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Post by pepesdad1 on Feb 10, 2020 16:09:49 GMT -5
Finally got a chance to sample some single malt scotch (Macallan) at my brothers' place....while I can't drink any alcohol because of the meds I am on, I took the chance for a sip...WOW, that is some high octane stuff....and quite delicious!
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Post by toshtego on Feb 10, 2020 16:32:50 GMT -5
Finally got a chance to sample some single malt scotch ( Macallan) at my brothers' place....while I can't drink any alcohol because of the meds I am on, I took the chance for a sip...WOW, that is some high octane stuff....and quite delicious! If you are only going to have one sip of Single Malt to learn what it is like, you picked the correct bottle. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Feb 10, 2020 19:26:25 GMT -5
Finally got a chance to sample some single malt scotch ( Macallan) at my brothers' place....while I can't drink any alcohol because of the meds I am on, I took the chance for a sip...WOW, that is some high octane stuff....and quite delicious! If you are only going to have one sip of Single Malt to learn what it is like, you picked the correct bottle. Actually, it was the only scotch my brother had in his bar...it was fabulous!!...managed to snag a rare not for export bottle of Grand Marnier Cordon Jaune #307011...had some several years ago when he sent us a bottle...this is the last bottle of this fine liqueur....I remember it being really special...taste is spectacular. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2020 14:59:04 GMT -5
I decided to try a new bourbon last night and bought Four Roses (regular). Definitely not for me. I can barely drink it. I’ll have to use it as a mixer only. Now that I reread this thread, I see most of you were referring to their Single Barrel. Whoops.
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Post by jeffd on Feb 14, 2020 14:05:45 GMT -5
What I can drink while smoking, or immediately after, is very different from what i can drink at other times. Finicky tongue.
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Post by whistlebritches on Feb 16, 2020 18:44:17 GMT -5
Last night it was Old Forester 100 proof. At < 20$, it's one of the best bang for the bucks available imho Never seen Old Forester 100 proof, just their 86, which is quite good. The OF 86 is drinkable but not in the same league as the 100 proof(signature) which in my humble opinion is the best value escaping the borders of Kentucky.For some reason that slightly higher proof juice just explodes with classic bourbon flavors |
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Post by whistlebritches on Feb 16, 2020 18:53:59 GMT -5
I decided to try a new bourbon last night and bought Four Roses (regular). Definitely not for me. I can barely drink it. I’ll have to use it as a mixer only. Now that I reread this thread, I see most of you were referring to their Single Barrel. Whoops. The FR entry level juice is good but not what I would call a sipper.The Small Batch is much better and the Single Barrel,especially some of the private store picks,is absolutely phenominal.They make several mashbills,eight if I recall correctly,four in high rye/low corn and low rye/high corn.My favorite is the old standby OBSV mashbill.Found a link that helps decipher this I'll post below.Good luck on your FR journey fourrosesbourbon.com/our-recipes/ |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2020 19:07:09 GMT -5
I decided to try a new bourbon last night and bought Four Roses (regular). Definitely not for me. I can barely drink it. I’ll have to use it as a mixer only. Now that I reread this thread, I see most of you were referring to their Single Barrel. Whoops. The FR entry level juice is good but not what I would call a sipper.The Small Batch is much better and the Single Barrel,especially some of the private store picks,is absolutely phenominal.They make several mashbills,eight if I recall correctly,four in high rye/low corn and low rye/high corn.My favorite is the old standby OBSV mashbill.Found a link that helps decipher this I'll post below.Good luck on your FR journey fourrosesbourbon.com/our-recipes/Thanks, Ron. |
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Post by briarbuck on Feb 17, 2020 9:52:34 GMT -5
Never seen Old Forester 100 proof, just their 86, which is quite good. The OF 86 is drinkable but not in the same league as the 100 proof(signature) which in my humble opinion is the best value escaping the borders of Kentucky.For some reason that slightly higher proof juice just explodes with classic bourbon flavors Here's another for around $26 that is most excellent. It used to be a brand that was exported to Japan.  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2020 10:35:59 GMT -5
2 parts hot water, 1 part soy milk, natural (non-Dutched) cocoa powder with a touch of maple syrup. Soy milk foams up nicely by hand with a small whisk.  |
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Post by bigwoolie on Feb 17, 2020 11:36:00 GMT -5
Having a cup of black coffee this morning. Last night, Shweetie was feeling pretty poorly from the colds going around. Made her a big cup of whisky toddy, which for us is hot water mixed with Buffalo Trace Kentucky Bourbon, honey and lemon juice. It looked so good, I had some myself. We both slept better, and shes definitely feeling better this morning.
