What are you drinking right now?

Cordwinder · Jan 6, 2009

Originally Posted by Alter

Some good drinks over the holidays:
-Woodford Reserve (thanks for the rec guys! It was a gift to my bourbon-loving brother-in-law. It is not very popular here in Japan. He loved it! We nearly finished off the 1 litre bottle in two days!)
-Caol Ila
-Multiple unnamed sake (mostly local Hyogo stuff)
-Some strange German sparkling wine with gold leaf pieces

1st working day of the new year on Monday.
Was drinking little shots of sake, while going around visiting customers and suppliers.

I just drank one shot in each company I went to. Some were nice enough to offer tea instead as I can't drink from 10 in the morning.

Did you have to do this too?

The Wayfarer · Jan 7, 2009

I'm not too terribly well versed in Scotch, but I gave Laphroaig and Lagavulin a try tonight. I found the Laphroaig to be too intense with iodine and peat-moss, while the Lagavulin to be a bit more mild on both accounts and feature more sweetness. I much preferred the sweetness of Lagavulin, but can appreciate why someone might prefer Laphroaig. With all certainty, I'd say I am more of a Speyside guy, but I did enjoy these two Islay offerings.

SField · Jan 7, 2009

Originally Posted by The Wayfarer

I'm not too terribly well versed in Scotch, but I gave Laphroaig and Lagavulin a try tonight. I found the Laphroaig to be too intense with iodine and peat-moss, while the Lagavulin to be a bit more mild on both accounts and feature more sweetness. I much preferred the sweetness of Lagavulin, but can appreciate why someone might prefer Laphroaig. With all certainty, I'd say I am more of a Speyside guy, but I did enjoy these two Islay offerings.

Did you try the Lagavulin second?

Most people not familiar with islays cannot really tell too much of a difference, and I think even occassional islay drinkers could be fooled.

The Wayfarer · Jan 7, 2009

Originally Posted by SField

Did you try the Lagavulin second? Most people not familiar with islays cannot really tell too much of a difference, and I think even occassional islay drinkers could be fooled.
Yes, Lavavulin came second and I much preferred it of the two. As I said, I tend to sway more toward Speyside when it comes to Scotch. EDIT: On that same note, I'm much more of a Bourbon drinker.

IUtoSLU · Jan 7, 2009

My sore and scratchy throat is preventing me from trying out my new purchases. I really want to make an Aviation (a la Huntsman). Also, I'm looking forward to using my new Fee's orange and peach bitters. I have tasted the North Shore #6 gin and it is very good, albeit simple IMO. It has a balanced amount of juniper and citrus. I need to give it a few more tastings before I give any kind of solid opinion, though. Maybe tomorrow I'll be able to sample my new offerings. Come to think of it, I'm beginning to feel better already!

SField · Jan 7, 2009

Originally Posted by The Wayfarer

Yes, Lavavulin came second and I much preferred it of the two. As I said, I tend to sway more toward Speyside when it comes to Scotch.

EDIT: On that same note, I'm much more of a Bourbon drinker.

I think that's part of it though. To someone who doesn't drink islays as much, the peat and tannins are, impressive, to say the least. The Loaphroig took away some of that punch when you tried the Lagavulin. I think you'd find the first agreeable if you got more used to it. Then again, I also prefer Lagavulin.

Connemara · Jan 7, 2009

I like Lag is more accessible than Laphroiag. That said, I do prefer the latter, but will certainly drink the former without hesitation.

kwilkinson · Jan 7, 2009

Originally Posted by IUtoSLU

My sore and scratchy throat is preventing me from trying out my new purchases. I really want to make an Aviation (a la Huntsman). Also, I'm looking forward to using my new Fee's orange and peach bitters. I have tasted the North Shore #6 gin and it is very good, albeit simple IMO. It has a balanced amount of juniper and citrus. I need to give it a few more tastings before I give any kind of solid opinion, though. Maybe tomorrow I'll be able to sample my new offerings. Come to think of it, I'm beginning to feel better already!

I'm a big fan. I like it better than Bombay. I think it's the best gin for the price. The same thing goes for NS #11. Both just really great, but maybe it's just my tastes.

