What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

Hawkeye · 04-30-2019, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Violator

I recommend grabbing a bottle of RedBreast 12 or Yellow Spot. Either one of those would be a great start.
Also, the Jameson Lively is amazing as well, but I don’t think it’s available here in the states. But if you see it, grab a bottle, you won’t be disappointed. Here are some of my favorites in my collection (Irish).
Let us know what you get and how you like it.
Cheers!

Do you have 14 bottles of Proper 12? That is absurd! I see a few good scotches thrown in here.

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Originally Posted by Maynard

Connemara is good, if you are looking for s/t at a lower price point; I like Irish but don't love any enough to go past the 40=50 dollar range (was into Redbreast until it spiked up in price).

Connemara is a peated Irish whisky, probably very different than most other ones you can get.

If you like Connemara you would likely like Talisker 10, I find them comparable.

Got about 4 bottles coming Saturday (my brother lives near a store with crazy selection and we facetimed) and he is also bringing a Balvenie 21 port wood.

Violator · 04-30-2019, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Do you have 14 bottles of Proper 12? That is absurd! I see a few good scotches thrown in here.

16, but yes, and my wife agrees with you. Thats only my Irish whiskey with a couple of bottles of scotch. I have scotch, American whisky and rum collection as well.

upstatedoc · 05-01-2019, 04:49 PM

I'm going to be pairing this with some old El Paso tacos this evening.

m630 · 05-01-2019, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Violator

16, but yes, and my wife agrees with you. Thats only my Irish whiskey with a couple of bottles of scotch. I have scotch, American whisky and rum collection as well.

Proper! I do the same with my go to... when people ask why, I simply say....You Never Know...

Hawkeye · 05-02-2019, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by m630

Proper! I do the same with my go to... when people ask why, I simply say....You Never Know...

My go-to is called variety. The only time I have 2 of something is if I am about to run out of the first one and it is worth replacing. The other time is if something is deeply discounted and I know I will drink it over time, and even then it would likely just be 3-4 tops.

Red Bread · 05-02-2019, 02:04 PM

Anyone tried this? I couldn't find a non artsy picture that didn't have someone's fat hand in it.

[IMG]https://www.ethanproductions.com/alc...0181218224.jpg[/IMG]

Violator · 05-03-2019, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

My go-to is called variety. The only time I have 2 of something is if I am about to run out of the first one and it is worth replacing. The other time is if something is deeply discounted and I know I will drink it over time, and even then it would likely just be 3-4 tops.

I took advantage of a case discount and loaded up on the Proper. It’s no big deal to have multiple bottles (for me), I have plenty of room for much more. I have pairs of Blanton’s, Weller 12 and much more. I like redundancy, see photos below.

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Anyone tried this? I couldn't find a non artsy picture that didn't have someone's fat hand in it.

[IMG]https://www.ethanproductions.com/alc...0181218224.jpg[/IMG]

I have not, what’s the story?

M_Six · 05-03-2019, 09:43 PM

Ok, I'm boring. But I'm stuck in a Prop12 rut. Worse things have happened, so I'm not complaining.

Red Bread · 05-03-2019, 10:35 PM

Makers White is apparently only available at Bardstown. It's the raw spirit base, no aging.

UncleWede · 05-03-2019, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Makers White is apparently only available at Bardstown. It's the raw spirit base, no aging.

Must be like Buffalo Trace White Dog. I cleaned the inside of my syrup bottle with that once

M_Six · 05-03-2019, 11:59 PM

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Must be like Buffalo Trace White Dog. I cleaned the inside of my syrup bottle with that once

Turpentine FTW!!!

happyjack · 05-04-2019, 06:54 AM

found a bar holding a bottle of the latest parker’s heritage. It’s damned good!

Orange fever · 05-05-2019, 01:31 PM

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tryed these 3 last night...

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Maynard · 05-05-2019, 03:34 PM

I tried Buffalo Trace White Dog once, one sip, and thought I'd jacked up my palate permanently - took 3 days to clear the taste. Reminds me of Zima, but somehow more offputting. Whoever thought to age it in barrels deserves a historical version of the Nobel Prize.

1MOREMOD · 05-05-2019, 05:28 PM

You talking bad about zima?

Maynard · 05-06-2019, 08:34 AM

Yes, most definitely.

UncleWede · 05-06-2019, 11:57 AM

Them's fightin words

1MOREMOD · 05-06-2019, 12:08 PM

Anyone know how liquor prices are in Montana, Wyoming, south Dakota or Idaho taking road trip and figure couldnt be worse than here. Knock off bunch on my list

Joekerr · 05-06-2019, 12:11 PM

Had some Jura Prophecy the other night. Bottle suggests to the reader that it is heavily peated, but I'm not sure I'd agree. Maybe it is just heavily peated compared to all their other offerings.

Not bad though - an interesting first glass. I'll come back to it in a week or so to see if I find it to be the same experience.

m630 · 05-06-2019, 07:50 PM

In prep for Memorial day and the summer, i've picked up this for refreshing times

If you enjoy wine and like this grape, you can't beat this for summertime

Red Bread · 05-06-2019, 08:08 PM

Help a layman out. Is that like Beaujolais?

m630 · 05-06-2019, 09:15 PM

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Help a layman out. Is that like Beaujolais?

Think of it like a rosé but made from pinot noir so it has all the flavors that this wine is known for but in a lighter form. It has a nice body despite its appearance. This vineyard makes perhaps the best pinot noir outside of France, imho, and this offering is something Ive never found anywhere else. They release it once a year, and Im fortunate to be able to enjoy

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