What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

[Hawkeye]

Grabbed some Glenfarclas 10 and 12 that were steeply discounted to go along with my Illusione MJ12.

Recommend the 12 over the 10, quite the difference and the 12 was pretty good. The cigar was great, as I expect from Illusione.

[hooligan_G01]

Originally Posted by happyjack

if you can find it for retail, then go ahead and buy it to say you tried it. if it's marked up at all (due to its passing relationship with pappy van winkle) then dont bother. in short, this juice doesnt make the cut to PVW for a reason...

In a blind taste test, I actually prefer Weller Antique to Old Rip 10.

Haven't had the opportunity to try Weller 12, yet. Pappy is nothing but hype-train, regardless. There are better bourbons out there for way, WAY less money.

[happyjack]

Originally Posted by hooligan_clt

In a blind taste test, I actually prefer Weller Antique to Old Rip 10.

Haven't had the opportunity to try Weller 12, yet. Pappy is nothing but hype-train, regardless. There are better bourbons out there for way, WAY less money.

that's the great thing about whiskey: everyone's palate is different. i've told plenty of friends who want to get into drinking whiskey, "start cheap and work your way up. the best thing that can happen to you is that you fall in love with a $30 whiskey."

[1MOREMOD]

Shit found Weller 12, price was stupid.

[Violator]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Shit found Weller 12, price was stupid.

Curious, what size and what price?

I recently picked up two bottles, a 1.75 and 750ml.

[1MOREMOD]

It was fifth so 750 and was marked at 345 I believe fucking nuts.

[Violator]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

It was fifth so 750 and was marked at 345 I believe fucking nuts.

Geez, that’s absurd.

[1MOREMOD]

Yes I know so I bought 3, got 5 dollar discount

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Yes I know so I bought 3, got 5 FINGER discount

FTFY

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

FTFY

That's the best discount you can get!

[Duck Sauce]

Ok so I'm at a loss for trying to obtain a couple of bottles of whiskey. I live in NH and none of the state stores stock this and it cannot be shipped in. Can anyone help me get a few?

Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky

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[1MOREMOD]

Originally Posted by Violator

Geez, that’s absurd.

Got knob creek single barrel and like it. 120 proof vs 80 for regular so basically a cask strength. Tastes same as regular which I like but stronger.

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by Duck Sauce

Ok so I'm at a loss for trying to obtain a couple of bottles of whiskey. I live in NH and none of the state stores stock this and it cannot be shipped in. Can anyone help me get a few?

Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky

I don't think that is one of the Kavalan I have seen around here but I can double check next time I am out and about.

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Got knob creek single barrel and like it. 120 proof vs 80 for regular so basically a cask strength. Tastes same as regular which I like but stronger.

Yeah I have that one as well, its good but probably not one of my favorites. It is a good daily drinker (which I happen to have a lot of now).

[happyjack]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Got knob creek single barrel and like it. 120 proof vs 80 for regular so basically a cask strength. Tastes same as regular which I like but stronger.

hmmm...all the "regular" knob creek is 100 proof (both the bourbon and the rye)...it's one of the things that makes it among my favorite everyday bottles.

[1MOREMOD]

Oh right sorry my bad, have knob in decanter so cant look at bottle. I have makers and knob in them as my regular daily booze.

[happyjack]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Oh right sorry my bad, have knob in decanter so cant look at bottle.

you had me worried!! the last time i bought it, costco had a rebate going so i bought 4 bottles at like $25...so i havent actually looked at a new bottle on the shelf in a few months. i thought maybe they had decided to cut it!! thank goodness they didnt cut it...because it's still a really good value, even if after they pulled the 9-year age statement.

[Classic_Blunders]

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[Violator]

I really love this Blade and Bow by Stitzel-Weller. I always get the number II version. I don’t know if it’s different from the other 4 versions but they say it is.

[M_Six]

Where is the number II printed?

[Violator]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Where is the number II printed?

The key, numbered 1-5 and the description of each number is on the bottle, bottom.
https://www.bladeandbowwhiskey.com/our-story

I don’t know if they’re really different but they say they are and I like the 2, a lot.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=...&v=ngNHkKB742M

[M_Six]

I'll look for it next time I'm buying a bottle.

[1MOREMOD]

Found Weller 12 at a bar