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Post by urbino on Dec 5, 2021 23:13:56 GMT -5
Years ago a north GA friend gave me a Mason jar of local stuff. Peach. 180-proof. Gee-zoo. I still have about two fingers of it. No peach flavor at all. Just a strong whiff of Armageddon. Brimstone-y Armageddon, or ambrosia-esque Armageddon? Your answer might indicate a problem you'd like to address. |
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 6, 2021 8:40:38 GMT -5
Years ago a north GA friend gave me a Mason jar of local stuff. Peach. 180-proof. Gee-zoo. I still have about two fingers of it. No peach flavor at all. Just a strong whiff of Armageddon. Brimstone-y Armageddon, or ambrosia-esque Armageddon? Your answer might indicate a problem you'd like to address. Pure Brimstone. With an aftertaste of Evil & Damnation. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 6, 2021 10:44:57 GMT -5
Brimstone-y Armageddon, or ambrosia-esque Armageddon? Your answer might indicate a problem you'd like to address. Pure Brimstone. With an aftertaste of Evil & Damnation. So, not recommended? 😜🤠 |
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 6, 2021 12:01:23 GMT -5
Pure Brimstone. With an aftertaste of Evil & Damnation. So, not recommended? 😜🤠 It didn’t find much affection in me. But others might enjoy it. Kinda niche thing I imagine. |
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Post by Professor S. on Dec 6, 2021 18:00:10 GMT -5
Johnnie Walker blue is pretty smooth. My father in law got me a bottle as a housewarming present. It is pretty good. The Princess got me a bottle of The Sassenach blended Scotch. This is, without a doubt, the smoothest whisky I've ever had in my life. My regular go-to is Bulleit, both the bourbon and their rye. I give them both hearty recommendations. An excellent drink, especially for the price. |
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Post by urbino on Dec 6, 2021 19:24:29 GMT -5
Still digging the input, guys. Keeping a list.
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Post by Silver on Dec 6, 2021 19:50:16 GMT -5
My son recommends Eagle Rare, Buffalo Trace, Jefferson's Reserve Old Rum cask, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 6, 2021 20:48:06 GMT -5
Johnnie Walker blue is pretty smooth. My father in law got me a bottle as a housewarming present. It is pretty good. The Princess got me a bottle of The Sassenach blended Scotch. This is, without a doubt, the smoothest whisky I've ever had in my life. My regular go-to is Bulleit, both the bourbon and their rye. I give them both hearty recommendations. An excellent drink, especially for the price. That whisky is only for the fans of Outlander, women! 😁 🤠 |
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Post by Silver on Dec 6, 2021 21:25:32 GMT -5
Forgot about this one, Belle Meade Reserve or Single Barrel.
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Post by urbino on Dec 6, 2021 21:59:55 GMT -5
Forgot about this one, Belle Meade Reserve or Single Barrel. That's Nashville whiskey. I can't drink that sh!t.  |
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Post by Goldbrick on Dec 6, 2021 22:44:57 GMT -5
 Grandpa drank George Dickel! I drank a fair bit of G. Dickel in the black label in my day. It's great with Coke , but you real drinker wont care much about that  ....drink what you like/ like what you drink. |
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 6, 2021 23:28:37 GMT -5
Hunter friend brought a bottle of expensive Japanese whisky. “Implied” Scotch. It’s clear! A big turn-off. While I can honestly say it was OK and not repulsive, it’s not something I would buy for myself.
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 7, 2021 5:42:38 GMT -5
It hurts that Bushmills isn't on the list, Urb. Correct that please.  |
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Post by Professor S. on Dec 7, 2021 8:32:42 GMT -5
It hurts that Bushmills isn't on the list, Urb. Correct that please. That is an egregious omission. I've been told Bushmill's is the oldest distillery in Ireland. |
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Post by Professor S. on Dec 7, 2021 8:43:49 GMT -5
My son recommends Eagle Rare, Buffalo Trace, Jefferson's Reserve Old Rum cask, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. Elijah Craig is my best friend's favorite. It's good, but I'm too cheap to buy it for myself. I get him a bottle and drink it when I'm over at his place. We both refer to another on this list as "Buffalo Piss," and we're not joking when we do. Shackleton Scotch Whisky is also very good stuff (even if it is blended), and 10% of the profits to to the Antarctic Heritage Trust. It's been reverse-engineered to replicate the Mackinlay's Rare Old Highland Malt Whisky that accompanied Sir Ernest and his intrepid men on their expedition. |
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 7, 2021 9:29:07 GMT -5
It hurts that Bushmills isn't on the list, Urb. Correct that please. That is an egregious omission. I've been told Bushmill's is the oldest distillery in Ireland. Bushmill’s is the oldest distillery ON Ireland, not IN Ireland. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 7, 2021 10:01:57 GMT -5
That is an egregious omission. I've been told Bushmill's is the oldest distillery in Ireland. Bushmill’s is the oldest distillery ON Ireland, not IN Ireland. Actually, according t'internet, it's the WORLD'S oldest distillery...whether that's the oldest IN the world or ON the world, I'm not sure. |
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Post by Rattlesnake Daddy on Dec 7, 2021 10:29:44 GMT -5
I'm not much for the sweet stuff, so tend to prefer scotch whiskey. My regulars are Bunnahabhain (Islay), Bowmore (Islay), and for a lighter note Suntori Toki (Japan).
