Whisky appreciation

[CZDiesel]

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I'm a big fan of Rye, I have had this Barrel Strength before and happy to find this one again. Never had Michter 10 year and looking forward to trying with friends that like Rye.

My last bottle of Mitchters 10yr. I had three cases, aaaaaand I’ve drank all of them lol
Very good, I highly recommend!

 

[Trogon]

Just bought my first bottle of Penelope wheated bourbon. Looking forward to trying it.

Please let us know what you think of it. I haven't tried any but that distillery has plenty of fans.

 

[Trogon]

My last bottle of Mitchters 10yr. I had three cases, aaaaaand I’ve drank all of them lol
Very good, I highly recommend!

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Not easy to find around here, would love to find one at a reasonable price. Michter's is very small allocated drops in Ohio. This has to be sad day for you to open the last bottle of that one. My (not equivalent) situation would be Weller Antique 107.

 

[TucsonFX4]

My last bottle of Mitchters 10yr. I had three cases, aaaaaand I’ve drank all of them lol
Very good, I highly recommend!

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I too have been searching for this one for quite a while. One day I will find one…

 

[Flbt]

Nice calming weekend !
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Hey cc 12
I like that the only other Canadian I really like was the cr 13 year bourbon mash and cr vilina .

You can add honey and wild cherry to that cc12 make a cherry bounce that’s to me and the people that have had it say it’s good

 

[jeanes]

Please let us know what you think of it. I haven't tried any but that distillery has plenty of fans.

My palate isn't sophisticated enough to pick up all the subtle flavors, but I like it as a sipper. Going to try it in an old fashioned next. I think I like Weller a bit better, but its close, especially since my liquor store hasn't had any Weller for awhile. Give Penelope a try and see what you think.

 

[thriller]

Current lineup I am enjoying

 

[Trogon]

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Current lineup I am enjoying

EH Taylor SB for the win!

 

[thriller]

EH Taylor SB for the win!

It’s too good

 

[thriller]

EH Taylor SB for the win!

The old forester 1920 is one of my favorites ever though

 

[odonata]

I usually drink Irish Whisky (right now I have a glass of 12yr Redbreast) or Glenlivet because that's my best friend's favorite. So it usually depends on whose bottle we're drinking out of.

When I go to the deer camp in Mississippi, the selection gets a bit more expansive. But I still hang out on the right side of the middle shelf while ignoring a lot of the bourbon options...

 

[thriller]

I usually drink Irish Whisky (right now I have a glass of 12yr Redbreast) or Glenlivet because that's my best friend's favorite. So it usually depends on whose bottle we're drinking out of.

When I go to the deer camp in Mississippi, the selection gets a bit more expansive. But I still hang out on the right side of the middle shelf while ignoring a lot of the bourbon options...

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I wish I had a case the rest of my collection is shoved in a cabinet

 

[odonata]

I wish I had a case the rest of my collection is shoved in a cabinet

That's where all of the gin is hiding in the photo above. For some reason, it got shoved in the cabinets below.

 

[Frederik]

2 Weeks ago me and @DWB enjoyed few glasses of Compass Box, Peat Monster very enjoyable it is a blend and not a single malt but definitely enjoyable.
Couppled with the Olivias it was a fine evening.

 

[DWB]

I finally managed to get a bottle of Caol Ila 12jr. Must say to my mouth it is the closest to Lagvulin 16 I have gotten so far.

 

[Michael70]

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2 Weeks ago me and @DWB enjoyed few glasses of Compass Box, Peat Monster very enjoyable it is a blend and not a single malt but definitely enjoyable.
Couppled with the Olivias it was a fine evening.

I haven't seen the Peat Monster at a store in Australia (well, not in my neck of the woods just yet) but have heard that it is a lovely drop for the peat-heads, even though a blend and not from Islay (that I know of).

Have you had the opportunity to compare this with the other classic Islay peat "monsters" i.e. Ardbeg 10, Laphroaig 10 & CS and the Port Charlotte 10?

I love the smoky single malts and anything that plays into this spectrum is my jam; other (out of the box) suggestions are very much appreciated.

 

[Alistair]

I haven't seen the Peat Monster at a store in Australia (well, not in my neck of the woods just yet) but have heard that it is a lovely drop for the peat-heads, even though a blend and not from Islay (that I know of).

Have you had the opportunity to compare this with the other classic Islay peat "monsters" i.e. Ardbeg 10, Laphroaig 10 & CS and the Port Charlotte 10?

I love the smoky single malts and anything that plays into this spectrum is my jam; other (out of the box) suggestions are very much appreciated.

I am currently enjoying Octomore 14.3 which sits firmly in this camp.

Very, very heavily peated, very smoky. However, to me, it leans towards beech wood smoker, smoked ham, BBQ, bacon notes, plus some gentle oaky / cask notes.

Compared to the harsher 'oak on an open fire / cold oak ash / burnt coffee / ash tray' notes you get in Laphroiag, I find it a lot more complex, and for me, a lot more approachable.

Less of the iodine / salty note as well.

Because the smoke is not such a harsh experience, I get more of the malty / honey / buttery / green apple character, and it's fairly sweet as a result.

A very solid dram, although one I tend to keep for the colder months.

Elements of Islay Br7 is another one I'm enjoying. Still a peated whisky, but much more gentle with it, and the fact that it's blended adds some additional depth and complexity. A lot more apparent sherry cask character (oxidation, raisins, rum, toffee, wine character, fruit cake, dark chocolate) for me.

This second one is low enough on the smokiness that it flexes into a summer option if the mood takes me.

 

[Trogon]

Got this pic today while out of town, two bottles looking forward to enjoying. Having a great brother who's retired has helped my collection yield immeasurable results.

I think these really warranted a child car seat!

 

[BourbonTrail]

I finally managed to get a bottle of Caol Ila 12jr. Must say to my mouth it is the closest to Lagvulin 16 I have gotten so far.

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Coal Ila is a favorite in my house. Very hard to beat.

 

[Michael70]

I am currently enjoying Octomore 14.3 which sits firmly in this camp.

Very, very heavily peated, very smoky. However, to me, it leans towards beech wood smoker, smoked ham, BBQ, bacon notes, plus some gentle oaky / cask notes.

Compared to the harsher 'oak on an open fire / cold oak ash / burnt coffee / ash tray' notes you get in Laphroiag, I find it a lot more complex, and for me, a lot more approachable.

Less of the iodine / salty note as well.

Because the smoke is not such a harsh experience, I get more of the malty / honey / buttery / green apple character, and it's fairly sweet as a result.

A very solid dram, although one I tend to keep for the colder months.

Elements of Islay Br7 is another one I'm enjoying. Still a peated whisky, but much more gentle with it, and the fact that it's blended adds some additional depth and complexity. A lot more apparent sherry cask character (oxidation, raisins, rum, toffee, wine character, fruit cake, dark chocolate) for me.

This second one is low enough on the smokiness that it flexes into a summer option if the mood takes me.

I tried the Arberg Ugedail (spelling probably wrong) on the weekend and WOW

Again, haven't seen a bottle in the wild but visited a better stocked bar on the weekend that had it on the top shelf and I almost grabbed the barman by the collar to give me a pour.

Smoke was intense but did not overpower the medley of sherry, sweet and complex flavours that were also present.... highly recommend!!