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spankmeister posted:Wales: Aber Falls not really, Penderyn okay. I've got to second the Penderyn, was recently gifted a bottle and it was fantastic. I'd describe it as similar to a Speyside but more crisp, less sherry inspired? Delicious nonetheless
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Pseudohog posted:Brandy is pretty much its own thing. Being distilled it can hit some of the same notes, but really it's a whole different beastie to whiskey. This sounds super elitist but I highly recommend using a proper brandy snifter when sampling armagnacs and cognacs. It helps accentuate the sweetness and unique characteristics of brandy. I got so excited I wanted to try using it to see if it'd make my primarily Islay whiskys more intense but it just made everything more bitter, which was an interesting learning point for me. I've stuck to the standard tulip glass since then.
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Stultus Maximus posted:Oh to be a tacky 26 year old DINK again... Look, I'm just saying there's nothing stopping you buying those just in time for Lunar New Year 2023 Bonus if you buy some firecrackers, lol
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Flash Gordon Ramsay posted:Whenever I open a new bottle, I always force myself to wait a few minutes after I make the first pour before I sip. Doesn't seem as necessary on subsequent pours, but just letting some of those volatile flavors come off it seems to help me better appreciate a new bottle than I if I pour and sip immediately. Maybe it's time for us to start Hyper-Decanting our whiskeys a la The Menu Can somebody suggest me a bourbon that tastes like a scotch. I want spice, I want weird flavors, I want smoke I want funk. I found a bottle of Rare Beast Rye and was very happy but not entirely sure I'm a big bourbon guy versus say paying too much money for Octomore variants.
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sean10mm posted:New Riff Backsetter? spankmeister posted:Not a bourbon but I would recommend Balcones Single Malt. If you like Octomore their Brimstone might be right up your alley too. Most excellent recommendations, these were definitely not on my radar and after reading some reviews, these flavor notes sound tasty. I'd like to pick up some bottles to try
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GD_American posted:At this point I'd be happy with Blanton's airline bottles because they make uh-mazing stocking stuffers i would too because every place near me wants $100+ for blantons i would drink the airline bottle
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Are there any online retailers that are recommended? Local shops are okay but the general consensus is buy lots of bottle and then they’ll let you know when new bottles drop, but between a 1 year old and a stressful job, is there somewhere online that I can click and deliver without too much overage? I live in CA.
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stratego posted:It's a release that r/bourbon's t8ke worked on with Barrell Craft Spirits. Out of curiosity the other stuff on that site seems awesome (aficionado group) mezcal bottles, are those worthwhile?
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stratego posted:T8ke (Jay, from whisky raiders), also runs the aficionados group for tequila/mezcal releases. Bring from Wisconsin his first love is brandy, but he also loves agave spirits. He partners with shared pour to sell/distribute stuff. You should check out his YouTube channel. Thank you! I’ve only got lovely chain stores with terrible prices and selection so I’m thinking about buying more online so this helps a lot.
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