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Post by Killer5 on Oct 12, 2023 21:03:46 GMT -5
AskYourDr: Yeah man I feel you. It always reminds me of that scene in Saving Private Ryan where Tom Hanks talks about 'remembering something specific' instead of remembering faces when Matt Damon is talking about not being able to remember his brothers' faces anymore. Such a great bottle to me for that reason, and it is cool to hear that someone else shares the same experience.
Btw hope everyone stays safe tomorrow. Doubt the Hamas freaks will do anything outside of the major blue cities? but all the same.
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Post by nnnvork on Oct 16, 2023 19:30:19 GMT -5
Keep the reviews coming. I'm dry this month, but in a couple weeks (Halloween) I'll be buying stuff to drink. I live in the boonies, so I don't have a wide selection without driving a bit, but I'm making a list and will see what I can find.
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Post by Killer5 on Oct 21, 2023 21:04:23 GMT -5
Whisky: The Hakushu 12yo Japanese Whisky I have been very curious about Japanese whiskies recently and decided to try most of the Suntory range (I still need to try the Yamazaki). To be blunt The Hakushu is quickly becoming one of my, if not my, favorite whiskies. It has a very light smoky-ness and sweetness which reminds me of Lagavulin (very light smoke in comparison), but then there are amazing citrus and mint notes in there, and I even get a little bit of a Japanese beer note similar to Kirin Ichiban on the finish before I get a great lightly smoky/minty/fruity/floral/vanilla finish. Seriously this whisky is VERY good and VERY complex. Still even at 12 years! Hats off to the distillers with this one. Many times I drink whiskies and I feel like there is something missing.. like the nose is great and then on the palette there is just a bit of sweetness missing (for example).. like a void which just hasn't been filled... This happened to me recently with Aberlour 16 yo however I just opened it so I will see how it changes the next time I drink a glass. The Hakushu is immediately great right after opening the bottle and all of the voids are filled.. on the nose.. palette.. and finish.. there is nothing I feel like I am left wanting when experiencing this whisky. Sublime. I can't wait to see how it transforms after a bit of time being open. Immediately one of my all time favorites. If you have the scratch, I paid $165, I HIGHLY recommend it. This whisky easily fits squarely in my desert island list of whiskies and I will make sure that I always have a bottle on hand regardless of its high price (I should make a list of my favorites as I do this). Will probably talk about Toki and Hibiki Japanese Harmony next time (also both Suntory whiskies however they are blends). Both are much cheaper however both are very good in their own rights and absolutely with the money. I will just say that if you ever think about needing to find a gift for someone who likes whisky PLEASE don't fall into the trap of thinking you need Johnny Walker Blue Label or something when there are whiskies like these Suntorys sitting on shelves.. it is criminal that people in Texas don't really drink Japanese whisky (at least from what I can tell looking at the shelves the bourbons are always what are gone - meh better for me ). The Japanese distillers have knocked it out of the park with these whiskies. Can't wait to try more.
