Oatmeal?I'm not a huge Scotch guy...but I do like Bowmore.Single Malt Scotch Dinner on April 30th I will be at:
Passed Hors d’oeuvres
Aberfeldy 12 year old – Highland
Starter Course
Ancnoc 12 year old – Speyside
Honey & Black Pepper Salmon Gravlax with Lemon Grass
Second Course
Scapa 16 year old – Islands
Drambuie Marinated Duck Breast with Apple-Ginger Sauce
Sorbet
Entrée Course
Auchentoshan Three Wood – Lowland
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Auchentoshan Jus, Oven Dried Tomatoes, and Clapshots
Dessert Course
Bowmore 18 year old – Islay
Brioche Sticky Toffee Pudding with Caramel, Oatmeal, and Cocoa Streusel Topping
as an aside, four roses single barrel is great, but not as good as evan williams single barrel or Eagle Rare Single barrel, both of which are cheaper1) Booker's
2) Woodford Reserve
3) Buffalo Trace
4) Maker's 46
5) Maker's Mark
6) Eagle Rare
7) Ridgemont Reserve
8) Bulleit
9) Four Roses
I had the bottle of Maker's 46 at a Daytona 500 party. I didn't INTEND to drink the whole thing...but then a couple buddies got involved. Goodbye, Maker's 46. Good stuff...but not tremendously better than plain 'ol Maker's for an extra $8.
Fast forward to tonight...did you know that liquor stores have clearance sales? Well...mine did. The wife and I stocked up. Picked up a bottle of Baker's for $24, and a bottle of Four Roses for $12 (it's normally around $18 per bottle). I'm feeling a little off tonight, so I decided to open the Four Roses first and have a bit over an ice cube.
It's...not that enjoyable. Kinda harsh, and seems high in rye content. It just kinda tastes...dirty. It will spend the rest of it's existence as a mixer.
Up next...Baker's. I keep staring at it, so I'm going to hide it behind the rest of the bottles that my wife bought. Otherwise, I might take a crack at it tonight.
Gotta believe it is a mixture of dry oatmeal and cocoa with the caramel. The smokiness of this Bowmore has wonderful caramel and chocolate notes in the nose and should be a perfect pairing with a nice rich dessert.Oatmeal?I'm not a huge Scotch guy...but I do like Bowmore.Single Malt Scotch Dinner on April 30th I will be at:
Passed Hors d’oeuvres
Aberfeldy 12 year old – Highland
Starter Course
Ancnoc 12 year old – Speyside
Honey & Black Pepper Salmon Gravlax with Lemon Grass
Second Course
Scapa 16 year old – Islands
Drambuie Marinated Duck Breast with Apple-Ginger Sauce
Sorbet
Entrée Course
Auchentoshan Three Wood – Lowland
Roasted Rack of Lamb with Auchentoshan Jus, Oven Dried Tomatoes, and Clapshots
Dessert Course
Bowmore 18 year old – Islay
Brioche Sticky Toffee Pudding with Caramel, Oatmeal, and Cocoa Streusel Topping
Check this outAvoid dilution while enjoying a cold drink! These amazing ice cubes made of stone keep drinks chilly cold without dilution of the drink. Drinks keep their full flavor till the last sip! Made with 100% Natural Soapstone.Wow, great thread, no idea how I've overlooked this for so long...
Can anyone bring me up to speed on why 1 rock is the way to go? I'm a "neat" guy, I like it straight, clean and undiluted. Should I be adding a single ice cube just for temperature? As much as I hate the idea of it melting in my glass and mixing into my bourbon, I could see going this route if it brings out the best in the drink.
I think if you prefer it neat, drink it neat. I just dislike it warm, and the one ice cube doesn't dilute it much.Wow, great thread, no idea how I've overlooked this for so long...Can anyone bring me up to speed on why 1 rock is the way to go? I'm a "neat" guy, I like it straight, clean and undiluted. Should I be adding a single ice cube just for temperature? As much as I hate the idea of it melting in my glass and mixing into my bourbon, I could see going this route if it brings out the best in the drink.
