What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

TXSTYLE · 09-10-2020, 03:37 PM

You are speaking to the "Rum Guru"! How can I help?

BMWGUYinCO · 09-10-2020, 05:27 PM

Pampero Aniversario - one of my favorites. Made in Venezuela!

Hawkeye · 09-10-2020, 07:39 PM

Drinking some fig infused rye whiskey tonight. It's subtle but great (still 90 proof). From Journeyman Distillery

UncleWede · 09-11-2020, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Drinking some fig infused rye whiskey tonight. It's subtle but great (still 90 proof). From Journeyman Distillery

With fig (fly) Newtons?

Hawkeye · 09-11-2020, 10:40 AM

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With fig (fly) Newtons?

Probably like the plant Fig... but if I had to guess that is likely what the fig newton *slightly* represents. It was a little sweetness with an earthy tone and I actually enjoyed it a bit. The Cherry infused one on the other hand.... so sour! Might use that one (or both) as a mixer.

UncleWede · 09-11-2020, 12:59 PM

I'm not on call
My wife can drive
Tonight we will sit at an outside dining table and I will order a Kentucky Blood (or 3)

Buffalo Trace
Blood Orange
Serrano chile slice and a bit of its juice

Oh, and some food that probably will include Brussels sprouts.

It's good to be Friday!!!

09-11-2020, 03:19 PM

Who likes rum? I want to buy but don't know how to choose. To be honest, I was dreaming about a glass of wine all day long. Recently I bought several bottles from https://haywines.co.uk/ and can't wait to taste it. My friend recommended to buy Chateau Soussans Margaux 2016, I actually love wine from France so that I hope I'll like it.

UncleWede · 09-11-2020, 08:48 PM

Nom nom nom

1MOREMOD · 09-11-2020, 09:57 PM

Girly man

happyjack · 09-12-2020, 06:37 AM

finished off a bottle of rock hill farms...but was lucky enough to have another in the vault.

Orange fever · 09-12-2020, 08:46 PM

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M_Six · 09-12-2020, 09:58 PM

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Jameson and the two Jacks work.

Someone else can have the Goose and Hennessy.

Space Dustin' here myself.

hooligan_G01 · 09-13-2020, 08:46 AM

The Pendergast #2 from the book I'm Just Here For The Drinks by Sother Teague.

.5 oz Benedictine
.5 oz whiskey
.75 oz sweet vermouth
.125 oz sherry
3-4 dashes orange bitters

Add all ingredients to a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir and strain into a chilled rocks glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.

The recipe didn't call for sherry - but it called for a specific Kansas City whiskey that adds a certain amount of sherry to their finished whiskey before bottling, so I improvised. Pretty tasty! Make sure you use a sweet vermouth that you really enjoy as it takes center stage here (we used Carpano Antica).

Ric in RVA · 09-14-2020, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

If adding water you mainly want to shoot for the cask strength stuff, anything under 100 proof just doesn't open as much imo.

A few off the top of my head would be Elijah Craig barrel proof (the c19 and A20 were both solid), sagamore rye CS, Jack Daniels BP, stagg jr to name a few I like a few drops of water in.

Some you don't really gain much like OF 1920, OGD114, Makers mark CS, MM private selects (the ones I've tried), and store picks are hit and miss.

I think "Drops" is the key here. Not a splash....a few drops....

Hawkeye · 09-15-2020, 11:08 AM

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I think "Drops" is the key here. Not a splash....a few drops....

Yeah, I have an actual eye dropper that I use too... and THAT is what makes me "serious" to other people and not my collection somehow

Add a few drops and let it sit for 10 minutes for full effect.

UncleWede · 09-15-2020, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Add a few drops and let it sit for 10 minutes for full effect.

So, what do you drink during the 10 minutes

TXSTYLE · 09-16-2020, 12:18 AM

Why of course.... Rum.

TXSTYLE · 09-16-2020, 12:22 AM

Oh and some Cognac too.....

wdb · 09-16-2020, 05:42 AM

I'm taking a break from distilled spirits lately. This is a current favorite, at least until the local brewers release their stouts.

Hawkeye · 09-16-2020, 10:33 AM

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So, what do you drink during the 10 minutes

If it is new I will just keep drinking it over the 10 minutes to see how it is changing. If it is something I have had before and know I like water in it, pour something else first that does not need water and drink that first!

TXSTYLE · 09-16-2020, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlover123

I really like Rum or Gin. Especially Gin, which is near my location, it is called "Tiroler Gin". You should try it if you like Gin. Sadly it is not often offered in the Internet because of the quick sale.

Greetings

I have a phenomenal bottle of Hendricks limited edition called Summers Solstice. Delicious!

M_Six · 09-16-2020, 04:18 PM

Love the Bumbu rum. I need to pick up a bottle soon.

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