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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,026
    mcgruff10 said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    I was going to say...Laphoraig and Lagavulin are my two favorite, by a rather long shot
    Lag 16? Any other islays you enjoy?
    Yeah, 16 is their pretty standard release.  Ardberg and Bowmore are other Islays that I had a decent amount, but not on the same level as Laphoraigh and Lagavulin

    Others I like in general...second the comment on The Balvenie, but also Oban (big time), Glenfiddich and Glenmorangie (not sure about spelling there)
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    mcgruff10 said:
    DavidD said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    I have hinted at it a few times here but the bourbon situation is dumb and people are fucking dorks. The collecting, hoarding and secondary market for something you drink is annoying as shit.  Got an email from the PA state store for weller, old fitz and other cousins of pappy. Of course it wasn’t an option within 10 minutes of getting the email.  Then weller 12 is $350 online. Get the fuck outta here.

    I think I’ll stick to makers, Buffalo trace and drink nice scotch. Not contributing to that bullshit 
    Agree 100%.  What scotch are you into?  I’ve got six bottles right now and looking to get more.  
    Dalmore is a one of my favourites. Also the Balvenie 12-year-old but I’ve seen you’ve already tapped into one of those bottles. The Balvenie single barrel is a nice one as well

    I never had a highland before, I'm gonna have to look for it.  Bought a bottle of Laphoraig 10 yesterday.  They had Lagavulin 16 year for $71.99; I never had it before.  Worth a try?
    Lag 16 is a must own if you like Islay Scotches.  
    Also keep an eye out for Ardbeg Uigeadail.  I love Ardbeg, the Uigeadail is probably my favo Ardbeg.  Sooo good!
  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    mca47 said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    DavidD said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    I have hinted at it a few times here but the bourbon situation is dumb and people are fucking dorks. The collecting, hoarding and secondary market for something you drink is annoying as shit.  Got an email from the PA state store for weller, old fitz and other cousins of pappy. Of course it wasn’t an option within 10 minutes of getting the email.  Then weller 12 is $350 online. Get the fuck outta here.

    I think I’ll stick to makers, Buffalo trace and drink nice scotch. Not contributing to that bullshit 
    Agree 100%.  What scotch are you into?  I’ve got six bottles right now and looking to get more.  
    Dalmore is a one of my favourites. Also the Balvenie 12-year-old but I’ve seen you’ve already tapped into one of those bottles. The Balvenie single barrel is a nice one as well

    I never had a highland before, I'm gonna have to look for it.  Bought a bottle of Laphoraig 10 yesterday.  They had Lagavulin 16 year for $71.99; I never had it before.  Worth a try?
    Lag 16 is a must own if you like Islay Scotches.  
    Also keep an eye out for Ardbeg Uigeadail.  I love Ardbeg, the Uigeadail is probably my favo Ardbeg.  Sooo good!
    Another Ardbeg fan here. The Alligator was a great bottle. Should've made it last a little longer.
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • DavidD
    DavidD Posts: 2,551
    mcgruff10 said:
    DavidD said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    I have hinted at it a few times here but the bourbon situation is dumb and people are fucking dorks. The collecting, hoarding and secondary market for something you drink is annoying as shit.  Got an email from the PA state store for weller, old fitz and other cousins of pappy. Of course it wasn’t an option within 10 minutes of getting the email.  Then weller 12 is $350 online. Get the fuck outta here.

    I think I’ll stick to makers, Buffalo trace and drink nice scotch. Not contributing to that bullshit 
    Agree 100%.  What scotch are you into?  I’ve got six bottles right now and looking to get more.  
    Dalmore is a one of my favourites. Also the Balvenie 12-year-old but I’ve seen you’ve already tapped into one of those bottles. The Balvenie single barrel is a nice one as well

    I never had a highland before, I'm gonna have to look for it.  Bought a bottle of Laphoraig 10 yesterday.  They had Lagavulin 16 year for $71.99; I never had it before.  Worth a try?
    The Balvenie is a highland scotch. 
    I don’t mind a little bit of peat but not a fan of Smokey whiskey so I tend to stay away from the islay scotches. 
    I’m getting thirsty now. Thanks god it’s Friday.lol
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,114
    edited January 2021
    DavidD said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    DavidD said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    I have hinted at it a few times here but the bourbon situation is dumb and people are fucking dorks. The collecting, hoarding and secondary market for something you drink is annoying as shit.  Got an email from the PA state store for weller, old fitz and other cousins of pappy. Of course it wasn’t an option within 10 minutes of getting the email.  Then weller 12 is $350 online. Get the fuck outta here.