Soapstone. Cool. I'd be terrified of breaking a rocks glass, but...I might give those a try.Check this outAvoid dilution while enjoying a cold drink! These amazing ice cubes made of stone keep drinks chilly cold without dilution of the drink. Drinks keep their full flavor till the last sip! Made with 100% Natural Soapstone.Wow, great thread, no idea how I've overlooked this for so long...
Can anyone bring me up to speed on why 1 rock is the way to go? I'm a "neat" guy, I like it straight, clean and undiluted. Should I be adding a single ice cube just for temperature? As much as I hate the idea of it melting in my glass and mixing into my bourbon, I could see going this route if it brings out the best in the drink.
They do work. I toss one in my whiskey and I love the fact that it cools down the whiskey without diluting itSoapstone. Cool. I'd be terrified of breaking a rocks glass, but...I might give those a try.Check this outAvoid dilution while enjoying a cold drink! These amazing ice cubes made of stone keep drinks chilly cold without dilution of the drink. Drinks keep their full flavor till the last sip! Made with 100% Natural Soapstone.Wow, great thread, no idea how I've overlooked this for so long...
Can anyone bring me up to speed on why 1 rock is the way to go? I'm a "neat" guy, I like it straight, clean and undiluted. Should I be adding a single ice cube just for temperature? As much as I hate the idea of it melting in my glass and mixing into my bourbon, I could see going this route if it brings out the best in the drink.
There aren't many liquors I don't like. None took a breaking-in period.So like when did you decide you liked whiskey? Was it an acquired taste? I've never been able to stomach the stuff, even if you cut it with sugary drinks, like Jack and Coke for instance.
yes, its an acquired taste.here's my progression that i'd recommend. I don't know what your experience is with whiskey.But Jack is an absolutely terrible whiskey with a harsh taste that is definitely acquired.I'd start with the canadian whiskies... unless you get into the higher level ones they are milder, sweeter, and great mixers.Try canadian club or canadian mist or Seagram's VO or Crown Royal.. try it with something like Sprite or Coke... if you like that... progress... if not... it's overThen try out the Canadian Whiskey with something non flavored like Club soda or water... if that works.. move on.Then goto American Whiskey... like Seagram's 7... see how that treats you... with a mixerthen you could progress to bourbon... try a nice smoother one like Buffalo Trace and mix itThen try an even nicer bourbon with just water or ice like Eagle RareThen if you can handle that you can go into trying a good irish whiskey like Redbreast 12 or a smoother sweeter scotch like Macallan 12This process will take years... but my journey towards whiskey was a good one.. many won't make it this far. they never make it past cheaper mixing whiskies because either they can't afford the good whiskey that tastes good neat or with a cube... or because they aren't willing to experiment or push themselvesSo like when did you decide you liked whiskey? Was it an acquired taste? I've never been able to stomach the stuff, even if you cut it with sugary drinks, like Jack and Coke for instance.
It was a concerted and worthwhile effort.So like when did you decide you liked whiskey? Was it an acquired taste? I've never been able to stomach the stuff, even if you cut it with sugary drinks, like Jack and Coke for instance.
This is kind of meandering all over the place. To each their own, but why not go for the good stuff asap?yes, its an acquired taste.here's my progression that i'd recommend. I don't know what your experience is with whiskey.But Jack is an absolutely terrible whiskey with a harsh taste that is definitely acquired.I'd start with the canadian whiskies... unless you get into the higher level ones they are milder, sweeter, and great mixers.Try canadian club or canadian mist or Seagram's VO or Crown Royal.. try it with something like Sprite or Coke... if you like that... progress... if not... it's overThen try out the Canadian Whiskey with something non flavored like Club soda or water... if that works.. move on.Then goto American Whiskey... like Seagram's 7... see how that treats you... with a mixerthen you could progress to bourbon... try a nice smoother one like Buffalo Trace and mix itThen try an even nicer bourbon with just water or ice like Eagle RareThen if you can handle that you can go into trying a good irish whiskey like Redbreast 12 or a smoother sweeter scotch like Macallan 12This process will take years... but my journey towards whiskey was a good one.. many won't make it this far. they never make it past cheaper mixing whiskies because either they can't afford the good whiskey that tastes good neat or with a cube... or because they aren't willing to experiment or push themselvesSo like when did you decide you liked whiskey? Was it an acquired taste? I've never been able to stomach the stuff, even if you cut it with sugary drinks, like Jack and Coke for instance.
