Adult Beverage Mega Thread: Scotch/Whiskey/Rum/Vodka/Etc
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LibraryLady
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Went to restock the bar and to see what's new at the local store, got a bottle of Los Vecinos De Campos Espadin and E.H. Taylor, Jr. Straight Rye. Both have been
Los Vecinos: At $30 it's a pretty great mezcal for the price, so far has been great for cocktails and us strong enough to act as a base. It's not bad straight but I prefer it with other things.
E.H. Taylor: Was on the lookout for a new Rye to try and while I'm not at a stage in life where I'm happy to drop $70 on a single bottle I decided to take the plunge on this. HO-LEE shit. I enjoy rye's to begin with and this is fantastic to me, a lot of spice up front with some hints of dried fruit and chocolates. I'm not sure if it'll be a go to for me whenever I want another, but for special occasions it's definitely worth it.
Los Vecinos: At $30 it's a pretty great mezcal for the price, so far has been great for cocktails and us strong enough to act as a base. It's not bad straight but I prefer it with other things.
E.H. Taylor: Was on the lookout for a new Rye to try and while I'm not at a stage in life where I'm happy to drop $70 on a single bottle I decided to take the plunge on this. HO-LEE shit. I enjoy rye's to begin with and this is fantastic to me, a lot of spice up front with some hints of dried fruit and chocolates. I'm not sure if it'll be a go to for me whenever I want another, but for special occasions it's definitely worth it.
EHT SmB is one of my favorite bourbons out there, especially at $40.
As for the rye, I'm a fan, but not at $70. Have you had Michter's Straight Rye? I enjoy it better than EHT Rye.
As for the rye, I'm a fan, but not at $70. Have you had Michter's Straight Rye? I enjoy it better than EHT Rye.
@BloodStripe I haven't tried Michters yet but I'll pick it up next time I'm out. I'm in the same boat while I enjoy EHT I think I'd enjoy it a lot more if it was a little cheaper.
ThunderHorse
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I have no idea what it is with EHT SmB sometimes it's $40...and sometimes it's $85...in fact I haven't seen it at the $40 price point in ages.
Supply and demand. Why charge 40 if you know people will pay 80?
Whiskey/Bourbon/Rye.
Jeffersons (Anything around a 10-12 year)
Stranahans-Served it at my wedding. It killed.
291-A nano distillery out of Colorado Springs. Ran into the owner just before my deployment in 15'. Great guy from Atlanta who has a really cool story. Highly advise checking it out if you're in the area.
Jeffersons (Anything around a 10-12 year)
Stranahans-Served it at my wedding. It killed.
291-A nano distillery out of Colorado Springs. Ran into the owner just before my deployment in 15'. Great guy from Atlanta who has a really cool story. Highly advise checking it out if you're in the area.
Topkick
Verified Military
I'll gladly pay 40.00 for a decent bourbon. But for 80.00, just give me 3 bottles of Jack.
On the topic of whether higher priced spirits are even worth it, maybe that bottle of Jack is the only safe bet.
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ThunderHorse
Verified Military
Well, to be honest it's a $60 Bourbon...I'd put it in the same category as a Blanton's.
ThunderHorse
Verified Military
I mean it's good to keep your bottle for a few years...but I ain't waiting until 2022 to open my bottle of Pappy 20...
Topkick
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SpongeBob*24
Verified Military
This is how we do it:
1/2 lemon (juiced)
4 Tbsp honey
2 oz Bourbon of your choice
4-6 oz Hot water
Lemon wedge
Cinnamon stick
Mix everything...and enjoy!
1/2 lemon (juiced)
4 Tbsp honey
2 oz Bourbon of your choice
4-6 oz Hot water
Lemon wedge
Cinnamon stick
Mix everything...and enjoy!
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Don't let the shipper know what it is when shipping.
That's the Honey moonshine...
6oz hot/simmering water
3oz of bourbon (Buffalo Trace preferably)
2 dashes of angostura bitters
2tbsp of honey
1tbsp of maple syrup (can be anything but something a little thinner works best)
1 star of anise
1-2 clove
1 cinnamon stick to stir
If you want to get really fancy and impress a lady friend or just show off, take a lighter to the cinnamon stick until it catches flame then drop it into the drink.
3oz of bourbon (Buffalo Trace preferably)
2 dashes of angostura bitters
2tbsp of honey
1tbsp of maple syrup (can be anything but something a little thinner works best)
1 star of anise
1-2 clove
1 cinnamon stick to stir
If you want to get really fancy and impress a lady friend or just show off, take a lighter to the cinnamon stick until it catches flame then drop it into the drink.
I buy somewhere between 5 and 10 bottles a year above $100, but one my favorite things to is share them with friends and family. I'm not the wealthiest person in the world, but it's like Christmas morning when you have kids, that excitement they get makes it all worth it
BuckysBadger24
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My girlfriend got me a bottle of IWAI Tradition Japanese whiskey for Christmas. I won't go out of my way to purchase it over Black Label or Glenlivet but it was surprisingly good neat.
Thanks all...for the Hot Toddy suggestions