Johnny_5 · Jan 7, 2009

Drinking some Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. It's delicious!

The Wayfarer · Jan 7, 2009

Originally Posted by SField

I think that's part of it though. To someone who doesn't drink islays as much, the peat and tannins are, impressive, to say the least. The Loaphroig took away some of that punch when you tried the Lagavulin. I think you'd find the first agreeable if you got more used to it. Then again, I also prefer Lagavulin.
I'll certainly give both another try. While I'm not a huge fan of either, I'd certainly like to stock one of the two in my personal bar. I tend to prefer Macallan 18 as far as Scotch is concerned, but that could very well be due to my preference of Bourbon. Scotch is very much something I'd like to become more well versed in. If anyone cares to make recommendations, I'd be more than glad to imbibe.

Alter · Jan 7, 2009

Originally Posted by Cordwinder

1st working day of the new year on Monday.
Was drinking little shots of sake, while going around visiting customers and suppliers.

I just drank one shot in each company I went to. Some were nice enough to offer tea instead as I can't drink from 10 in the morning.

Did you have to do this too?

I, thankfully, didn't visit any clients on Monday but I have partaken in the tradition in the past. I did, however, wake up with sake on New Year's Day despite having a wicked hangover from the scotch-fueled New Year's Eve.

roc17355 · Jan 7, 2009

Highland Park Single Malt or Hendricks Gin.

SField · Jan 7, 2009

Originally Posted by The Wayfarer

I'll certainly give both another try. While I'm not a huge fan of either, I'd certainly like to stock one of the two in my personal bar. I tend to prefer Macallan 18 as far as Scotch is concerned, but that could very well be due to my preference of Bourbon. Scotch is very much something I'd like to become more well versed in.

If anyone cares to make recommendations, I'd be more than glad to imbibe.

Macallan works for a lot of people.

Have you tried Oban?

Connemara · Jan 7, 2009

IMO Cragganmore 12 is the most accessible single malt on the market. That's not to say it's bad, Crag is one of my favorites.

Huntsman · Jan 7, 2009

Originally Posted by IUtoSLU

My sore and scratchy throat is preventing me from trying out my new purchases. I really want to make an Aviation (a la Huntsman). Also, I'm looking forward to using my new Fee's orange and peach bitters. I have tasted the North Shore #6 gin and it is very good, albeit simple IMO. It has a balanced amount of juniper and citrus. I need to give it a few more tastings before I give any kind of solid opinion, though. Maybe tomorrow I'll be able to sample my new offerings. Come to think of it, I'm beginning to feel better already!
I do find that a lot of lemon juice is really hard on sore throats. Feel better soon! BTW, pretty much all of Fee's products are procurable from Amazon.

Originally Posted by SField

I think that's part of it though. To someone who doesn't drink islays as much, the peat and tannins are, impressive, to say the least. The Loaphroig took away some of that punch when you tried the Lagavulin. I think you'd find the first agreeable if you got more used to it. Then again, I also prefer Lagavulin.
I pretty much completely agree.

Originally Posted by Johnny_5

Drinking some Sierra Nevada Pale Ale. It's delicious!
Good, good, good beer.

Originally Posted by The Wayfarer

I'll certainly give both another try. While I'm not a huge fan of either, I'd certainly like to stock one of the two in my personal bar. I tend to prefer Macallan 18 as far as Scotch is concerned, but that could very well be due to my preference of Bourbon. Scotch is very much something I'd like to become more well versed in. If anyone cares to make recommendations, I'd be more than glad to imbibe.
Crag Distiller's edition (in the green bottle) is always my go-to suggestion for Scotch. Highland Park blurs the line (profile-wise) between Speyside and Islay, as it only has a wisp of smoke.

Originally Posted by roc17355

Highland Park Single Malt or Hendricks Gin.
Not sure?

Originally Posted by Connemara

IMO Cragganmore 12 is the most accessible single malt on the market. That's not to say it's bad, Crag is one of my favorites.
+100. I don't know why I've been agreeing with you so much lately Conne. This is like the third time or something. Seriously this has got to stop. ~ H

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