beasled Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Bumper week. Heard very good things about the Millstone 1996. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 2 hours ago, beasled said: Bumper week. Heard very good things about the Millstone 1996. I have not had any of the Millstone stuff, there is a place I know of that has the "100 Rye" but it's 1.5 hours away and $89, worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, kevinbrink said: I have not had any of the Millstone stuff, there is a place I know of that has the "100 Rye" but it's 1.5 hours away and $89, worth it? I like it but being 100% rye it is obviously very rye forward (think MGP). Not sure if I can say it's worth the round trip and coin. I've got some of their barrel proof rye offerings too, perhaps I can bring a sample? Edited October 18, 2017 by beasled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 9 minutes ago, beasled said: I like it but being 100% rye it is obviously very rye forward (think MGP). Not sure if I can say it's worth the round trip and coin. I've got some of their barrel proof rye offerings too, perhaps I can bring a sample? Sounds good to me 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 3 hours ago, beasled said: I like it but being 100% rye it is obviously very rye forward (think MGP). Not sure if I can say it's worth the round trip and coin. I've got some of their barrel proof rye offerings too, perhaps I can bring a sample? They had me at Dutch Windmills... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 12 minutes ago, smokinjoe said: They had me at Dutch Windmills... It's integral to the flavour I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 24 minutes ago, beasled said: It's integral to the flavour I'm sure. Heehee! Maybe, that's it! I've had a couple iterations of their rye courtesy of our current BOTY, and I can say I quite enjoy it. Nice whiskies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 22 hours ago, beasled said: I like it but being 100% rye it is obviously very rye forward (think MGP). Not sure if I can say it's worth the round trip and coin. I've got some of their barrel proof rye offerings too, perhaps I can bring a sample? I have both the 100 proof and the TWC BP bottles. I don't find it to be quite the same as MGP. There is a nice sweetness in the whisky that sets it apart from the more dill/herbal/spicy character of MGP. Then again it is 8+yo and of course, Wind Mills! The BP is about 10yo and also a bit more feisty than the 100 proof which I think is more than just the higher proof. A touch of water helps it settle but I generally found that I prefer the 100 proof version. When you consider that these days older ryes are at least $10 a year the price is more or less consistent. But like everything it has gone up over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 9 minutes ago, tanstaafl2 said: I have both the 100 proof and the TWC BP bottles. I don't find it to be quite the same as MGP. There is a nice sweetness in the whisky that sets it apart from the more dill/herbal/spicy character of MGP. Then again it is 8+yo and of course, Wind Mills! The BP is about 10yo and also a bit more feisty than the 100 proof which I think is more than just the higher proof. A touch of water helps it settle but I generally found that I prefer the 100 proof version. When you consider that these days older ryes are at least $10 a year the price is more or less consistent. But like everything it has gone up over time. Pretty accurate statement on pricing there although you do have to pay about at least a $30 minimum premium for 1 year old "Craft" Rye even when it is just sourced MGP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 True enough. It is not an entirely linear progression of price over time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I just didn't think the Millstone could compare with something like Pikesville or CEHT. I remember it having a cerealy note that I never enjoy. Personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 1 hour ago, The Black Tot said: I just didn't think the Millstone could compare with something like Pikesville or CEHT. I remember it having a cerealy note that I never enjoy. Personal preference. It was certainly different but I don't recall a cerealy note. But as you say it is a personal preference thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Black Tot Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Just now, tanstaafl2 said: It was certainly different but I don't recall a cerealy note. But as you say it is a personal preference thing! I could be wrong, it was a long time ago. I remember enough to know I'm not going to pay for another sample to get the tasting notes right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Just now, The Black Tot said: I could be wrong, it was a long time ago. I remember enough to know I'm not going to pay for another sample to get the tasting notes right Remind me and I can bring it to the Sampler if you want to reinvestigate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 On 10/19/2017 at 7:04 PM, tanstaafl2 said: I have both the 100 proof and the TWC BP bottles. I don't find it to be quite the same as MGP. There is a nice sweetness in the whisky that sets it apart from the more dill/herbal/spicy character of MGP. Then again it is 8+yo and of course, Wind Mills! The BP is about 10yo and also a bit more feisty than the 100 proof which I think is more than just the higher proof. A touch of water helps it settle but I generally found that I prefer the 100 proof version. When you consider that these days older ryes are at least $10 a year the price is more or less consistent. But like everything it has gone up over time. I had some of the TWE barrel proof the other night and whilst it is quite different to some of the MGP products I thought it could pass for one of the SAOS age stated cask strength products once some water had been added, maybe just me! Today I picked up 2 bottles of anCnoc 16 which was discontinued a while back but I'm happy to see about as it's a great summer dram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Driving through Connecticut yesterday and dropped in a local LS to find several bottlings (the three from Campbeltown) that I've never seen in the wild -- gathering dust. As everything else in the shop was predictable mainstream liquid, I had to ask the manager about the Scotch. The story was that they had "just shown up" a couple of years ago with a wine order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 18 hours ago, Marekv8 said: Driving through Connecticut yesterday and dropped in a local LS to find several bottlings (the three from Campbeltown) that I've never seen in the wild -- gathering dust. As everything else in the shop was predictable mainstream liquid, I had to ask the manager about the Scotch. The story was that they had "just shown up" a couple of years ago with a wine order. Some nice options there. The Hazelburn R&K is pretty good. I also have the Longrow vrsion but I am still searching, mostly in vain, for the Springbank R&K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 1 hour ago, tanstaafl2 said: Some nice options there. The Hazelburn R&K is pretty good. I also have the Longrow vrsion but I am still searching, mostly in vain, for the Springbank R&K. Yes, after a couple of pours of the Hazelburn 10 R&K yesterday, I'm on the hunt for the other two expressions-- and both appear to be long gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Picked up a couple more anCnoc 16 that popped up at a regular haunt. One for summer. Bonus dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvd99 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 This arrived on my doorstep from shores far away 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NDN98 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I admit, I am a huge fan of Macallan, so I had to pick this one up today. Don’t know much about it, but has anyone else tried it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 On 10/22/2017 at 8:05 PM, Marekv8 said: Driving through Connecticut yesterday and dropped in a local LS to find several bottlings (the three from Campbeltown) that I've never seen in the wild -- gathering dust. As everything else in the shop was predictable mainstream liquid, I had to ask the manager about the Scotch. The story was that they had "just shown up" a couple of years ago with a wine order. Fine selection there, sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 (edited) 21 hours ago, jvd99 said: This arrived on my doorstep from shores far away Not so sure about the HC15 for me. A fine rum but they wanted more than I thought it was worth when I was in Cuba (the only place I have gotten to try it. Would love to find a bottle of Springer R&K but don't know if I am willing to pay the cost and shipping from across the pond. Unless maybe they are releasing a new bottling of it??? Let us know how they are! Edited October 26, 2017 by tanstaafl2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcpfratn Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Picked up an Aberlour A'bunadh for $70 at a LS in south MS. Even though I have plenty in the bunker, I can't pass them up at that price. They're around $120 now where I live. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Was stuck in traffic by Total Wine and unfortunately (or not) remembered they sent out a 10% off Spirits Direct coupon so I picked up a couple bottles I have had my eye on, as well as this Glen Fohdry which after a couple minutes of intense Google research is apparently a William Grant and Sons Trademark, I knew it would likely not be great but it had a few interesting thing on the label 1. 12 Year age statement 2. NCF 3. No color added 4. bottled at 47.1%, figured if it wasn't great at just under $35 it could at least be a good candidate for Rob Roys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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