[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by Maynard

Just did my annual Vermont run to catch the sale prices on Ardbeg. Makes for a great excuse to make another run through the ADK, and I end up saving about $100 over NY pricing. The 'local' VT store isn't very big, so after about a decade of this, they know me by name and are great about getting in some of the rarer stuff if I ask ahead. Trying some of the GOT collection this time too.

a lot of 10, some Uigeadail and Corryvreckan? The Drum is fantastic (to me) but it looks like you're missing the newer Wee Beastie and Blaaack offerings. The Blaaack is also quite fantastic.

[Maynard]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

a lot of 10, some Uigeadail and Corryvreckan? The Drum is fantastic (to me) but it looks like you're missing the newer Wee Beastie and Blaaack offerings. The Blaaack is also quite fantastic.

Yes, that is 6 of the 10yo and 4 of the Corryvreckan. I have not gotten to try those other 2, but will keep an eye out for them; the 'Grooves' is new to try this run. I do like the younger versions many times (the lagavulin 8yo is very nice), so I'd already been interested in the Wee Beastie.

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by Maynard

Yes, that is 6 of the 10yo and 4 of the Corryvreckan. I have not gotten to try those other 2, but will keep an eye out for them; the 'Grooves' is new to try this run. I do like the younger versions many times (the lagavulin 8yo is very nice), so I'd already been interested in the Wee Beastie.

Oh, the grooves looks a lot like the drum at a quick glance. I have not had that one.

[hooligan_G01]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Cedar ridge single barrel rye finished in port barrels, very reminiscent of midwinter nights dram, but I might like it even more.

Paired with a Viaje scotch bonnet, wonderful smoke.

Hawk - have you had any of Cedar Ridge's "normal" stuff? If so, how'd you find it?

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by hooligan_COLD

Hawk - have you had any of Cedar Ridge's "normal" stuff? If so, how'd you find it?

I have had all of their normal stuff and it is just ok, you can definitely get better for the price points. I dislike their normal Rye, and I am a rye person.

Most of their special releases and collaborations are much better. They are releasing a bottled in bond this weekend for the second year, and last years was great. I am going to try and get a bottle of that. This port finished rye (Cedar Ridge was a winery well before they started into spirits so they use their own port casks) and the sir maple are a few of the more interesting ones lately. They also do a lot of experimental "silver labels" which are hit or miss like most places experimenting. Their cask strengths, store picks, BiB are usually pretty solid and worth the $$.

If you want samples or anything hit me up in a PM.

[Hawkeye]

Found the Wee Beastie yesterday while grabbing some 'Murcia cookies. Can definitely tell it's younger, I'll have to revisit as am not sure it's worth the $54 at this point (similar price as the ten year)

[Murf993]

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[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by Murf993

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How is that cigar malt?

[Murf993]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

How is that cigar malt?

Excellent.

[WhiskyPat12]

Originally Posted by Murf993

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What's the etching on your Glencarin say? I can't read all of it

[Murf993]

Originally Posted by WhiskyPat12

What's the etching on your Glencarin say? I can't read all of it

My buddy is the Whiskey Consultant for Diagio (Johnny Walker Canada) and owns a business The Scotch Experience. They are his glasses. Exclusive scotch tastings, brings a chef, choclatier and cigar roller with your company logo or what ever you like on the rings.

http://www.thescotchexperience.com

[WhiskyPat12]

Originally Posted by Murf993

My buddy is the Whiskey Consultant for Diagio (Johnny Walker Canada) and owns a business The Scotch Experience. They are his glasses. Exclusive scotch tastings, brings a chef, choclatier and cigar roller with your company logo or what ever you like on the rings.

http://www.thescotchexperience.com

What an awesome gig, and how lucky to have a friend like that!

[Murf993]

Originally Posted by WhiskyPat12

What an awesome gig, and how lucky to have a friend like that!

He gets paid to drink unique, collectable and often very expensive whisk(e)y. Bastard!

[jamesinaz]

Originally Posted by Murf993

He gets paid to drink unique, collectable and often very expensive whisk(e)y. Bastard!

Hey, somebody has to do it.

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by Murf993

He gets paid to drink unique, collectable and often very expensive whisk(e)y. Bastard!

And you became a cop. I feel reasonably certain, despite not knowing either of you, that in the fork in the road that separated you two...you took the wrong path, and he the right one!

[BMW F22]

Rittenhouse rye or Johnnie Walker Black for backyard bbq?

[DocL]

Originally Posted by Murf993

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Perdomo’s are my everyday stick. Been smoking them for five years. Nice choice. Have you tried the “Factory Tour Blend”?

[Murf993]

Originally Posted by DocL

Perdomo’s are my everyday stick. Been smoking them for five years. Nice choice. Have you tried the “Factory Tour Blend”?

I have not, these were smoked with my friend who bought a box for himself for his 60th. A very nice smoke indeed.

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by BMW F22

Rittenhouse rye or Johnnie Walker Black for backyard bbq?

For me it would be Rittenhouse hands down. Cheaper and I enjoy it more.

Originally Posted by DocL

Perdomo’s are my everyday stick. Been smoking them for five years. Nice choice. Have you tried the “Factory Tour Blend”?

Originally Posted by Murf993

I have not, these were smoked with my friend who bought a box for himself for his 60th. A very nice smoke indeed.

I like a good Perdomo, but my go-to sticks lately have been Mi Quirda and Animal Crackers.

[BMW F22]

So I tried Rittenhouse yesterday and didn’t like it. Felt that there was too much alcohol and too spicy of a rye to really like.

[hooligan_G01]

Originally Posted by BMW F22

So I tried Rittenhouse yesterday and didn’t like it. Felt that there was too much alcohol and too spicy of a rye to really like.

Do you like other rye whiskeys?

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by hooligan_COLD

Do you like other rye whiskeys?

I do: Whistlepig, Bulleit Rye, High West, etc.