What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

UncleWede · 11-28-2017, 01:50 PM

I want a 20 year old . . .

1MOREMOD · 11-28-2017, 03:43 PM

Too late

TheHouseWon · 11-28-2017, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

I want a 20 year old . . .

They tend to be tender with a great finish, but lack sophistication...

Maynard · 11-29-2017, 08:52 AM

....anxiously trying to delete my prior posts about preferring the 8-12 year olds.....

upstatedoc · 12-05-2017, 07:00 PM

First Christmas present. I know people say you are paying for the name but if anyone can point me towards a smoother scotch feel free.

Sassicaia · 12-05-2017, 08:22 PM

Can anyone guess what this is?

Red Bread · 12-05-2017, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sassicaia

Can anyone guess what this is?

A huge ice cube mold?

Funny story, a few years ago I bought a large cube mold and a few new Speigelau or Reidel glasses and the cubes were about 2mm bigger than the glass opening. Fancy fail.

P1 · 12-05-2017, 10:16 PM

Any recommendations for a big peat?

Red Bread · 12-05-2017, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Any recommendations for a big peat?

Lagavulin 8.

P1 · 12-06-2017, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Lagavulin 8.

Interesting you say that. My good friend just recommended the 16, because that's the only one available.

Red Bread · 12-06-2017, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by P1et

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Lagavulin 8.

Interesting you say that. My good friend just recommended the 16, because that's the only one available.

The 16 is great, and easy to find. The 8 is just a really cool, limited run with a little more upfront bite and burn that I really like for its more aggressive approach. But you can't go wrong with either.

UncleWede · 12-06-2017, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

A huge ice cube mold?

Funny story, a few years ago I bought a large cube mold and a few new Speigelau or Reidel glasses and the cubes were about 2mm bigger than the glass opening. Fancy fail.

I HATE it when that happens

So I just skip the ice. . .

Red Bread · 12-06-2017, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Bread

A huge ice cube mold?

Funny story, a few years ago I bought a large cube mold and a few new Speigelau or Reidel glasses and the cubes were about 2mm bigger than the glass opening. Fancy fail.

I HATE it when that happens

So I just skip the ice. . .

Certainly the easiest approach. I like a splash of water, but in Texas summers, a really big ice cube that won't dilute things too fast extends whisk(e)y season for me.

Olivo · 12-06-2017, 10:50 AM

Don't have any pictures, but I have a nice, new Glenmorangie 18 Single Malt waiting for me at home.

UncleWede · 12-06-2017, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Olivo

Don't have any pictures, but I have a nice, new Glenmorangie 18 Single Malt waiting for me at home.

You left a nice 18yo at home?

Alone????

MK, Van alert!!!

Maynard · 12-06-2017, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by upstatedoc

First Christmas present. I know people say you are paying for the name but if anyone can point me towards a smoother scotch feel free.

That is Irish whisky, IIRC. Redbreast is probably my fav of those. My taste runs more to the peaty, but Glenmorangie has several really nice subtle varieties (favorite is the Quinta Ruban - very complex, kind of a chocolate undertone).

Maynard · 12-06-2017, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Any recommendations for a big peat?

Laphroaig is the kind, for me - the 10yo cask strength can't be beat, but Quarter Cask is also good, and often cheaper. Also loving the Bruichladdich heavily peated versions (they have a few, w/ different barley's) - not as 'rough' as the Laphroaig. Probably a/t from Islay that does not say 'unpeated'.

And also second the recc for 8yo Lagavulin, and agree totally w/ the quick review above; 16yo version is still the champ, but I like the younger ones lately.

Olivo · 12-07-2017, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

You left a nice 18yo at home?

Alone????

MK, Van alert!!!

I just need to get a job that allows drinking on the job.

1MOREMOD · 12-07-2017, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Olivo

I just need to get a job that allows drinking on the job.

Construction

Maynard · 12-07-2017, 08:15 AM

Or school bus driver

UncleWede · 12-07-2017, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Olivo

I just need to get a job that encourages drinking on the job.

FTFY.

I think there are a few guys out in the Appalachians that you could apply to. Josh always seems to need help.

Patrick303 · 12-07-2017, 10:48 AM

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