Cold Whiskey / Bourbon taste wayyyy different than room temp. Room temp is better for flavor.
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Sipping some Wild Turkey 101 right now.
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One of my favorites. I'm a huge, huge Islay fan.
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One of my favorites. I'm a huge, huge Islay fan.
Wild Turkey you are welcome to; but - as for the the Islay whiskies, now, that is somewhat well worth conversing about. Giving thought to.
And sipping, sampling, and savouring......
After extensive Whiskey research, I’ve decided that Wild Turkey 101 is my preferred sipping whiskey straight up. Some say it’s on the sweet side. I can’t argue that.
I lean towards Ardbeg over Lagavulin, but i do have a lovely 2015 Distillers edition Lagavulin which does blow me away
Exposing it to oxygen does let the flavors open up a bit. The effect is not as dramatic as it can be for wine, but can make a noticeable difference.
This thread reminds me that I'm out of scotch. Time to go to the local liquor store and pick one up. Definitely a nice thing to have around during the cold winter months.
Caol Ila is a favourite of mine. Fond memories of a 18 year old bottle given as a gift on my birthday in 2009.
Agreed that whiskies seem to become strangely alluring during the winter months.
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Actually, I haven't ever tried it, but spotted it in a shop (store) today; the choice - at that price point - was between Johnnie Walker Gold Blend or the Caol Ila 12 year old.
I opted for the latter, because (having researched it) the Johnnie Walker - which I hadn't tried either (although I do like the Blue Blend) had received poor enough reviews, and I felt that a single malt 12 year old could not fail to meet a certain standard.
I found this review for Wild Turkey 101 which sums up this whiskey nicely: https://www.breakingbourbon.com/wild-turkey-101.htmlAfter extensive Whiskey research, I’ve decided that Wild Turkey 101 is my preferred sipping whiskey straight up. Some say it’s on the sweet side. I can’t argue that.
I like it’s boldness.
A strong blend of toffee and caramel with a hardy amount of alcohol scent is present. Spice and vanilla provide a nice base with additional layers of toasted oak and butterscotch. Overall it’s very likeable with its layers of sweet notes that hit with the perfect intensity.
Sweet notes of vanilla, maple, and cinnamon are nicely contrasted with oakiness, spice, and char. Like all of Wild Turkey’s bourbons, the company does an excellent job of balancing flavors and keeping the sweet/spice relationship in check. Wild Turkey is known for their high-rye mashbill and even in their “budget” bourbon, this flavor boldness is present.
The medium-length biting finish gives way to a slightly dry aftertaste. Spice, pepper, and oak dominate over the palate’s sweeter notes. The alcohol taste is definitely more noticeable in Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon than the company’s other brands. It might be too much for some drinkers while others may revel in its boldness.
How do you drink your bourbon? Mostly I drink mine neat, however...
Neat' Is Not a Good Way to Drink Whiskey, Says Science
https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/article/a333kp/neat-is-not-a-good-way-to-drink-whiskey-says-science
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Make sure you try the 8. Young cheap and snappy.
Enjoying a large dram of Connemara 12 peated Irish whisky at the moment. Normally an Islay guy, but making an exception.
When I’m not in Islay mode, which is my usual place, I do head to Ireland. Lately I’ve been enjoying Jameson Black Barrel and Caskmates, the Teelings, a newcomer called Slane, and a lovely bargain called Sexton.
The thing I like about the Irish whiskies is they eschew sweetness.
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It’s funny , Caol Ila is the Islay distillery which does primarily whisky for blends - including Johnny walker but their single malts are great I definitely enjoy my Caol Ila Moch - I suppose to get a truly great blend you NEED great single malts! Lesson learned - I have to take my single malt snob hat off now
Yes, I only learned this when I set about doing some research; I had been about to buy a Johnnie Walker Gold Blend, but hesitated before investing in it, as I wished to do some research; the reviews suggested that the whisky was somewhat disappointing, so I opted for the Caol Ila instead (as they were at a similar price point).
Wise choice. Johnnie Walker is to Scotch what Olive Garden is to Italian food. Great marketing, lots of people who don’t know any better love them. But they’re both like going to the movies with sunglasses on.
I will admit that I quite like the Johnnie Walker Blue Blend, but, as for the rest of the stable, I am in agreement with you.
Some of the Teelings are excellent, and I have had some barrel aged stouts (aged in barrels of Teeling) which were also extremely good.
I kinda like Jameson, but cannot stand -passionately hate actually- Jack Daniels.
I typically drink scotch or whiskey during autumn or winter and then only pour Glenmorangie. It’s not that I know much about scotch, it’s just Glenmorangie is the only one I enjoy...and among them the 18 year is my favorite.
I typically drink scotch or whiskey during autumn or winter and then only pour Glenmorangie. It’s not that I know much about scotch, it’s just Glenmorangie is the only one I enjoy...and among them the 18 year is my favorite.
Ahhh, I was looking for a thread like this the other day.
My favorite scotch is The Macallan. I have a bottle of double cask and sherry cask, both 12 years old. Very nice stuff.
My favorite scotch is The Macallan. I have a bottle of double cask and sherry cask, both 12 years old. Very nice stuff.
Glanmorangie 18 year old is lovely; smooth and rich.
If you ever have the chance to try (taste) an older scotch (such as The Macalllan, at 18 years old, or - I'm not sure whether a 15 year old exists), - if, for example, the opportunity arises to sample one at a reasonable price - I would recommend that you seize it with both hands.
As with cognac or port, the older a whiskey/whisky is, in general, the smoother and richer it is.
I fully intend to purchase a bottle of the 18 year old Macallan, quite possibly around the holidays.