smokinjoe Posted April 7, 2016 Author Share Posted April 7, 2016 It sure do. No cigar here, but out in the garage listening to the Braves on the radio while sippin' a CB Hedonism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 I was gifted a bottle of JW Gold Label Reserve for Christmas that has seemed fairly pedestrian to me, since. Tonight, it still does not wow me, but there is a nice creaminess to it that I failed to recognize earlier. Also, the finish has a nice lasting old leather/polished oak/dried flowers, thing going on. My opinion of this whiskey has definitely improved this go 'round . I love it when the different buttons on my palate decide to turn themselves "on ", and even when they shut themselves "off ". It keeps things wonderfully interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Old Pulteney 17 in the glass tonight. Such a quality dram. Cheers all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeTen Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 On 4/12/2016 at 10:52 PM, smokinjoe said: I was gifted a bottle of JW Gold Label Reserve for Christmas that has seemed fairly pedestrian to me, since. Tonight, it still does not wow me, but there is a nice creaminess to it that I failed to recognize earlier. Also, the finish has a nice lasting old leather/polished oak/dried flowers, thing going on. My opinion of this whiskey has definitely improved this go 'round . I love it when the different buttons on my palate decide to turn themselves "on ", and even when they shut themselves "off ". It keeps things wonderfully interesting. We (SWMBO and I) got to try the JW Gold at the Colonial Club sponsored by JW at our local PGA tour stop. Their "Ambassador" brought out chocolate mousse and flourless chocolate cake with a very chilled dram of the Gold. WOW, what a wonderful pairing - chilled JW Gold and anything chocolate (he says)! Might be the "creaminess" you noted earlier? Not sure if it's enough of a good thing to justify buying a bottle but might be a great combination for a chocolate dessert on a night out. JMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vosgar Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 While doing a little planning on what to bring to the Sampler, I got to wondering if Stu and Bernadette are going to make it this year. Thinking of Stu got me thinking of Old Pulteney (his recommendation to me a few years ago) so I poured myself a couple fingers of the 21yr. Always enjoyable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 This may be a stupid question, but when people say they poured "a couple fingers," is that in a Glencairn or a rocks glass? (also assuming it's neat) There's a huge difference in the amount of sauce being consumed. When I refer to a couple of fingers, its usually a neat pour in standard rocks glass because most people don't even know what a Glencairn is. On topic - last night was Balvenie 21 Portwood and opened a Hazelburn 10 R & K which was surprisingly mellow and smooth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I tend to use a Glencairn or other somewhat funnel shaped glass for tasting but often go to a more open rocks glass for general imbibing. I particularly like the smaller High West heavy bottomed single old fashioned glass rather than a bigger double old fashioned style unless I am using a large cube or ice ball, which is rare when drinking a whiskey neat as opposed to a cocktail of some sort. So "two fingers" is probably pretty similar between the HW glass and the typical Glencairn for me. With most of the space in the bottom part of the glass Glencairns, at about 6 ounces capacity if filled to the top, are a bit surprising in how much they can hold. They are well past half full long before they look like they are half full! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Arran 10 Year last evening. On its face, 46%, NCF and Natural Color for less than $50, yes please. Decent age at 10 years old. Very good stuff IMO--fruit, vanilla, a little spice. Now I'll need to pick up the 14 year and some of their other offerings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 23 hours ago, tanstaafl2 said: With most of the space in the bottom part of the glass Glencairns, at about 6 ounces capacity if filled to the top, are a bit surprising in how much they can hold. They are well past half full long before they look like they are half full! I may need to rethink my consumption Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Springbank 15 this evening. Cheers all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 After a short bourbon tasting, introduced my wife's cousin to some premium blends: 2015 CB Flaming Heart and Not a Luxury. He's had some single malts and value blends before, and wanted to let him try some stuff he might not get a chance to back home (sounds like the selection in Tulsa, OK is limited - and he's only a couple of years out of college, so at least those wouldn't have fit into my budget at that time!) He geeked out over the TINALW card that shows the component breakdown. I couldn't have been more proud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadeweber Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Springbank 12 CS followed by Glenfarclas 105/10 y/o, both with a little ice, while watching hockey last night. I love Game 7s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 Finishing up with CB Great King St Artist's Blend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auracom Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 Kilkerran WIP 7 bourbon cask strength. Perfect spring dram.... Well, perfect regardless of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 CB Flaming Heart 15th - Great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Springbank 10 to kick off a long weekend. Cheers all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Hazelburn Rundlets & Kilderkins 10 yr. - another recent purchase that's really really good. This may be one of the best 10 year olds I've had. Wish I could find the Springbank version, but it's long gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 21 minutes ago, jvd99 said: Hazelburn Rundlets & Kilderkins 10 yr. - another recent purchase that's really really good. This may be one of the best 10 year olds I've had. Wish I could find the Springbank version, but it's long gone. Yes, I would have liked to try the Springer R&K as well. Have both the Longrow and Hazelburn version but never got a sniff of the Springbank version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted May 6, 2016 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Cracked open a Longrow 18 from last year. Cheers all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted May 7, 2016 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Finished the last pour from a 2015 Flaming Heart last night. Tasty to the last drop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Bowmore Tempest batch 5 tonight. Fruity and peaty. Delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadeweber Posted May 12, 2016 Share Posted May 12, 2016 Nikka From the Barrel last night. The Sherry influence was stronger than I remembered last night. Maybe it was my palate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Haven't been on in a while - thank goodness for Tapatalk & the good admins for resetting my account. Now to think about something suitable to pour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChainWhip Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 (edited) For my first pour back, this one is in honor of P_Elliot (MaltBarn Caol Ila 19 1995 - 52.8%) Edited May 13, 2016 by ChainWhip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadeweber Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Didn't know you before but I certainly welcome you back. That looks like some great Scotch. Looks like it may have been your first pour from the bottle. How was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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