    I think I’ll stick to makers, Buffalo trace and drink nice scotch. Not contributing to that bullshit 
    Agree 100%.  What scotch are you into?  I’ve got six bottles right now and looking to get more.  
    Dalmore is a one of my favourites. Also the Balvenie 12-year-old but I’ve seen you’ve already tapped into one of those bottles. The Balvenie single barrel is a nice one as well

    I never had a highland before, I'm gonna have to look for it.  Bought a bottle of Laphoraig 10 yesterday.  They had Lagavulin 16 year for $71.99; I never had it before.  Worth a try?
    The Balvenie is a highland scotch. 
    I don’t mind a little bit of peat but not a fan of Smokey whiskey so I tend to stay away from the islay scotches. 
    I’m getting thirsty now. Thanks god it’s Friday.lol
    I thought Balvenie was a speyside? The ardbeg 10 and bowmore (which is pretty damn expensive!) is on my short list.  I'd love to try the Lag 16 before shelling out $75...anybody want to send me a sample?
    Ciffy, Oban is the real deal?  I never had it.
    Post edited by mcgruff10 on
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,026
    mcgruff10 said:
    DavidD said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    DavidD said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    I have hinted at it a few times here but the bourbon situation is dumb and people are fucking dorks. The collecting, hoarding and secondary market for something you drink is annoying as shit.  Got an email from the PA state store for weller, old fitz and other cousins of pappy. Of course it wasn’t an option within 10 minutes of getting the email.  Then weller 12 is $350 online. Get the fuck outta here.

    I think I’ll stick to makers, Buffalo trace and drink nice scotch. Not contributing to that bullshit 
    Agree 100%.  What scotch are you into?  I’ve got six bottles right now and looking to get more.  
    Dalmore is a one of my favourites. Also the Balvenie 12-year-old but I’ve seen you’ve already tapped into one of those bottles. The Balvenie single barrel is a nice one as well

    I never had a highland before, I'm gonna have to look for it.  Bought a bottle of Laphoraig 10 yesterday.  They had Lagavulin 16 year for $71.99; I never had it before.  Worth a try?
    The Balvenie is a highland scotch. 
    I don’t mind a little bit of peat but not a fan of Smokey whiskey so I tend to stay away from the islay scotches. 
    I’m getting thirsty now. Thanks god it’s Friday.lol
    I thought Balvenie was a speyside? The ardbeg 10 and bowmore (which is pretty damn expensive!) is on my short list.  I'd love to try the Lag 16 before shelling out $75...anybody want to send me a sample?
    Ciffy, Oban is the real deal?  I never had it.
    It's owned Diageo which blows, but I dig it.  It's what I drank at my wedding so maybe a bit biased.  Definitely enjoy it though.
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    markymark550 said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    I have hinted at it a few times here but the bourbon situation is dumb and people are fucking dorks. The collecting, hoarding and secondary market for something you drink is annoying as shit.  Got an email from the PA state store for weller, old fitz and other cousins of pappy. Of course it wasn’t an option within 10 minutes of getting the email.  Then weller 12 is $350 online. Get the fuck outta here.

    I think I’ll stick to makers, Buffalo trace and drink nice scotch. Not contributing to that bullshit 
    I agree. It's stupid for things to be so overpriced. There are plenty of bourbons that are delicious and don't break the bank.
    Especially since Weller 12 is a $50 bottle. $350 secondary...gtfoh 
  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,410

  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    mcgruff10 said:
    DavidD said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    DavidD said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    I have hinted at it a few times here but the bourbon situation is dumb and people are fucking dorks. The collecting, hoarding and secondary market for something you drink is annoying as shit.  Got an email from the PA state store for weller, old fitz and other cousins of pappy. Of course it wasn’t an option within 10 minutes of getting the email.  Then weller 12 is $350 online. Get the fuck outta here.

