What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

upstatedoc · 03-03-2017, 08:25 PM

Had to wait for the kids to go to bed before a cracked this open:

M_Six · 03-03-2017, 09:37 PM

^^^Nice. How is it?

Sidewinderpb · 03-03-2017, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by P1et

Wanted to try a few new things...

Can confirm Balv CC is great. Haven't had Oban 18, but the 16 was lacking in my opinion. It was good, but seemed like all of its flavors were muted.

Sidewinderpb · 03-03-2017, 10:46 PM

Question - anyone tried Hibiki or other Japanese blends? Been curious for a while, but need some direction.

1MOREMOD · 03-03-2017, 11:06 PM

Tequila wasn't bad, little smokey. Just drank over ice

Itsed65 · 03-04-2017, 12:00 AM

Jameson Black Barrel over ice tonight. Smooth.

TXSTYLE · 03-04-2017, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Vincz

Its certainly better than your average flavored rum, I don't think I would use it as a mixer, that's what the 10$ bacardi crap is for.

Im almost out of Plantation 20yr, but I did buy a nice bottle of patron for margharitas this weekend, anyone have a good recipe. I usually use frozen lime juice concentrate, citron, tequila and ice.

For me:
2 parts Tequila
1 part Orange Liqueur
Fresh squeeze lime
Shaken over ice
Enjoy

upstatedoc · 03-04-2017, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

^^^Nice. How is it?

Smooooooth

UncleWede · 03-07-2017, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Sidewinderpb

Question - anyone tried Hibiki or other Japanese blends? Been curious for a while, but need some direction.

Hibiki is actually quite good, when you can get it. Never has it been harsh. I had some of the bottle I bought for my BIL Saturday night.

leopard print · 03-08-2017, 03:37 PM

Not sure if this has been mentioned, but Trader Joe's has a 16 and 18 year old scotch that are both very good for the price. Those are my current daily sippers until they run out of stock.

UncleWede · 03-08-2017, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by leopard print

Not sure if this has been mentioned, but Trader Joe's has a 16 and 18 year old scotch that are both very good for the price. Those are my current daily sippers until they run out of stock.

Look close at the label and see who the bottling company is. Costco does that with a few recognized distilleries.

leopard print · 03-08-2017, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Look close at the label and see who the bottling company is. Costco does that with a few recognized distilleries.

These are the ones. They had an 18 year last year as well, but sold out before I was able to pick up a bottle and don't remember what distillery it was from.

Sidewinderpb · 03-09-2017, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by leopard print

Not sure if this has been mentioned, but Trader Joe's has a 16 and 18 year old scotch that are both very good for the price. Those are my current daily sippers until they run out of stock.

Someone mentioned this about a year ago. Naturally, being the excitable person that I am, I jumped up and headed to my local TJ's - only to find out that they are not allowed to sell liquor in Connecticut

Maynard · 03-09-2017, 07:36 PM

Those individual bottlings can be from first rate distilleries like Lagavulin or Oban, but they are individual casks (or a small batch), so it is kind of hit or miss if is a really good one. If you search a little online, you can probably find out the exact source.

1MOREMOD · 03-09-2017, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by leopard print

These are the ones. They had an 18 year last year as well, but sold out before I was able to pick up a bottle and don't remember what distillery it was from.

Why are they so full if daily sipper?

Crimson92 · 03-09-2017, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Ooh, The Balvenie 14 CC is gooood.

M5essex · 03-10-2017, 04:23 PM

I'm not fussy. I like a blend... goes down a treat....

M_Six · 03-11-2017, 07:22 PM

Picked up the Zaya. Need to get home before trying it.

1MOREMOD · 03-11-2017, 07:49 PM

Nice mine isn't the same aged its a blend of 12 aged at costco still decent on ice

Cuz5150 · 03-11-2017, 08:30 PM

https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl...act=mrc&uact=8
Brought this back from the Islands.........Not bad for $19 bucks

M_Six · 03-11-2017, 11:16 PM

Hmm, not thrilled with the Zaya. Just doesn't hit me right. It's got a nice nose, very sweet. But the finish is harsh and oily to me. Maybe a splash of OJ or pineapple will take the edge off.

1MOREMOD · 03-12-2017, 12:37 AM

For enough new to drinking rum straight, mostly whiskey for me

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leopard print Lieutenant 1594 Rep 402 Posts Drives: Really well for an Asian. Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (5)	Not sure if this has been mentioned, but Trader Joe's has a 16 and 18 year old scotch that are both very good for the price. Those are my current daily sippers until they run out of stock.
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M_Six Free Thinker 19190 Rep 7,541 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Hmm, not thrilled with the Zaya. Just doesn't hit me right. It's got a nice nose, very sweet. But the finish is harsh and oily to me. Maybe a splash of OJ or pineapple will take the edge off. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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