What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

P1 · 01-11-2020, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by hooligan_COLD

That tells me you simply don't like American whiskey, then.

I have no problem with that, I'd never drink Vodka neat/up/rocks, even though there are myriad that are high enough quality to do so. Each to their own.

What are your criteria for "being worthy" of drinking a spirit unmixed?

Perhaps "being worthy" was an aggressive description, but unless I just have never had the opportunity to try the right one, traditional Scotch or Irish whiskeys are just much smoother.

Red Bread · 01-11-2020, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

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Originally Posted by hooligan_COLD

That tells me you simply don't like American whiskey, then.

I have no problem with that, I'd never drink Vodka neat/up/rocks, even though there are myriad that are high enough quality to do so. Each to their own.

What are your criteria for "being worthy" of drinking a spirit unmixed?

Perhaps "being worthy" was an aggressive description, but unless I just have never had the opportunity to try the right one, traditional Scotch or Irish whiskeys are just much smoother.

That's weird. I tend to drink bourbon when I'm looking for a simple, smooth drink and Scotch or Irish when I'm looking for something more complex and scarier.

Salty Dog · 01-11-2020, 01:18 PM

So my wife and I are doing our WSET training, might grab a part time job at the Gretzky Distillery which is just up the road....anyway, this is my homework assignment. Cheers.

1MOREMOD · 01-11-2020, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bobowar135

Here are a couple of seven year olds that I picked up over Christmas. I'm enjoying them both, especially the Flor De Cana. I love it's lack of sweetness.Attachment 2216347

Be careful picking up 7 year olds

Salty Dog · 01-11-2020, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Be careful picking up 7 year olds

My wife hates it when I say I'm taking a 12 year old into the hot tub.

1MOREMOD · 01-11-2020, 03:42 PM

Ask if 15 is better

EstorilM · 01-11-2020, 08:58 PM

Unfortunately for my wallet, I have started getting into Bourbon and not just beer.

1MOREMOD · 01-11-2020, 09:22 PM

Nice sir.

M_Six · 01-11-2020, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by EstorilM

Unfortunately for my wallet, I have started getting into Bourbon and not just beer.

Funny, I'm about to go in the opposite direction. A master brewer friend of mine is brewing me up 5 gallons of IPA. It's fermenting now. I won't be drinking whiskey for a while after my current bottle of P12 is gone.

bobowar135 · 01-12-2020, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mecheng77

I've only recently conceded that as great as beer tastes it's best left for summer bbq, and that whiskey is a better option to wind down after the week. Before, whiskey was a mixer for me only

I'm not a big drinker of straight spirits myself. If you're not careful you can wipe yourself out quicksmart. Plus it's so hot over here for 9 months of the year it's not really an option. Late at night after work (I work arvo shift), I might indulge in a pour of an aged rum , scotch or a rum/port combo but other than that I generally mix.

tombaker · 01-12-2020, 03:53 AM

Now I’m just warming the soul of Redbreast Irish Whiskey

ASAP · 01-12-2020, 07:25 PM

ok... tried clase azul repo... gotta say i am IMPRESSED

m630 · 01-13-2020, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ASAP

ok... tried clase azul repo... gotta say i am IMPRESSED

Welcome to the madness

Only one problem, u cant drink most other tequila anymore!!!

But its worth it!!!!

Hawkeye · 01-13-2020, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by EstorilM

Unfortunately for my wallet, I have started getting into Bourbon and not just beer.

I am not sure McKenna belongs in that lineup! Nice choices. I want to get my hands on a Toasted barrel but I have never seen one. I do enjoy the 1792 FP and the MWND though!

Spgm5 · 01-13-2020, 08:31 PM

Busted out something new for the championship game.

Hawkeye · 01-16-2020, 12:33 PM

Sherry finished share with a friend at the smoke shop.

mecheng77 · 01-16-2020, 06:28 PM

Tried this today at a friends, very nice character, I like it.

m630 · 01-16-2020, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mecheng77

Tried this today at a friends, very nice character, I like it.

Had it at a mgt offsite event in November, was very nice!

m630 · 01-17-2020, 09:38 PM

So, it was finally the right time to open the Durango.

I decided on neat with some orange zest. A very unique smoke flavor, very very smooth. Its something special for sure.

cheers

bobowar135 · 01-18-2020, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Sherry finished share with a friend at the smoke shop.

Four different aged expressions from the same distillery...nice. Twelve months ago I used to think that all scotch tasted the same, I was so wrong!

masterzapper · 01-22-2020, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by EstorilM

Unfortunately for my wallet, I have started getting into Bourbon and not just beer.

That McKenna bottle is a solid buy.

Hawkeye · 01-23-2020, 03:51 PM

Costco had a special pick tequila that is sipping level good for $20 a liter. Went back today for another 6 pack at that price.

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