So you're paying someone $40 for a couple of small stones?They do work. I toss one in my whiskey and I love the fact that it cools down the whiskey without diluting itSoapstone. Cool. I'd be terrified of breaking a rocks glass, but...I might give those a try.Check this outAvoid dilution while enjoying a cold drink! These amazing ice cubes made of stone keep drinks chilly cold without dilution of the drink. Drinks keep their full flavor till the last sip! Made with 100% Natural Soapstone.Wow, great thread, no idea how I've overlooked this for so long...
Can anyone bring me up to speed on why 1 rock is the way to go? I'm a "neat" guy, I like it straight, clean and undiluted. Should I be adding a single ice cube just for temperature? As much as I hate the idea of it melting in my glass and mixing into my bourbon, I could see going this route if it brings out the best in the drink.
In order to drink a nice expensive glass of bourbon or scotch without ruining it yes...yes I am.So you're paying someone $40 for a couple of small stones?They do work. I toss one in my whiskey and I love the fact that it cools down the whiskey without diluting itSoapstone. Cool. I'd be terrified of breaking a rocks glass, but...I might give those a try.Check this outAvoid dilution while enjoying a cold drink! These amazing ice cubes made of stone keep drinks chilly cold without dilution of the drink. Drinks keep their full flavor till the last sip! Made with 100% Natural Soapstone.Wow, great thread, no idea how I've overlooked this for so long...
Can anyone bring me up to speed on why 1 rock is the way to go? I'm a "neat" guy, I like it straight, clean and undiluted. Should I be adding a single ice cube just for temperature? As much as I hate the idea of it melting in my glass and mixing into my bourbon, I could see going this route if it brings out the best in the drink.
something to be said for developing palate and appreciate the good stuff... if you don't know what mediocre is.. how can you appreciate goodThis is kind of meandering all over the place. To each their own, but why not go for the good stuff asap?yes, its an acquired taste.here's my progression that i'd recommend. I don't know what your experience is with whiskey.But Jack is an absolutely terrible whiskey with a harsh taste that is definitely acquired.I'd start with the canadian whiskies... unless you get into the higher level ones they are milder, sweeter, and great mixers.Try canadian club or canadian mist or Seagram's VO or Crown Royal.. try it with something like Sprite or Coke... if you like that... progress... if not... it's overThen try out the Canadian Whiskey with something non flavored like Club soda or water... if that works.. move on.Then goto American Whiskey... like Seagram's 7... see how that treats you... with a mixerthen you could progress to bourbon... try a nice smoother one like Buffalo Trace and mix itThen try an even nicer bourbon with just water or ice like Eagle RareThen if you can handle that you can go into trying a good irish whiskey like Redbreast 12 or a smoother sweeter scotch like Macallan 12This process will take years... but my journey towards whiskey was a good one.. many won't make it this far. they never make it past cheaper mixing whiskies because either they can't afford the good whiskey that tastes good neat or with a cube... or because they aren't willing to experiment or push themselvesSo like when did you decide you liked whiskey? Was it an acquired taste? I've never been able to stomach the stuff, even if you cut it with sugary drinks, like Jack and Coke for instance.
How / where are you drinking it?Whiskey, like we're generally discussing in this thread, is a sipping drink. And while you can get it at a bar, I don't see it as a bar / "drinking" drink (I've mentioned similar earlier in the thread). To me, it's a "relax after a hard day of work" drink. It's kind of the whole experience (it has to be - good whiskey is not cheap).So like when did you decide you liked whiskey? Was it an acquired taste? I've never been able to stomach the stuff, even if you cut it with sugary drinks, like Jack and Coke for instance.
