OT: Scotch or Irish Whiskey (90 minute thread)

[Umami Zen]

But you're a goose that's grey. I just don't understand.

Tastes too good.. Hard to put on the brakes during this Quarantini phase we're going through right now.. If you know what I mean..LOL

 

[superjohn]

Powers. Throw back a bunch of shorties.

 

[TXHuskyFan]

In retrospect, I could have waited 91 minutes. It would have been the same thing as the people here giving vacation advice six weeks after the vacation.

 

[Fishy]

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I have not tried this, but it's on the short list.

I think I have enough Islay stuff to work through now, but it's next.

 

[sledog]

Never had Irish. What's it like??

My wife, however, had some Red Breast out on MV last year and was immediately smashed.

 

[Fishy]

Monkey Shoulder

Have it...not a fan. It's been relegated to waiting for scotch and sodas when the inlaws are down.

If you haven't tried Monkey Shoulder, you should. It's a good value, quality blended malt Scotch. Otherwise, if you don't have Oban, it's a nice mellow drinker. Or if you like peat, but want to venture outside the usual contenders (Ardbeg, Lagavulin etc.), Laphroaig Triple Wood is one of my favs.

I have the Triple Wood and yes, it's terrific.

If you’re a Gin fan, try Monkey 47

I have it - probably going to have some later. It's very good, but not sure it's worth the premium over a whole bunch of other gins.

 

[Fishy]

Never had Irish. What's it like??

My wife, however, had some Red Breast out on MV last year and was immediately smashed.

Having Irish whiskey after a scotch is like having recess the period after physics.

Smoother, more vanilla, and for some. reason, apples.

 

[Dove]

tl/dr

Was there a shout out to Canadians?

 

[NJHusky]

I have it - probably going to have some later. It's very good, but not sure it's worth the premium over a whole bunch of other gins.

what are your fav gins? Hendricks for me

 

[Fishy]

what are your fav gins? Hendricks for me

Hendricks, especially this time of year.

G&T with a cucumber slice.

Also really, really like Nolet's.

But also Botanist, Brooklyn, Hendrick's Midsummer...

Aviation is also great and just a raging bargain.

 

[Fishy]

tl/dr

Was there a shout out to Canadians?

No.

That's garbage.

 

[NJHusky]

Hendricks, especially this time of year.

G&T with a cucumber slice.

Also really, really like Nolet's.

But also Botanist, Brooklyn, Hendrick's Midsummer...

Aviation is also great and just a raging bargain.

Didn’t know aviation or Nolets. Like Botanist. Thx

 

[The Viking]

Hendricks, especially this time of year.

G&T with a cucumber slice.

Also really, really like Nolet's.

But also Botanist, Brooklyn, Hendrick's Midsummer...

Aviation is also great and just a raging bargain.

Have you ever had tanqueray 10? Barr Hill out of Vermont?
I've finally started drinking good gin on the rocks without tonic. Not sure what took me so long

 

[The Viking]

Regarding Jameson I also love their caskmates versions - either IPA or Stout

 

[HooperScooper]

In true BY fashion, I recommend this:

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It is neither scotch nor Irish whiskey, and generally not available in the US, so it seems like a typical suggestion.

Good thing Fishy isn't on a budget.

 

[NJHusky]

Have you ever had tanqueray 10? Barr Hill out of Vermont?
I've finally started drinking good gin on the rocks without tonic. Not sure what took me so long

Don’t know either. Stopped drinking tanqueray 20 years ago. Thx for suggestions. Being Polish vodka is in my genes and gin is basically flavored vodka so can drink it all night long. Bourbon and scotch not so much.

 

[Chin Diesel]

90 minute IPA beers are great.

Lots of options. Have at it.

 

[UKemba15]

For bourbon, Angel's Envy and Maker's Mark 46 are quite smooth and tasty.

Tried Angel’s Envy for the first time last Christmas...delicious.

 

[The Viking]

Don’t know either. Stopped drinking tanqueray 20 years ago. Thx for suggestions. Being Polish vodka is in my genes and gin is basically flavored vodka so can drink it all night long. Bourbon and scotch not so much.

I know about 5 people who drink Gin. Every time I have them try Tang 10 for the first time they've all loved it.
I was at Grant's back in the day, asked for a tangueray and tonic and was like WOAH. And they said yeah, we have tang 10.

 

[Fishy]

Have you ever had tanqueray 10? Barr Hill out of Vermont?
I've finally started drinking good gin on the rocks without tonic. Not sure what took me so long

Yes. And yes.

We have a bottle of Barr Hill.

If you’re going drink one on the rocks, Barr Hill is a good one - it’s almost like a liqueur.

 

[August_West]

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Peat, minerals, a hint of the ocean. My fav right Scotch now.

I had 3 bottles brought back from the talisker distillery in Scotland to me a few months ago. That’s a great one . The others were the Skye and 18 year. I think I liked storm the best. You can definitely taste the sea.

 

[Fishy]

I had 3 bottles brought back from the talisker distillery in Scotland to me a few months ago. That’s a great one . The others were the Skye and 18 year. I think I liked storm the best. You can definitely taste the sea.

I have been trying unsuccessfully to have them include ‘mermaid’s vagina’ in the tasting notes.

 

[mussels]

Bud light -but what do I know?

 

[Dove]

Last New Year's Eve I went to the host's (great guy!!) licquor cabinet to look at his bourbon stock. There was an unopened bottle of Kavalan whiskey from Korea. So, I opened it not knowing it was $350. It was nectar. Smooth and crushable. It may have been the Solist scotch whiskey.

 

[NH Husky]

Neither. Gimme bourbon any day of the week

 

[boba]

Neither. Gimme bourbon any day of the week

I usually prefer morning, but if I must wait until mid-day so be it.

 

[boba]

In true BY fashion, I recommend this:

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It is neither scotch nor Irish whiskey, and generally not available in the US, so it seems like a typical suggestion.

Not available in US? This is my usual here in Baghdad by The Bay.

 

[pepband99]

Yes. And yes.

We have a bottle of Barr Hill.

If you’re going drink one on the rocks, Barr Hill is a good one - it’s almost like a liqueur.

Martin Miller's. My summer weapon of choice. Outstanding.

 

[HuskyBandDad]

In true BY fashion, I recommend this:

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It is neither scotch nor Irish whiskey, and generally not available in the US, so it seems like a typical suggestion.

I have an un-opened bottle in my cabinet. My favorite. Yes tough to find.

 

[Waquoit]

I have an un-opened bottle in my cabinet. My favorite. Yes tough to find.

My brother got it from a liquor wholesaler.