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I know it’s not exactly along the same lines of what’s generally drunk in this thread, but I just picked up a bottle of Rittenhouse Rye whiskey. Wow it’s good. Just had it on the rocks, about to try a Scofflaw and later tonight I’m throwing a small get-together where I’ll be mixing up some Manhattans with it. Gonna be a good night.
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Hey, good timing on the thread bump. I'm out at the park, just cooked some smokies on the grill, and the girls are all off buying ice cream at the concession so I decided to check in. I'm having a covert Alberta Premium rye and diet in a big red plastic cup with ice out of the cooler. Damn alcohol prohibited parks.
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Ha. Have you played around with making Manhattans? With small alternations here and there, you can still get what's more or less the same drink, but friendlier to your particular palate. e.g. chilled glasses (I just leave 2 old fashioned glasses in the freezer when not in use), small ice chunks (finally, that ice pick gets some use!), a combination of sweet and dry vermouth (amount of each up to you; i go ~0.5oz sweet, ~0.5oz dry, and ~1.25oz rye), and both angostura and orange bitters (sparingly).
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I’ve looked at ordering online, but I can’t find any with free shipping so it ends up almost doubling the price. I know it’s only a few bucks, but still. |
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Maybe it's worth asking if a liquor store can just order some orange bitters for you (sounds weird, but I asked my local liquor store why they don't carry Ricard and the next time I visited sure enough they had it). At any rate, I'm jealous you can get Peychaud bitters for Sazeracs (I've had a very tough time finding them here in nyc). Seen a man standin' over a dead dog lyin' by the highway in a ditch He's lookin' down kinda puzzled pokin' that dog with a stick |
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Sazeracs are definitely on the menu though, I’ve got everything except the Peychaud’s. Maybe I’ll pick up a bottle tomorrow. |
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Ordered a case of the periodic Oban 18.
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It's lunch time and I could post in this thread if I wanted to. That's bad.
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And it's heeere...
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I bought a bottle of 4 Roses tonight. It's less smoky than the Maker's Mark I just finished up. It's too early for me to have other impressions.
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On a real peaty kick now...
Of all the house styles on Islay, Kilchoman is the most like Laphroaig. On the nose there is more going on, though I could only tell the difference in a blind taste test after letting it dilute in my own saliva. Laphroaig is slightly sweeter. Last edited by Eugene : 2011-08-28 at 06:33. |
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Time to start exploring proper scotch. I’ve tasted (so far) Laphroaig 10, Oban 14 and Macallan 12 and I just bought home a bottle of Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Gonna be a fun weekend.
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The Oban is absolutely delicious for those interested. Formerly known as cynical_rock censeo tentatio victum There is no snooze button on a cat. |
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I went out to buy Fin du Monde and Tripel Karmeliet (those are beers, I know.) While I was at the bottle shop, someone else came in and asked for two bottles of Port Ellen 9th Release 30-year-old. He was in and out in 5 minutes...didn't even stop to browse the rest of the whiskies.
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Some Glenlivet 12 year. I picked it up in duty free on my way out of Toronto last month. I almost didn't make home to RDU with it because in Boston I had to go out of one terminal and back through security to get on my connecting flight. The crazy thing is that my bags were checked *before* I bought the bottle. There was no way for me *not* to have more than the allowable 3 oz of fluid when going through the security check in Boston. Luckily I was able to convince the Delta agents to let me check the box.
Anyone going through duty free with a connection on a different airline through Logan would have had the same problem, I imagine. Ridiculous. If it's not red and showing substantial musculature, you're wearing it wrong. |
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My wife gave me a bottle of Macallan 18 year old today for Christmas and my promotion this week, so I'm going to try some after dinner tonight.
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Just picked up a bottle of glenmorangie 18 year extremely rare. Found a cheap bottle on West Coast for $75 and had it shipped. This is very smooth.
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Oh man, I LOVE Jameson. Visited Ireland years ago, Guinnes in Dubland too. Was actually my first beer! Anyway, I am fortunate enough to have Jameson available at a local liquor store. They have quite an impressive selection... I think I know what I will be buying today.
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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I'm drinking Bourbon Sours (Boston sour style) made with Bulleit.
Here's my recipe: 2oz Bulleit 1 1/2oz Lemon juice 1/2oz lime juice 1/2oz simple syrup 1/2oz egg white Shake with ice. Strain, pour over ice. Serve with lime zest. Awesome. |
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Been sitting on this for awhile. Thinking of chopping it.
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Dimple Pinch.
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Rocket Surgeon
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So i'm trying various Bourbons to see what I like best.
So far, I've had: Maker's Mark Bulleit Buffalo Trace Knob Creek I think I like the Buffalo Trace best so far. What else shall iI try? Is Woodford worth the extra money? |
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It's all down to personal preference. What did you like about Buffalo Trace over the others? I'd assume you felt Maker's and Bulleit were maybe a little too rich/sweet. And Knob Creek perhaps too boozy?
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Sorry, missed the reply:
Indeed: The Buffalo Trace seemed the most balanced so far. The Knob Creek was a bit too "much" for what I'm doing. I did like the Bulleit, just not as much as the BT. I actually just tried picking up something from the bottom end of the spectrum - some Wild Turkey. We seem to be going through whiskey fast, so maybe cheaper is a good choice. I'm also wondering if I should try some Canadian Whiskey as well. I read good reviews of Alberta Springs, and that's as cheap as a cheap thing here. |
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