08 Dec 2013
Along with a rack of lamb with mint jelly for yesterday evening’s meal, enjoyed four drams of The Macallan 12 year old. Neat of course, and very smooth. Then, for the after dinner drink the palate was seeking something sweeter, so I was forced to consumed two drams of The Glendronach 15 year old.
[quote]Stew wrote:
08 Dec 2013
Along with a rack of lamb with mint jelly for yesterday evening’s meal, enjoyed four drams of The Macallan 12 year old. Neat of course, and very smooth. Then, for the after dinner drink the palate was seeking something sweeter, so I was forced to consumed two drams of The Glendronach 15 year old.[/quote]
That sounds like the perfect night. 6 drams of Scotch also is an awesome stress reliever/ relaxer. Have not had the Macallan…it’s on the list. I like my scotch somewhat smokey/peaty like Talisker. Thinking of trying Highland Park 12. It’s supposed to be a little smokey but not like Laphroaig or one of the other peat bombs.
Cracked this last night, have had it for about a year and finally got around to trying it. Probably my favorite scotch at this point, but I still prefer bourbon by a long shot and not worth the price point.
[quote]LankyMofo wrote:
Cracked this last night, have had it for about a year and finally got around to trying it. Probably my favorite scotch at this point, but I still prefer bourbon by a long shot and not worth the price point. [/quote]
Definitely a favorite. A smooth and primo single malt.
[quote]LankyMofo wrote:
Cracked this last night, have had it for about a year and finally got around to trying it. Probably my favorite scotch at this point, but I still prefer bourbon by a long shot and not worth the price point. [/quote]
Thanks for the invite. 
USA USA
[quote]Derek542 wrote:
[quote]LankyMofo wrote:
Cracked this last night, have had it for about a year and finally got around to trying it. Probably my favorite scotch at this point, but I still prefer bourbon by a long shot and not worth the price point. [/quote]
Thanks for the invite. [/quote]
If I knew you’d be willing to drink it with me I would’ve opened it months ago!
[quote]pushharder wrote:
[quote]doogie wrote:
USA USA[/quote]
This being the yuletide season…and just so you fellers know…anything from Buffalo Trace would be a superb Christmas gift to me.
hint[/quote]
Speaking of Buffalo Trace, I just caught this article about the surprising, or not so surprising, level of detail put into the barrels used and different aging methods. (Makes me kinda wish I liked Buffalo Trace more, but I wasn’t wowed by it.)
Basically, a few years ago a tornado blew across the Buffalo Trace warehouse and took some of the roof off, leaving several thousand barrels undamaged but exposed to the elements. They realized it improved the finished product, so companies have been looking into ways to replicate the scenario.
“A few years ago Trey Zoeller, the founder and master blender of Jefferson’s Bourbon, took five barrels of whiskey and lashed them above deck on a Russian trawler that had been converted into a shark-research vessel. They were subjected to salt air, heat, sun, and constant rocking for three and a half years.
…
When the barrels were finally retrieved, what came out was nearly black from constant sloshing in charred wood. But once the char was filtered out, a remarkably smooth and supple bourbon emerged, with a slight briny tang reminiscent of scotch.”
Interesting stuff.
I went to a friends house this weekend and his entire bar was different types of Scotch, Bourbon, and Whiskey. The dude had like 100 bottles of different types. I tried like 10 different ones. I was a kid in a candy store.
I personally am liking bourbon over Scotch. That is just my opinion. Drink what you like and share with friends.
Anyway it’s good I guess… If I may confess something, I don’t even like whiskey at all. I very much like the idea of liking whiskey though so I’m trying to force it upon myself. I love gin for some reason like a jackass. Are there any Christian organizations with camps for that sort of thing?
[quote]csulli wrote:
Alright well I bought some of this to try at TNation’s behest. I’ll have you know it is no small matter to betray my state’s own in favor of a Kentucky bourbon.
Anyway it’s good I guess… If I may confess something, I don’t even like whiskey at all. I very much like the idea of liking whiskey though so I’m trying to force it upon myself. I love gin for some reason like a jackass. Are there any Christian organizations with camps for that sort of thing?[/quote]
never have liked gin but if it’s your proffered go for it. by the way what is a good gin?
[quote]Chris Colucci wrote:
[quote]pushharder wrote:
[quote]doogie wrote:
USA USA[/quote]
This being the yuletide season…and just so you fellers know…anything from Buffalo Trace would be a superb Christmas gift to me.
hint[/quote]
Speaking of Buffalo Trace, I just caught this article about the surprising, or not so surprising, level of detail put into the barrels used and different aging methods. (Makes me kinda wish I liked Buffalo Trace more, but I wasn’t wowed by it.)
Basically, a few years ago a tornado blew across the Buffalo Trace warehouse and took some of the roof off, leaving several thousand barrels undamaged but exposed to the elements. They realized it improved the finished product, so companies have been looking into ways to replicate the scenario.
“A few years ago Trey Zoeller, the founder and master blender of Jefferson’s Bourbon, took five barrels of whiskey and lashed them above deck on a Russian trawler that had been converted into a shark-research vessel. They were subjected to salt air, heat, sun, and constant rocking for three and a half years.
…
When the barrels were finally retrieved, what came out was nearly black from constant sloshing in charred wood. But once the char was filtered out, a remarkably smooth and supple bourbon emerged, with a slight briny tang reminiscent of scotch.”
