I've read thru this entire thread in the past couple of days, I have been thinking of joining the scotch community. Today, I join, I purchased my first bottle, with the help of all of you, this is what I chose! I thank you!
I have a love/hate relationship with Scotch. It has to totally hit me the right way for me to drink it. I'll try any kind, but The Balvenie Doublewood is the only kind I'll buy.
Tried the newish Drambuie 15 last night. Like a premixed rusty nail in a bottle. Get good flavors, lots of the the smooth honey and orange, but also a lot more true whisky taste. I could see this becoming my after dinner drink of choice.
Tried the newish Drambuie 15 last night. Like a premixed rusty nail in a bottle. Get good flavors, lots of the the smooth honey and orange, but also a lot more true whisky taste. I could see this becoming my after dinner drink of choice.
Tried the newish Drambuie 15 last night. Like a premixed rusty nail in a bottle. Get good flavors, lots of the the smooth honey and orange, but also a lot more true whisky taste. I could see this becoming my after dinner drink of choice.
Tried the newish Drambuie 15 last night. Like a premixed rusty nail in a bottle. Get good flavors, lots of the the smooth honey and orange, but also a lot more true whisky taste. I could see this becoming my after dinner drink of choice.
So many bottles, so little time.
And money. Why is all my money gone?
ikr!! between the scotch, the cigars, and dont get me started on the house payment!! LOL
Tried the newish Drambuie 15 last night. Like a premixed rusty nail in a bottle. Get good flavors, lots of the the smooth honey and orange, but also a lot more true whisky taste. I could see this becoming my after dinner drink of choice.
So many bottles, so little time.
And money. Why is all my money gone?
ikr!! between the scotch, the cigars, and dont get me started on the house payment!! LOL
And traveling. I love getting in the car and meandering with the wife... but it ain't cheap.
Tried the newish Drambuie 15 last night. Like a premixed rusty nail in a bottle. Get good flavors, lots of the the smooth honey and orange, but also a lot more true whisky taste. I could see this becoming my after dinner drink of choice.
So many bottles, so little time.
And money. Why is all my money gone?
ikr!! between the scotch, the cigars, and dont get me started on the house payment!! LOL
And traveling. I love getting in the car and meandering with the wife... but it ain't cheap.
Now there's a hobby! We used to do that all the time, we'd make a spur of the moment weekend out of a little drive in the country. You never know what's just around the corner.
I went to an moving sale on Saturday, and the seller had a 3/4 filled bottle of Balvenie Doublewood in the round contained on a shelf. Didn't have a price on it. I went to the seller and asked him if he'd take $5 for it--after getting his assurance he hadn't drunken from the bottle. He hadn't even thought about selling it and said yes.
Needless to say, as I was walking back to my car three different men saw my bottle and were very jealous of my 'steal.'
Had my first two glasses last evening. It's got very nice color, the nose is very plesant, the initial flavor is surprising - it's more like a scotch whiskey than an Irish whiskey, and I enjoyed the initial taste, but it's young, and the finish is just faintly bittter. When it ages, I think this will be something much more enjoyable. Haven't had the bourbon yet, but I've heard good things about it.
Are they planning to age it further? Also, I notice the bourbon isn't straight, always a concern.
Had my first two glasses last evening. It's got very nice color, the nose is very plesant, the initial flavor is surprising - it's more like a scotch whiskey than an Irish whiskey, and I enjoyed the initial taste, but it's young, and the finish is just faintly bittter. When it ages, I think this will be something much more enjoyable. Haven't had the bourbon yet, but I've heard good things about it.
Are they planning to age it further? Also, I notice the bourbon isn't straight, always a concern.
Sometime this month I'll drop in and talk to them. I do know that they'll be offering older whiskey, but, as you know, good whiskey takes time. Don't know anything about their bourbon, but you can bet I'll give it a try. I'm just excited to have another distiller so close, and one with Irish roots is a big PLUS.
Had my first two glasses last evening. It's got very nice color, the nose is very plesant, the initial flavor is surprising - it's more like a scotch whiskey than an Irish whiskey, and I enjoyed the initial taste, but it's young, and the finish is just faintly bittter. When it ages, I think this will be something much more enjoyable. Haven't had the bourbon yet, but I've heard good things about it.
Are they planning to age it further? Also, I notice the bourbon isn't straight, always a concern.
Sometime this month I'll drop in and talk to them. I do know that they'll be offering older whiskey, but, as you know, good whiskey takes time. Don't know anything about their bourbon, but you can bet I'll give it a try. I'm just excited to have another distiller so close, and one with Irish roots is a big PLUS.
You live in Kentucky... Share the distillers with the rest of the class.
I'm thinking a bottle of Talisker 10yr next payday, anyone ever had any?? Also whatever happened to that Brotherhood of the traveling flask in the Trade section?
I'm thinking a bottle of Talisker 10yr next payday, anyone ever had any?? Also whatever happened to that Brotherhood of the traveling flask in the Trade section?
Hey bud, I've enjoyed a few drams of the Talisker 10 yr, verrry good scotch for the money. Prepare for a lot of smokey, peaty goodness. A great scotch, overall.
I really liked the new Balvenie, as did a lot of the guys that I was with (and these are industry guys who live for Scotch). I'll agree that the Signet is definitely a bit overpriced, especially compared to the rest of their portfolio but I really like them as a brand and my girlfriend really liked that scotch. Ashley + Like = Rob - Money.
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