Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (62 Viewers)

[Klobberer]

I shouldn’t be, but I’m just amazed at how much difference the whiskey makes in an Old Fashioned. Used some Laws 4 Grain Bourbon and it’s not good at all- tastes like corn on the cob. Yuck.

Shifted to some Jefferson’s- much better.

Try Old Forester 100 or Old Granddad 114

 

[warma]

Try Old Forester 100 or Old Granddad 114

Yes, except I’m trying to purge.

 

[warma]

Whiskey drinkers in the DMV… looks like the FOP Lodge 1 is selling their leftover Jack Daniel’s barrel select barrel proof bottles from their illegal sales operation for $65 each, below cost (and they have a lot).

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-m...ce-whiskey-sales-attorney-general-settlement/

(Select the reader view in your browser to skip the paywall.)

 

[pltrgyst]

The best bottle on the ship. But does anyone know a simple tool or method for opening quality Armagnac and some Cognacs that have these heavy ceramic-like seals? I generally have to chip them away, which leaves a hell of a mess and pretty much destroys the edge of a blade.

 

[ekricket]

The best bottle on the ship. But does anyone know a simple tool or method for opening quality Armagnac and some Cognacs that have these heavy ceramic-like seals? I generally have to chip them away, which leaves a hell of a mess and pretty much destroys the edge of a blade.

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https://karanewman.wordpress.com/20...opped-armagnac-bottle-and-not-lose-your-mind/

 

[pltrgyst]

Thanks, I've seen that advice and I'm hesitant to judge how much banging is "gently", and also hesitate to risk a $100+ bottle experimenting.

I also don't like the jagged hard wax it leaves on the bottle neck after the cork is remove unless you go banging and prying some more.

I guess I was hoping for some kind of electrically heated wire thingy that would slice right through and leave a smooth-surfaced lip. Ah well...

The Laubade, along with others, is covered with material so hard it feels and chips almost like ceramic tile.

 

[detroitdad]

 

[megarises]

Seemed like an appropriate night to break my “don’t drink alcohol during the work week” rule.

 

[krafticus]

Seemed like an appropriate night to break my “don’t drink alcohol during the work week” rule.
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I had to zoom in to confirm that she’s not an actual genie..

 

[joeyshin]

Seemed like an appropriate night to break my “don’t drink alcohol during the work week” rule.
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That’s a beautiful label. I’m a sucker for great packaging.


Can you give some tasting notes? I really like balvenie so I want to pick one up

 

[megarises]

That’s a beautiful label. I’m a sucker for great packaging.

I love Balvenie and another member posted this bottle, I hadn’t seen it until then. I thought the same thing. Finally found it!

 

[megarises]

That’s a beautiful label. I’m a sucker for great packaging.


Can you give some tasting notes? I really like balvenie so I want to pick one up

Baking spices, vanilla, oak(shocker), medium-ish finish.

 

[Saoliver]

Heard good things about both of these.

 

[Saoliver]

Thanks for the shipment @Pinkdan. I’m so glad you don’t like Stagg Batch 14. I’ll happily take your castoffs.

 

[Indyscammer]

My haul today and all new to me. Finish 1 buy 3 more....doh!

 

[Klobberer]

Under roof on a big addition today deserves a little celebration...2 men down so far.

 

[FDLmold]

Getting your fruit in is part of any balanced diet.

This single barrel is mediocre, so it's best as a mixer.

 

[natumes]

Turkey Tuesday

 

[Saoliver]

Turkey Tuesday
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[krafticus]

I’m a Maker’s fan, and figured this was going to be the best price, if I can even find it anywhere else…

Just about killed a store pick bottle, so I don’t feel bad getting this.

 

[FDLmold]

$65 is as good as you'll find for the MM BEP. Nice score. I'm looking for one or more, but not with much effort. I'm still working on my FAE 1&2 (and backups).

 

[wolfpack]

Expensive trade but I’ll never find one reasonable on the shelf and don’t expect to ever hit a lottery

 

[Matco]

Expensive trade but I’ll never find one reasonable on the shelf and don’t expect to ever hit a lottery View attachment 1147569

Still on the hunt for mine lol! Nice score

 

[Klobberer]

This makes me sad...

 

[Big Jilm]

I've been noticing that demerara sugar is all of a sudden not on shelves where I live. I will need to order online. Anyone have a particular brand they prefer for old fashioneds? I just ran out of C&H which was ok

 

[Saoliver]

Thanks @Pinkdan.

 

[Saoliver]

Thank you, @Klobberer. It’s very good. Now I’m sad that I traded away my bottle after having a bar pour. But I can get batch 2 now.

 

[JustDave]

I've been noticing that demerara sugar is all of a sudden not on shelves where I live. I will need to order online. Anyone have a particular brand they prefer for old fashioneds? I just ran out of C&H which was ok

So, get this, we were in the Netherlands Antilles a decade ago scuba diving and my wife bought a box of tea bags to make tea and a box of Dutch made sugar cubes to sweeten them with. She seated they “taste better” but to me it’s the same Demerara flavor. Well, we bring a few boxes back and she only uses them to sweeten her tea, but they eventually run out. So I’m over here every few years buying a kilo or two of sugar cubes from the Netherlands and having them shipped to the USA.

 

[99%evil]

Went cheap today, haven’t tried this one yet. Not bad - middle of the road basic bourbon. Torch was from last nights crem brûlée

 

[Hot Nuts]

Finally found one in Wake County. Last bottle snap buy.