What are you drinking right now?

Huntsman · Oct 5, 2010

Right now, about an ounce of my favorite grappa: Jacopo Poli Sassacaia. Over the weekend, some Verdehlo, French 75s, some Pennicillin, a Rusty Nail, and a Rum Old Fashioned. Yummy weekend.

Originally Posted by I<3Bacon

No surprise (first one I've made with Martin Miller's however):
Nice! I really enjoy MM.

Jerome · Oct 5, 2010

Laphroaig (10yrs), one litre bottle, still good but I also must admit that the quality has gone down a bit again...need to buy more of the 30 yr one its from 300â‚¬/per handle, though...

ama · Oct 5, 2010

Originally Posted by Jerome

Laphroaig (10yrs), one litre bottle, still good but I also must admit that the quality has gone down a bit again...need to buy more of the 30 yr one its from 300â‚¬/per handle, though...

Maybe its a European thing but a handle of Laphroaig 30 would be amazing! I bought three bottles last year for $200 each. Its a classical whisky.

oDD_LotS · Oct 5, 2010

Had a Rogue Hazelnut Spice Rum earlier this evening. Once I knock out some Cost Management work I've got hanging over my head I might go for a Basil Hayden or some scotch (have a tasty cask-strength single malt I picked up over the weekend).

Trying to get my tolerance built up before the wine fest my wife's taking me to for my birthday!

Thomas · Oct 5, 2010

Having a short pour of Weller's 12 that's had vanilla bean and orange zest soaking in it. Heretical, but tasty nonetheless.

ama · Oct 5, 2010

Originally Posted by Thomas

Having a short pour of Weller's 12 that's had vanilla bean and orange zest soaking in it. Heretical, but tasty nonetheless.

In my opinion, Weller is a better choice for that treatment than Eagle Rare. None the less, I am getting my stake and kindling ready for you.

Jerome · Oct 6, 2010

Originally Posted by ama

Maybe its a European thing but a handle of Laphroaig 30 would be amazing! I bought three bottles last year for $200 each. Its a classical whisky.
Where did you buy that? As far as I know that would be quite cheap for the 30 yr old...I must say that I am and was quite a fan of Laphroaig but again have to admit that at least the younger one got 'thinner'- hope that anyone in that distillery is reading this...

Aaron01 · Oct 6, 2010

$200 is cheap for a 30 year single malt.

Originally Posted by gnatty8

Yamazaki 18 year old straight up. Very nice. Bummed it took me so long to discover this..
Saw this today on sale in the high double digits, was pretty tempted, also saw the Hibiki 12, which is a new arrival to my usual liquor store.

Originally Posted by Tooch4321

Very overrated and not that tasty, but if ya like it, ya like it...

Originally Posted by Johnny_5

I am in agreement with you. Never understood all of the praise this beer gets.

Originally Posted by UrbanComposition

Agreed, and although Delerium Noel is pretty tasty, most anything by Ommegang Brewery is as good or better. Also, Russian River Brewing Co.
****

just impulsed a bottle of this, along with Yeast Hoist, now I is regretting. *******, half of the fun is trying new brews

Johnny_5 · Oct 6, 2010

Dont get down about it, there are plenty of people who love Tremens, but it just didnt do it for me.

ama · Oct 6, 2010

Finishing off the last little bit of an old Ardbeg 17 that I still had. A lovely "softer" Ardbeg. I will be opening one of my Rollercoasters to replace it in the cabinet.

Originally Posted by Jerome

Where did you buy that? As far as I know that would be quite cheap for the 30 yr old...I must say that I am and was quite a fan of Laphroaig but again have to admit that at least the younger one got 'thinner'- hope that anyone in that distillery is reading this...
In Minnesota, pretty far from Central Europe. I don't think the regular 10 is a very good value anymore. It as crept up from ~$25 to ~$45 in the last few years while the 10 CS has only moved from ~$50 to ~$55. I would take the 10 CS any day.

Originally Posted by Aaron01

Saw this today on sale in the high double digits, was pretty tempted, also saw the Hibiki 12, which is a new arrival to my usual liquor store. ****

just impulsed a bottle of this, along with Yeast Hoist, now I is regretting. *******, half of the fun is trying new brews
High double digits is a great price for the Yamazaki 18, I would strongly consider it if I was you. I was not very impressed with the Hibiki. Between the odd finishing and the overt sweetness of the blending whiskeys it was pretty overwhelming for me. Tremens isn't terrible, but Nocturnum and Noel are far superior.

UrbanComposition · Oct 6, 2010

Originally Posted by Aaron01

*******, half of the fun is trying new brews

True dat.

Thomas · Oct 6, 2010

Originally Posted by ama

In my opinion, Weller is a better choice for that treatment than Eagle Rare. None the less, I am getting my stake and kindling ready for you.

Well, sure. Wellers just hits me in the mouth with a long hazelnut finish, so the orange/vanilla makes more sense. Also did the same with Bulleit, which I thoroughly detest. That's what I get taking Conne's word on a bottle of anything.

I<3Bacon · Oct 6, 2010

Originally Posted by ama

Finishing off the last little bit of an old Ardbeg 17 that I still had. A lovely "softer" Ardbeg. I will be opening one of my Rollercoasters to replace it in the cabinet.

Jealous. My one experience with Ardbeg 17 OB was at a bar in the Lower East Side. The bar tender poured the last remaining drops from the bottle (should have been warning enough). It was completely lifeless and undoubtedly sitting on the shelf for many months in that state.

If you haven't had the RC yet, don't go in with high expectations.

ama · Oct 6, 2010

Originally Posted by I<3Bacon

Jealous. My one experience with Ardbeg 17 OB was at a bar in the Lower East Side. The bar tender poured the last remaining drops from the bottle (should have been warning enough). It was completely lifeless and undoubtedly sitting on the shelf for many months in that state.

If you haven't had the RC yet, don't go in with high expectations.

I know the feeling, I once happened upon the last pour a very old Bowmore looking rather lonely in Los Angeles. I was expecting light brine, a touch of smoke and tropical fruits. I got none of the above. When bottles start to dwindle I decant into smaller ones. The Ardbeg was in a 5cl bottle for the last year or so.

I have tasted RC and agree that it isn't stellar, but I have an Oogie and Airigh Nam Beist open already so opening a RC seemed like a more interesting contrast to those than a Corry. Still on the fence about picking up this year's Supernova, do you have it?

I<3Bacon · Oct 6, 2010

Originally Posted by ama

Still on the fence about picking up this year's Supernova, do you have it?

Yep. It is pricey for what it is (but what Ardbeg isn't?), but not anymore expensive than the 2009 SN. It is still a peat explosion, but you would never guess it is higher proof than last year's.

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