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  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    Grabbed an Elijah Craig 18 year today. Probably a bit over priced, even at retail which is what I paid, but I’ve never had a bottle so figured what the hell. I’ve had it before, but being a single barrel it can vary from each release. Hope this one is good. 
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,143
    bbiggs said:
    Grabbed an Elijah Craig 18 year today. Probably a bit over priced, even at retail which is what I paid, but I’ve never had a bottle so figured what the hell. I’ve had it before, but being a single barrel it can vary from each release. Hope this one is good. 
    Is that a $100 bottle?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    mcgruff10 said:
    bbiggs said:
    Grabbed an Elijah Craig 18 year today. Probably a bit over priced, even at retail which is what I paid, but I’ve never had a bottle so figured what the hell. I’ve had it before, but being a single barrel it can vary from each release. Hope this one is good. 
    Is that a $100 bottle?
    $150. More than I like to spend 
  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,517
    My job sucks. I got to sample this today....


  • Gern Blansten
    Gern Blansten Mar-A-Lago Posts: 22,460
    I kept seeing people on tiktok say how great Evan Williams bottled in bond is so I grabbed a bottle.

    It's legit.  And cheap
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  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,337
    Gern Blansten said:
    I kept seeing people on tiktok say how great Evan Williams bottled in bond is so I grabbed a bottle.

    It's legit.  And cheap
    Another cheapo that is actually really good...
    Early Times Bottled in Bond.
  • Malroth
    Malroth broken down chevrolet Posts: 2,558
    Somebody wanna give me an excellent old fashioned recipe?
    The worst of times..they don't phase me,
    even if I look and act really crazy.
  • markymark550
    markymark550 Columbia, SC Posts: 5,224
    edited April 2021
    This is a pretty standard recipe. I would say there isn't a whole lot of variation on the recipe, but I say that because all the OFs I've drank had the same basic flavor profile.

    1 sugar cube (can substitute 2 teaspoons of simple syrup)
    1 to 1.5 teaspoons water (If you are good with drinking bourbon straight, use 1 tsp. For newbies to bourbon I'd use 1.5 tsp)
    2 dashes of orange bitters

    Mix sugar/syrup, water, and bitters in your whiskey glass. Add ice to the mixture. I usually fill the glass up, but this is really personal preference. Add 2-3 shots of bourbon to the mixture. Stir to blend. Optionally garnish with orange peel and/or maraschino cherry.

    The quality of whiskey is up to you. I would experiment with different bourbons to find what you like. If you want to switch it up, try a different liquor. I've heard of people using rye, blended whiskeys, and even brandy/cognac. I prefer bourbon, but like the rye version as well. I don't much care for the brandy/cognac version. 
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  • Malroth
    Malroth broken down chevrolet Posts: 2,558
    markymark550 said:
    This is a pretty standard recipe. I would say there isn't a whole lot of variation on the recipe, but I say that because all the OFs I've drank had the same basic flavor profile.

    1 sugar cube (can substitute 2 teaspoons of simple syrup)
    1 to 1.5 teaspoons water (If you are good with drinking bourbon straight, use 1 tsp. For newbies to bourbon I'd use 1.5 tsp)
    2 dashes of orange bitters

    Mix sugar/syrup, water, and bitters in your whiskey glass. Add ice to the mixture. I usually fill the glass up, but this is really personal preference. Add 2-3 shots of bourbon to the mixture. Stir to blend. Optionally garnish with orange peel and/or maraschino cherry.

    The quality of whiskey is up to you. I would experiment with different bourbons to find what you like. If you want to switch it up, try a different liquor. I've heard of people using rye, blended whiskeys, and even brandy/cognac. I prefer bourbon, but like the rye version as well. I don't much care for the brandy/cognac version. 

    Thanks.
    The worst of times..they don't phase me,
    even if I look and act really crazy.
  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,517
    Malroth said:
    Somebody wanna give me an excellent old fashioned recipe?
    This how we do it at my work....


  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,599
    Take a bottle of Mt Gay Extra Old rum.  Fill a glass w rum and ginger ale, 2 hakes of that angostura bitters and yummy.
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,337
    Malroth said:
    Somebody wanna give me an excellent old fashioned recipe?
    Here's my go-to:
    Sugar cube in an old fashioned glass.
    Add 3-4 dashes of bitters (I use regular Angostura)
    Muddle the sugar cube and bitters until mostly dissolved. 
    Add an ice ball (you can find molds on Amazon that work great.  The ice ball IMO is key as it melts slowly and the drink evolves over time.  Many recipes call for a splash of water, but I prefer the water that comes off the ball...and I like my drinks strong).
    Add 2 oz of your favorite bourbon or rye.  (I generally prefer bourbon, but will use rye from time to time).
    Mix it up using a bartender's spoon (I spend about a minute mixing.  It allows the whisky to cool and it starts the melting process which will also help dissolve any remaining sugar bits).
    Peel some orange peel.  Squirt the oils out of the peel over the drink then rub the edge of the glass with the peel.  Put the peel in the drink.
    I sometimes add cherries (Luxardo), and sometimes don't.  I do think the cherries add some good flavor, even if you don't want to eat them.  

    Drink up.
  • Malroth
    Malroth broken down chevrolet Posts: 2,558
    thank you all for the recipes.
    The worst of times..they don't phase me,
    even if I look and act really crazy.
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,337
    I have a Bardstown Discovery #4 arriving today.  Can't wait to try it!  I missed out on #3, which I heard was incredible.
  • BRAIN0FJAY
    BRAIN0FJAY Charleston, WV Posts: 990
    mca47 said:
    I have a Bardstown Discovery #4 arriving today.  Can't wait to try it!  I missed out on #3, which I heard was incredible.
    Their Laubade was phenomenal.  Bummed I only ended up with one bottle, which is gone.
    ...So much talk it makes no sense at all...
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,143
    Obviously not whiskey but I picked up this bottle of vodka yesterday, it was very very smooth.  Same people make Buffalo trace.  




    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,337
    It may have been discussed previously, but are any of you members of the Scotch Malt Whiskey Society?  I joined a month or so ago after getting a $50 discount code.  Been thinking of joining for years, but never pulled the trigger.
    Anyways, I've gotten three bottles from them and each one is absolutely amazing!
    If you like Scotch, and if you especially like single barrel, cask strength Scotch, you should check them out.
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,036
    mcgruff10 said:
    Obviously not whiskey but I picked up this bottle of vodka yesterday, it was very very smooth.  Same people make Buffalo trace.  





  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,517
    Special event tonight.....


  • bbiggs
    bbiggs Posts: 6,965
    ^ Did you try any or all? Have a favorite? 

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