kevinbrink Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Fall has been over for a long time, hell winter is getting kind of long in the tooth, though here it doesn't really seem to have made it's presence known as it normally does, that being said I'm very much enjoying this pour and find myself wishing that Ballechin was more widely available here in the US of A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Tonight? Jameson! I normally drink majority high proof, but the light, floral finish on this dram is perfectly satisfactory in this moment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beasled Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 13 hours ago, Whiskey Junkie said: That's a hefty pour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 6 hours ago, beasled said: That's a hefty pour No doubt-- that puts the MORE in LISMORE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 doing some important research for science.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 28 minutes ago, kevinbrink said: doing some important research for science.... Nice-- I'm doing the same thing with Royal Brackla tonight-- the official 12 yo vs. two indies. I've never had the Distiller's Edition Clynelish-- how does it compare with the stock 14yo release? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinbrink Posted February 8, 2020 Author Share Posted February 8, 2020 3 minutes ago, Marekv8 said: Nice-- I'm doing the same thing with Royal Brackla tonight-- the official 12 yo vs. two indies. I've never had the Distiller's Edition Clynelish-- how does it compare with the stock 14yo release? Very different, the sherry influence is pretty significant, the G&M Connoisseurs Choice is far closer in profile to the DE despite the fact that the DE has more age. I'd probably pick the CC particularly based on the price paid (though that is largely a thing of the past). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guss West Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 (edited) I hoarded a case of Clynelish 14 at $40/bottle a couple years back. Aquavitae was the one who turned me on to this quietly-hidden gem. I started this evening's festivities with a teenage SBS. Old Pulteney 17 and Longmorn 16. "They are both better, in different but better ways!" Edited February 8, 2020 by Guss West 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted February 8, 2020 Share Posted February 8, 2020 1 hour ago, kevinbrink said: Very different, the sherry influence is pretty significant, the G&M Connoisseurs Choice is far closer in profile to the DE despite the fact that the DE has more age. I'd probably pick the CC particularly based on the price paid (though that is largely a thing of the past). Yes, and beyond the cost it’s probably the least tinkered with. All reports during my travels last week is that Gordon & Macphail finally resolved their recent situation and bottles are starting to trickle back into the States. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 On 2/7/2020 at 8:48 PM, Guss West said: I hoarded a case of Clynelish 14 at $40/bottle a couple years back. Aquavitae was the one who turned me on to this quietly-hidden gem. I started this evening's festivities with a teenage SBS. Old Pulteney 17 and Longmorn 16. "They are both better, in different but better ways!" This post was a good omen-- I was in a bourboncentric LS over the weekend and was shocked to see a single battered 2013 Longmorn 16 (olive carton with neck flag) sitting next to the Chivas Regal. First time I've ever seen any Longmorn in the state. It wasn't even in their system, but it's in mine now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obeezy1Kaneezy Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted February 21, 2020 Share Posted February 21, 2020 Suddenly craving for my favorite Compass Box at 3am. I'm going to replace this one asap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 An airways enjoyable pour for me, Compass Box Spice Tree out by the fire, tonight. Such a chew inducing finish with this whiskey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffrey r Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 Always one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 1 hour ago, smokinjoe said: An airways enjoyable pour for me, Compass Box Spice Tree out by the fire, tonight. Such a chew inducing finish with this whiskey. The legs and viscosity on this whiskey are amazing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 13 hours ago, smokinjoe said: An airways enjoyable pour for me, Compass Box Spice Tree out by the fire, tonight. Such a chew inducing finish with this whiskey. Last weekend I pulled my bottle of this one purchased about 6-7 years ago and was reminded of what you say. It sort of blew me away how good it was. Those guys are blending masters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokinjoe Posted February 22, 2020 Share Posted February 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, flahute said: Last weekend I pulled my bottle of this one purchased about 6-7 years ago and was reminded of what you say. It sort of blew me away how good it was. Those guys are blending masters. Yep! Spice Tree is one of my very favorites from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanstaafl2 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 That emphasis on the chocolate/coffee malt character made it my “Valentine” pairing with chocolate cake. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Enjoying a nice pour of Redbreast Lustau. RBCS was the first Irish whiskey I really liked. Had this bee out then and I tried it first, it could have taken its place (don't love it quite as much, but like it a whole lot more than most other Irish). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Poured some Redbreast 12 CS just because Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flahute Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 On 2/27/2020 at 4:44 PM, GaryT said: Poured some Redbreast 12 CS just because Atta boy. Good choice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaryT Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Enjoyed some short pours this afternoon of Compass Box Delilahs XXV, No Name Vol 1, and No Name Vol 2. All delicious. At first wasn't nuts about No Name V1 (which is mostly Ardbeg) but with time in the glass really opened up with more nuance. Definitely have to spend more quality time together 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Caol Ila 12 at a restaurant across from the hotel. Not a common find on-premise. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 A gratis Glengarioch 8yo and BenRiach 12yo courtesy of a great bartender— followed by this generous Booker’s with coffee, as Fernet-Branca was absent from the house. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marekv8 Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Braving death and disease for an Auchentoshan 12– shame about the proof and coloring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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