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derp posted:Do you all drink your gin neat? I'll drink Hollands neat, and a couple of particular gins, Like Old World Spirits' Rusty Blade or Anchor's Junipero. Generally though I like it on the rocks, which I feel suits a patent stilled product, since ice ruins the texture of pot stilled spirits.
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Before I got into whisky, gin used to be my drink of choice. However, I never drank it neat and still have no real urge to. I think it goes fairly well in a Gin and Tonic with a slice of lime. That being said, I haven't explored the more premium gins. Also, I just recently tried Blue Label for the first time - given to me by a friend who got a liter bottle for a wedding gift. The most interesting thing about it is the gorgeous mouthfeel when you first sip it, just like drinking satin or something. However, the flavor is pretty mild and the finish vanishes without a trace. In a world where top-class single malts can be had for half the price of Blue Label, I can't ever see myself buying it. Also, my friend doesn't like whisky either, so it'll probably end up sitting on his shelf for decades 
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Feb 27, 2013 03:56
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derp posted:Do you all drink your gin neat? Never tried it neat, but Tom Collins and gin/tonics used to be my goto drinks.
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Feb 27, 2013 11:57
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I don't think I've ever had gin neat. Never thought about it really. When I was drinking Gin it was mostly in tonics and whatnot.
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Feb 28, 2013 00:27
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derp posted:Do you all drink your gin neat? Used to have gin and ginger quite often. Never did really try it neat. However that was also before I developed my taste for finer spirits.
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Feb 28, 2013 01:00
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I mostly drank my gin neat, but the only kind I ever had was London dry gin. I just picked up a bottle of Speyburn Bradan Orach on a whim, since I liked the 10 year. Anyone have any idea what I'm in for?
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Feb 28, 2013 01:56
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Gin talk: I rarely drink my gin neat, and usually go with London Drys (esp. Plymouth) in tonics and martini variations. One gin that I can definitely drink neat, though, is an American gin called Bluecoat. It's really moderate on the juniper and has some prominent citrus notes. So prominent, in fact, that I asked one of their reps at a tasting if she had snuck some citrus liqueur into my sample. Definitely the smoothest gin I've had, but it's far from the traditional juniper blast that most gin drinkers are used to. Whisky talk: I'm contemplating buying Glendronach 15yr Revival. I hear it's quite the sherry bomb. My only experience with any sherried scotch, to my knowledge, is the Lagavulin 16. I'm a big peat lover, so I found that the sherry notes actually counteracted the peaty, smokey richness, giving it an almost floral flavor, and I much preferred the traditional taste of the Laphroaigs and Ardbegs. However, I have no idea what this might taste like in a Highland, and the 15yr Revival has been getting lots of praise. Is it really that good?
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Feb 28, 2013 07:23
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 This is what was on the menu tonight for, me and a friend. The Glenfiddich is going down like water from a golden fountain that makes everything taste fantastic. Its a great drink to be honest and Im enjoying it. The Laphroaig taste like diesel fuel, i understand that this is most likely from the underdeveloped palate that i have to peat, however I question wether or not it is even worth it to do the work to develope the proper palate for this drink. At any rate, I am decently inebriated from this wonderful Glenfiddich, which has truly made my day. Thank you scotch. I cant wait to learn more, and appreciate this drink further. Also, thank you all for this very necessary thread.
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Feb 28, 2013 07:42
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This might sound ridiculous, but the rusty nail cocktail is what got me to enjoy peaty scotch, specifically Laphroaig. I hate Drambuie by itself, and used to hate peaty scotch by itself, but together (with a lemon twist) it was magical.
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Feb 28, 2013 08:01
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When I have a bottle of Hendrick's, I'm all for neat gin. Anything else, I prefer to mix into something.
