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wormil posted:I thought there was a tequila or general booze thread but I couldn't find it. I'm looking for a few modest tequila recommendations around or under $30. I don't drink tequila often and never know what to get so I always end up with 1800. I like Milagro, personally.
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Hakushu 12 is fine but really not that great.
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Apr 1, 2017 10:46
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wormil posted:I thought there was a tequila or general booze thread but I couldn't find it. I'm looking for a few modest tequila recommendations around or under $30. I don't drink tequila often and never know what to get so I always end up with 1800. I like Tapatio personally. In any case make sure you get 100% agave.
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Apr 1, 2017 10:51
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Just went to a Van Winkle lottery at a nearby store - they had a bottle of PVW23, 20, and 15, 2 bottles of VW12 and 10, a bottle of William Larue Weller, Handy rye, and 3 bottles of Weller 12 First 2 winners picks: VW12 and Weller 12 Smdh The William Larue Weller (arguably the best whiskey there) went second to last
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Apr 1, 2017 21:38
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Deceptive Thinker posted:Just went to a Van Winkle lottery at a nearby store - they had a bottle of PVW23, 20, and 15, 2 bottles of VW12 and 10, a bottle of William Larue Weller, Handy rye, and 3 bottles of Weller 12 Just lol at anyone who argues WLW isn't the best of that lot
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Apr 1, 2017 21:50
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Deceptive Thinker posted:Just went to a Van Winkle lottery at a nearby store - they had a bottle of PVW23, 20, and 15, 2 bottles of VW12 and 10, a bottle of William Larue Weller, Handy rye, and 3 bottles of Weller 12 Were they at the suggested retail price?
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Apr 1, 2017 23:28
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Vox Nihili posted:Were they at the suggested retail price? Yes, for that reason I might not have expected the Pappy 23 to be the first pick, but there was no real reason for the first person to pick the 12 year over the 15 (lol $20 saved?), and I don't understand why the people who picked the Weller 12 over anything else there even bothered.
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For years I've been a fan of Islay malts, I've had just about all of them in one form or another. My fav is Lagavulin. Recently I got a bug to start trying different kinds of scotch. I am getting old and I don't really drink to get drunk anymore like I used to. I've learned to like just sipping on a bit of booze through the evening. Happily, money spent on booze goes a lot lot farther. So far I've gotten some 'original' glenmorangie which is pretty good, and Auchentoshen Three Wood. I like them both but I like the Auchentoshen quite a bit more. It reminds me of something, Martell Cordon Bleu I think. (Sadly Martell C.Bleu has gone from 100 bucks to 150+ here in the past few years, which is a bridge too far, so I can't compare them head to head, but I -think- its Martell that it reminds me of). I like its sweetness, and i guess what is the influence of sherry casks or something on it. Anyway, I like it a lot. I like honey/dry fruits/raisin/sherry flavors, I'm not a big fan of what I think of as 'coconut' flavor in some bourbons and scotches. What would be some scotches in the same vein? I'd prefer to spend less than 100$ per bottle, but might go over if its something really special. The only thing I know about Japanese malts is that they are expensive, any of those that are really worth trying based on the stuff I like? Alternatively, what would be some decent priced exemplars of different styles to try out? I'd like to figure out what I like best and then eventually focus on it to find something that really wets my whistle. Martell Cordon Bleu did that, but alas, the Chinese buy it all to mix with sprite or whatever. Also, I really like Sauternes. I understand some whiskies are aged or 'finished' or whatever in Sauternes barrels. Anyone have experience with these? Does the botrytis flavor of the wine get imparted to the whiskey? What's it like? E: For reference I live in the US and have local access to pretty good selections. hakimashou fucked around with this message at 06:02 on Apr 6, 2017 |
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Apr 6, 2017 05:59
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Aberlour A'bunadh is the first one that comes to mind. Some Glenfarclas offerings. Springbank 12.
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Apr 6, 2017 12:31
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Glengoyne and Glendronach. Also Auchenstoshan Three Wood tastes like nail polish.
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Apr 6, 2017 12:56
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Finally found and picked up a bottle of Johnnie Walker Green Label at the LCBO last night! I know it's not the best, but I actually surprisingly enjoyed it before.kidsafe posted:Glengoyne and Glendronach. Also Auchenstoshan Three Wood tastes like nail polish. Is Glengoyne available in the US? I really enjoyed the distillery tour last year, but it's not here in Ontario (not sure about the rest of Canada).
