kvetcha
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boy I wish the Scotch Malt Whisky Society were something legal in my State.
The Waxhole: Speakeasy & Whisk(e)y Lounge
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jamieanderson1968
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If you think a vinyl addiction is pricey...
Splunders
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I've not had a lot of Irish Whiskey. I mean like, proper sippin Irish whiskey. This is incredibly delicate and complex. It forces you to really pay attention, unlike a lot of Bourbon that just smashes you over the head. Excellent stuff.
Splunders
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Russell's is always a great bang for buck sip. This one's up a rung from the $35 entry level stuff, as it's a single barrel and 110 proof, but still very affordable at ~$50. Was lucky to stumble across this in the wild, esp in MN.
Splunders
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An annual release that Michter's puts out. Very reminiscent of Bookers, so I'm on board. Maybe I need to try more Michter's.
That’s an absolute favourite of mine. Along with a Teelings it’s one I always have a bottle of in my cupboard.
Splunders
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Is it good? Definitely, yes. Is it worth the price? Not so sure.
kvetcha
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Gold Spot is lovely! I’m also a fan of Redbreast, any variant you choose.
I’m so jealous. I love Japanese whiskey, but wish it weren’t so expensive.
kvetcha
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One of the distilleries in my state has gotten rather good at American Single Malts in the scotch tradition. If you’re able to get it in your area, give it a shot. The Double Cask Reserve is especially nice.
kvetcha
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I’ve never had a Michter’s I haven’t liked.
Splunders
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My first sippin' rum. Aged in ex-bourbon barrels, so it's not exactly a huge leap. Really impressed with this. Pronounced bonfire note, which I was not expecting, but definitely a positive. I'm going to explore more aged, barrelled rums in the future.
Splunders
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Port Charlotte Heavily Peated. Great stuff if you like Ardbeg, Laphroig or Lagavulin.
kvetcha
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Love this stuff.
I’m nursing a pour of Willett 4 Year Single Barrel Rye. There was a drop at the VA ABC today and I snagged the second to last bottle. Happy birthday to me!
Splunders
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Happy birthday!!
Single Barrel, you say? Normal offering is small batch, right? I need to get another bottle some time. Seagrass, which is wildly different as you know, has been the rye I reach for lately.
kvetcha
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Seagrass is awesome.
I believe all Willett’s ryes are cask strength single barrels, but I’ve very much enjoyed all the ones I’ve tried (this bottle being the fourth, and the first I’ve been able to find for my own cabinet). I recommend seeking it out!
wokeupnew
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Trying out Sherry Cask Scotch for the first time. This is not bad for $42. I don’t know if I can’t tell the difference compared to regular Speyside Scotches.
kvetcha
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Never heard of this distillery, but that intrigues me.
Sherry Cask normally adds a lot of dried fruit on the palate.
wokeupnew
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I’ve been having this one with a little ice so I’ll have to pay attention to the flavors a little more. The aroma is definitely of a candied fruit and toffee
Splunders
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If you like that finish a lot, there's a TON of sherry finished whiskey out there to explore. One thing to look for are whether its first fill vs refill sherry casks or not. First fill will likely impart more of the sherry imbued flavors into the whiskey, whereas refill is more likely to be subtler.
I can't do sherry cask, everytime I try I feel like I should be at a proper English breakfast eating crumpets and talking about the weather and then Mrs. Hickinbottom has one too many and tells a dirty limerick and everybody politely titters but you can tell Mrs. Farnsworth is NONE TOO PLEASED and then the bobbies arrive and haul everyone away for tax evasion.
On second thought maybe I'll have more sherry.
On second thought maybe I'll have more sherry.