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Post by masterofallgoons on Mar 15, 2019 11:50:31 GMT
a blood & sand: As much as I prefer my whiskies on the rocks, I like a good whiskey cocktail as well.
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Post by masterofallgoons on Mar 15, 2019 13:20:26 GMT
If you like a scotch cocktail you'd probably enjoy a Rob Roy as well, but one of my faves is called a 'Churchill's Breakfast': It's good stuff and a a good compliment/alternative to the Irish coffees I'm likely to make this weekend.
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Post by klawrencio79 on Mar 15, 2019 13:37:15 GMT
Rogue Farms Oregon Rye
Glenfarclas 25 year (probably the smoothest damm drink I've ever had)
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Post by masterofallgoons on Mar 15, 2019 14:43:05 GMT
Rogue Farms Oregon Rye Glenfarclas 25 year (probably the smoothest damm drink I've ever had) I've liked the Rogue whiskey I've tried, but I'm not a fan of Rye really. Rouge Dead Guy Ale is one of my favorite beers. I hardly every drink beer anymore, but that's a go to. I have a bottle of MaCallan 25 that someone got me as a wedding present (I'd never spend that kind of money on booze), and I've hardly touched it. Partly because I don't drink that much, partly because it's probably too valuable to burn through, and partly because it really wasn't all that smooth. It was quite intense actually. It took on so much oaky and peaty flavor that it was like a scotch on steroids. I'll probably give it a try again soon, but it was definitely more on the bold side than the smooth. Possibly my favorite I've ever had is Middleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey. That's probably the smoothest, and yet most pleasantly flavorful whiskey I've had. I picked up a bottle when I was in Ireland a few years back, and haven't had much luck finding it here, but nabbed a bottle in one of those New Hampshire tax free liquor outlets a few months ago. Not all that pricey either considering the quality.
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Post by klawrencio79 on Mar 15, 2019 15:04:11 GMT
Rogue Farms Oregon Rye Glenfarclas 25 year (probably the smoothest damm drink I've ever had) I've liked the Rogue whiskey I've tried, but I'm not a fan of Rye really. Rouge Dead Guy Ale is one of my favorite beers. I hardly every drink beer anymore, but that's a go to. I have a bottle of MaCallan 25 that someone got me as a wedding present (I'd never spend that kind of money on booze), and I've hardly touched it. Partly because I don't drink that much, partly because it's probably too valuable to burn through, and partly because it really wasn't all that smooth. It was quite intense actually. It took on so much oaky and peaty flavor that it was like a scotch on steroids. I'll probably give it a try again soon, but it was definitely more on the bold side than the smooth. Possibly my favorite I've ever had is Middleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey. That's probably the smoothest, and yet most pleasantly flavorful whiskey I've had. I picked up a bottle when I was in Ireland a few years back, and haven't had much luck finding it here, but nabbed a bottle in one of those New Hampshire tax free liquor outlets a few months ago. Not all that pricey either considering the quality. I'm not a huge rye fan either, but I went to the WhiskeyFest in midtown Manhattan in December and it opened my eyes to some fantastic ryes and Irish whiskeys. I don't like the peaty/smoky ones at all. I went to this networking event a few weeks ago and they had a whiskey/chocolate tasting. Of the whiskeys, everyone was ooohing and ahhhhhing over the Talisker, which is so smoky it legit smells like an ash tray. Not this guy, not now, not ever. If you like smooth Irish whiskeys, I'd highly recommend the Green Spot, a single pot still whiskey. Delicious and smooth and very affordable. It runs about $55-$65 per bottle. There's also a Yellow Spot which costs more money and I find much more abrasive and harsh.
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Post by masterofallgoons on Mar 15, 2019 15:27:33 GMT
I'm not a huge rye fan either, but I went to the WhiskeyFest in midtown Manhattan in December and it opened my eyes to some fantastic ryes and Irish whiskeys. I don't like the peaty/smoky ones at all. I went to this networking event a few weeks ago and they had a whiskey/chocolate tasting. Of the whiskeys, everyone was ooohing and ahhhhhing over the Talisker, which is so smoky it legit smells like an ash tray. Not this guy, not now, not ever. If you like smooth Irish whiskeys, I'd highly recommend the Green Spot, a single pot still whiskey. Delicious and smooth and very affordable. It runs about $55-$65 per bottle. There's also a Yellow Spot which costs more money and I find much more abrasive and harsh. I'd never heard of it, but I feel like I need to get to that whiskeyfest. I was never a fan of scotch in general, and certainly not the overly smokey and peaty ones, but then I went to Scotland and had some really good stuff. It's not really my go to, I'm generally partial to bourbon, but I was converted into a fan of the smokey stuff too. It's definitely an acquired taste, but to some degree I've acquired it now. If you had any interest in something in that profile but a little less harsh, the Japanese stuff has been really nice. Habiki Santory Whisky is along those lines but mellow and very smooth. I've tried some green spot, but was never all that impressed, but it's quite possible that I went cheap. It's been a while since I've gotten it. My choice for mixing, and the traditional whiskey of an Irish coffee is Bushmills, and they make some really nice higher end bottles as well. But again, I couldn't recommend the Middleton Very Rare enough. If you're ever downtown, the lower east side has a pretty cool old fashioned whiskey bar called The Whiskey Ward. It's a nice spot with a vast selection. And if you're ever aaaaallll the way downtown Fraunce's Tavern is a great historical spot with some private rooms including 'The Whiskey Room' which lives up to its name.