This part is true, for sure. I may need to knock back some Eagle Rare this weekend.It was a concerted and worthwhile effort.So like when did you decide you liked whiskey? Was it an acquired taste? I've never been able to stomach the stuff, even if you cut it with sugary drinks, like Jack and Coke for instance.
Interestingly...my neighbor who helped me annihilate the Maker's 46 felt so guilty he went out and bought a 1.5L of Eagle Rare today. He and I are gonna drink it, he says.As it's one of the first ones I tried, I'm interested to see how a second go-round of it will do.here's the thing... i hear you jwb, but i just disagree.I think Glenlivet is not tasty at all.I thought it the first time I tried it, and I think it now with a more refined palate.I think someone without a refined palate will take a sip of makers and just not enjoy it.to each their own.I think there's a difference between "sort of" good and GREAT.Makers is good... Eagle Rare is GREAT.. they have similar price points.I don't like Makers... EAgle rare changed my opinion of bourbon altogether.Glenlivet is not great... macallan 12 made me want to try more scotch.who knows.I guess if you really don't like something... drink something else you do like ultimately.
I am pretty pissed off about that actually... the PALCB is delisting close to 400 products - including my regular pour, and several of my favorites.The PLCB must go.did you know that liquor stores have clearance sales? Well...mine did.
P.S. pick up a bottle of Elijah Craig 12yo before they are all gone1) Booker's
2) Woodford Reserve
3) Buffalo Trace
4) Maker's 46
5) Maker's Mark
6) Eagle Rare
7) Ridgemont Reserve
8) Bulleit
9) Four Roses
Fast forward to tonight...did you know that liquor stores have clearance sales?
Thank you for your support.I think I'm going to puke.
These sound awesome, but I can't find them on the site. I'm just getting a sushi serving tray as the only coldware item...Check this outAvoid dilution while enjoying a cold drink! These amazing ice cubes made of stone keep drinks chilly cold without dilution of the drink. Drinks keep their full flavor till the last sip! Made with 100% Natural Soapstone.Wow, great thread, no idea how I've overlooked this for so long...
Can anyone bring me up to speed on why 1 rock is the way to go? I'm a "neat" guy, I like it straight, clean and undiluted. Should I be adding a single ice cube just for temperature? As much as I hate the idea of it melting in my glass and mixing into my bourbon, I could see going this route if it brings out the best in the drink.
Some other places make plastic ice cubes filled with water was well. My wife bought them to use with wine and they work well with whiskey too. She said it was around $4 for a dozen.These sound awesome, but I can't find them on the site. I'm just getting a sushi serving tray as the only coldware item...Check this outAvoid dilution while enjoying a cold drink! These amazing ice cubes made of stone keep drinks chilly cold without dilution of the drink. Drinks keep their full flavor till the last sip! Made with 100% Natural Soapstone.Wow, great thread, no idea how I've overlooked this for so long...
Can anyone bring me up to speed on why 1 rock is the way to go? I'm a "neat" guy, I like it straight, clean and undiluted. Should I be adding a single ice cube just for temperature? As much as I hate the idea of it melting in my glass and mixing into my bourbon, I could see going this route if it brings out the best in the drink.
That wasn't on sale. Just the Baker's. I...I may crack into it tonight. I gave up one of my bottles of Baker's stash to my neighbor.P.S. pick up a bottle of Elijah Craig 12yo before they are all gone1) Booker's
2) Woodford Reserve
3) Buffalo Trace
4) Maker's 46
5) Maker's Mark
6) Eagle Rare
7) Ridgemont Reserve
8) Bulleit
9) Four Roses
Fast forward to tonight...did you know that liquor stores have clearance sales?