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Post by Killer5 on Nov 17, 2023 23:57:05 GMT -5
So I have been exploring another genre of liquor recently: tequila. I have to say that a good tequila is absolutely amazing and if anyone still has memories of getting shit faced in college from Jose Cuervo to forget those memories (if you even have memories to forget ) and try out some great tequilas. I started out with Don Julio 70 after a recommendation from someone at a liquor store. I only recently read about additives companies add to tequila and it is definitely something I will be looking out for in the future because I would bet money that this tequila contains additives. It is very sweet and I can almost taste something akin to skittles when I drink it after having some truly amazing stuff. I can't really recommend this to anyone. Same for the more expensive 1942 that I have had at a restaurant. It is cool if this is your thing but.. imo it isn't what I am looking for in a tequila. If I want something with sweeter flavors, and not artificial flavors (imo), I will reach for a bourbon like Colonel E. H. Taylor every time. So IMO just avoid Don Julio based on my experience. Next I tried Codigo but I had a memory of trying this once at a family get together because someone received it as a gift. I found out that this does not have additives and it shows. Even though I have the anejo the agave still shines through, and even though it isn't as good as a whiskey imo, especially for the price, it is an obvious jump in quality compared to the Don Julio 70. I have been enjoying this every time over the Don Julio 70 and it shows in the amount left in the bottle . Still for what I paid for it ~$100 I can't really recommend it when other brands are around. I do still like the bottle and will try the blanco in the future. So now we get to the insanely good stuff.. and I am very pleased to say that in the tequila world the insanely good stuff is also the cheaper stuff. Don Julio 1942 is over $150 while the price I paid for the next bottle was $53. I was very lucky to find a Fortaleza blanco for $53 at Total Wine. This tequila is on another tier above everything already mentioned. It is everything that I will be looking for in tequila from here on out. It is refreshing.. the agave is super present because it is a blanco.. and the smell is just amazing. If you are ever in a liquor store ask to see if they have any of this stuff for sale. Granted I have only tried the blanco but everyone raves about this stuff (and for good reason). This is not hype like Blantons hype where it is kind of 'an ok bottle of whiskey'.. but instead the type of hype where the bottle lives up to expectations in every way. Maybe it is because I am still inexperienced.. but damn compared to the stuff people always say 'is good' Fortaleza blows it all away. I can't recommend it enough (and at a third of the price of the more expensive Don Julio 1942). I can't wait to see what other less expensive gems I can find in the tequila world. Probably going to stick with blancos tbh because it seems to be more in your face and tbh after drinking whiskies for as long as I have I really appreciate the blanco flavor profile over the more aged flavors of anejo tequilas. More to come.
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Post by Killer5 on Nov 26, 2023 8:58:46 GMT -5
Tequila tangent 2: So after trying many different tequilas there are a few which have stood out to me. Mostly a fan of blancos. The reposadas and anejos I have had have been great too but I think I prefer whisky over them as my favorite 'aged in a barrel' spirit.
So here is a list of what I think are the best tequilas I have had in no particular order: - G4 blanco - El Tesoro blanco - Tequila Ocho blanco - Fortaleza blanco (I have tried to find another bottle of this but it might as well be unobtainium - at least so far)
Have a bottle of Lalo which I haven't opened yet. Will try it soon.
Also tried Cazcanes but it is just too expensive for me to recommend. For me when you get over $50 in the Tequila world you are really pushing it. Tbh I could say the same about whiskies though.. but this especially holds true for tequila.
I don't really drink margaritas anymore unless they are already made. These blancos are imo better on their own.
Really not a fan of the use of additives in Tequila so all of these recommendations have been ones which are additive free. Kind of don't really care about added coloring/filtering whiskies, but, when you are knowingly making a sub-par product and using things to 'enhance' the flavor to simply produce more tequila I tend to really not care about your end product.
Apparently more expensive tequilas like those fancy Clase Azul (spelling) bottles.. Don Julio 1942 fancy bottles.. etc all use additives. It is fine if you like these tequilas but you are spending a lot of $$$ for a fake product. Considering the price of these aforementioned bottles your money would be better spent on a really nice whisk(e)y instead IMO.
Anyways hope everyone has a great holiday.
Cheers.
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Post by Killer5 on Dec 18, 2023 23:07:54 GMT -5
Tequila tangent 3: Decided to have some fun and get Cazcanes #7 blanco and compare it to the #7 repisado.
First off.. I still MUCH prefer blancos to repisados and anejos.. which is basically spoilers for this entire post.
The blanco is absolutely incredible. I get notes of vegetables a bit.. like celery/light carrot notes.. agave is super present.. and it is very smooth on its own without any additives. If you haven't read my previous post avoid tequila with additives like the plague (IMO). Check out tequila matchmaker if you haven't already and buy the right stuff if you are looking for a tequila for any reason.
The repisado beats the blanco out in mouthfeel without a doubt. Very thick and full coating your tongue to no end. The brighter flavors of the blanco are muted a bit more due to being aged in a barrel for a bit. Still great.. but I really prefer my tequila on the brighter side rather than on the darker side. Still good but tbh there are whiskies I can recommend which are just so much better. Tequila just really shines when it is in your face blancos which are made well imo.
