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  • tbm3fan
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    Originally posted by DOR View Post

    WHY ?

    For that money, there are so many alternatives!
    Why? Just for the hell of it and in 20 years only two bottles...

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  • DOR
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    Originally posted by tbm3fan View Post

    The only Johnnie Walker I'd buy is the Green Label when in BevMo.
    WHY ?

    For that money, there are so many alternatives!

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  • tbm3fan
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    Originally posted by Ironduke View Post
    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.
    The only Johnnie Walker I'd buy is the Green Label when in BevMo.

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  • Bigfella
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    Originally posted by Ironduke View Post
    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.
    I haven't tried the Green, but it is supposed to be one of the better JWs. A bit of smoke is very on brand for JW whiskies. JW tends to cop a lot of sneer from scotch purists (yours truly included at times), but they do a decent, approachable dram for the money. Not the best, but OK for the dough.

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  • Ironduke
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    Originally posted by DOR View Post
    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.
    Don't forget to include Old Granddad in the taste test next time. It's bottled in bond so you know it must be good. :)

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  • Ironduke
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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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  • JRT
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    For your amusement...
    https://m.youtube.com/shorts/-CWKODGlhDs

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  • Red Team
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    Originally posted by DOR View Post
    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.
    Tennessee Whiskey, of which Jack Daniels No. 7 is the most popular example, is straight bourbon that has been charcoal filtered to enhance the smoothness of the spirit by filtering out certain compounds that contribute to a certain harshness on the palate. Some bourbon drinkers eschew the process, saying the charcoal filtering process unnecessarily sacrifices flavor for smoothness.

    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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  • DOR
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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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  • Red Team
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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.
    Red Horse is a gooooood time.

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  • tbm3fan
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    Originally posted by Gun Grape View Post
    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
    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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  • Gun Grape
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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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  • Albany Rifles
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    Originally posted by Gun Grape View Post
    Diet Coke. That's just wrong
    Dude...I was 26. Prior to that the only hard liquor I drank was various schnapps in Germany/Austria and moonshine in college. But as I said, that is almost 40 years ago. Still had to make height/weight back in those days.

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  • Red Team
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    Originally posted by Gun Grape View Post
    Having 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?
    Gunny,

    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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  • Red Team
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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. ​​
    Definitely can't go wrong with Elijah Craig Small Batch, but should you ever have the chance to try their "Toasted Barrel" variety, absolutely take it. Both are around 94 proof, but the Toasted Barrel takes those classic EC flavor profiles and adds some amazing cinnamon toast notes to the palate.

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