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Feb 28, 2013 08:19
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Origami Dali posted:
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Feb 28, 2013 10:32
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As I understand it, sherry aging was Macallan's "Secret" for a while and then it became a trendy thing to do so they were like "Hey guess what we been doing it all along!" Anyway, the only time I've found a sherry note too overt was in the Glenmorangie Lasanta which has it's second maturation in sherry. That was kinda syrupy. If anyone is interested in something that is both peated and sherry matured, Edradour has a line called Ballechin which is basically their "Weird poo poo" line and it was last year or 2 years ago they did something like a 9 year old heavily peated release that was aged in Sherry. There's a sense of "not knowing what it wants to be" but If you have this curiosity and run across a bottle, worth trying. A lot of depth of character for something quite so young.
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Feb 28, 2013 15:06
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Thr Glendronach 15 is great to my tastebuds. Perhaps the best sherried scotch OB available now. EDIT: I ought to qualify that with - at a reasonable price. 
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Feb 28, 2013 17:58
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biglads posted:Thr Glendronach 15 is great to my tastebuds. Perhaps the best sherried scotch OB available now. The 12 year old is probably my favorite sherried malt at the $50 price point. Beats the pants of the Macallan 12. I already blew the budget on that Uigedail, so next round will probably be the Glendronach 15 or the Aberlour A'bunadh (I've never tried Aberlour, but the hype alone on this malt makes me interested).
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Mar 1, 2013 03:43
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Where do I get Johnnie Walker Black Label in Canada for cheap? Edit: I bought Red Label because I couldn't afford Black Label at the BC Liquor store. Also is drinking while posting allowed in this thread?
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Mar 1, 2013 04:37
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Friend of mine referred to the finish of MacCallan 12 as "like what I taste when I've just finished blowing up one of those cheap birthday balloons" and now I can't get that out of my head. I think it was an off bottle, just a bit, but I see where he's coming from and I think he may've just ruined a perfectly decent scotch for me. Goddamnit.
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Mar 1, 2013 05:35
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KhyrosFinalCut posted:Friend of mine referred to the finish of MacCallan 12 as "like what I taste when I've just finished blowing up one of those cheap birthday balloons" and now I can't get that out of my head. I think it was an off bottle, just a bit, but I see where he's coming from and I think he may've just ruined a perfectly decent scotch for me. Goddamnit.
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Mar 1, 2013 05:59
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Baloogan posted:Where do I get Johnnie Walker Black Label in Canada for cheap? How much is it in BC? At the LCBO, it usually sells for $54/750mL. And I think the general rule is no drunkposting (outside of the one drunkposting thread).
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Mar 1, 2013 18:57
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There's posting when drinking, and drunkposting. The former shouldn't be any problem.
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Mar 1, 2013 19:48
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mojo1701a posted:How much is it in BC? At the LCBO, it usually sells for $54/750mL. Is the step between Red Label and Black Label significant? I'm setting up my first liquor cabinet and I'm interested in getting the basics down. Scotch, rum, gin, vodka. And since I'm an adult now I'm going to only buy good stuff.
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Mar 1, 2013 21:23
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Baloogan posted:Is the step between Red Label and Black Label significant? Yes, absolutely. I'd even go so far as to say that Black Label is decent at it's price point. Red Label is one of the foulest tasting blends.
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Mar 1, 2013 21:59
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Baloogan posted:Is the step between Red Label and Black Label significant? For me, it is. I find that you can drink Black Label straight, and it's a good introduction to better scotches, whereas Red Label is only really good for mixing. e:f,b
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Mar 1, 2013 22:01
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I guess I have no taste for scotch  I liked the glass of Red Label with soda I poured myself last night. I'm trying though I'll go buy some Black Label after work today. I know it isn't the thread for it but would anyone make any suggestions for anything else I should pick up? I also need some nice glasses too. And some ice. And those little umbrellas to go in the drinks.
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Mar 1, 2013 22:09
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Don't ever feel bad about liking something. If you enjoyed it that's great.mojo1701a posted:How much is it in BC? At the LCBO, it usually sells for $54/750mL. That is insanely expensive. I know I keep mentioning it, but I don't know how Canadians/Australians/Washingtonians/The British even maintain a drinking culture with those sort of prices.