Bump for potentially the best scotch I've ever had.ETA: (90-95) Points - Wine Enthusiast9.5/10 - Martine Nouet, Whisky Magazine9/10 - David Broom, Whisky Magazine93 Points - Malt AdvocateTalisker 18 Year is a delightfully complex single malt that seamlessly joins aromas of toffee, maple and honey with briny iodine and seaweed notes. The pronounced peat continues on the palate, but is joined by flavors of roasted nuts, anise, heather, and candied fruit. This polished and nuanced whisky evokes standing on seaside docks as notes of tar, soot, smoke, salt water, and aged wood reveal themselves. Product of ScotlandAlcohol by Volume: 45.8%At about 80 bucks a bottle it's not cheap, and not inexpensive enough for a daily drinker, but it's good for here and there.Got some Talisker 18 year as a gift. Stuff is major major pwnage. Maybe my new fave.
Personally I think that Blanton's is both better and cheaper. Pappy is good, but I feel that there are other Bourbons out there that offer a much higher taste/value, and this is coming form someone who has 3 bottles of $150+ scotch and 12 bottles of $65+ whiskey. IMHO Pappy is overrated for what you actually get. Kind of like Johnny Walker Blue. Very nice, but not worth the price.So WTF, I see pappy mentioned so little, you guys can't get your hands on it or don't like it? Can't believe it could be the latter...
1) IMHO 2) So what. I know a lot of people that have a lot of wine that is expensive but don't know anything about what they have or wine in general. Same goes for them with their Scotch, Bourbon, Whisky, Cognac, Armagnac, Rum, and Whiskey.Personally I think that Blanton's is both better and cheaper. 1) Pappy is good, but I feel that there are other Bourbons out there that offer a much higher taste/value, and this is coming form someone 2) who has 3 bottles of $150+ scotch and 12 bottles of $65+ whiskey. IMHO Pappy is overrated for what you actually get. Kind of like Johnny Walker Blue. Very nice, but not worth the price.So WTF, I see pappy mentioned so little, you guys can't get your hands on it or don't like it? Can't believe it could be the latter...
Try this one. The site has movedThese sound awesome, but I can't find them on the site. I'm just getting a sushi serving tray as the only coldware item...Check this outAvoid dilution while enjoying a cold drink! These amazing ice cubes made of stone keep drinks chilly cold without dilution of the drink. Drinks keep their full flavor till the last sip! Made with 100% Natural Soapstone.Wow, great thread, no idea how I've overlooked this for so long...
Can anyone bring me up to speed on why 1 rock is the way to go? I'm a "neat" guy, I like it straight, clean and undiluted. Should I be adding a single ice cube just for temperature? As much as I hate the idea of it melting in my glass and mixing into my bourbon, I could see going this route if it brings out the best in the drink.
So if somebody was a guy who liked Captain Morgans, but wanted to buy a higher quality spiced rum, what would he look at?Back in high school, before I knew any better, we'd drink Captain Morgan with Coke or Jolt Cola every weekend. Now I'm just a whiskey guy all around, except for the occassional gin and tonic during the summer.Good idea. We usually have the liquor cabinet pretty well stocked with a little bit of everything. Sometimes, we run low on particular brands (mostly Herradura Silver tequila because it's my wife's favorite and JD Single Barrel because it's my favorite). Yet that one bottle of Captain Morgan sits on the shelf full, just in case a non-discriminating rum drinker ever comes to visit.I'm buying a new place next month, and to celebrate, I've stocked up on booze. I grabbed some Jack, Glenfiddich, Blue Label, Macallan, Maker's Mark, Crown, Jameson, and just for laughs, a bottle of Jeremiah Weed. Something for everyone.
Also, bottles of Patron (not a tequila fan but it's something for the #####es), Bombay Sapphire, and Absolut.
Not a bad start for a bar.
not very many spiced rums are ranked highly.http://proof66.com/display.php?frm=y&t=rum&sel=Spiced&att=&tab=ratings&varsort=aggscore_hlThe one that was i've never seen in a store, so i presume you'd have to acquire it online.That being said if you just like rum in general, i'm digging Ten Cane Rum and Cruzan Single BarrelSo if somebody was a guy who liked Captain Morgans, but wanted to buy a higher quality spiced rum, what would he look at?