For me, Cazcanes #7 blanco is basically the closest I have found to Fortaleza blanco. It is so close but maybe not quite as full bodied as the bottle of Fortaleza was (I am splitting hairs here though). Cazcanes is also $20 more expensive than Fortaleza so I cannot so it is tied with Fortaleza. So at the moment my ranking for top 3 tequilas are: 1. Fortaleza blanco 2/3: Cazcanes blanco/G4 blanco
I need to try the cask strength G4 blanco. A guy I talk to at the Total Wine I frequent was saying that the cask strength G4 blanco is much different than the normal blanco so I am super curious.
A bonus recommendation from me is Cimmaron if you want a budget tequila. The blanco is in the $20 range but it is very solid, albeit very in your face. Seems like it would be very present in a cacktail so it would be a great recommendation for mixed drinks that require a forward tequila.
Until next time. Cheers.
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Post by Killer5 on Dec 22, 2023 23:34:58 GMT -5
Whisky: George T Stagg 67.5%
I happened to find this and a barrel strength Colonel Taylor in the same store. Bucket list whiskeys so yeah.
Decided to try Stagg first because I have heard from everyone that it is one of the absolute best whiskeys ever.. and yeah.. it is. Not much else to say. You have to try it if you like bourbon.
Highest recommendation from me.
Will be bringing the Garrison Brother's Cowboy bourbon and these two mentioned already to the Christmas party. Will report back after trying them all.
Merry Christmas. Cheers.
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Post by AskYourDrAboutUVFast on Dec 23, 2023 0:22:07 GMT -5
Wow talk about a Xmas miracle, congrats on that sweet score. I've only seen a couple BTAC bottles in the wild here and all of them had price tags that were too rich for my blood.
I was in total wine last week and eye-balling that cowboy bourbon but didn't pull the trigger (walked out with a barrel new year blend to open on...new years). Did you get the hazmat one from this year? If so, how do you like it? Thinking I might have to go back and spend a little of my xmas bonus on that texas gold.
Keep up the reviews they are awesome. Happy Holidays
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Post by Killer5 on Dec 23, 2023 13:28:35 GMT -5
It is the hazmat one from this year. It is very good. It is VERY leathery (this means very similar to a highly tannin-y wine to me).
IMO it isn't as good as Stagg but that was without water (splitting hairs hrre though). I haven't played around with them yet enough to really do these whiskeys justice yet.
Hmm will bring my Balmorhea and compare them with people too just to see.
Some people I have talked to at smaller stores I frequent have been saying that it is the last >70% Garrison Brothers ever. So if you collect whiskeys then you should get it.
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Post by Killer5 on Dec 25, 2023 1:26:04 GMT -5
An addendum to my above post.
After trying the GST, Taylor barrel strength, and the Garrison Brothers cowboy bourbon.. I will say that they are all great but all very different.
If I was to recommend these whiskies in order to an uninitiated bourbon drinker it would be: 1. Colonel Taylor - without a doubt the easiest to drink and it is just more of the regular Taylor single batch in the best ways possible. Very full whiskey that drinks well below its proof (this might be my personal favorite of the three.. but they are so close it might just depend on the day tbh).
2. GST - Definitely harsher than the Taylor but is full of black cherries, caramel, brown sugar.. all of your favorite bourbon notes just done with impeccable finesse.
3. Cowboy - IMO you must already like Texas whiskey/Garrison Brothers. There is a funk that I only taste with Garrison Brothers whiskey and this definitely has it. This funk probably comes from the intense barrel notes.. but it gives it a very present and up front palette that you must know you like. Still it is pretty smooth after letting it sit for a while since the original neck pour. Still quite leathery - coating your mouth with a sticky feeling that is unique to this whiskey out of the three. It is definitely my favorite Garrison Brothers I have had to date. Definitely the most unique out of the three and if yoh like Garrison Brothers already this is an easy recommendation. Again because I hear that this is going to be the last hazmat from Garrison Brothers (allegedly) it should be worth while as a collectible.
