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Enigma posted:Wild Turkey 101 Yeah if you can find it for that price, this is an amazing whiskey both alone and mixing.
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fat bossy gerbil posted:I’m looking for the best bottles you can get for under $20. Any style of whiskey but no scotch. Rebel Yell and Black Velvet Reserve have been a long time go to for me but I’m looking to branch out. If you can swing $25 for Evan Williams Single Barrel, I have been reaching for that often, even preferring it over some $80+ bottles.
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Yuns posted:Thanks for the recommendation. My local shop has EC Barrel Proof for just under $60. That's the MSRP, which is a great deal. Enjoy!
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fat bossy gerbil posted:I’m looking for the best bottles you can get for under $20. Check OP. The correct answer is Fighting Cock.
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Dec 1, 2018 01:26
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Old smugglers! It comes in a can!
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Lowness 72 posted:Old smugglers! It comes in a can! Wait, what?
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Aw poo poo that's scotch isn't it. Don't drink old smugglers.
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Lowness 72 posted:Aw poo poo that's scotch isn't it. Don't drink old smugglers. Does it actually come in a can?
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fat bossy gerbil posted:I’m looking for the best bottles you can get for under $20. Any style of whiskey but no scotch. Rebel Yell and Black Velvet Reserve have been a long time go to for me but I’m looking to branch out. Old grand dad bottled in bond!
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Recommendations on a good bottle of rye for a holiday gift? I thought about Pikesville since I believe the recipient likes Rittenhouse, but not sure what other options to consider.
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fat bossy gerbil posted:I’m looking for the best bottles you can get for under $20. Any style of whiskey but no scotch. Rebel Yell and Black Velvet Reserve have been a long time go to for me but I’m looking to branch out. Evan Williams White or 1743 is my go-to for quick-and-dirty sours, bourbon and coke, etc., and it's not like it's bad in an Old Fashioned when you forget that you ran out of rye. Just cut down on the sugar, because all the good stuff in this price range is sweet and flabby. Enigma posted:I think there's a bourbon floating out there that has both rye and wheat. everythingWasBees posted:So beer's been my drink of choice for a while, but due to medical reasons I can't drink non-distilled alcohol without being sick as a dog, so I figure it's about time for me to branch out. If you enjoy the body and spicy, earthy flavours of whiskey but you also like floral and fruit flavour...have you considered rum? Rum is a really diverse and underrated spirit, and you can try a whole lot of really good bottles under $30 apiece. Consider Pusser's British Navy Rum, Appleton, and Coruba if you can find it. (And if you like those, other good cheap dark rums are Gosling's, Myers, and Cruzan Black Strap. But those are dark rums heavy on the molasses and to a lesser extent, vanilla. I'd recommend those to a fan of stouts before I'd recommend them to a fan of barleywine.) Halloween Jack fucked around with this message at 04:16 on Dec 1, 2018 |
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Stopped in my local shop and they just got in a couple bottles of Elijah Craig 18. Price? $115  . Yes please! My boss just bought a bottle about three weeks ago for $150. I've seen them go on secondary for $200, I'm hoping I can parlay it into a few tougher to find cheaper bottles. I've been trying to find a bottle of blanton's for awhile, what's everyone else's favorites in the ~$50 range?
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mentalcontempt posted:Recommendations on a good bottle of rye for a holiday gift? I thought about Pikesville since I believe the recipient likes Rittenhouse, but not sure what other options to consider. Pikesville is a great choice. Rendezvous Rye if you want to go for the big, spicy rye mashbill (95% versus 51% for Pikesville). Unfortunately there aren't a ton of readily-available premium rye options (other than the craft poo poo that's not worth a drat or the unobtainable limited release bottles).
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Halloween Jack posted:Man, there are definitely some whiskeys with fruity and winy notes, but they're mostly scotches that start around $40, Glenmorangie being my favourite. Alberta Premium Dark Horse could also fit the bill, I think, if you want to stick in the realm of affordable whisky.
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Vox Nihili posted:That's the MSRP, which is a great deal. Enjoy! edit: Just had small taste of the ECBP 2017 C917 (0.6 fl oz). It was very good. Surprisingly drinkable undiluted at 131 proof and really really pleasant with some nice sweetness. Thanks for the recommendation Vox! Yuns fucked around with this message at 21:25 on Dec 1, 2018 |
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Is Johnny Walker Black Label suppose to taste like burnt rubber or did I buy a bad bottle?
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Odd Mutant posted:Is Johnny Walker Black Label suppose to taste like burnt rubber or did I buy a bad bottle? Sounds like a bad bottle.
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DoctaFun posted:Stopped in my local shop and they just got in a couple bottles of Elijah Craig 18. Price? LOL. People are absurd. EC18 isn't even very good. edit; not a dig at you, just the crazy prices people will pay. wormil fucked around with this message at 06:49 on Dec 2, 2018 |
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I'm a cheap, cheap man and picked up some Old Overholt and Four Roses today. Overholt is only the second rye I've ever had. Cheap is probably best for me in the Winter. I mostly just mix my booze with hot drinks this time of year.
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chitoryu12 posted:Sounds like a bad bottle. Yeah I think it is. I've had it before and my memory tells me it was sweet and oily and smooth while this was rancid and rubbery. Well poo poo, what can you do with bad whisky aside from pouring it down the drain?
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Odd Mutant posted:Yeah I think it is. I've had it before and my memory tells me it was sweet and oily and smooth while this was rancid and rubbery. Get drunk on something else before drinking it.
