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Whiskeys and Other Fine Spirits: A Journey Into a Wabbit Hole
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Originally posted by Ironduke View PostWas gifted a bottle of Johnnie Walker Green Label. Don't really have any baseline for comparison, as I'm not a Scotch drinker, but quite sweet and a bit smoky at the same time. Poured myself about 2 shots in a glass, spent about 30 minutes swirling, sniffing, and sipping it. Notes of tobacco, a bit piquant on the tongue, aftertaste is a bit like having taking a puff off a sweet cigar. Not too bad.
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Originally posted by Ironduke View PostWas gifted a bottle of Johnnie Walker Green Label. Don't really have any baseline for comparison, as I'm not a Scotch drinker, but quite sweet and a bit smoky at the same time. Poured myself about 2 shots in a glass, spent about 30 minutes swirling, sniffing, and sipping it. Notes of tobacco, a bit piquant on the tongue, aftertaste is a bit like having taking a puff off a sweet cigar. Not too bad.
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Originally posted by DOR View PostIf I remember correctly, last night several cousins decided to do a Tennessee Whiskey vs Kentucky Bourbon taste test.
Not too clear on the outcome just yet. More research planned for tonight.
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Was gifted a bottle of Johnnie Walker Green Label. Don't really have any baseline for comparison, as I'm not a Scotch drinker, but quite sweet and a bit smoky at the same time. Poured myself about 2 shots in a glass, spent about 30 minutes swirling, sniffing, and sipping it. Notes of tobacco, a bit piquant on the tongue, aftertaste is a bit like having taking a puff off a sweet cigar. Not too bad.
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Originally posted by DOR View PostIf I remember correctly, last night several cousins decided to do a Tennessee Whiskey vs Kentucky Bourbon taste test.
Not too clear on the outcome just yet. More research planned for tonight.
IMO, I think flavor is more affected by dilution during spirit proofing than by charcoal filtering, but theoretically you could stand to lose out on some unique flavors contributed by certain compounds filtered out by the process.
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If I remember correctly, last night several cousins decided to do a Tennessee Whiskey vs Kentucky Bourbon taste test.
Not too clear on the outcome just yet. More research planned for tonight.
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Originally posted by tbm3fan View Post
Red Horse!!! Just don't like that anymore than San Miguel when in the PI. Have been in a few Filipino bars, in the past, with a safety escort. Noticed that most all were drinking Red Horse. Quick drunk and then watch out. Watching Filipinas on a night on the town with their friends many drink Red Horse. I can tell you Red Horse does not make them amorous at all.
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Originally posted by Gun Grape View PostTruth be told. The only mixed drink that I like is a Old Fashion made with Makers Mark or Evan Williams.
Worst drunk ever was A bottle of Kahlua and 2 pots of coffee. Like the alcoholic version a speedball.
Use to love St Pauli Girl, and would hurt small animals to get a hold of some PI Red Horse Beer.
Mostly a Boston Lager/Summer Ale, Newcastle and Guinness drinker. Until the Soju and spicy soup comes out
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Truth be told. The only mixed drink that I like is a Old Fashion made with Makers Mark or Evan Williams.
Worst drunk ever was A bottle of Kahlua and 2 pots of coffee. Like the alcoholic version a speedball.
Use to love St Pauli Girl, and would hurt small animals to get a hold of some PI Red Horse Beer.
Mostly a Boston Lager/Summer Ale, Newcastle and Guinness drinker. Until the Soju and spicy soup comes out
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Originally posted by Gun Grape View PostDiet Coke. That's just wrong
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Originally posted by Gun Grape View PostHaving to tighten the belt with all the high prices, I'm wondering:
Are these OK to mix with generic cola or should I go with the Classic Coke or Dr Pepper?
My go-to for Coca-Cola mixing is Jim Beam Devil's Cut. Cheap and with a satisfying kick that's tamed by the Coke, not diluted.
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Originally posted by Bigfella View Post
I don't mind a good peated whisky, but MUCH prefer a 'sherry bomb'. However, as you say, Lagavulin 16 is something special. Beautifully balanced drink and highly recommended.
As it happens I currently have a Balvenie 14 Carribean Cask open. WOW! It is a beautiful sweet, mellow whisky. Based on this side by side comparison it sounds like it is a bit sweeter than the Double Wood, but both sound pretty good. I have a 200ml bottle of the double wood which I will open in the next few months to do my own comparison.
I have always struggled with overproof whiskies. Anything above 50% is a lot of work. I know you can add water, and I have a dropper, but I don't like messing with the product. I tend to steer away from 'cask strength' whiskies unless there is a compelling reason. I have heard good things about Elijah Craig, but might start with the regular strength.
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