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Kurosaki

Kurosaki

Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星
Dewars. That's what it was I saw on sale at Trader Joe's. A 12 year dewars for cheap.
 
Bay Arean

Bay Arean

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ejv said:
Not heard of Kings Ginger. Comparable to Domaine de Canton?

I like Canton in a Dark and Stormier with Bundaberg and Zaya or if looking for less sweet use Cock N Bull, Reeds, or Fever Tree. Zaya can be substituted with Appleton Estate, El Dorado, or Zacapa. It's the one drink I have come across where picky people and people who don't drink cocktails all enjoy it.
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I like the way you think!!! Not sure how it compares to those you named. It all started because I needed some ginger liquer for a cocktail recipe. Went over to a good liquor store and they only had that so I bought it., Frankly, a ginger liquer and tonic, squeeze o' lime is perfect nightcap. It's ginger so it settles the stomach! Poifect!
 
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Bay Arean

Bay Arean

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R3DS!X said:
Damn I gotta head down to little Portugal. Along with some Fava nuts and pastel de natas bringing back some Ginja would be nice. Maybe they might have some rum from Madeira to make poncha.
You could try using the Azorean passion fruit to make a maitai with your orange tree's juice, you'll need some guava from somewhere though.

While I was on vacation I had an interesting twist on the old fashioned that I was able to recreate at home.
first you gotta make vanilla cinnamon simple syrup ( a bit more than a half cup of sugar, a bit less than a half cup water, dash of vanilla extract, a couple cinnamon sticks, heat until a light simmer and maintain for like 5 min, pour into bottle and enjoy)

2oz bourbon
A bar spoon of your cinnamon vanilla syrup
2 dash aromatic bitters
1 dash orange
1/8th oz cold brew coffee
large ice
orange peel expressed and used as garnish

Nearly an old fashioned but taste is transformed. so good. tastes like your getting a hug.
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Thanks for that recipe!!! Gonna make the cinnamon vanilla syrup stat. Have all the ingredients! Don't keep cold brew around, will have to either do it or fake it. All else present.

I make a screwdriver surprise (my name) with the maracuja. 2 parts vodka, 5 parts fresh oj, 1/2 part Maracuja and 1/2 Grenadine or maraschino syrup. A sweet chick drink but good in the higher temps. Everybody likes it.
 
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R3DS!X

R3DS!X

Whatever that means
Lucky Jones said:
I really enjoy Dewars 18yo. Dunno if that makes me a philistine, hahaha.

Glenfiddich has a really good IPA cask finished whiskey that is nice and tasty.

Good ol' Johnnie Walker Double Black, Green Label, Gold Label, Blender's Batch are all enjoyed here at Casa Villa.

Craigellachie 13yo, Green Spot, Yellow Spot, Teeling, Laphroaig, Talisker Storm and Glenlivet are also welcome.

A nice surprise was Stillhouse Black Bourbon - I'm not a bourbon guy, but this was really nice. I also bought a "Lost Distillery" whiskey that is super good - titled Gerston.

Bought a bottle of Laphroaig's Cairdeas bottled in 2014. It is the "new guy" drink for my "Scotchtoberfest" random get-togethers. It is definitely an acquired taste - if you like campfires, AND battery acid, it's for you! hahaha!

But -

My all-time favorite is Glenmorangie Signet - elixer of the gods! Woof.
Truly a case of something being worth the price.
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Nothing wrong with a good blend. The single malt purists need to calm the fuck down.

The glendfiddich IPA one I was not a fan of.

Again nothing wrong with a decent blend. JW isn't my favorite but not bad by any means. Except the red. Fuck that one right in the pooper.

Those are all good. Nice list there

The stillhouse black I also was really surprised by. I did a double take. Plus the bottle is cool! I'll definitely be picking up another.

Haven't tried the rest in your list
I did have a glenmoreanie that was aged in Port barrels and that was really good.
 
CABilly

CABilly

Splitter
I like wixkee.

Bulleit for just any occasion.

Laphroaig 10yr when I want something richer.

My favorite, though, is Balvenie Doublewood 17. That shit is bomb.


I know people say to splash some water or add an ice cube, but I just like it neat, room temp.



When I’m somewhere that has it, I really like mezcal. It reminds me of wizqie but with a tequila flair. Or vice versa. It’s delicious in cocktails.
 
295566

295566

Numbers McGee
R3DS!X said:
Nothing wrong with a good blend. The single malt purists need to calm the fuck down.

The glendfiddich IPA one I was not a fan of.