Huh didn't type too much about the Baffalo Trace whiskies.. I mean they are just safer but still amazing products that blow Blantons and the rest of their offerings out of the water. Unique drinking experiences which should be experienced at least once.
Probably would definitely get the Taylor -> Cowboy -> GST again in that order of priority. GST is just damned expensive. Still.. it lasts longer than a 1st growth Bordeaux.. but you could get a lot of amazing 3rd growths and then a bunch of other bottles of whisk(e)y/tequila which are amazing in their own rights. I really wish wine lasted longer.. I have had some Bordeauxs which were so good I am not sure any other liquor comes close, but from a value perspective obviously wine is at the bottom of the totem pole because a bottle is opened and then it is gone. Yes coravins exist but I am never using one of those on a truly great wine which should be decanted and let breathe to open up.
Still unique drinking experiences. Worth sharing the memories with friends and family and also owning these great bottles.
Happy drinking. Merry Christmas.
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Post by Killer5 on Jan 22, 2024 21:28:16 GMT -5
Tequila: Mijenta blanco I have developed tiers of tequila when describing tequilas to people: tier 1 are the best tequilas imo (Fortaleza, G4, Cazcanes) tier 2 are the very drinkable tequilas which are worth your time if you find them in restaurants or you haven't had it before and are curious tier 3 consists of the bottom tier tequilas which are basically not worth your money imo (for example tequilas with additives) So now that I have defined some tiers it is time to put this tequila in tier 1/tier 2 . This tequila is very good. It has a sweeter aroma (think lemon yogurt or something) which I am never really ready for and that is primarily the reason it is in between 1 and 2 for me. Everything else about it makes it a very worthy tequila to be in tier 1 for me because it is different enough from the other tequilas I have already listed to make me want to always have a bottle on my shelf for when I am in a Mijenta mood. It isn't as bright as the rest of the tequilas in the list (especially G4). Think a bit darker/thicker/sweeter. It isn't as unique as Cazcanes or Fortaleza so I won't be removing them from the top tier but Mijenta definitely deserves a place on my shelf. Having said all of that however.. I am only talking about the blanco. The reposada and anejos I have heard mixed things about (especially the anejo because it is like $160). If you are going to be spending that type of money on a tequila another tequila comes into play which imo is just worth getting: Arette Extra Anejo. Don't want to gamble on another bottle of that price after liking that extra anejo so much. Anyways happy drinking!
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Post by Killer5 on Feb 7, 2024 21:42:05 GMT -5
I have been focusing so much on working out and work lately that I haven't been drinking much. So I will just post some albums instead since I wanted to map/test some tonight:
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Post by Killer5 on Feb 12, 2024 20:47:56 GMT -5
Tequila: Cascahuin blanco
Amazing tequila which deserves its high price - if you like mint. This tequila is very minty and very refreshing. Highly recommended.
Working late as usual so here are some chill tunes:
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Post by Killer5 on Feb 23, 2024 22:47:50 GMT -5
Whisky: blend of some of my whiskies When I was about to finish my Hibiki Harmony I decided to blend many of my whiskies together in order to make some insane concoction. Hibiki Harmony Suntory Toki Tamdhu barrel strength Port Charlotte 10 George T Stagg Garrison Brothers Cowboy/Balmorhea Blantons EH Taylor Barrel Proof Lagavulin 8 (will probably add some 16 when I open the bottle I have sitting around) Cazcanes no 7 anejo Aberlour 16 Some others I can't remember. Focused on adding less of the strong ones and more of the weaker ones. So more Aberlour than Cowboy for example. Really enjoy the blend though tbh.. I can pick out notes from each whisky that I have added. Obviously the insanely strong and forward ones still stand out.. Garrison Brothers will always be obvious as well as the George T Stagg. Instantly recognizable flavors. The peated whiskies too. Their character is instantly recognizable. The Port Charlotte stands out more than the Lagavulin 8 does. Lagavulin 8 is still such an amazing whisky. The price difference between it and the 16 is kind of funny.. They are very close together. Still need to do an a b test to see which one I like the most because right now I think I like the 8 more. The tamdhu is also very recognizable. Seriously if you haven't had Tamdhu 12 it is such an easy recommendation. Great whisky if you like sherry cask stuff. Anyways I am already three sheets to the wind so will leave some tunes I was listening to at work down below. Happy drinking/listening! Some tunes:
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Post by derblanca on Feb 24, 2024 9:44:15 GMT -5
Last video I was:
"Nice, someone who didn't fall for the meme and understands you can still get nice mileage out of six strings!"
