What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

[UncleWede]

Ale aged in oak barrels??? Are you sure you don't like bourbon?

[Joekerr]

Had three different scotches last night (my neighbour came over and brought a bottle as well)

Had the:
- Ardbeg An Oa (dry nose, but pretty good, grows on you - different, but still has that recognizable Ardbeg character)
- Deanston Virgin Oak 2008 aged in Bordeaux casks (very different, but good with a splash of water. Basically 120 proof so needs a little water IMO)
- Glenfiddich Fire & Cane which is one of their experimental ones. I did not taste any smoke at all, mostly sweet, but not overly so. Also good.

I had PVR'd the junior hockey quarterfinals last night with Canada vs Finland to watch a very disappointing performance by the Canadians, who are now out. But the scotch was good at least.

[Violator]

Dropped by the store and scored...
I purchased the Leadslingers to support combat veterans, https://leadslingerswhiskey.com/pages/the-story .

[tennisfreak]

Originally Posted by leopard print

Cracked it open over Christmas. It was very smooth and creamy. A bit on the bland side, but that was expected being from JW (I prefer a my scotches a with a little more smoke and peet). Good pickup if you're into that kind. I just had to try it at that price point.

Hope Costco still has it in stock and at that price if you're looking to pick some up. Good luck.

Thanks, good to know.

I like just a little peat but not really into what I consider heavy like a Taliskers or Bowmores.

[tennisfreak]

Originally Posted by Violator

Dropped by the store and scored...
I purchased the Leadslingers to support combat veterans, https://leadslingerswhiskey.com/pages/the-story .

I've purchased leadslingers to support veterans as well.

But to be perfectly honest I dont like it at all, terrible whiskey IMO.

[Violator]

Originally Posted by tennisfreak

I've purchased leadslingers to support veterans as well.

But to be perfectly honest I dont like it at all, terrible whiskey IMO.

I haven’t tried it yet, not sure I will. It may just sit there for emergency or guest.

I have a feeling it’ll be like Eagle Rare, pour a glass, take a couple drinks, pour it down the drain and never touch again. Didn’t like ER one bit.

[Orange fever]

Popping these in my mouth at work...lol

[1MOREMOD]

No booze this month

[M_Six]

Finally!! Although the liquor store guy said he felt this was "just ok" but was over-hyped because it's sponsored by some UFC dude. We'll see.

[Violator]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Finally!! Although the liquor store guy said he felt this was "just ok" but was over-hyped because it's sponsored by some UFC dude. We'll see.

Score!
I heard similar remarks, but wrote them off as ‘haters’ and I’m glad I did.

Enjoy

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Violator

Score!
I heard similar remarks, but wrote them off as ‘haters’ and I’m glad I did.

Enjoy

Indeed. Quite tasty. I like it. Good find and recommendation.

[JupiterM418]

Lol. Seriously! I’m a fairly seasoned bourbon drinker and consider myself open minded to try new spills but this Mcgregor $hit was absolute crap in a bottle. Tasted like rubbing alcohol - FYI I love Connor and I was born in Dublin, Ireland so I was hoping he hit a homerun with this but honestly it was disgusting. Don’t waste you money - seriously!

[P1]

For $25, it’s hard to go wrong. Throw it in a Yeti with a Dr. Pepper and just sit on the porch and chillllll.

[M_Six]

Each to his own. I like it. If you don't, don't buy another bottle. For $25, I'll be grabbing more. I don't consider buying anything I like a waste of money.

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Each to his own. I like it. If you don't, don't buy another bottle. For $25, I'll be grabbing more. I don't consider buying anything I like a waste of money.

+1

[RichM50d]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

No booze this month

Same here, after an over indulgent Christmas. Been taking a few weeks off the booze every January for over 20 years now.

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by RichM50d

Same here, after an over indulgent Christmas. Been taking a few weeks off the booze every January for over 20 years now.

I usually pick a month here and there just go without. January just helps get my new fitness goals kicked off right usually.

[Violator]

Originally Posted by JupiterM418

Lol. Seriously! I’m a fairly seasoned bourbon drinker and consider myself open minded to try new spills but this Mcgregor $hit was absolute crap in a bottle. Tasted like rubbing alcohol - FYI I love Connor and I was born in Dublin, Ireland so I was hoping he hit a homerun with this but honestly it was disgusting. Don’t waste you money - seriously!

Not sure why you felt obligated to be so ‘extra’ with stating your dislike for this. To say it’s shit is downright rubbish. We all know taste is subjective, but we don’t resort to this.

I’m glad there are people that don’t like it, more for us that do.

Enjoy the ones you like.
Cheers

[TXSTYLE]

Take it from a damn near 50yr old Fit Dude... Moderation and even refrain is key!

[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Take it from a damn near 50yr old Fit Dude... Moderation and even refrain is key!

Yep I'm same age and need to learn this a little better. I hate it getting in my way at gym and macros.

[Violator]

Take it from a 21 year old unfit dude. Enjoy life

[M_Six]

I just hit 60 last week and I'm in better shape now than I have been in decades thanks to cycling. I should have been doing this all along. I could and probably should be more careful with my diet, but at this point I can eat whatever I want and not gain weight as long as I keep up the cycling. I just went two weeks almost dry. I had a beer one night out at a restaurant and a glass of wine on another night. This bottle of Proper Twelve I just bought is the first hard drink I've had this year.