or knew about Ron Swanson's/Nick Offerman's obsession with it.
detroitdad
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Indyscammer
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Didn't search the whole thread but saw a couple of Small Batch bottles in the last couple of pages. I find single barrel smoother and a little sweeter. Perfect way to end a work from home day (#9).
Klobberer
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I agree, but Small Batch is only $31.99 here.
One Eyed Dollar
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My friend had a bottle of the Nick Offerman version of Lagavulin that we tried the other night. It's funny because my friend had no idea who Nick was. He just really likes Lagavulin and bought a bottle for his dad for Christmas and bought another bottle for himself when he found it again. It was good, but I don't know about $100/bottle good.
My wife and I are finally watching the end of the Longmire series, and I noticed the other night that they celebrated with a bottle of Lagavulin 16. Which they then proceeded to do a huge pour of and then tossed it back in one gulp like it was a shot of Fireball or something.
My wife and I are finally watching the end of the Longmire series, and I noticed the other night that they celebrated with a bottle of Lagavulin 16. Which they then proceeded to do a huge pour of and then tossed it back in one gulp like it was a shot of Fireball or something.
Dodger
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Just replenished my stock of Four Roses too! (And a bottle of Eagle Rare.)
detroitdad
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lol.... obviously the writers/actors never had it before
detroitdad
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Killed my bottle of knob creek rye
I agree. The Lagavulin 11 Nick Offerman is pretty good. Even excellent for a sort of gimmicky release. I'd still rate Lagas as 12 > DE = 16 > 8 = 11 > GoT > 10 (travel retail). Haven't found a bad bottle of Lagavulin yet as I have of Laphroaig (Select and Four Oak).
And totally agree, for the price, it's not a great deal, the 11. Lagavulin vary in price substantially though, depending on the region here in US for some reason. I think I paid $80 for the Offerman online. Some places sell it for $140 (LOL!). The 16 is pretty expensive here in MI, like $110ish and in some other states, it's like $65.
Now, THAT is a deal. A 16 year-old Islay for $65? Sign me up any day!
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And?
detroitdad
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That's why I don't keep a bottle on my shelves at all times
Holy damn is it good. Paulo, you're the whole reason i started drinking bourbon and scotch lol
Thank you!
That's why I don't keep a bottle on my shelves at all times
Holy damn is it good. Paulo, you're the whole reason i started drinking bourbon and scotch lol
Thank you!
MI prices SUCK as far as Scotches are concern, man. LOL!!!
I can understand the reason behind the state minimum price idea (although I don't agree with it). But mandatory state min pricing on expensive items are just even more absurd.
Forty4
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I have to do another round. Might include the store pick next time. The Barrel Proof did seem like an amped up version. Additionally the regular fell a little flat when drank side by side. Which was disappointing because last time I drank it I recall liking it. Again last one was the store pick so maybe that had something to do with it.
Edit also felt like a rock star taking sips in between songs of Guitar Hero with the kids.
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Indyscammer
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Single Barrel at my local Kroger is only $37.99!
Klobberer
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Everything shut down in PA...Total Wine in DE, reduced hours!
Forty4
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Three way dance tonight, added the store pick into the mix.
Klobberer
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