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Voice of Reason
Posts: 8741
Anaheim, California, US
mmmmmmm
Blantons
Maker's Mark
Bookers
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Knob Creek
ahhhh, it's all good
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J Haig
Posts: 359
Gananoque, Ontario, Canada
Yes, oh yes.
One of the things about Canada, besides our Eternal Winter, that truly annoys me is that bourbon is not given it's due in most quarters.
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Voice of Reason
Posts: 8741
Anaheim, California, US
Winter is the best time for Bourbon too. Warms the soul!
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J Haig
Posts: 359
Gananoque, Ontario, Canada
No argument here. Although I tend to drink it more in the fall, I think...come winter I'm depleting my scotch supply with more regularity.
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Voice of Reason
Posts: 8741
Anaheim, California, US
Oh, can't forget about a good 12yr old McCallens!
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photosbydmp
Posts: 3808
Shepparton-Mooroopna, Victoria, Australia
wild turkey, darn the bottles empty, sob.
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Pat Thielen
Posts: 16800
Hastings, Minnesota, US
David Moyle wrote:
Oh, can't forget about a good 12yr old McCallens! Okay... but that's not bourbon. Here's my list (excuse my kraptastic spelling):
12 year old Belvenie Doublewood
15 year old Springbank
29 year old Springbank
30 year olf McCallens
And a few more I can't remember...
Mmmm... Scotch...
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Voice of Reason
Posts: 8741
Anaheim, California, US
I know, he mentioned scotch, that's why I said McCallens.
You can afford 30yr old? Crap, my rates are too low!
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Pat Thielen
Posts: 16800
Hastings, Minnesota, US
David Moyle wrote:
I know, he mentioned scotch, that's why I said McCallens.
You can afford 30yr old? Crap, my rates are too low! Didn't say I could afford any of this. But I have a friend who can...
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J Haig
Posts: 359
Gananoque, Ontario, Canada
I have a small stock of Glenmorangie, Glenfiddich and Macallan's that I sip from. The 30 y.o. stuff is too rich for my blood, but like Pat, I have a friend who can afford it. Or more precisely, he's in the business.
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Pat Thielen
Posts: 16800
Hastings, Minnesota, US
Vita Brevis wrote:
I have a small stock of Glenmorangie, Glenfiddich and Macallan's that I sip from. The 30 y.o. stuff is too rich for my blood, but like Pat, I have a friend who can afford it. Or more precisely, he's in the business. OK... will you be my friend? Well, except of course for the Glenfiddich. But I'll let that one go; I used to think it was good once too. 
There's a few more I quite like, but I can't think of them at the moment. And actually, I have a friend who really likes bourbon. I'll have to remember to ask her about those sometime.
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BlueTree Images
Posts: 285
Nashville, Tennessee, US
Back to Bourbon. It's like a sweater you wear on the inside... a drunk sweater.
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J Haig
Posts: 359
Gananoque, Ontario, Canada
Pat Thielen wrote:
OK... will you be my friend? Well, except of course for the Glenfiddich. But I'll let that one go; I used to think it was good once too.
There's a few more I quite like, but I can't think of them at the moment. And actually, I have a friend who really likes bourbon. I'll have to remember to ask her about those sometime. Regular Glenfid is good for giving people who don't know any better when they visit...the Speyside 21 y.o. I have is quite lovely. Also the 30 y.o. version is wonderful but it's not in my budget. I'm also fond of the Solera Reserve 15 y.o....but not as fond as I am of the Glenmorangies or the Macs.
I've also developed a fondness for Islay whisky...although it's too peaty for some palates.
And of course I'll be your friend, Pat.
In the immortal words of Ron Burgundy, Anchorman..."I love scotch. Scotchy, scotch, scotch. Here it goes down, down into my belly... "
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J Haig
Posts: 359
Gananoque, Ontario, Canada
BlueTree Images wrote:
Back to Bourbon. It's like a sweater you wear on the inside... a drunk sweater. Damn, that's a poetic description. Nice.
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Voice of Reason
Posts: 8741
Anaheim, California, US
BlueTree Images wrote:
Back to Bourbon. It's like a sweater you wear on the inside... a drunk sweater. mmmmmhmmmm. a nice, warm, fuzzy drunk sweater!
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BlueTree Images
Posts: 285
Nashville, Tennessee, US
And I think my favorite bourbons are in order:
Blanton's
Basil Hayden
Knob Creek
Maker's Mark
and for when I don't want to spend more than $15 for a fifth,
Old Forester
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Voice of Reason
Posts: 8741
Anaheim, California, US
BlueTree Images wrote:
And I think my favorite bourbons are in order:
Blanton's
Basil Hayden
Knob Creek
Maker's Mark
and for when I don't want to spend more than $15 for a fifth,
Old Forester I was deperate a few times and bought a
wait for it
Rebel Yell......
I'm not proud....but I was warm!
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J Haig
Posts: 359
Gananoque, Ontario, Canada
BlueTree Images wrote:
And I think my favorite bourbons are in order:
Blanton's
Basil Hayden
Knob Creek
Maker's Mark
and for when I don't want to spend more than $15 for a fifth,
Old Forester Basil Hayden. Great stuff. My neighbour's name is actually Basil Hayden. And I'm John Haig. It's like Distillery Row.
