What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

[UncleWede]

White Dog, that's it. Must have killed off a few of the memory bits drinking those 2 bottles I purposefully bought. Wasn't as aware there were other cask strength potions to imbibe.

[TXSTYLE]

Very reasonable for a XO and quite tasty and smooth.

[UncleWede]

^ It's those home-made ones that kill ya. I'm still regularly reminded by coworkers about that time I had them at a house party. The real lime hurts SO much more coming back out the top . . . after more of them than you can count on all 18 of your fingers


ALLEGEDLY

[larryn]

Would GLADLY accept donations for this advent calendar:

https://www.masterofmalt.com/whiskie...lendar-walnut/

Click on the "Read more" link for the list of the best of the best whiskys included. Think a Gofundme is appropriate?

[M_Six]

I couldn't make it to the superstores today, so I grabbed this in the supermarket liquor section. California rum. It hits the tongue with a strong alcohol bite, but finishes with a hint of coconut. I'm thinking it'd make a better mixer than it does by itself.

[Lowflight]

[VRG_135]

Not my usual, but the price was right (free) at a xmas party last night.

[EALm4]

guys does anyone know what this bottle would be worth? Caldbeck MacGregor FOV. Says it was bottled in 1970 and still had the original price sticker on it for $145.

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by EALm4

guys does anyone know what this bottle would be worth? Caldbeck MacGregor FOV. Says it was bottled in 1970 and still had the original price sticker on it for $145.

No idea, no cognac expert here. But one website I saw (and it was sketchy) suggested around 110 Euro apparently.

Just remember, it was bottled in 1970. That doesn't tell you how old it is, as cognac, like scotch, does not age in the bottle. Unlike wine, which does.

I've got a whiskey bottled back in 1956 or something, but it doesn't matter. It was a cheap whiskey back then and it still is now. I'm just not opening it as it's sentimental to me - it was a bottle given to my grandfather on his wedding night which I've obtained when his belongings were getting cleaned out as he went to a nursing home.

[EALm4]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

No idea, no cognac expert here. But one website I saw (and it was sketchy) suggested around 110 Euro apparently.

Just remember, it was bottled in 1970. That doesn't tell you how old it is, as cognac, like scotch, does not age in the bottle. Unlike wine, which does.

I've got a whiskey bottled back in 1956 or something, but it doesn't matter. It was a cheap whiskey back then and it still is now. I'm just not opening it as it's sentimental to me - it was a bottle given to my grandfather on his wedding night which I've obtained when his belongings were getting cleaned out as he went to a nursing home.

never seen this one before but my this is also my grandfather's. he just passed and I'm cleaning up his stuff and found a couple of these

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by EALm4

guys does anyone know what this bottle would be worth? Caldbeck MacGregor FOV. Says it was bottled in 1970 and still had the original price sticker on it for $145.

Mmmmm.... I'd love to taste this. I'm a huge Cognac fan. No idea on worth.

[mxa121]

Angels Envy Rye Whiskey - Neat

I really like bourbons and have been trying different ones nearly every time I shop for a new bottle. I like to keep it less than $100 per though, can't get too crazy...

[larryn]

Originally Posted by EALm4

guys does anyone know what this bottle would be worth? Caldbeck MacGregor FOV. Says it was bottled in 1970 and still had the original price sticker on it for $145.

http://www.drinksplanet.com/found-a-......-89032.html

[UncleWede]

I haven't yet had a rye, but I watched Moonshiners last night and think I might need to add that nose to my nose.

I SO want 2 bottles of Tim Smith to give as presents (one to myself) but California. . .

[Maynard]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

I haven't yet had a rye, but I watched Moonshiners last night and think I might need to add that nose to my nose.

I SO want 2 bottles of Tim Smith to give as presents (one to myself) but California. . .

Bulleit is my current favorite rye, but I haven't explored too many. It pays to check the rye% since some have a lot of corn and aren't as distinct (i.e. part bourbon).

[larryn]

Pyrat and Pepsi with lime in a 0,5l Spaten glass. Nom...

[M_Six]

I have whatever's on special, please.

[GoHokiesGo]

Originally Posted by mxa121

Angels Envy Rye Whiskey - Neat

I really like bourbons and have been trying different ones nearly every time I shop for a new bottle. I like to keep it less than $100 per though, can't get too crazy...

Wait, Angels Envy has a Rye Whiskey now?? I enjoyed their bourbon, so I would definitely give that a try!


Last two bottles I grabbed-

• Hibiki Harmony by Suntory- really nice japanese style scotch whisky, although I've liked most of the Suntory whiskies I've tried. I'm not a bit peat fan, so this is right up my alley. Lighter color and a bit sweet, but it's very smooth and drinks well neat. I'll make this a regular in my rotation.
  
  
• Bowman Brothers Small Batch Bourbon - this is a local Virginia distillery that's won a number of awards in recent years. The Small Batch bourbon is fairly inexpensive, and its alright for the price. It tastes a little immature with the alcohol heat overtones, but the flavor is decent. I'll probably give their Single Barrel version a try in the near future for something a bit smoother and more refined flavors.
  

[ezndo]

Looks more fun to make than drink. Floor polish probably tastes better...

Originally Posted by UncleWede

I haven't yet had a rye, but I watched Moonshiners last night and think I might need to add that nose to my nose.

I SO want 2 bottles of Tim Smith to give as presents (one to myself) but California. . .

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by GoHokiesGo

Hibiki

- Good! I bought that for my BIL last year, so there is always SOMETHING I like at his house

[GoHokiesGo]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

- Good! I bought that for my BIL last year, so there is always SOMETHING I like at his house

I really like Hibiki and many of the Japanese whiskys, and they're growing in popularity really quickly. Nikka makes a Coffey Still grain whisky that I've had a number of times also, and I think it's starting to get sold in US stores.

If you're ever flying through Europe on a connecting flight in Zurich, I highly highly recommend the Swiss lounge there. They have a whisky bar with 200+ types of whisky, and it's all free to taste for people in the lounge. Awesome way to try several different types and find a few nicer bottles to have at home. It became one of my new favorite lounges when traveling this past year (I think Istanbul and Zurich are #1 & #2 for me)

[mxa121]

Originally Posted by GoHokiesGo

Wait, Angels Envy has a Rye Whiskey now?? I enjoyed their bourbon, so I would definitely give that a try!

Yes sir! I find it to be quite delicious, especially the sweet aftertaste. It runs about $80 at my local place, more than their bourbon, but packs much more flavor.

And thanks for the detail on those other brands, I will try them out.