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Was on the fence but Wild Turkey Rare Breed is very nice. One of the few Thanksgiving leftovers I'm happy with.
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How would a bad bottle happen for whisky? Especially a blended whisky.
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zmcnulty posted:How would a bad bottle happen for whisky? Especially a blended whisky. It usually happens with bottles that have a natural cork - bacteria sets in the corkwood and produces chemicals that then get into the whiskey and give it some really off flavors. Unfortunately, these chemicals are detectable at the parts-per-billion level so just the tiniest amount will foul the whole bottle. It's usually the result of the bottle not having been inverted prior to packaging. On most modern bottling lines, the bottle gets turned upside down at some point, and the whiskey will sterilize the cork (in most cases). Doesn't always happen, and sometimes the bacteria is deep enough in the cork that even inversion doesn't do the trick.
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Yuns posted:I bought the last bottle of ECBP they had. I thought it was the 2018 C918 but when I looked at the bottle it turned out to be the last of the 2017 C917. Not sure what the differences are in those. I have a bottle from this batch as well. It's a good one. Some of the older batches are even better, but thankfully they haven't fallen off too badly.
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Weltlich posted:It usually happens with bottles that have a natural cork - bacteria sets in the corkwood and produces chemicals that then get into the whiskey and give it some really off flavors. Unfortunately, these chemicals are detectable at the parts-per-billion level so just the tiniest amount will foul the whole bottle. I guess a cork with bacteria would do it! In this particular case though isn't Johnnie Walker Black using a screwcap? I'm just having trouble imagining a scenario that affects a single bottle. I could see a bad run or even a bad cask happening, but either of those should/would have been picked up by the blender. Granted it's Johnnie Walker Black so they probably have a whole army of blenders or whisky tasting robots or something, and I suppose one of them could have had an off day. But in that case, wouldn't this impact thousands upon thousands of bottles? I don't know where Odd Mutant is posting from but if it were China or India or something I could see counterfeit being a thing. Then again I doubt criminals would bother counterfeiting Black label.
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Vox Nihili posted:I have a bottle from this batch as well. It's a good one. Some of the older batches are even better, but thankfully they haven't fallen off too badly.
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Old Overholt has a hint of that weird wet cardboard flavor that Fleischmann's has, but only just a hint. Other than that, it's pretty flavorless but a lot smoother than I expected. Fine for mixing I guess.
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I recently picked up a bottle of Old Overholt Bonded on a whim, and was impressed. Puts some fire on your palate but isn't harsh.
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Halloween Jack posted:I recently picked up a bottle of Old Overholt Bonded on a whim, and was impressed. Puts some fire on your palate but isn't harsh. yeah for being like $12 it's pretty alright
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Recommendations for some very simple recipes for hot whiskey based drinks?
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A toddy is just whiskey or rum, a bit of lemon juice, and a bit of honey topped off with hot water. You can use tea instead of water, and you can add bitters, but the basic recipe is extremely simple.
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nervana posted:Recommendations for some very simple recipes for hot whiskey based drinks? Hot buttered rum imo
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nervana posted:Recommendations for some very simple recipes for hot whiskey based drinks? spankmeister posted:Hot buttered rum imo 
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I stand by my suggestion 
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Whiskey + coffee. I guess add cream if you are overly attached to your stomach lining.
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This is a variation on a hot-buttered rum that I call "The Ottoman", but it will work just as well with whiskey. It is complex, and you'll need a stand mixer to make the batter, but once that's made you can put it in the freezer and it'll keep for a long time. Step 1: The Batter 1 Stick Butter, softened 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup raw honey 1/4 cup vanilla gelato (or ice cream) 1 Tablespoon ground Ceylon Cinnamon 1 Tablespoon ground Allspice 1 teaspoon ground Grain of Paradise (or black pepper if you can't find it) Toss this into a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and cream the butter, syrup, brown sugar, gelato and honey together. Just before they're totally well mixed, put in the spices. When it's all done, pack it firmly into a pint mason jar and toss it in the freezer. Step 2: The Drink "The Ottoman" 2oz Whiskey or Rum 1 Tbs of the batter Hot Coffee or Tea - almost boiling Hot water - almost boiling Fresh nutmeg and a grater. Either a Turkish style tea glass (If you've got it), a glass tea cup, or a mug. Into the glass pour, 4 oz of hot water and swish it around, then discard. (This pre-heats the glass so the drink doesn't get cold while mixing) Place a TBS of batter into the glass, and pour 2oz of hot Coffee or Tea on it. Whip it with a small fork or spoon until it's frothy. Pour two ounces of whiskey or rum into the drink. Whip it again until well mixed. Pour one ounce of Coffee or Tea to top the glass up. Garnish with fresh grated nutmeg.
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Halloween Jack posted:A toddy is just whiskey or rum, a bit of lemon juice, and a bit of honey topped off with hot water. You can use tea instead of water, and you can add bitters, but the basic recipe is extremely simple. I use tea and skip the lemon juice whenever I have a cold. Don't know if it works, but also don't care much.
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Anyone been following this kerfluffle about Bourbon 30 and their ‘Butterface’ blend?
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nervana posted:Recommendations for some very simple recipes for hot whiskey based drinks? Whisky (I prefer a peaty one for this, Bowmore 12 is good), Drambuie, Honey, Lemon Juice, Hot Water This spiciness of the Drambuie adds some interest here. My go to when I have a cold. Probably wouldn't bother with it when not full of snot.
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