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Post by whistlebritches on Feb 17, 2020 13:43:30 GMT -5
The OF 86 is drinkable but not in the same league as the 100 proof(signature) which in my humble opinion is the best value escaping the borders of Kentucky.For some reason that slightly higher proof juice just explodes with classic bourbon flavors "Here's another for around $26 that is most excellent. It used to be a brand that was exported to Japan." I've seen this one but never tried it...…...Have to give it a try.Thanks |
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Post by bigwoolie on Feb 18, 2020 13:34:00 GMT -5
Third cup of coffee this morning. 5 scoops of dark roast grounds in a 3-cup stove top percolator, bring to boil and percolate for 4 minutes, man up and pore it down.
I believe anything you do in life, you gotta do it like you mean it.
I just cant figure out for the life of me why my bp stays up at stratospheric levels.
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Post by toshtego on Feb 19, 2020 19:27:26 GMT -5
The OF 86 is drinkable but not in the same league as the 100 proof(signature) which in my humble opinion is the best value escaping the borders of Kentucky.For some reason that slightly higher proof juice just explodes with classic bourbon flavors Here's another for around $26 that is most excellent. It used to be a brand that was exported to Japan. IW Harper 100 Proof was the preferred Bourbon of my good friend and mentor, Ed Johnson. Ed retired from an USAF career around 1968 and worked with me as a dispatcher for the security department of a bank you know well. That was in the early 1970s Ed taught me many things, Bourbon, the game of Pool, Jazz. You see, he was an African American who took a liking to a youngblood white guy- me. IW Harper is a label I never see anymore but would like to. |
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Post by adui on Feb 19, 2020 21:52:02 GMT -5
Cheating tonight. I'm having a glass of Jamison's
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Post by insignia100 on Feb 20, 2020 19:44:27 GMT -5
Since its too cold for a bowl outside, I enjoyed a delicious glass of Talisker 10 this evening.
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 20, 2020 20:16:41 GMT -5
Generic Merlot.
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Post by toshtego on Feb 20, 2020 21:07:35 GMT -5
A Rye Manhattan made with Jack Daniels Rye.
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Post by isett2860 on Feb 20, 2020 21:40:17 GMT -5
First go of this, was gifted to me. But not starting out well, dry cork broke off!  |
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Post by adui on Feb 20, 2020 21:41:32 GMT -5
The last of my Jamisons, then I'm back on the wagon and obeying my doctors.
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 20, 2020 22:18:28 GMT -5
First go of this, was gifted to me. But not starting out well, dry cork broke off! Strain it, it's still good. 😁🤠 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 20, 2020 22:19:24 GMT -5
The last of my Jamisons, then I'm back on the wagon and obeying my doctors. Is your doctor OK with Bushmills? How about Teeling? |
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Post by adui on Feb 20, 2020 22:23:32 GMT -5
The last of my Jamisons, then I'm back on the wagon and obeying my doctors. Is your doctor OK with Bushmills? How about Teeling? I'm pretty sure Im supposed to lay off most all of them except for rare occasions.. Sucks really, but hey |
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Post by isett2860 on Feb 20, 2020 23:14:09 GMT -5
First go of this, was gifted to me. But not starting out well, dry cork broke off! Strain it, it's still good. 😁🤠 No floaters so far. And Dang it is good! 1/4 bowl left in the pipe, think I need a touch more of this brown water to get me through😆 |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2020 0:04:46 GMT -5
Diet Mr Pipp rarely on sale and even more rare to be in stock.
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Post by jeffd on Feb 21, 2020 12:44:24 GMT -5
Diet Mr Pipp rarely on sale and even more rare to be in stock. I think you mean Mr. Pibb, which was originally meant to compete with Dr. Pepper. I used to love the stuff. |
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Post by briarbuck on Feb 21, 2020 17:12:20 GMT -5
Here's another for around $26 that is most excellent. It used to be a brand that was exported to Japan. IW Harper 100 Proof was the preferred Bourbon of my good friend and mentor, Ed Johnson. Ed retired from an USAF career around 1968 and worked with me as a dispatcher for the security department of a bank you know well. That was in the early 1970s Ed taught me many things, Bourbon, the game of Pool, Jazz. You see, he was an African American who took a liking to a youngblood white guy- me. IW Harper is a label I never see anymore but would like to. Happy to box up a bottle for you and send if you want. |
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Post by fadingdaylight on Feb 21, 2020 17:36:03 GMT -5
It's gonna be plain old Johnny Walker Red Label here shortly
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Post by jeffd on Feb 24, 2020 0:16:26 GMT -5
Enjoying a wonderful g&g. Gin and Ginger. Hendricks Gin and Vernors Ginger Ale. Life is real good.
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Post by toshtego on Mar 1, 2020 9:14:55 GMT -5
Enjoying a wonderful g&g. Gin and Ginger. Hendricks Gin and Vernors Ginger Ale. Life is real good. As surely as the World turns, Spring will be upon us. With the coming of the new season an old man's fancy turns from the amber or brown spirits of whiskey filling his glass and looks towrds the clear enjoyment of a proper Gin. Soon, my friend, soon. I shall join in a toast. |
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