Whisky appreciation

Not a whiskey but damn I love this rum I am sipping at the moment. Not for the faint of heart but flavourful.

Smith & Cross traditional Jamaica rum.
Pretty much the only rum I will drink. Simply amazing.
 
Pretty much the only rum I will drink. Simply amazing.
I was mainly a whisky drinker but lately I am getting more into rum and this one I really enjoy.
 
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Pretty much the only rum I will drink. Simply amazing.
try some of the Martinique Rhum: JM , 3 Rivieres , Clement , etc.
 
Why is that?
The previous owners of Macallan sold off all the good casks to Japan. That is important because the ‘age statement’ on a bottle only tells you the age of the youngest cask used to create that expression. There is also the fact that age alone does not guarantee the quality of a cask. Reracking of whisky is not done just to create a particular flavour profile. It is also done to correct problems with particular casks.
Yes, I have talked to Ashok, the chief distiller at Amrut; a young lady and international sales manager called Ciara, who is a protégée of Billy Walker; and Rachel—whose surname I cannot remember—the formidable lady who took over from Billy Walker, as master distiller, after his business partners forced the sale of his previous empire. I dare say that every one of Rachel’s apprentices will be well equipped to carry the whisky industry forward.
I say the above, not to name drop but to point out that I have been fortunate enough to meet some truly capable individuals with whisky knowledge vastly superior to mine.
I recently finished a gifted bottle of the 12 year old Macallan which was released before the notorious cask sell off. That bottle was vastly superior to any recent Macallan that I have tasted. Glendronach has taken over Macallan’s old market space.
 
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I’m a simple man. Give me some Evan Williams Single Barrel at $25 a fifth and I’m happy happy happy.

Once up on a time I enjoyed Evan Williams. Then I don't know what happened, the taste just didn't seem so enjoyable. But the same goes for Wild Turkey, George Dickel, Barton, Chivas, never really cared must for Jim Beam, Passport, many bandys, a totally dislike for Vodkas and Irish, even lost my taste for Tequilas.

I'm discovering some of the 12, 13, 15, even 18 year old single malt scotches are much better than 20 and 25 year old single malts especially those dirt, aka peat filtered, aged scotches.

But then again I'm more of a nice "flavor" over alcohol content; if it takes a mix or chaser, it's not good liquor category consumer.

I should declare our local beverage stores are rather limited on selections, and rather over priced depending on the area of the state.

It's to the point nothing commercially produced and aged can beat an authentic small batch uncut Kentucky Bourbon or an authentic small batch uncut Tennessee Moonshine. Aged not more than 30 days. Goes down smooth as water then kills like a pissed off mule with both feet to the head when ya stand up.
 
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Sacrilegious I’m sure but I really enjoy Crown Royal Apple over a couple of ice cubes. Smooth and tasty.

HH
 
Sacrilegious I’m sure but I really enjoy Crown Royal Apple over a couple of ice cubes. Smooth and tasty.

HH
Have to slum it every now and then to make you appreciate the finer things. ;)
 
@Wishfulthinker580 - gotta say NO to that Scotch (and I like many Glenfiddich) - any decent Single Malt Scotch should be “Over 80 proof” otherwise you’re paying for a very watered down whiskey - 86 to 90 proof would be the minimum range I would want in a single Malt. Some might like 80 proof Scotches and say “it’s very smooth”….well of course it is - it’s 60% WATER.
There are some very good “blended” scotches in the 80 proof range and Johnnie Walker Blue (way over priced) is one of them. That is just my opinion and if I’m ever at your home and you pour out a glass of that - I’m gonna say “Thank You” and enjoy it !!
 
@Wishfulthinker580 - gotta say NO to that Scotch (and I like many Glenfiddich) - any decent Single Malt Scotch should be “Over 80 proof” otherwise you’re paying for a very watered down whiskey - 86 to 90 proof would be the minimum range I would want in a single Malt. Some might like 80 proof Scotches and say “it’s very smooth”….well of course it is - it’s 60% WATER.
There are some very good “blended” scotches in the 80 proof range and Johnnie Walker Blue (way over priced) is one of them. That is just my opinion and if I’m ever at your home and you pour out a glass of that - I’m gonna say “Thank You” and enjoy it !!
Thanks for the advice. I’m definitely a scotch rookie. Was always more of a bourbon guy. I liked the 14 yr Glenfiddich I had last time so I bought the 12. Think I’m gonna try Balvenie next
 
Thanks for the advice. I’m definitely a scotch rookie. Was always more of a bourbon guy. I liked the 14 yr Glenfiddich I had last time so I bought the 12. Think I’m gonna try Balvenie next
@Wishfulthinker580: I like the Balvenie 14 “sherry cast”, Glenfiddich & Glenlivit 18 yr., and always Aberlour - 16 or 18 and especially their hard to find “A’Bunadh”. The “A’Bunadh” is cast strength and usually 115-120 proof but surprisingly smooth ——although that first sip hits you WOW!!
 
the Espresso Martini has gained popularity for its energizing kick, while the Spicy Margarita introduces a tantalizing heat to the classic
 
I know they're on the high side but if anyone is looking for some Weller 12, I saw several bottles at a store by my house for $250ea that just got delivered today
 
the Espresso Martini has gained popularity for its energizing kick, while the Spicy Margarita introduces a tantalizing heat to the classic
@Boris11 - you can’t drink alcohol and get “energized”—— just drink the Espresso…. Even Red Bull and alcohol only helps you keep from “passing out” so you can keep drinking booze
 

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