Reviving a 2.5 year old thread to humblebrag?
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Reviving a 2.5 year old thread to humblebrag?
When they recreate Shackleton's whiskey, I most certainly do hope to get a taste. He was one of history's great drunks.
Not sure of the scope of whiskey ...
Im a fan of single malts, but certainly dont limit myself ... also enjoy Irish single or blended, American bourbons, heck, Ill give anything a shot.
Lately weve been enjoying Birddog bourbon, the flavored varieties like Blackberry, mixed with Tres Leches cream liquor. Most delicious. Also have some Makers 46, Redbreast 12 year.
Off topic: also currently in stock here at the World HQ ... 1800 Coconut tequila, 360 Vodka, Absolut Apple & Giner, Absolut Currant, Appleton Estates rum, Camarena Reposado, Crown, Gosling black seal ...
Ok, with this lead in, I'm now considering Whiskey or Scotch. A History Channel show on Scotch made me want to go buy a bottle! I just don't have a clue where to start. I'd like to try something slightly sweet and full bodied and I'd like to give a domestic brand a chance for whiskey. Is it a taste that is acquired? Anyway, any suggestions? Is Jim Bean any good? Thanks!
How many of you drink Bourbon and water?
Today I purchased a half pint of Jim Beam Black. It was not cheap at $14...
Lismore single malt.......a house brand from Trader Joe's is worth a try; locally the cost is $16 to $17 a bottle
the bad news is that at $14 a bottle, that's relatively inexpensive drinking stuff
...Regarding bourbons, how much of a taste variance is there between bourbons?
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...Honestly, I'm not sure if bourbon is going to grow on me. I might be a better candidate for liqueurs like Baileys.
I'm drinking Macallan 17 Fine Oak. I used to drink Macallan 18, but it seems that it is no longer sold in the US.
The Macallan 17 fine Oak is a delightful single malt scotch.
(I also enjoy absinthe...but that ain't whiskey!)
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Macallan 12
Glenmorangie
Aberlour
There are others. But, these are my favorites.
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Macallan 18 is available in Chicago, it is one of my favorites as well.
http://www.binnys.com/spirits/Macallan_18_Year_Old_Traditional_163461.html
Thanks for the link.
Unfortunately alcoholic beverages can't be shipped into Mass. from another State.
Howevewr, it means that I was to ally wrong (no news there) about it not being sold in the US.
...For tequila, when young I used to drink Jose Quervo Gold, recently I tried a mid-grade tequila and the primary difference was it was smoother, but I did not really notice much of a taste difference. I primarily prefer tequila in Margaritas.
Honestly, I'm not sure if bourbon is going to grow on me. I might be a better candidate for liqueurs like Baileys.