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Pat Thielen
Posts: 16800
Hastings, Minnesota, US
Vita Brevis wrote:
Regular Glenfid is good for giving people who don't know any better when they visit...the Speyside 21 y.o. I have is quite lovely. Also the 30 y.o. version is wonderful but it's not in my budget. I'm also fond of the Solera Reserve 15 y.o....but not as fond as I am of the Glenmorangies or the Macs.
I've also developed a fondness for Islay whisky...although it's too peaty for some palates.
And of course I'll be your friend, Pat.
In the immortal words of Ron Burgundy, Anchorman..."I love scotch. Scotchy, scotch, scotch. Here it goes down, down into my belly... " This I can agree with; your scotch list so far is a sound one. I'm not a fan of the Islays, but I have a friend who thinks their god's gift to the world... he has scotchgasms drinking the stuff. I tried some he had, and I swear -- it tasted like peat bog and I couldn't get the taste out of my mouth for the rest of the night. So, it takes a special sort to appreciate the Islays.
As for Glenfidich, I can see where you're comming from. Howver, and here's the thing, for the price of a "good" bottle of Glenfidich you could instead get a nice bottle of much better stuff. For the $150.00 for the older Glenfidich I'd suggest a nice Springbank -- and you'll never look back.
Scotch is good. Long live Scotland! Aaaarghhhh!
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J Haig
Posts: 359
Gananoque, Ontario, Canada
David Moyle wrote:
I was deperate a few times and bought a
wait for it
Rebel Yell......
I'm not proud....but I was warm! Yeeeeeeeeehaw!!! Been there, done that. Had the hangover.
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J Haig
Posts: 359
Gananoque, Ontario, Canada
Pat Thielen wrote:
This I can agree with; your scotch list so far is a sound one. I'm not a fan of the Islays, but I have a friend who thinks their god's gift to the world... he has scotchgasms drinking the stuff. I tried some he had, and I swear -- it tasted like peat bog and I couldn't get the taste out of my mouth for the rest of the night. So, it takes a special sort to appreciate the Islays.
As for Glenfidich, I can see where you're comming from. Howver, and here's the thing, for the price of a "good" bottle of Glenfidich you could instead get a nice bottle of much better stuff. For the $150.00 for the older Glenfidich I'd suggest a nice Springbank -- and you'll never look back.
Scotch is good. Long live Scotland! Aaaarghhhh!
I'll agree to disagree on the Glenfid...but Springbank is wonderful. I had a nice 12 y.o. of their Cambeltown last fall. Are you familiar with Benriach or Auchentoshan? The 21 y.o. lowland Auch is a great drink.
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David Velez
Posts: 626
New York, New York, US
This thread has filled up my shopping list quite nicely!
Thanks !!!
er- I mean Cheers!!
David
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Phil Kimpton
Posts: 1844
Taunton, Massachusetts, US
Gonna have to keep my eyes open for some of this stuff... Once I get back to work. In the meantime I'm gonna replenish my stock of Jack Daniels later today. I'm down to half a bottle.
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Edward Lewis USN
Posts: 114
Madeira Beach, Florida, US
BlueTree Images wrote:
And I think my favorite bourbons are in order:
Blanton's
Basil Hayden
Knob Creek
Maker's Mark
and for when I don't want to spend more than $15 for a fifth,
Old Forester I must agree with the top four - Also Woodforde Reserve is quite tasty for sippin'
My wife is from Louisville and I had to learn Bourbon before we could get Married
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Artistic Impressions
Posts: 4672
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
Knob Creek,Makers Mark are my choice for "Bourbon" but I like Jack Daniels and George Dickel for Tennessee Sour Mash-which I guess is a little different.Glenfiddich is my preferred Single Malt,but like Famous Grouse as a great blended Scotch!
Heck-it's all GREAT!Making me thirsty talking about it!Only 34 minutes until noon,too early?
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David Velez
Posts: 626
New York, New York, US
hey Rick think of it this way...... it's Happy Hour somewhere
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Artistic Impressions
Posts: 4672
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
I was hoping for a confirmation of that-lets go!
Thanks
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Harrison Sweazea
Posts: 986
Jefferson City, Missouri, US
I guess I'm a man of simple tastes - Canadian Mist or Southern Comfort Black Label will do me just fine.
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Lens N Light
Posts: 16341
Bradford, Vermont, US
Old Weller #9 if and when I can find it. Great flavor and smoooooooth!
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Voice of Reason
Posts: 8741
Anaheim, California, US
Lewis Media Group wrote:
- Also Woodforde Reserve is quite tasty for sippin' How'd I forget that one? Good Choice!
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Joe Koz
Posts: 1981
Lititz, Pennsylvania, US
David Moyle wrote:
mmmmmmm
Blantons
Maker's Mark
Bookers
Wild Turkey Rare Breed
Knob Creek
ahhhh, it's all good finally ... something we can agree on ... (marking calendar in red)
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Voice of Reason
Posts: 8741
Anaheim, California, US
Joe Kozlowski wrote:
finally ... something we can agree on ... (marking calendar in red) It's all about finding common ground!
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