HOF: What Are You Wearing Right Now - Part IV (starting May 2014)

[XKxRome0ox]

sharing 2 photos from my engagement photoshoot

brooks brothers dress shirt
j. crew dress pants (my new favorite)
allen edmonds olive neumoks (my beater shoes since i knew i was going to the sandy beach)

accessories -
rolex daytona 116500LN
and my fiancee (ultra light weight version)

 

[Roy Al]

Thank you, sir, for the specifics.

Now that I have that information, I can possibly have my flannel suit and my whisky too.

Probably a discussion to take elsewhere, but what are your preferred styles/regions for the single malts? Distillers?

Being fond of a rather powerful, peaty and smoky dram, I'm very much a fan of the Islay malts, which provide an even more enjoyable experience when wearing the C&J Islay boot. Like the Islay boot, the Islay malts are best enjoyed with advanced age, though I can only speak of experience with the former, as my Islay boots are only a couple of years old.

It would seem the Islay malts, when young, lack a certain richness and character that only barrel time brings. I imagine my boots will take on an even greater appeal once they get to about 12 years and beyond, with the appropriate attention and care, of course.

Not wanting to derail, but need to reply.
My taste is not as advanced as yours, but still on the other end, like sweetness more than bonfire, and my personal favorite is Oban 14 y, and I love Scapa 16yrs and High Land Park 12years. And there is still more, The Balvenie 12 years, Aberfeldy 12 years among others.
They need app 12-14 years at least.

 

[am55]

Thank you, sir, for the specifics.

Now that I have that information, I can possibly have my flannel suit and my whisky too.

Probably a discussion to take elsewhere, but what are your preferred styles/regions for the single malts? Distillers?

Being fond of a rather powerful, peaty and smoky dram, I'm very much a fan of the Islay malts, which provide an even more enjoyable experience when wearing the C&J Islay boot. Like the Islay boot, the Islay malts are best enjoyed with advanced age, though I can only speak of experience with the former, as my Islay boots are only a couple of years old.

It would seem the Islay malts, when young, lack a certain richness and character that only barrel time brings. I imagine my boots will take on an even greater appeal once they get to about 12 years and beyond, with the appropriate attention and care, of course.

I actually think the opposite, my favourite Islays were the PC5-7 back when they were released. I would rather commission a bespoke 2-piece from A&S than pay current market price for them, though. As Islays get older they get more wooded and it kind of fights the smokey sweetness of peat. By the time Port Charlotte was released, or even the later PCs, the beauty had petered out.

 

[Epicure]

@Roy Al,

Spoiler: quick reply here

Again noting that this is not the thread for this discussion, the malts you name are all examples of malts I've enjoyed in times past and would still enjoy today if someone offered me any one of those.

(Apologies to all for breaking the continuity of outfit posting, and related comments)

 

[Epicure]

@crdb

Spoiler: reply here

Regrettably, I've not tried the whiskies you mention. I'm fond of the examples offered by Laphroaig and Ardbeg. My current favourite is the Uigeadail. To clarify, I had that particular whisky in mind as a comparison say, to the Ardbeg 10, which to my palate offers little or none in terms of dried fruits, honey, leather, nuts, chocolate and other flavours. This of course will differ depending on whether you add water, what water you add if you do so, and how much you add. With the Ardbeg 10, I get peat and I get smoke in abundance, but with the Uigeadail, presumably of older age and sherry cask maturation given the deeper colour, the additional flavours complement rather than detract from the peat and smoke, IMO.

 

[bernoulli]

like @DonCologne, going on the Dandy side today. Yes, those are Batman cufflinks.

 

[upr_crust]

This will be the last of my daily postings for a while - off to Budapest and London starting tomorrow night. We'll see all you folks in a couple of weeks - play nice while I'm gone.

Suit - BB
Shirt - BB MTM
Tie - BB
Cufflinks - Metropolitan Museum of Art
PS - Robert Talbott
Shoes - Finsbury, Paris

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[DiplomaticTies]

@crdb

Spoiler: reply here

Regrettably, I've not tried the whiskies you mention. I'm fond of the examples offered by Laphroaig and Ardbeg. My current favourite is the Uigeadail. To clarify, I had that particular whisky in mind as a comparison say, to the Ardbeg 10, which to my palate offers little or none in terms of dried fruits, honey, leather, nuts, chocolate and other flavours. This of course will differ depending on whether you add water, what water you add if you do so, and how much you add. With the Ardbeg 10, I get peat and I get smoke in abundance, but with the Uigeadail, presumably of older age and sherry cask maturation given the deeper colour, the additional flavours complement rather than detract from the peat and smoke, IMO.

Unfortunately the best Islay of all is not made anymore: Ardbeg 17 yo. Stray remaining bottles can still be found online though, but they start at around 500£...

 

[DavidLane]

I actually think the opposite, my favourite Islays were the PC5-7 back when they were released. I would rather commission a bespoke 2-piece from A&S than pay current market price for them, though. As Islays get older they get more wooded and it kind of fights the smokey sweetness of peat. By the time Port Charlotte was released, or even the later PCs, the beauty had petered out.

*EDIT* Port Ellen Distillery (not Port Charlotte) is set to re-open in 2020. So in 10 years you may be in luck. I was on Islay last week and the town is very excited to see this moving forward.

Unfortunately the best Islay of all is not made anymore: Ardbeg 17 yo. Stray remaining bottles can still be found online though, but they start at around 500£...

Agreed, for me it is a toss up between the 17 from Ardbeg and the 18 from Laphroaig both discontinued. There are independent bottlers that still offer some of these but they may be harder to find than the genuine article.

DL-

 

[ShawnBC]

Was in Scotland early in October but couldn’t make it to Islay, unfortunately... managed to visit Oban, though!

 

[Spruce Moose]

First time posting a picture here but I wanted to show off one of Canada's finest makes (Samuelsohn, cashmere). I usually keep it pretty casual and don't wear a tie but you guys are inspiring me so maybe next time. Color didn't come out perfect from my webcam (Jacket a little more green, pants a little more brown, shirt a little darker blue) and my poor picture posture makes everything look wrinkled. Cheers!

 

[Murlsquirl]

Yesterday and today

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Have fun, Crusty.

 

[Mr Knightley]

This will be the last of my daily postings for a while - off to Budapest and London starting tomorrow night. We'll see all you folks in a couple of weeks - play nice while I'm gone.

Suit - BB
Shirt - BB MTM
Tie - BB
Cufflinks - Metropolitan Museum of Art
PS - Robert Talbott
Shoes - Finsbury, Paris

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Have a good trip, sir.

 

[Roy Al]

Have a nice trip, Crusty. Return in one piece - or three.

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[Mr. Six]