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Baloogan posted:I'll go buy some Black Label after work today. I know it isn't the thread for it but would anyone make any suggestions for anything else I should pick up? For readily available and cheap rum I like Krakken for dark rum and Sailor Jerry's for light. If they have Pusser's get that instead. It tastes like history. e: The cocktail thread is a good place for general spirits recommendations. Hit up your local Goodwill or equivalent thrift store for some intro glassware. e: As far as I can tell from the selection and prices in the Washington liquor stores our drinking culture is almost entirely large amounts of cheap bottom-shelf vodka. Cpt.Wacky fucked around with this message at 01:16 on Mar 2, 2013 |
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Mar 2, 2013 01:07
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Just got myself a birthday present. The glenlivet 15yr and holy crap it is amazing. Thanks thread.
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Mar 2, 2013 01:48
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Johnnie Walker Black Label, neat: drat good. I just had my second sip. I don't really have the words to describe it. Certainly worth it. Really quite a great taste. I think I have a new favorite spirit to sip. Almost doesn't taste like whiskey, but I think I might have it backwards: I don't really know what whiskey is supposed to taste like. Red Label is ... nothing compared to it. I also went and purchased a set of 6 drinking glasses. Lowball glasses. I'm glad I took the time and money to purchase this. Cheers goons!
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Kenning posted:That is insanely expensive. I know I keep mentioning it, but I don't know how Canadians/Australians/Washingtonians/The British even maintain a drinking culture with those sort of prices. Canadians usually drink rye and pop (usually coke, though ginger ale is becoming more popular). $37 for a 40oz bottle of Canadian Club, so it works out. I also don't know too many scotch drinkers personally.
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Mar 2, 2013 02:35
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Baloogan posted:I guess I have no taste for scotch Nothing wrong with scotch and soda, drink what you like how you like. You might be surprised how many folks in the scotch industry will drink scotch and soda. It's a refreshing and lighter than drinking it neat, and for me I drink it about the same speed I would drink it neat. I can keep drinking them long after I would have stopped consuming it neat. quote:I'll go buy some Black Label after work today. I know it isn't the thread for it but would anyone make any suggestions for anything else I should pick up? Are you wanting suggestions on single malts, or blended? Or are you asking for advice on what to stock in your home bar? quote:I also need some nice glasses too. And some ice. And those little umbrellas to go in the drinks. Ok, I know I just said drink what you like and how you like, but no loving umbrella's, ever  For ice get a Whisky Ball or a King Cube ice cube tray. For those who like their whisky cold, but not overly watered down it is the way to go. Smokewagon fucked around with this message at 03:03 on Mar 2, 2013 |
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Smokewagon posted:Nothing wrong with scotch and soda, drink what you like how you like. You might be surprised how many folks in the scotch industry will drink scotch and soda. It's a refreshing and lighter than drinking it neat, and for me I drink it about the same speed I would drink it neat. I can keep drinking them long after I would have stopped consuming it neat. What I didn't mention but should have mentioned is that I'm trying to find new things to like. Smokewagon posted:Are you wanting suggestions on single malts, or blended? Or are you asking for advice on what to stock in your home bar? I know its not the right thread for 'general home bar stock tips' but yeah, I'd love some pointers. My goal is to have some friends over after a hockey game or some friends from work and be able to provide good drinks. Another goal is to expand my drinking horizons. As said above most Canadians drink rye when drinking whiskey. This is true. For years I drank Royal Reserve thinking I was hot poo poo because I wasn't drinking Canadian Club. Smokewagon posted:Ok, I know I just said drink what you like and how you like, but no loving umbrella's, ever Yeah the quip about the umbrellas was a joke
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Baloogan posted:Another goal is to expand my drinking horizons. As said above most Canadians drink cheap rye. This is true. For years I drank Royal Reserve thinking I was hot poo poo because I wasn't drinking Canadian Club. For Canadian whiskies to drink neat, I recommend Wiser's Legacy (it's $50/26oz) or Canadian Club Sherry Cask ($35/26oz), though I should add the caveat that I haven't really delved into Canadian whiskies as much as I'd like to (including the other Wiser's, since I just happened to have Legacy catch my eye once. I think Small Batch, $33/26oz, was recommended here once). I also try to keep at least one full bottle of 40 Creek in the house (but not necessarily for drinking neat).