Then I watched the rest of the video.
Very disappointed.
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Post by Killer5 on Feb 24, 2024 10:06:31 GMT -5
Tbh I can kind of see the >6 strings thing being a meme. My absolute favorite bands almost all use 6 string guitars exclusively and I also have trouble listening to a lot of new artists because their music sounds very same-y (many use >6 string instruments but some don't). Some songs I still gravitate towards, such as the one you just mentioned, and if the artist was inspired to create it with a guitar that has more than 6 strings then I am happy that 7/8/etc guitars exist. I would say the meme in today's world is being unable to come up with good songs and instead focusing on sheer technicality and impressive looking videos.
Edit: Actually one of my favorite new songs was from a guy who plays a guitar which sobad thought has the most try hard guitar ever. Just like Tosin Abasi has said some instruments just inspire people in different ways.
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Post by StodgyAyatollah on Feb 24, 2024 15:20:02 GMT -5
I remember the six string discussion from my high school days and find it funny it's still being discussed. I judge music for the end result not the instruments, but I haven't personally played anything since my early 20s so that could be why.
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Post by Killer5 on Mar 2, 2024 22:08:22 GMT -5
Whisky: Balvenie 12 Doublewood
I know I have written about this whisky in a previous thread but decided to post about it again. It is without a doubt a whisky that I am always returning to even after trying out many crazy higher age statement ones. I mean sure.. it may not be the 'best' tasting whisky, that would still be the batch of Red Breast 27 I managed to get my hands on, but the Doublewood just hits my tongue in all of the right ways. Love the very present orange notes and the sweeter honey notes which Balvenie is known for.
For whatever reason I found my latest bottle at a lower price than I normally see it for (low $70s) and I needed a refill of this whisky so decided to snag it. It is absolutely insane how much whiskies are starting to go for now-a-days (especially higher aged Irish whiskey). A bottle of Red Breast 21 used to be like $250 or something and now it is upwards of $500 (Red Breast 27 is just stupid money now at a grand). Also saw Glenmorangie Signet for $230 last time I was in the store which is just incredibly sad to see (it used to sit at $200 normally around my parts). I guess if you are in to whisk(e)y might be wise to snag some of these great bottles before they become even dumber than they already are. I remember just over a year ago I used to get Balvenie 16 (the french oak) for like $120-$130 and not it is upwards of $200. Japanese whiskey is still incredibly expensive for young bottles (although it is still some of the best whiskey I have had - that Hakushu 12 was amazing and absolutely worth the money imo).
Might be done looking for different whiskies to try tbh. I mean if I want to keep trying different bottles the money required for the higher age statement whiskies is just idiotic (I am a pretty big idiot too). Been fun trying a bunch of whiskies however. It is fun being able to talk to other people about whisky and giving recommendations to people at the stores I frequent.
Been thinking about my bottles I would always have available.. Scotch: Balvenie 12 Doublewood either Port Charlotte 10 or Lagavulin 8 or 16 (the 8 is very good imo and atm is worth saving the money over getting the 16 for me) Macallan 12 Sherry Cask (this is without a doubt one of the best whiskies you can buy imo even though it is like $85)
Irish: Red Breast 12 Possibly Egan's Conviction (this is a very full bodied and sweeter whiskey, definitely gets a high recommendation from me) Possibly Red Spot if it ever goes back down to a more reasonable price..