If I need a bourbon for mixing cocktails, I tend to go with Woodford Reserve and Knob Creek Rye.
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 7, 2021 11:16:04 GMT -5
Bushmill’s is the oldest distillery ON Ireland, not IN Ireland. Actually, according t'internet, it's the WORLD'S oldest distillery...whether that's the oldest IN the world or ON the world, I'm not sure. I do love that protestant whiskey. (Oops!) |
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Post by Plainsman on Dec 7, 2021 11:17:22 GMT -5
I'm not much for the sweet stuff, so tend to prefer scotch whiskey. My regulars are Bunnahabhain (Islay), Bowmore (Islay), and for a lighter note Suntori Toki (Japan). If I need a bourbon for mixing cocktails, I tend to go with Woodford Reserve and Knob Creek Rye. Pronounced, if I may, BUN-uh-HAV-un. (Useless fact!) An Irish friend likes to say, “We gave ‘em kilts, the language, and the pipes. They still haven’t got the joke!” |
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Post by urbino on Dec 7, 2021 22:04:48 GMT -5
It hurts that Bushmills isn't on the list, Urb. Correct that please. Still have half a bottle, so no restock needed yet.  |
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 8, 2021 4:20:00 GMT -5
It hurts that Bushmills isn't on the list, Urb. Correct that please. Still have half a bottle, so no restock needed yet. When that times comes, you've gotta pick some up from the source in person. |
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Post by rastewart on Dec 8, 2021 15:20:01 GMT -5
You owe it to yourself to try WRITERS’ TEARS. Irish. Not that Bourbon swill.   , I'll say I never heard of this, it sounds intriguing, and who would know better than the Irish about writers' tears? |
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Post by urbino on Dec 8, 2021 22:17:08 GMT -5
Still have half a bottle, so no restock needed yet. When that times comes, you've gotta pick some up from the source in person. Ha. I would enjoy that. And hate it. Travel stresses me out, big time. |
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Post by Silver on Dec 8, 2021 22:23:48 GMT -5
Picked up some more Angel's Envy today. Good swill. Gonna have a bit now.
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Post by Ronv69 on Dec 9, 2021 0:09:10 GMT -5
Picked up some more Angel's Envy today. Good swill. Gonna have a bit now. I thought I was out of the Angel's Envy but I still have a quarter bottle left. Good stuff. Very smooth, maybe the smoothest. Smoother than a Ken doll. |
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Post by Silver on Dec 9, 2021 0:25:21 GMT -5
Picked up some more Angel's Envy today. Good swill. Gonna have a bit now. I thought I was out of the Angel's Envy but I still have a quarter bottle left. Good stuff. Very smooth, maybe the smoothest. Smoother than a Ken doll. |
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Post by urbino on Dec 9, 2021 1:00:49 GMT -5
I think I'm going to restock Redbreast, and add a bottle of Green Spot and a bottle of Eagle Rare, and leave it there for now.
So many options out there. It's paralyzing.
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Post by Legend Lover on Dec 9, 2021 5:21:06 GMT -5
When that times comes, you've gotta pick some up from the source in person. Ha. I would enjoy that. And hate it. Travel stresses me out, big time. Do an A-Team number and drug yourself. You'll be on the Emerald Isle before you know it. After that, I'll look after you. |
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Post by Gypo on Dec 9, 2021 6:58:02 GMT -5
Ha. I would enjoy that. And hate it. Travel stresses me out, big time. Do an A-Team number and drug yourself. You'll be on the Emerald Isle before you know it. After that, I'll look after you. Just bring two tubs of Carter Hall with you urbino |
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Grandpa drank George Dickel!
....drink what you like/ like what you drink.
, I'll say I never heard of this, it sounds intriguing, and who would know better than the Irish about writers' tears?