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mojo1701a posted:For Canadian whiskies to drink neat, I recommend Wiser's Legacy (it's $50/26oz) or Canadian Club Sherry Cask ($35/26oz), though I should add the caveat that I haven't really delved into Canadian whiskies as much as I'd like to (including the other Wiser's, since I just happened to have Legacy catch my eye once. I think Small Batch, $33/26oz, was recommended here once). Anyone know the history of Canadian Whiskeys? If I may ask: what are some 'must-haves' for a home bar?
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There was a time that Costco was selling Crown Royal Cask 16 for $33. I really really like that stuff and I think pretty much everyone else here would, unfortunately it's probably quite overpriced at the normal retail and I think it's no longer even made. I still like Crown Royal Reserve a good amount.
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Baloogan posted:Anyone know the history of Canadian Whiskeys? Check out the cocktails thread, but vodka, gin, rum, bourbon, whiskey, and tequila are definitely must haves. I like simple drinks like an old fashioned or gin and tonic so some bitters (angostura, but also check out other favors), simple syrup, lemon & lime juice, and carbonated beverages are good to have on hand.
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Baloogan posted:Anyone know the history of Canadian Whiskeys? First of all, it's whisky, not whiskey. Rule of thumb: American and Irish = whiskey, Scotch, Canadian, Japanese and p. much the rest of the world = whisky.
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Baloogan posted:If I may ask: what are some 'must-haves' for a home bar? Start small, only get the necessities, and stock mostly what you, or your significant other likes. I'd start with Gin, Rum, Bourbon, Scotch, Vodka, and Tequila. Head over to the cocktail thread for reccomendations on whitch brands (We could probably all argue forever about which ones to stock). You will also want some soda water, cola, Sprite, Ginger Ale. Various juices, I'd start with orange and cranberry, maybe even tomato. If you want swete and sour mix, make your own, don't buy the horrible pre-mades. And don't forget bitters, start with Angustora. Various bar impliments, like glasses, jiggers, muddler.
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My current set up is as follows: 40oz Johnnie Walker Black Label 40oz Johnnie Walker Red Label 40oz Gordon's 40oz Crown Royale 6 Lowball glasses 2 Highball glasses 4 Martini glasses 1 Martini shaker (Shaken, not stirred) Club Soda Tonic mod sassinator posted:Check out the cocktails thread, but vodka, gin, rum, bourbon, whiskey, and tequila are definitely must haves. I like simple drinks like an old fashioned or gin and tonic so some bitters (angostura, but also check out other favors), simple syrup, lemon & lime juice, and carbonated beverages are good to have on hand. I'll go read that thread! But I'll get some Bourbon, Vodka and Tequila too Lemon & Lime juice sounds great to have too. Simple syrup? You mean maple syrup, right? spankmeister posted:First of all, it's whisky, not whiskey. I'm sorry I was typing it based on how it soundsSmokewagon posted:Start small, only get the necessities, and stock mostly what you, or your significant other likes. I'd start with Gin, Rum, Bourbon, Scotch, Vodka, and Tequila. Head over to the cocktail thread for reccomendations on whitch brands (We could probably all argue forever about which ones to stock). You will also want some soda water, cola, Sprite, Ginger Ale. Various juices, I'd start with orange and cranberry, maybe even tomato. If you want swete and sour mix, make your own, don't buy the horrible pre-mades. And don't forget bitters, start with Angustora. Various bar impliments, like glasses, jiggers, muddler. Thanks everyone
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Baloogan posted:Simple syrup? You mean maple syrup, right? You an get it premade but it's also trivial to make yourself. quote:I'm sorry It's cool. Now you know.
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Having fresh fruit (lemons and limes) and herbs (mint) around is a good idea as well.
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Yeah don't use maple syrup--although that might be interesting to experiment with in other drinks. Bring a cup or two of water to simmer or low boil and pour in an equal amounts of sugar, turn off the heat and stir until the sugar completely dissolves. Let it cool and store it in a bottle--I like to use a plastic squeeze bottle like this and keep it stored in the fridge. Here's a good drink you could try with your whiskey, an old fashioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYZRj0mYMzc
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