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Apr 6, 2017 21:15
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kidsafe posted:Glengoyne and Glendronach. Also Auchenstoshan Three Wood tastes like nail polish. Islay malts taste like band-aids, nothing wrong with that. Any other nail polish tasting ones?
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Apr 6, 2017 21:28
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Paul Proteus posted:Aberlour A'bunadh is the first one that comes to mind. Some Glenfarclas offerings. Springbank 12. I forgot A'bunadh, that is good stuff.
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Apr 6, 2017 21:30
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mojo1701a posted:Finally found and picked up a bottle of Johnnie Walker Green Label at the LCBO last night! I know it's not the best, but I actually surprisingly enjoyed it before. Green label is a quality whisky, good value and the best in the JW range.
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Apr 6, 2017 22:06
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hakimashou posted:Islay malts taste like band-aids, nothing wrong with that. Any other nail polish tasting ones? Balvenie 17 Double Wood then.
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Apr 6, 2017 22:27
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Paul Proteus posted:Aberlour A'bunadh is the first one that comes to mind. Some Glenfarclas offerings. Springbank 12. Glenfarclas 17 especially.
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Apr 6, 2017 22:32
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spankmeister posted:Green label is a quality whisky, good value and the best in the JW range. Oh I agree. Bought a 200mL 4-pack at Heathrow in November for £88 (Black, Gold, Platinum, and Blue). Haven't tried the Blue yet, but I found the Gold actually better than Platinum. Tried the Green much later, and thoroughly enjoyed it. Still making my way through the Macallan Select Oak my mom got me when she went overseas. She was shocked to discover that I could've bought it myself on my Air Canada flight for $60 instead of the €60 she spent.
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Apr 6, 2017 23:46
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So my girlfriend's company is having an impromptu whiskey tasting night tomorrow and she has been tasked with picking up "two $120 bottles." The company is paying for it. Setting aside the absurdity of the price point specificity for a moment, does anyone have any suggestions that would fit the bill? Something with big, bold flavors suited to an amateur tasting would be great, huge peat bombs probably not great.
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Apr 7, 2017 01:35
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Vox Nihili posted:So my girlfriend's company is having an impromptu whiskey tasting night tomorrow and she has been tasked with picking up "two $120 bottles." The company is paying for it. Aberlour Abunadh goes for about that much right?
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Apr 7, 2017 01:52
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JUST MAKING CHILI posted:Glenfarclas 17 especially. I really love the 23. It's really one of the best values in scotch, certainly at that age, but it was out of his price point. I've been drinking some Signatory Linkwood 2008 and it's over the top good. I can't get over how smooth it is at cask, 64%. This tastes better than most bourbons on the market.
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Apr 7, 2017 02:23
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Vox Nihili posted:So my girlfriend's company is having an impromptu whiskey tasting night tomorrow and she has been tasked with picking up "two $120 bottles." The company is paying for it. Around $100 each: Compass Box Hedonism (Blended Grain Whisky) Springbank 15 (slightly peaty, funky) Glenfarclas 105 (high proof Speyside) Kavalan Concertmaster (Port Finish) Cheaper, but great: Lagavulin 16 (peaty, fruity) Oban 14 (honey/syrup, Scotch's greatest hits) Laphroaig Quarter Cask (very peaty, sweet, crisp mouthfeel) Compass Box Spice Tree (like Oban 14 that it has a little bit of everything) Lowness 72 posted:Aberlour Abunadh goes for about that much right? Aberlour A'Bunadh is $69 here, but I mean whatever. It's a good one to bring to a tasting. TobinHatesYou fucked around with this message at 04:12 on Apr 7, 2017 |
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Apr 7, 2017 04:06
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Oh man Abunadh is like 110 at Astor Spirits in NYC. They're usually not that overpriced either.
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Apr 7, 2017 05:09
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Lowness 72 posted:Aberlour Abunadh goes for about that much right? It's quite a bit cheaper here. If you want the people to get hosed up get Aberlour Abunadh, its 60+% ABV and goes down like water.
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Apr 7, 2017 05:11
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JUST MAKING CHILI posted:Glenfarclas 17 especially. That looks like it will fit the bill, Total Wine here has it and I'm gonna see if I can't make time to pick some up tomorrow. E: it looks like another store has Glenfarclas 25 year for 150$ The 17 year is 95$ I think i'll get the 17 year first and if I really like it, spring for the 25 year on a special occasion or something. hakimashou fucked around with this message at 05:38 on Apr 7, 2017 |
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Apr 7, 2017 05:16
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Thanks for the input, guys, I ended picking up a bottle of Hedonism for them, which sounds delightful. Someone else ended up handling the second bottle.