If spiced rum is what you like, I don't see a reason to steer away from Captain Morgans.So if somebody was a guy who liked Captain Morgans, but wanted to buy a higher quality spiced rum, what would he look at?Back in high school, before I knew any better, we'd drink Captain Morgan with Coke or Jolt Cola every weekend. Now I'm just a whiskey guy all around, except for the occassional gin and tonic during the summer.Good idea. We usually have the liquor cabinet pretty well stocked with a little bit of everything. Sometimes, we run low on particular brands (mostly Herradura Silver tequila because it's my wife's favorite and JD Single Barrel because it's my favorite). Yet that one bottle of Captain Morgan sits on the shelf full, just in case a non-discriminating rum drinker ever comes to visit.I'm buying a new place next month, and to celebrate, I've stocked up on booze. I grabbed some Jack, Glenfiddich, Blue Label, Macallan, Maker's Mark, Crown, Jameson, and just for laughs, a bottle of Jeremiah Weed. Something for everyone.
Also, bottles of Patron (not a tequila fan but it's something for the #####es), Bombay Sapphire, and Absolut.
Not a bad start for a bar.
Thank you for telling me that my opinion is wrong. I guess that we should all just take what you say as bible and move on? I was using my library to highlight that I am an avid whiskey drinker.1) IMHO 2) So what. I know a lot of people that have a lot of wine that is expensive but don't know anything about what they have or wine in general. Same goes for them with their Scotch, Bourbon, Whisky, Cognac, Armagnac, Rum, and Whiskey.Personally I think that Blanton's is both better and cheaper. 1) Pappy is good, but I feel that there are other Bourbons out there that offer a much higher taste/value, and this is coming form someone 2) who has 3 bottles of $150+ scotch and 12 bottles of $65+ whiskey. IMHO Pappy is overrated for what you actually get. Kind of like Johnny Walker Blue. Very nice, but not worth the price.So WTF, I see pappy mentioned so little, you guys can't get your hands on it or don't like it? Can't believe it could be the latter...
1) You give an IMHO but nobody else can? 2) No you weren't. You were bragging.Thank you for telling me that my opinion is wrong. I guess that we should all just take what you say as bible and move on? I was using my library to highlight that I am an avid whiskey drinker.1) IMHO 2) So what. I know a lot of people that have a lot of wine that is expensive but don't know anything about what they have or wine in general. Same goes for them with their Scotch, Bourbon, Whisky, Cognac, Armagnac, Rum, and Whiskey.Personally I think that Blanton's is both better and cheaper. 1) Pappy is good, but I feel that there are other Bourbons out there that offer a much higher taste/value, and this is coming form someone 2) who has 3 bottles of $150+ scotch and 12 bottles of $65+ whiskey. IMHO Pappy is overrated for what you actually get. Kind of like Johnny Walker Blue. Very nice, but not worth the price.So WTF, I see pappy mentioned so little, you guys can't get your hands on it or don't like it? Can't believe it could be the latter...
I can't believe I missed this thread for so long, but this post needs to be viewed by more people. Talisker 18 is spectacular. I have three favorite scotches in my experience: Talisker 18, The Belvenie 21, and Lagavulin 16. Of course it must be mentioned that these are all a bit pricey and most people wouldn't consider them a daily drinker, but if you're a scotch fan you need to try these three wonderful creations.Bump for potentially the best scotch I've ever had.ETA: (90-95) Points - Wine Enthusiast9.5/10 - Martine Nouet, Whisky Magazine9/10 - David Broom, Whisky Magazine93 Points - Malt AdvocateTalisker 18 Year is a delightfully complex single malt that seamlessly joins aromas of toffee, maple and honey with briny iodine and seaweed notes. The pronounced peat continues on the palate, but is joined by flavors of roasted nuts, anise, heather, and candied fruit. This polished and nuanced whisky evokes standing on seaside docks as notes of tar, soot, smoke, salt water, and aged wood reveal themselves. Product of ScotlandAlcohol by Volume: 45.8%At about 80 bucks a bottle it's not cheap, and not inexpensive enough for a daily drinker, but it's good for here and there.Got some Talisker 18 year as a gift. Stuff is major major pwnage. Maybe my new fave.