Japanese: Hakushu
Bourbon: EH Talyor Barrel Proof - this is without a doubt my favorite bourbon.. sucks how it is marked up whenever you find it (IF you can find it - I have only seen one bottle in the wild personally) however I would personally pay over retail for a bottle again
Tequila: A mix between the following only to be replaced if I run dry in one of them: Fortaleza blanco Cazcanes #7 blanco (I currently have a #10 blanco however I don't like it as much as the lower proof #7.. it has a very slight sweet note I am not a fan of.. almost medicinal in a way) Cascahuin blanco (one of my new favorites.. if you like mint this is a no brainer and worth the money) G4 blanco Arette Gran Clase Extra Anejo (no idea if these vary by batch or something but the one I found was incredible)
Happy drinking.
Some music I used to listen to a lot:
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Post by Killer5 on Mar 23, 2024 22:53:22 GMT -5
Whiskey: Green Spot Quail's Gate Limited Edition 46% abv
Absolutely incredible Irish whiskey. Full and round palette featuring everything to love about Irish whiskey. If you ever see a bottle of this lying around somewhere I highly recommend you check it out. After A B'ing it with Red Breast 12 everyone immediately found the Green Spot to be the superior whiskey (which in my circle is saying a lot because we are all Red Breast 12 freaks). We almost finished the entire bottle after opening it at a recent get together.
Can't recommend it enough. Get a bottle if you can.
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Post by JadingTsunami on Mar 23, 2024 23:38:00 GMT -5
For what it's worth, I still look forward to and read the reviews of the spirits here. I realize there is not much back-and-forth in the concept but I supposed I should say something, otherwise it might seem like these posts are not getting attention.
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Post by Killer5 on Mar 24, 2024 11:24:12 GMT -5
Glad you are enjoying the posts. It is fun sharing opinions about whisky.
No worries about people not replying. I have always treated anything I do on the internet along the lines of 'if a lot of people like it and respond that is cool, and if no one responds etc that is also cool.'
Sharing content is just fun.
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Post by Killer5 on Mar 31, 2024 0:45:38 GMT -5
Whisky: The Dalmore - King Alexander III
So previously I haven't been too big of a fan Dalmore whiskies. I had only really had the 12 and nothing else. While the 12 is incredibly easy to drink, and isn't bad at all tbh, I just don't prefer it over something like Balvenie 12 Doublewood (it really isn't close for me either). I also have always liked Aberlour 12 more personally if I want a 40% super easy to drink whisky.
I was in Total Wine looking for a 1st/2nd growth bordeaux, champagne (bollinger is basically my go to after trying a LOT of different champagnes including things like Cristal and Dom), and a whisky of some kind for this weekend (my family always does a big get together on Easter weekend). I was going to get a Glenmorangie Signet but because it has gone up in price by like $30 one of the people I was talking to at the store recommended Dalmore King Alexander III. I have always wanted to try this whisky but never really pulled the trigger because it has no age statement and a very high price.
The whisky does have a great nose, tastes amazing, and has a long finish. Which is basically everything I want in a whisky. The nose is sweet and very deep/present with berry/fruity notes - it is seriously a great nose tbh and I ended up just living in this world for the first few minutes after pouring my dram. The palette is probably the most interesting though - it has a great flavor, but imo the best part is how the flavors build/open up while it sits on your tongue. It starts very light and gradually builds into a very full bodied flavorful whisky. It is important that whoever drinks this doesn't simply slam it back because he/she will miss the entire point of the whisky imo. The finish lasts ages and is just as full bodied. This whisky has such a great palette.
So I am still very conflicted regarding recommending this because it is a very expensive whisky that doesn't have an age statement. I would never turn it down though so imo if you get a chance to try it do it. Tbh the experience you get while drinking the whisky is good enough to where I guess I should recommend it. So I guess I recommend it.
I did end up getting one other whisky, Isle of Skye 30, but I think it deserves its own post because imo it is just as good as King Alexander III and is VERY different in character (I guess I would say better because it was cheaper and has an age statement).
