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Only whiskey or Gin
X Driver wroteThat front row!!!!!!!!!
X Driver wroteWA State Liquor tax is nutso. I always bring back 2-3 nice (15-21 year) bottles of Scotch. So, I have a bunch of them too. Current favs are Dalwhinnie 15 and The Dalmore 18. If you have a chance, the Hibiki 17 is amazing too, as is the 12 - and is a bit easier on the wallet. For peaty, Talisker Port Ruighe, Laphroaig 15 and Oban 14 do the trick.
Otherwise I seem to gravitate towards the Irish's - Bushmills Black and 16, Green Spot, Redbreast 12 are all among my favorites.
I can drink bourbon, but it's just not for my palate. I won't say it's "too" spicy (I like rye) or corn (I don't mind sweet) but it's just not been for me. I've currently got 4 Roses Small Batch and Eagle Rare at home, both are OK but take a little effort to drink and don't make me do the happy dance like other types do.
Love the Aberlour lineup. The 18 and the A'bunadh are both awesome, but pricey for a daily drink. The 12 stands in nicely for that.
Dalmore 12 and Macallan 12 are also great options for a DD.
X Driver wroteIan doesn't do well with gin, but I salute your lineup! And Lagavulin is a staple; well done sir.
Only whiskey or Gin
tracer bullet wroteJust a little dab will do ya. Dalwhinie used to be the go to, then I got a hold of Abunadh and can't turn back. Although the Hibiki 12 is a nice change of pace, when I can find it any more.and Aberlour Abunadh (cask strength, youch).
UncleWede wroteI'll have to give the Dalwhinie a look, if I can find it... If it's even in the neighborhood of the A'bunadh it could be fun to try.Just a little dab will do ya. Dalwhinie used to be the go to, then I got a hold of Abunadh and can't turn back. Although the Hibiki 12 is a nice change of pace, when I can find it any more.
I can find the Hibiki 12 locally in a few places. Agreed, it's incredible. I actually just put my bottle under the cabinet so I wouldn't see it every night, as it's almost gone and I want to make sure to savor what is left. I'll buy it again but have a few other things to try first.
I like my Canadian Club Rye for mixing but my nightly sipper is usually an Amaro, my favourites being .....
Alfisti wroteDelicious! Love some nice liqueurs.Great thread, always preferred spirits to beer.
I like my Canadian Club Rye for mixing but my nightly sipper is usually an Amaro, my favourites being .....
tracer bullet wroteDal used to be available even at Trader JoesUncleWede wroteI'll have to give the Dalwhinie a look, if I can find it... If it's even in the neighborhood of the A'bunadh it could be fun to try.Just a little dab will do ya. Dalwhinie used to be the go to, then I got a hold of Abunadh and can't turn back. Although the Hibiki 12 is a nice change of pace, when I can find it any more.
I can find the Hibiki 12 locally in a few places. Agreed, it's incredible. I actually just put my bottle under the cabinet so I wouldn't see it every night, as it's almost gone and I want to make sure to savor what is left. I'll buy it again but have a few other things to try first.
TXSTYLE wroteI find bitters very pleasing, not too strong and you don't need to drop $150 a bottle to get something of high quality. I suspect you 'mericans would literally have kidney failure if you saw the price of booze here.Delicious! Love some nice liqueurs.
I suspect i like them because back home (Australia) all police vehicles carry breath testing equipment, you can be caught at any time if you risk it. So, we had DD's even 20 to 25 years ago, and most DD's drank lemon, lime and bitters in place of booze on a night out.
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I need to find some Pappy just to say i've had it.
From my selection...
Just poured myself a couple fingers of Aberlour 12 with a splash of seltzer. Tasty.
Glenlivet 12, 15, 18
Buchanans 12
When it's a chill event.
Belvedere, when I'm going out.
