BigRich Posted February 9, 2019 Share Posted February 9, 2019 Much better than expected. The Glenmorangie character is still there, but presented in a hairer and high proof style-- very nice… Do you often find yourself in the situation where you need to stab you whiskey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JvW Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Some great 2017 MaCallan Classic Cut... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 2 hours ago, BigRich said: Do you often find yourself in the situation where you need to stab you whiskey? Only when opening a bottle for the first time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clueby Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Just opened a fresh Oogie. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Holy hell. Docile nose, relatively low proof— but the first sip literally took my breath away. Immense, intimidating and concentrated character— the opposite of delicious, but in a fantastic way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 38 minutes ago, Marekv8 said: Holy hell. Docile nose, relatively low proof— but the first sip literally took my breath away. Immense, intimidating and concentrated character— the opposite of delicious, but in a fantastic way. Those are some intriguing notes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, kevinbrink said: Those are some intriguing notes Strong violence, language and nudity in a glass, and I’m about to pour another. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 8 hours ago, Marekv8 said: Strong violence, language and nudity in a glass, and I’m about to pour another. Throw in some moral turpitude and lascivious gestures, and that’s an orgy in a glass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 It was a “what the hell” moment at the store, but recently I’ve been seeking beefy low-ABV malts and blends to enjoy during daylight. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JvW Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Marekv8 said: It was a “what the hell” moment at the store, but recently I’ve been seeking beefy low-ABV malts and blends to enjoy during daylight. So what you think? Saw at a store the other day for $279...Dalmore brings back old memories from a night in Guadalajara!!! Haven't had it since... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyrocklover Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 After rediscovering, cork break, filterering and rebottling, I’ve decided this is a damn good drink. Connemara Peated Irish Whiskey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Indy Springbank 17 from Blackadder. I'm no expert but this may well have seen the inside of a sherry cask. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 21 hours ago, JvW said: So what you think? Saw at a store the other day for $279...Dalmore brings back old memories from a night in Guadalajara!!! Haven't had it since... The cask blending was very well done-- TUN 1509 Batch 4 should take notice. Unfortunately there's a flat spot during the delivery (somewhat like a Bosch 009 mechanical advance distributor on an ACVW engine) due to the dilution that brings down the side compared to the robust, wonderful nose. Easily remedied by a few drops of my beloved PALS Chieftain’s 18yo @ 57.%. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mross Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Getting my Irish on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, beasled said: Indy Springbank 17 from Blackadder. I'm no expert but this may well have seen the inside of a sherry cask. Wow that is DARK, can you taste any whisky under all that sherry? I wonder if they forgot to empty the barrel first. Edited February 18, 2019 by kevinbrink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 This showed up at the neighborhood grocery along with a Glen Scotia 15– must have come in on the Stoli truck with the Bayou Rum. Hard to beat for $25.99... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 6 hours ago, kevinbrink said: Wow that is DARK, can you taste any whisky under all that sherry? I wonder if they forgot to empty the barrel first. Surprisingly, yes. The Springbank profile holds up against the heavy sherry! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad-proof Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 23 hours ago, Marekv8 said: This showed up at the neighborhood grocery along with a Glen Scotia 15– must have come in on the Stoli truck with the Bayou Rum. Hard to beat for $25.99... You slumming it, Marekv8? I don't think I would have bought it, if only for the tagline "smoothed to perfection" haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted February 19, 2019 Author Share Posted February 19, 2019 23 hours ago, Marekv8 said: This showed up at the neighborhood grocery along with a Glen Scotia 15– must have come in on the Stoli truck with the Bayou Rum. Hard to beat for $25.99... I haven't picked one of these up yet, it's a tough sell here since the 12 year is only a few bucks more, one of my regular places just got a few cases of the 18 in and it's priced at $55, I had a hard time resisting the urge to buy a bunch at that price. I know they aren't everyone's thing but I like Loch Lomond quite a bit, even more so their peated malts (Croftengea/Inchmurrin/Inchmoan/Craiglodge etc...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted February 21, 2019 Share Posted February 21, 2019 50/50 blend of two 12-year-old Highland Park expressions-- comes out to around 107 proof. Chances are the one on the left was going into the cask right when the other one was going into the bottle. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 An after dinner pour of dusty Alberta Distillers Alberta Springs Canadian. Some nice Goetze’s Bulls-eyes caramel and cream with a touch of smokiness on the finish, tonight. Goetze’s in a whiskey is my sweet spot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Still working on my Dalmore run. The 44% ABV here really makes a difference, along with a generally grittier blend. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evasive Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 Bowmore 12 nightcap after a great dinner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRich Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Daddy survived a Disney cruise and three days at WDW afterward with two princesses. Reward time.... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 1 hour ago, BigRich said: Daddy survived a Disney cruise and three days at WDW afterward with two princesses. Reward time.... Daddy needs a vacation!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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