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Post by klawrencio79 on Mar 15, 2019 15:32:33 GMT
I'm not a huge rye fan either, but I went to the WhiskeyFest in midtown Manhattan in December and it opened my eyes to some fantastic ryes and Irish whiskeys. I don't like the peaty/smoky ones at all. I went to this networking event a few weeks ago and they had a whiskey/chocolate tasting. Of the whiskeys, everyone was ooohing and ahhhhhing over the Talisker, which is so smoky it legit smells like an ash tray. Not this guy, not now, not ever. If you like smooth Irish whiskeys, I'd highly recommend the Green Spot, a single pot still whiskey. Delicious and smooth and very affordable. It runs about $55-$65 per bottle. There's also a Yellow Spot which costs more money and I find much more abrasive and harsh. I'd never heard of it, but I feel like I need to get to that whiskeyfest. I was never a fan of scotch in general, and certainly not the overly smokey and peaty ones, but then I went to Scotland and had some really good stuff. It's not really my go to, I'm generally partial to bourbon, but I was converted into a fan of the smokey stuff too. It's definitely an acquired taste, but to some degree I've acquired it now. If you had any interest in something in that profile but a little less harsh, the Japanese stuff has been really nice. Habiki Santory Whisky is along those lines but mellow and very smooth. I've tried some green spot, but was never all that impressed, but it's quite possible that I went cheap. It's been a while since I've gotten it. My choice for mixing, and the traditional whiskey of an Irish coffee is Bushmills, and they make some really nice higher end bottles as well. But again, I couldn't recommend the Middleton Very Rare enough. If you're ever downtown, the lower east side has a pretty cool old fashioned whiskey bar called The Whiskey Ward. It's a nice spot with a vast selection. And if you're ever aaaaallll the way downtown Fraunce's Tavern is a great historical spot with some private rooms including 'The Whiskey Room' which lives up to its name. I've been to both of those places, and the Japanese whiskeys are my personal favorites. Hibiki 17 is delightful. In Iceland I was able to get a bottle of their Masters Select, and it's like drinking whiskey juice. So tasty and smooth. You're right about the acquired taste, as with the whiskeys and scotches in general. 10 years ago, I could barely drink the stuff without a huge glass of something added to it. Now, I prefer it neat or with one of the big ice cubs, at most.
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Post by masterofallgoons on Mar 15, 2019 16:22:36 GMT
I've been to both of those places, and the Japanese whiskeys are my personal favorites. Hibiki 17 is delightful. In Iceland I was able to get a bottle of their Masters Select, and it's like drinking whiskey juice. So tasty and smooth. You're right about the acquired taste, as with the whiskeys and scotches in general. 10 years ago, I could barely drink the stuff without a huge glass of something added to it. Now, I prefer it neat or with one of the big ice cubs, at most. I'm the same way. I always preferred a jack and diet coke or something like that, then eventually just dropped the soda and opted for the better whiskey. I still like ice, which I know is sacrilege to some, but I don't like taint a higher class of whiskey with a mixer of any kind.
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Mar 16, 2019 0:36:45 GMT
If you like a scotch cocktail you'd probably enjoy a Rob Roy as well, but one of my faves is called a 'Churchill's Breakfast': It's good stuff and a a good compliment/alternative to the Irish coffees I'm likely to make this weekend. <iframe width="19" height="11.120000000000005" style="position: absolute; width: 19px; height: 11.12px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 12px; top: 212px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_53040974" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="19" height="11.120000000000005" style="position: absolute; width: 19px; height: 11.12px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 893px; top: 212px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_40840642" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="19" height="11.120000000000005" style="position: absolute; width: 19px; height: 11.12px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 12px; top: 706px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_34371730" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="19" height="11.120000000000005" style="position: absolute; width: 19px; height: 11.12px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 893px; top: 706px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_49101176" scrolling="no"></iframe> yum! a fav churchhill's breakfast recipe you like?
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