Interesting stuff.[/quote]
they’re aging wine in the harbor here in Charleston. sure they’re going to get premium prices for it
http://www.whatsonxiamen.com/wine_msg.php?titleid=2287
[quote]Chris Colucci wrote:
[quote]pushharder wrote:
[quote]doogie wrote:
USA USA[/quote]
This being the yuletide season…and just so you fellers know…anything from Buffalo Trace would be a superb Christmas gift to me.
hint[/quote]
Speaking of Buffalo Trace, I just caught this article about the surprising, or not so surprising, level of detail put into the barrels used and different aging methods. (Makes me kinda wish I liked Buffalo Trace more, but I wasn’t wowed by it.)
Basically, a few years ago a tornado blew across the Buffalo Trace warehouse and took some of the roof off, leaving several thousand barrels undamaged but exposed to the elements. They realized it improved the finished product, so companies have been looking into ways to replicate the scenario.
“A few years ago Trey Zoeller, the founder and master blender of Jefferson’s Bourbon, took five barrels of whiskey and lashed them above deck on a Russian trawler that had been converted into a shark-research vessel. They were subjected to salt air, heat, sun, and constant rocking for three and a half years.
…
When the barrels were finally retrieved, what came out was nearly black from constant sloshing in charred wood. But once the char was filtered out, a remarkably smooth and supple bourbon emerged, with a slight briny tang reminiscent of scotch.”
Interesting stuff.[/quote]
O.k that’s just awesome. ( no sarcasm ) Imagine the possibilities. Woodford Reserve " Jet "
" aged in an active fighter jet for 7 years "… Talisker " Train " aged in a moving train for 10 years. of course I won’t be able to afford any of these new special aged bottles.
[quote]crowdhater wrote:
[quote]Chris Colucci wrote:
[quote]pushharder wrote:
[quote]doogie wrote:
USA USA[/quote]
This being the yuletide season…and just so you fellers know…anything from Buffalo Trace would be a superb Christmas gift to me.
hint[/quote]
Speaking of Buffalo Trace, I just caught this article about the surprising, or not so surprising, level of detail put into the barrels used and different aging methods. (Makes me kinda wish I liked Buffalo Trace more, but I wasn’t wowed by it.)
Basically, a few years ago a tornado blew across the Buffalo Trace warehouse and took some of the roof off, leaving several thousand barrels undamaged but exposed to the elements. They realized it improved the finished product, so companies have been looking into ways to replicate the scenario.
“A few years ago Trey Zoeller, the founder and master blender of Jefferson’s Bourbon, took five barrels of whiskey and lashed them above deck on a Russian trawler that had been converted into a shark-research vessel. They were subjected to salt air, heat, sun, and constant rocking for three and a half years.
…
When the barrels were finally retrieved, what came out was nearly black from constant sloshing in charred wood. But once the char was filtered out, a remarkably smooth and supple bourbon emerged, with a slight briny tang reminiscent of scotch.”
Interesting stuff.[/quote]
O.k that’s just awesome. ( no sarcasm ) Imagine the possibilities. Woodford Reserve " Jet "
" aged in an active fighter jet for 7 years "… Talisker " Train " aged in a moving train for 10 years. of course I won’t be able to afford any of these new special aged bottles. [/quote]
This is actually a very good idea. whiskey as an investment was brought up a few pages back. People could really take advantage of ideas like this. I could see distilleries and fishing boats teaming up to produce some investment grade special additions.
[quote]Marzouk wrote:
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No sorry man but no
[quote]csulli wrote:
Alright well I bought some of this to try at TNation’s behest. I’ll have you know it is no small matter to betray my state’s own in favor of a Kentucky bourbon.
Anyway it’s good I guess… If I may confess something, I don’t even like whiskey at all. I very much like the idea of liking whiskey though so I’m trying to force it upon myself. I love gin for some reason like a jackass. Are there any Christian organizations with camps for that sort of thing?[/quote]
Hahaha, I used to romanticize over the thought of drinking whiskey neat when I was in college. I drank it for 2 years before I realized I just didn’t have the taste for it. I think it’s the smell of it, makes me want to gag. I too, prefer gin. Nothing wrong with a martini or gin and water.
[quote]pushharder wrote:
[quote]dmaddox wrote:
I personally am liking bourbon over Scotch. That is just my opinion…
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Same here. When I started to get into whiskey several years ago it was the other way around.
But there’s a lot going on with a good bourbon especially the cask strength stuff. I like all that complexity.
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Big x3 here.
[quote]Derek542 wrote:
[quote]Marzouk wrote:
.[/quote]
No sorry man but no[/quote]
Lol, agreed!
[quote]CroatianRage wrote:
[quote]csulli wrote:
Alright well I bought some of this to try at TNation’s behest. I’ll have you know it is no small matter to betray my state’s own in favor of a Kentucky bourbon.
Anyway it’s good I guess… If I may confess something, I don’t even like whiskey at all. I very much like the idea of liking whiskey though so I’m trying to force it upon myself. I love gin for some reason like a jackass. Are there any Christian organizations with camps for that sort of thing?[/quote]
Hahaha, I used to romanticize over the thought of drinking whiskey neat when I was in college. I drank it for 2 years before I realized I just didn’t have the taste for it. I think it’s the smell of it, makes me want to gag. I too, prefer gin. Nothing wrong with a martini or gin and water.[/quote]
Gin had it’s own thread, it didn’t last because gin sucks!
Whiskey is an acquired taste, though. Most people (and you obviously gave it a fair enough shot) say they don’t like whiskey because they’re used to drinking shots of Jameson at a bar. Well of course you don’t like whiskey. The only experience you have is taking shots at a bar.