Happy drinking, and I hope everyone has a great Easter.
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Post by grub on Apr 6, 2024 5:56:45 GMT -5
Glen Scotia - Campbeltown 1832
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Post by AskYourDrAboutUVFast on Apr 7, 2024 4:52:46 GMT -5
Want to echo the comments of JT, very much enjoy the spirits review. Don't often have the energy to post though because I'm either tired or lazy, or a mixture of both.
I 100% agree about the cost getting out of hand. I have definitely slowed down on trying new stuff (and there is plenty to try). If worst comes to worst I can always get by on Old Grandad 114 or early times bottle in bond which is still $20 for a liter (although I'm sure sazerac will find some way to fuck that up).
K5 that concoction you made sounds pretty wild. Did it blend well? I cant help but think that either the peat from the PC10 or the funk from the GB would dominate the whole thing.
We had quite a large gathering for St. Pats day this year and many bottles were passed around. We did do a redbreast side by side tasting early on in the evening before things got too out-of-pocket with redbreast 12, 12yr cask strength, and 15yr. I'm a big fan of the 12yr and keep it around almost all the time. The 15yr was definitely a nice step up in complexity with a deeper finish, something more suited for a quiet evening than a ripping party imo. The group consensus though was that the 12yr CS was hands down the favorite of the bunch. While it was more one-dimensional, that dimension was butterscotch and it was big, bold, and incredibly easy to drink even at the elevated proof. Only problem is that the price sucks. its up over $100 now...
Appreciate the Quail Gate review, I've seen it on the shelf but with no age statement it seemed hard to justify dropping $100 bucks. I like the spots but they were kinda the first irish i noticed that went nuts on the price so I haven't picked one up for a while. With a strong recommendation like that though, I will have to give it a shot.
A few recent pickups that have been impressing me:
Jack Daniels Barrel Proof Rye - Incredible offering from JD. 130proof but smooth as can be. Leaves mineral sediment in the glass at the end lol. ~$65, would re-buy on sight.
Redwood Empire Foggy Burl - American single malt limited release out of california. This one tastes amazing so long as you can deal with "dusty" flavor. I gave this one a chance because their regular offerings are just fantastic and this one is also a hitter. $99, would buy once annually
Frey Ranch Single Barrel Bourbon - Toffee bomb, enough said. If you like sweet stuff this one is incredible. Sadly it's a single barrel so your mileage may vary since no 2 will be alike. I have another bourbon finished in Sauternes casks that tastes similar but is a pale shade of the intensity and character of this magnificent beast that somehow came out of an american oak barrel. These guys are doing amazing stuff. 131 proof, $90, re-buy on sight until I get a dud.
Still Austin Cask Strength Rye/Bourbon - TX whiskey is pretty much love it or hate it. I love it. Garrison is the best I've ever had but to be 100 they are a little too fucking proud of their juice and its tough to get a bottle of anything of theirs under $100. I bought this Still Austin on an absolute whim because it was on sale for $40. This is the best balanced TX whiskey I've had, and by balanced I mean keeping the barrel 'funk' in check. The Rye is a delicious mix of herbs and spice and the bourbon has almost a medicinal note of honey and herbs and wood. At this price point its unbeatable imo. 116 proof or there-abouts, ~$45, re-buy when empty.
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Post by Killer5 on Apr 9, 2024 18:39:07 GMT -5
Nice recommendations. Still Austin is very good for the price. The 'blend' I made is marinating . Will try it this weekend and see how it is. Normally I would post about good whiskey but tonight's post is different.. Whiskey: Hakata 17 Sherry Cask 40% Avoid this whiskey like the plague. It tastes like bad port. Has a very medicinal sweet bad port fortified wine palette and nose. Terrible finish. Didnt finish the dram.. poured some cask strength Tamdhu to get that taste out of my mouth. Beyond bad.. normally Japanese whiskey has a screw top but I can't even be sure this one is sealed after opening. Pretty sad to do but will most likely be pouring this whiskey down the drain. Never buy this whiskey.. ever.
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