Again nothing wrong with a decent blend. JW isn't my favorite but not bad by any means. Except the red. Fuck that one right in the pooper.

Those are all good. Nice list there

The stillhouse black I also was really surprised by. I did a double take. Plus the bottle is cool! I'll definitely be picking up another.

Haven't tried the rest in your list
I did have a glenmoreanie that was aged in Port barrels and that was really good.
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Compass box has some tasty blends, but one can definitely tell a blend vs a single malt. I prefer a bit of brashness in my spirit... All the blends I've had, even the $200+ Compass Box limited editions, are all a bit too muddled together for my taste. Not offensive by any means, but too mild for me.
 
AbsolutEnduser

AbsolutEnduser

Throttle Pusher
I find Lagavulin 16 quite complex or, perhaps, multi-faceted, actually.

A hearty drink with not that .much of a peat, but definitely a filling taste!
 
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AbsolutEnduser said:
I find Lagavulin 16 quite complex or, perhaps, multi-faceted, actually.

A hearty drink with not that .much of a peat, but definitely a filling taste!
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Finally someone said it. Was wondering who would mention it first. I suppose several others feel the same but nobody wants to make it any more desirable than it is for fear of a shortage and subsequent price inflation. Lagavulin 16 is the gold standard. The base if you will. If anyone has not had it yet, you likely don't have the perspective to be picking apart other single malts. Super rich and complex. Awesome stuff. My go to. Every Christmas time for the last at least 7-8 years I have noticed Costco has it for relatively cheap. Usually under $60 rather than over $90. It's also how I guage a bar. If they have it they may know whisky. If they don't then they don't. Two fingers neat or if you must with 1-2 drops of water.
 
cencalballer

cencalballer

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R3DS!X said:
It's very good. Pot still whiskey. It has a very Meaty taste to me. One of my favorite Irish whiskeys for sure. I'm not a huge fan of Jameson or Tullamore dew and such because they all taste very bland. The vodka of whiskies. Red Breast does a good job of letting people know that Irish whiskey doesn't have to taste like that.
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Green spot, yellow spot, or red spot might be up your alley as well.

R3DS!X said:
I Should make a list of all the really good whiskies I've had in the under $40 range.

The Evan Williams Bottled in bond and single barrel are really good for the money. A few months ago I would have recommended Henry Mckenna but now that has started getting pricey.
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McKenna si suually at safeway for $33. Thats almost Kentucky prices and thats BiB not the 80 proofer.

Bay Arean said:
Yeah, because us f@ckin boomers finally got money. I watched the price of most Scotch whisky double back in the 80s or so. Damn, it was so nice before. I used to go to BevMo and spend 18 or 19 bucks on 12 year old stuff. Those same bottles are double+ that now. They had rotating brands on special. Now I drink less Scotch whisky, period. Still love it though. Even Redbreast went up a few years ago but not by that much. I think its popularity.

Because my kid is a bartender, I am much more into cocktails now, trying to do clever things with smaller amounts of interesting liquids. I bought a bottle of the King's Ginger Liqueur and have been experimenting with that. We went to Portugal in March and I got into Ginja. Got a big bottle here (Souza's Liquors in Mission San Jose) and have been trying to come up with a cocktail for it. I also use a lot of Maracuja from Azores in different screwdriver sunrise type o things now that its gettin hot. That an my orange tree.

I still love whisky but it costs too damn much.

PS I use rye in Sazeracs and such.
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Costco for redbreast. Its usually 35 when they have it.

And Mostly Bourbon for me. I have a bunch of scotch but I really prefer american Whiskies. Rye, sour mash, Bourbon doesn't matter too much which one.

Favorites so far have been Willet Rye, Bookers, McKenna BiB, and Michters American. Stagg Jr batch 10(didn't like 11), and its expanding. That Said I love Buffalo Trace and and a bunch fo cheaper ones as well. My happy spot is generally 90-110 proof.
 
boney

boney

Miles > Posts
I don't know what this is called.

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lizard

lizard

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Whiskey/whisky noob here. There’s nothing like a glass of whiskey/whisky, a cigar and some Costco cashews. Fiddling with cashews and a cigar in one hand, other hand caressing the glass, blowin’ smoke, chatting about cars bikes and chicks with another bro. The best!
 
295566

295566

Numbers McGee
Whiskey and cigars can be a great combo, but just keep in mind that the cigar will blow your palate up to not being able to properly taste any kind of subtlety in the spirit. :thumbup
 
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