smokinjoe Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Redbreast 12 while Mrssmokinjoe and I cook up dinner. The Cask Strength version of Redbreast 12 is in my Top 5 Whiskies of any kind. But, this standard bottling of RB12 is wonderful in its own right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 11 minutes ago, smokinjoe said: Redbreast 12 while Mrssmokinjoe and I cook up dinner. The Cask Strength version of Redbreast 12 is in my Top 5 Whiskies of any kind. But, this standard bottling of RB12 is wonderful in its own right. That is some mighty fine whisky! You gettin' warmed up for the big day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 1 hour ago, Paddy said: That is some mighty fine whisky! You gettin' warmed up for the big day? You bet I am, Paddy! Just a few short weeks away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 2 hours ago, smokinjoe said: The Cask Strength version of Redbreast 12 is in my Top 5 Whiskies of any kind. I think you might have talked me into giving the cask strength RB12 another shot Joe. I'm a big fan of RB15 and have always been surprised how the 12 yr, whether regular or cask strength, seems so underwhelming to me in comparison. (then again, sometimes I think my taste buds change on an hourly basis so what the hell do I know?) With the big day just around the corner, it's a great excuse to make the purchase and do a proper side by side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 I've been on a bit of a Springbank kick lately. A couple of nights ago was the Campbeltown Loch 21 Yr blend (the 80 proofer), and last night was Springbank 15. The Campbeltown Loch 21 is really terrific stuff--I know it's not widely available, but I stumbled upon a few bottles at a random store for $65/bottle. I'm not a big fan of 80 proof anything, but it works well with this blend--it oozes Springbank goodness, with the extra depth of being aged 21 years, and is just very drinkable. The Springbank 15 has quite a bit of smoke, but after being open a few weeks, the fruit is coming to the forefront a bit more. Really complex, delicious scotch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadeweber Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) A pour of Glenmorangie Milsean again last night. This was my third from the bottle. I still don't know about this one yet. It is sweet but actually last night a little less sweet than I remembered. The fruit/wine influence is there. It tastes young. It's certainly not bad, but I don't think I'm going to end up calling it great either. Edited February 25, 2016 by meadeweber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, meadeweber said: A pour of Glenmorangie Milsean again last night. This was my third from the bottle. I still don't know about this one yet. It is sweet but actually last night a little less sweet than I remembered. The fruit/wine influence is there. It tastes young. It's certainly not bad, but I don't think I'm going to end up calling it great either. Interesting notes. Georgia seems to still be lagging behind on getting this one but I look forward to trying it. Interesting that you felt like it tasted young. I would guess it is at least 10yo and probably older but of course it is NAS so I don't know what the age is for sure. I do recall seeing reports that the whisky was being impacted by the retoasted wine barrels faster than expected and so it was bottled earlier than had originally been intended! Edited February 25, 2016 by tanstaafl2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted February 28, 2016 Share Posted February 28, 2016 The fire is roaring here tonight in Somerset, UK. Post-dinner I had a healthy pour of Springbank 10, now onto a cask strength Highland Park bottle by Gordon & MacPhail which has an intriguing coffee note on the finish at the very end. Great stuff. Cheers all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted March 3, 2016 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Got a jump on St. Patty's Day with a pour of Redbreast CS, Batch B1/11. Love this stuff, and it never disappoints. Glad I have a couple more bottles of Batch B1/11 in the bunker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-Savage Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Having my first pour of the Bruichladdich Port Charlotte. Really smoky, nice peat. I'm really liking these offerings of this distillery. Cheers SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigPapa Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Cracked open the Yellow Spot in honor of the upcoming st Patrick's day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdrinker Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Enjoying the last pour from my bottle of Bunnahabhain 12. Sad to see this go. Enjoying the sherried sweetness, ghost of peat, and mineral notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluffo Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Had some BenRiach Authenticus 21 yr. Love the smoke without the medicinal/iodine taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 I am thinking Cragganmore 12 is going to be nice after supper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-Savage Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 A nice afterwork dram, we'll deserved. Cheers SB. I'm really loving the smokiness of this Scotch. Yes it is an NAS. Definately a really nice one. I'm going to be exploring this a bit more for nosing. Bruichladdich Port Charlotte. Cheers SB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R-Savage Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Now I really want to compare the port charlotte 12 year against this NAS Port Charlotte. This is a really nice scotch. Cheers SB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadeweber Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Glenfarclas 105 with some water last night. When I'm in the mood for a sherry forward Scotch, this stuff is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 In anticipation of the festivities, I got into the Red Breast 12yr CS this evening. Been several days without a pour, and really enjoying it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadeweber Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Still on a Scotch kick. Had a pour of Laph Quarter Cask last night. I love the balance of peat, creamy/buttery, sweetness, and oak in this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Springbank 10 for me tonight. Fast becoming my favourite dram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted March 15, 2016 Author Share Posted March 15, 2016 I'm in the mood for a wee dram tonight and the Compass Box Great King Street Artist's blend is the first open bottle I found. It's one of the better blends I have had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Despite the holiday, opted for a blind SBS of Flaming Hearth 4th & 5th (2012/2015). Decided they are both fantastic pours, but tonight I gave the nod to the 2015. Topped the night off with a belated birthday pour of CB The General. Delicious stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Blowing through the Irish here, on St. Patrick's Day. Redbreast CS, The Irishman, Bushmill's Black Bush, Power's John Lane, Middleton Very Rare, and whatever else I can find... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I finished the evening with another tryst with my newest paramour, Redbreast 21. What else could one possibly want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I have a nasty cold, but in honor of SPD, had a small tipple of Bushmills 16 last evening. I do enjoy Bushmills 16, but waver back and forth on whether it is worth the $70. If I was in better health, I would have had pours of RB12 CS, TD Phoenix and PJL last evening, my powerful Irish trilogy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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