    I think I’ll stick to makers, Buffalo trace and drink nice scotch. Not contributing to that bullshit 
    Agree 100%.  What scotch are you into?  I’ve got six bottles right now and looking to get more.  
    Dalmore is a one of my favourites. Also the Balvenie 12-year-old but I’ve seen you’ve already tapped into one of those bottles. The Balvenie single barrel is a nice one as well

    I never had a highland before, I'm gonna have to look for it.  Bought a bottle of Laphoraig 10 yesterday.  They had Lagavulin 16 year for $71.99; I never had it before.  Worth a try?
    The Balvenie is a highland scotch. 
    I don’t mind a little bit of peat but not a fan of Smokey whiskey so I tend to stay away from the islay scotches. 
    I’m getting thirsty now. Thanks god it’s Friday.lol
    I thought Balvenie was a speyside? The ardbeg 10 and bowmore (which is pretty damn expensive!) is on my short list.  I'd love to try the Lag 16 before shelling out $75...anybody want to send me a sample?
    Ciffy, Oban is the real deal?  I never had it.
    Oban makes some quality stuff.  Def check out the Oban 14.  
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,114
    Happy Friday gents! 
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,026
    Dry January blows, especially after talking about whiskey all day 
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,114
    Cliffy6745 said:
    Dry January blows, especially after talking about whiskey all day 
    Good time to stock up!
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    Cliffy6745 said:
    Dry January blows, especially after talking about whiskey all day 
    That’s why I don’t participate in dry January ;) 
  • DavidD
    DavidD Posts: 2,551
    mcgruff10 said:
    DavidD said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    DavidD said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    I have hinted at it a few times here but the bourbon situation is dumb and people are fucking dorks. The collecting, hoarding and secondary market for something you drink is annoying as shit.  Got an email from the PA state store for weller, old fitz and other cousins of pappy. Of course it wasn’t an option within 10 minutes of getting the email.  Then weller 12 is $350 online. Get the fuck outta here.

    I think I’ll stick to makers, Buffalo trace and drink nice scotch. Not contributing to that bullshit 
    Agree 100%.  What scotch are you into?  I’ve got six bottles right now and looking to get more.  
    Dalmore is a one of my favourites. Also the Balvenie 12-year-old but I’ve seen you’ve already tapped into one of those bottles. The Balvenie single barrel is a nice one as well

    I never had a highland before, I'm gonna have to look for it.  Bought a bottle of Laphoraig 10 yesterday.  They had Lagavulin 16 year for $71.99; I never had it before.  Worth a try?
    The Balvenie is a highland scotch. 
    I don’t mind a little bit of peat but not a fan of Smokey whiskey so I tend to stay away from the islay scotches. 
    I’m getting thirsty now. Thanks god it’s Friday.lol
    I thought Balvenie was a speyside? 
    You are right. For some reason I thought it was a highland 
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,026
    bbiggs said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    Dry January blows, especially after talking about whiskey all day 
    That’s why I don’t participate in dry January ;) 
    Yeah, it's dumb.  But now half way, I gotta finish it out. 
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,114
    Cliffy6745 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    Dry January blows, especially after talking about whiskey all day 
    That’s why I don’t participate in dry January ;) 
    Yeah, it's dumb.  But now half way, I gotta finish it out. 
    I m only drinking on Friday and saturday.  I picked up some bad habits during covid.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,026
    mcgruff10 said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    Dry January blows, especially after talking about whiskey all day 
    That’s why I don’t participate in dry January ;) 
    Yeah, it's dumb.  But now half way, I gotta finish it out. 
    I m only drinking on Friday and saturday.  I picked up some bad habits during covid.  
    Yeah man. Same, which is why I’m doing this. I was alright about not drinking during the week, but work would be brutal (which obviously no complaints), but I’d get to the weekend and drink my face off. A little break does a body good
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    Cliffy6745 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Cliffy6745 said:
    Dry January blows, especially after talking about whiskey all day 
    That’s why I don’t participate in dry January ;) 
    Yeah, it's dumb.  But now half way, I gotta finish it out. 
    Nah. Not dumb at all. Good to hit reset and take a break from time to time.  Good for you 
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,114
    I just bought old fashioned mix off of amazon.  Never had one before, any tips/suggestions?  Garnish with a cherry?  Orange?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,964
    mcgruff10 said:
    I just bought old fashioned mix off of amazon.  Never had one before, any tips/suggestions?  Garnish with a cherry?  Orange?
    Whatever you use to sweeten it (simple syrup or sugar cubes), go light.  That is my recommendation.  Heavy bourbon, lighter on the sweetener, few dashes of orange Bitters and/or Bitters.  A lot of bars prepare them way too sweet imo.  A well prepared old fashioned is outstanding though.

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