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For me, the relevant issue that does separate lesser blends from the best of them is whether they have a lot of grain whisky (column still produced). I think that Compass Box is a vatted malt - a blend exclusively made w/different single malts (I heard theat JW Green was also one of these). There are also some blends that specify a higher percentage of single malt (IIRC, Teachers is one of these, perhaps also the Grouse?). Personally I like the variety of single malts, so I haven't really explored blends, but most of the bigger brands have very nice high-end versions. I've had Ballantines 12 and 18 year old, both very nice (Ballantines is my go-to blend, for nostalgic reasons). I'm also intrigued by some of the historical recreations, like the Shackelton blend, or some of the prohibition-era recreations; at some point I'm probably going to try them.
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@Murf993 I had to do some grocery shopping today and grabbed a bottle of Chivas Regal 12. Have not had it in a few years. I saw Double Black but it was behind a glass case and I did not want to talk to anyone to ask to open it, wanted to be in and out lol. What's your take on Chivas?
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Not a fan of Jim Beam personally, have had it a few times and just couldn't enjoy it, even mixed with a bit of Coke, just not my type of whiskey. Maybe it was the bottom barrel Jim Beam. Well it is Friday, so after a long week of work will finally get to relax a bit and drink a few drams tonight. Looking forward to it. Cheers. |
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Bite the bullet and do it. If they sit too long they turn stale (unless you use Argon). Better to run out while enjoying them, rather than being disappointed in a few months.
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Best part of waking up, is whisky in your cup.
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Cognac and rums are my usual go to's, but I enjoy whiskeys from time to time as well.
Been chipping away at these smooth drinks with some fellas from work this weekend. Enjoy and stay safe, all!
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I'm led to believe that Kentucky Straight Bourbon must be matured in brand new barrels. So there must be a hell of a lot of used barrels out there waiting to be filled with something else.
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