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Whiskyteer

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  1. 5 hours ago, Buzzrock said:

    Drink it how ya like it dammit.

    Never underestimate the value of having a friend who owns a whiskey bar:

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    That Hirsch is incredible. This year’s WLW is excellent as always. The CYPB was just ok. Didn’t open the Four Roses.

    This guy has everything ever made it seems, and he puts Blanton’s Gold in his top 5.

    I’ve never seen Blanton’s gold or SFTB being poured stateside in a bar....is this his home bar?

  2. 1 hour ago, billfromlaketravis said:

    Old Scout Single Barrel 12 Year this weekend. A "West Virginia" bourbon for the WVU game. 

    I'm pretty excited about this one. I had to beg for a bottle after I missed an offering over Christmas. I've been sitting on this one for about 11 months. 

    I’m popping one of these after we win.2ns1k4j.jpg

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  3. I enjoy the Redbreast 12yr Cask strength too.  Now I will always love Scotch and bourbon, but I’ve been picking up the pace on other spirits like brandy and rum.  High aged, high proof rums are my jam now.   

  4. I’m a fan of most of the Ardbegs and Laphroaigs.  I like Lagavulin 16.  From Balvenie,  I enjoy the 21yr Portwood and Tun 1509.  For an after dinner pour, can’t beat Dalmore’s Cigar Malt or their 18yr.  The Glendronach Parliament is my favorite  highland followed by Glenmorangie.

     For blends, no one does it better than John Glaser at Compass Box.  Best blender on the planet, hands down.  

    For globals,  Yamazaki Sherry or Mizunara are stellar.  For a more an affordable global, Amrut fusion is great.  

    My favorite Irish pour is from Writer’s Tears in cask strength.  Barry Crockett is also good.  But nothing can beat the best Irish release ever... Proper 12  

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  5. I’m here in Costa Rica and it’s a great place for all outdoor activities.  Lots of hiking, surfing, fishing opportunities, volcanos, waterfalls etc...think of the scenic ruggedness and beauty of Hawaii coupled with the ease and familiarity of the Yucatán/Pacific vacay spots.  We’re contemplating a 2nd home here it’s so badass.  

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  6. 27 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

    I'd say the Parker's is probably the worst of the lot, but  would try them all if it's within your means.

    BFLT, it truly depends on which years you’re referring.  Neon,  I would scratch Parker’s 8yr Malt, but the other Parker’s releases are solid and I wouldn’t discount them.  Without knowing the years, I’d sip Sazerac since it’s the only rye and then Parker’s, Lot B & OFBB16 in that order.

  7. 6 hours ago, 'stache said:

    Are "store pick single barrel" versions of stock bottles really better than the basic stock bottle?  I recently found a store pick single barrel of Buffalo Trace and it's great.  I recall stock Buffalo Trace being fine but I don't drink bourbon all the time so I usually buy higher end $50+ bottles.  But this store pick was $30 and I think it's a lot better than regular Buffalo Trace.  Am I crazy?  Did I fall for a marketing gimick?  

    The way the store pick single barrel system works is two ways:  1.  The retail store/whiskey group or restaurant/bar account will travel to the distillery (at their expense and sometimes subsidized by the liquor company) to select a barrel in the rickhouse or taste samples in a tasting room.  The best experience is thieving and tasting barrels in the rickhouse with a master distiller.  2.  The other method involves a local/regional sales rep/ambassador who brings you a briefcase full of samples from which to choose.  After one sample has been spoken for, the salesperson will move on to the next account until all samples have been chosen.  The majority of storepicks are done this way.  

    To answer the question of which version is better, the store pick will always win out.  However, those storepicks in which the account selects the barrel at the distillery will always reign supreme.  In Texas, there are certain retail and hospitality accounts that get access to honey barrels due to either buying power or strong relationships with distilleries.   Find out who travels, who does the tastings and you will likely end up with some good juice.

  8. 1 hour ago, Neonmoon said:

    Any Portland bourbon bars to hit? 

    (Google says The Whiskey Library and Green Room but I don’t like waiting)

    Multnomah Whiskey Library is a Mecca for great juice (on par with Canon’s and Jack Rose).  It’s worth the effort.

  9. 2 hours ago, mbpcb said:

     


    yes, retail for 2018 release is $199

     

    Yes that’s a 75% increase from the ‘17.  Proof has dropped from 110 to 101.  If y’all aren’t aware, Dixon Dedman sold to Stoli.  Thanks Stoli.   He Stolit like he meant it.  

  10. I haven’t tasted Highland Mist but I would gift him Macallan 12yr.  It’s a good standard rep for a Highland single malt.  If he prefers a blend, try Johnny Walker Black (12yr) or JW Green (15yr).  

  11. 44 minutes ago, Bozo_Casanova said:

    OFBB>OG OF86>OF1920

    #confessyourunpopularopinion

    Which OFBB year are you referring?  Personally, the 2002 bottle has been my favorite so far.6ielvb.jpg

  12. 6 minutes ago, BigDHornfan said:


    OF1920

    Best bourbon release of 2017 imho.  They just released a one time single barrel bottling for a charity event in Ky.  I’m hoping that since the label has been approved, that there will be barrel picks for retail accounts in the near future.

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  13. 2 hours ago, Butch Had Not said:

    Gotta say I really liked Basil dark rye.

    Yeah...an 80 proofer mixed with port wine? No thanks, I’ll stick to Booker’s.  Neat.

  14. I had some pan-seared in the Keys. I was surprised at how much more expensive it was on the menu...prolly due to the labor cost in cleaning the fuckers.  It was mild, flaky and tasty but next time would rather eat hogfish. 

  15. 5 minutes ago, billfromlaketravis said:

    You have my attention. I assume it's worth a 30 minute drive each way? 

    I live closer to Lake Travis and I’ll make that drive when I know there’s something special on his shelves.  

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