Members .homewrecker. Posted May 7, 2012 Author Members Share Posted May 7, 2012 Blanton's is pretty awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members benjamin801 Posted May 10, 2012 Members Share Posted May 10, 2012 Trying this one for the first time. Matured half in the traditional ex-whisky barrels, half in the ex-Sherry butts that seem to be all the rage the last few years. I like the mix: it's dark and quite sweet, with some spicy end notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cibyl Posted May 10, 2012 Members Share Posted May 10, 2012 Blanton's is pretty awesome. My favorite single barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HottKarl Posted May 10, 2012 Members Share Posted May 10, 2012 I also drank this yesterday: It's good but I'll never drink more than 4-5 fingers at a time, of it again. This is basically moonshine with fancy ingredients. The 'rested for 72 hours in uncharred Minnesota oak' comment makes me . All whisk(e)ys start clear like this....than they are aged in barrels where most of their flavor/color characteristics develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members benjamin801 Posted May 10, 2012 Members Share Posted May 10, 2012 This is basically moonshine with fancy ingredients. The 'rested for 72 hours in uncharred Minnesota oak' comment makes me . All whisk(e)ys start clear like this....than they are aged in barrels where most of their flavor/color characteristics develop. Agreed on all points here. This is a genius move for distilleries, seeing how this is "rested" for three days rather than mellowed for 2 (or 5 or 8) years. Selling moonshine at whiskey prices = WIN for them. HONEST TASTING NOTES: Burning in the nose, with hints of burning. Palate opens with burning, giving way to a touch of burning. Full, burning mouthfeel yields to long burning finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HottKarl Posted May 10, 2012 Members Share Posted May 10, 2012 HONEST TASTING NOTES: Burning in the nose, with hints of burning. Palate opens with burning, giving way to a touch of burning. Full, burning mouthfeel yields to long burning finish. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members themadscientist Posted May 10, 2012 Members Share Posted May 10, 2012 HONEST TASTING NOTES: Burning in the nose, with hints of burning. Palate opens with burning, giving way to a touch of burning. Full, burning mouthfeel yields to long burning finish. :lol:I gotta try this stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members almightycrunch Posted May 10, 2012 Members Share Posted May 10, 2012 that brings the lulz. Is it a "peppery" burn like Talisker, or just a kerosene burn? like, well, kerosene? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members almightycrunch Posted May 10, 2012 Members Share Posted May 10, 2012 Trying this one for the first time. Matured half in the traditional ex-whisky barrels, half in the ex-Sherry butts that seem to be all the rage the last few years. I like the mix: it's dark and quite sweet, with some spicy end notes. Damn, this makes me want another glass of Aberlour A'bunadh. I went to lunch at the Irish Pub again today, where I order this. But, sucks to be at work and go in there, Im like a kid in a candy store with their 100+ bottle collection of single malts, and not able to have any!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cibyl Posted May 10, 2012 Members Share Posted May 10, 2012 that brings the lulz. Is it a "peppery" burn like Talisker, or just a kerosene burn? like, well, kerosene? Moonshine is very much the latter -- just alcohol burn. Actually, Moonshine mixes well with tonic surprisingly. Virginia Lightning is readily accessible in my area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members .homewrecker. Posted May 11, 2012 Author Members Share Posted May 11, 2012 Originally Posted by HottKarl This is basically moonshine with fancy ingredients. The 'rested for 72 hours in uncharred Minnesota oak' comment makes me . All whisk(e)ys start clear like this....than they are aged in barrels where most of their flavor/color characteristics develop. You're speaking as if that's a bad thing. It's pretty good,and it's grain forward, like scotch, it's just raw as opposed to aged, but there's definite flavor in there and you can taste the difference between this and something that's 100%, or mostly corn like Georgia Moon. It's keeping a lot of start up distilleries afloat right now as they don't have to wait 3, 4, 5 years for their product to hit the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mermph Posted May 11, 2012 Members Share Posted May 11, 2012 Johnny Walker Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members linthat22 Posted May 12, 2012 Members Share Posted May 12, 2012 Originally Posted by ~Abstract~ You know, I just couldn't get into this one. What do you taste? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members linthat22 Posted May 12, 2012 Members Share Posted May 12, 2012 It's so good that even the wife enjoys it and that's saying something (she HATES whisky) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members almightycrunch Posted May 12, 2012 Members Share Posted May 12, 2012 ^ excellent, Ralfy definitely knows his stuff, great reviews, I've watched tons of his videos. He pointed me towards the Highland Park 12 as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members this is paul Posted May 12, 2012 Members Share Posted May 12, 2012 Had Deaths Door once...never again I had some Eagle Rare last week I really liked. My favorite for the past few years has been Stranahans, but I can't bring myself to spend the $60 on it. Grabbed a bottle of Jim Beam Devils Cut tonight. Had it a few weeks ago and was pleasantly surprised Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marc G Posted May 12, 2012 Members Share Posted May 12, 2012 Originally Posted by linthat22 It's so good that even the wife enjoys it and that's saying something (she HATES whisky) nice... i have to see if i can find that.... 100% proof... sounds like fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Armchair Bronco Posted May 12, 2012 Members Share Posted May 12, 2012 Originally Posted by Nikkro Just got another bottle of this a nice casual whisky Nicely done, my friend. Hard to believe that the Black Label didn't get a photo until page 20. This stuff is delicious. I recently switched from Red to Black and the switch is worth every penny. I drink it neat or with 2 cubes of ice. The buzz is sweet, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hardvalve Posted May 12, 2012 Members Share Posted May 12, 2012 Whiskey, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members .homewrecker. Posted May 12, 2012 Author Members Share Posted May 12, 2012 Originally Posted by Hardvalve Johnnie Walker Green Label tonight. Originally Posted by Hardvalve Whiskey, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marc G Posted May 14, 2012 Members Share Posted May 14, 2012 had some of this on Saturday.... good stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members almightycrunch Posted May 14, 2012 Members Share Posted May 14, 2012 I dont think you can go wrong with any of the Glenmorangies, ANY of them If I was to suggest a starter whisky to anyone wishing to try their first single malt, it would be the Glenmorangie 10 year original too. good stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marc G Posted May 14, 2012 Members Share Posted May 14, 2012 isn't the Original an 8 year old??? even so.. I actually PREFER the 8 year old to the special aged one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members benjamin801 Posted May 14, 2012 Members Share Posted May 14, 2012 Originally Posted by almightycrunch If I was to suggest a starter whisky to anyone wishing to try their first single malt, it would be the Glenmorangie 10 year original too. good stuff It's still my main standby single malt, the one any friend knows is a safe birthday gift to get me, and with the possible exception of Highland Park 12, is my favorite Scotch "under or around $40." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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