What are you drinking right now?

Last night, Bluecoat Gin. it's good for a gin, but i'm not a stiff martini man. I need to find some recipes for gin drinks that i actualy like.

Originally Posted by ama

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Excellent choice, in fact the only choice of the three new finishes. The Lasanta (sherry) tastes sulfured and the Quinta Ruban (port) tastes like if was finished in very cheap pipes. The 18 is also nothing to write home about, surprisingly bland despite it's age. The Astar is very good though.
Interesting, and thanks -- I have considered, but purchased neither, of those. Now I won't.

Originally Posted by ama

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Smells remarkably of Sauternes. On the palate it has some oak and spice initially and then tons of sweetness from the Sauternes. Finish is very long.
Yep -- heavy Sauternes on the nose; apple, pineapple, honey, and vanilla, then the spiceiness of Speyside combined with that particular botrytisness on the tongue, and quite sweet. It is my definitive summer scotch. ~ H

Originally Posted by mystillwater

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Last night, Bluecoat Gin. it's good for a gin, but i'm not a stiff martini man. I need to find some recipes for gin drinks that i actualy like.
Google these. Gin is a wonderful, wonderful spirit. Savoy Corpse Reviver #2 (you can make it without the absinthe, to cut down on your initial investment) The Last Word The Aviation (again, you can do it without the Creme de Violette) ummm.... my mind is failing here. I'll get back to you. But try the Corpse Reviver! ~ H

Originally Posted by ama

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You sure it isn't a Glenmorangie?

If so, I have a bottle and it is very good.

I think you're right on the maker; thanks for correcting that.

I have that Nectar Hunts. Fantastic and also makes a great gift since it's so drinkable. I'll have to pick up the PX bottling soon.

Originally Posted by ama

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Smells remarkably of Sauternes. On the palate it has some oak and spice initially and then tons of sweetness from the Sauternes. Finish is very long.

Originally Posted by Huntsman

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Yep -- heavy Sauternes on the nose; apple, pineapple, honey, and vanilla, then the spiceiness of Speyside combined with that particular botrytisness on the tongue, and quite sweet. It is my definitive summer scotch.

~ H

Delicious. Seems like I'll have to pick up a bottle

Originally Posted by Aaron01

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Delicious. Seems like I'll have to pick up a bottle

Same here

macallan 12 (fine oak). i am having it neat

Appleton VX on the rocks. I got it as a gift - have to at least enjoy it from mate who's Jamaican.

Manhattan with:

2 oz CC Sherry Cask Aged
1 oz Vya sweet
.25 oz Luxardo
several drops of VTR bitter

Shake
Pour

Enjoy

Originally Posted by ama

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Excellent choice, in fact the only choice of the three new finishes. The Lasanta (sherry) tastes sulfured and the Quinta Ruban (port) tastes like if was finished in very cheap pipes. The 18 is also nothing to write home about, surprisingly bland despite it's age. The Astar is very good though.

Originally Posted by Huntsman

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Interesting, and thanks -- I have considered, but purchased neither, of those. Now I won't.

I'd venture that the two of you know your spirits better than I do, but I have the Lasanta and it's not a bad dram. I too have heard that the Nectar D'Or is the way to go with the wine-casked Glenmorangies, but hey. Maybe I just have a taste for sulfur and don't know it. More likely I just have to keep drinking more and better scotch.

Originally Posted by samus

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I'd venture that the two of you know your spirits better than I do, but I have the Lasanta and it's not a bad dram. I too have heard that the Nectar D'Or is the way to go with the wine-casked Glenmorangies, but hey. Maybe I just have a taste for sulfur and don't know it. More likely I just have to keep drinking more and better scotch.

It's fine, but having tasted it, I was not impressed. There are many better examples of a sherry finish out there in the price range. (Glenfarclas 12 yo, Aberlour A'bunadh, 12 and 16 yo, Glengoyne 17 yo, Glendronach 12 yo and the new Tomatin 15 and 18 yo) The quality of the casks that Glenmorangie used for it seems questionable. There is very little essence of the wine and I got a lot of sulfur notes, especially on the nose and on the finish.

Try the Astar or Nectar D'Or next if you like the general Glenmo profile, I think you'll be more impressed.

If you can find the old bottling of the Glenmorangie port-wood finish (totally different packaging, before the revamp) it's the best of the finishes by some margin, for my money

double espresso w/ lots of sugar but no milk

Bison Organic Chocolate Stout

Campari and Izze. very refreshing.

-Jeff