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Apr 7, 2017 05:20
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I had a glass or two of the Macallan Select Oak last night and I decided to mix the few remaining drops in the glass with some 7up. Jeez, that mixture tasted like chocolate.
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Apr 7, 2017 15:12
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My brother-in-law and I just had kids with our respective wives and I wanted to get him a nice whisk(e)y that would be fittingly celebratory. I really, really like Glenlivet French Oak Reserve 15 year (and so does the person I'm buying for); what would be something in that vein that might be... nicer? The 18 year? Budget is up to $150.
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Apr 7, 2017 21:09
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hakimashou posted:That looks like it will fit the bill, Total Wine here has it and I'm gonna see if I can't make time to pick some up tomorrow. Haven't had any Glenfarclas older than 17, but I have had the cask strength 105. I highly recommend that one too, if you can find it.
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Apr 7, 2017 21:26
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JUST MAKING CHILI posted:Haven't had any Glenfarclas older than 17, but I have had the cask strength 105. I highly recommend that one too, if you can find it. I just now opened the Glenfarclas 17 and I am really impressed, this is delicious stuff! It's markedly different from any other whiskey i've had, and its really good, thanks for the recommendation!
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Apr 8, 2017 06:04
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Bookers is now $70 in VA. gently caress straight off!
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Apr 8, 2017 06:08
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12? years ago I think, I decided I'd try some "fancy bourbon." There was a fancy grocery store nearby with a fancy liquor and wine section. They had two kinds of bourbon, Black Maple Hill and Pappy Van Winkle. I was a cheapass and didnt want to spring an extra 10 bucks for the Pappy stuff. 
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Apr 8, 2017 06:21
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I've been avoiding Canadian whiskey for ever because I've had some not-great experiences with Canadian Club and Crown Royal. Picked up a bottle of Lot no. 40 rye and really like it. Nothing really that stands out, it's just a tasty, affordable whiskey with a ton of spicy rye character.
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Apr 8, 2017 06:59
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ehnus posted:I've been avoiding Canadian whiskey for ever because I've had some not-great experiences with Canadian Club and Crown Royal. That is basically my experience with anything past bottom-shelf Canadian whisky: it may not be the best, but it definitely hits the spot without breaking the bank. I'm actually starting to enjoy them more than the bourbons I've tried because I prefer the spice and richness to the vanilla smoothness.
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Apr 8, 2017 16:22
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Is Bowmore any good?
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Apr 8, 2017 19:58
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Missing Name posted:Is Bowmore any good? Not really. Like, it's not bad but it's not memorable in any way.
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Apr 8, 2017 20:00
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hakimashou posted:That looks like it will fit the bill, Total Wine here has it and I'm gonna see if I can't make time to pick some up tomorrow. Honestly I think the 23 is both a better scotch and it's a bit cheaper at 130 than the 25. I don't think the extra time in the barrel does much better for the result.
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Apr 9, 2017 00:22
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Paul Proteus posted:Honestly I think the 23 is both a better scotch and it's a bit cheaper at 130 than the 25. I don't think the extra time in the barrel does much better for the result. Cool, I will keep an eye out for it.
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Paul Proteus posted:Honestly I think the 23 is both a better scotch and it's a bit cheaper at 130 than the 25. I don't think the extra time in the barrel does much better for the result. Haven't yet seen an OB 23 y/o but I recommend the 21 y/o and I prefer it to the 25 y/o.
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Apr 10, 2017 17:18
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mekilljoydammit posted:Russel's Reserve (WT with age statement yay!) is amazingly cheap for what it is, IMO. My go-to sipping bourbon. I also got around to tasting my Sazerac and EC12. The Sazerac is a nice expression, but the EC12 is really something else. Very tasty caramel flavour compared to my usual bourbons. On the other hand, I can't handle the maple syrup like flavour (of varying strength) of almost every Canadian whiskey I've tried. Go figure.
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Visiting Boston from Europe next week and want to get a bottle of something American. Some experience with Irish/Scotch but almost none with American stuff. No preferences flavourwise; a budget of, let's say, $60. Any suggestions?
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