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I had tried lone hand and thus have strenuously avoided all spirits direct labels unless I know it from elsewhere. I'll maybe check some of those out though.
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S.W.O.R.D. Agent posted:New Riff is objectively good. However, it's also thought of as being 5-10 bucks more than it should.
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Jan 23, 2020 02:42
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Which one did you get? I think I want to try the rye next. Anyone here had it before?
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Jan 23, 2020 02:54
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What's a good, not too pricey entry point for Islay malts?
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Jan 23, 2020 14:24
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Toebone posted:What's a good, not too pricey entry point for Islay malts? Bowmore is probably what you'd want there.
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Jan 23, 2020 14:28
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What do you mean by not too pricey? And how smokey do you want? Usually one of Ardbeg 10 or Laphroaig 10 is ~$55, depending on where you live.
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Jan 23, 2020 14:30
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Toebone posted:What's a good, not too pricey entry point for Islay malts? Laphroaig 10 or Quarter Cask or Lagavulin 8 is probably the best bet - all three can be found for ~$40 Laphroaig select if that's too much - it's usually about $25-30?
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Deceptive Thinker posted:Laphroaig 10 or Quarter Cask or Lagavulin 8 is probably the best bet - all three can be found for ~$40 $40? Where do you live because I might have to consider moving.
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Enigma posted:$40? Where do you live because I might have to consider moving. MA / RI prices, but I've seen better elsewhere even
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Stultus Maximus posted:Bowmore is probably what you'd want there. IMO Bowmore is *easily* the worst distillery on Islay. Ardbeg 10 is one of the best whiskys in the world, and also the basic Ardbeg entry so hard to go wrong with that. edit: I think I have a peat tolerance but 
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Jan 23, 2020 15:08
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Mao Zedong Thot posted:IMO Bowmore is *easily* the worst distillery on Islay. I love Ardbeg 10 but for an entry into Islays I think it might be a little challenging. Bowmore Legend is pure garbage IMO, but I think Bowmore 12 is a decent entry point to see if you like that sort of thing.
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IMO Ardbeg has a really front facing iodine and bandaids flavor. I love Laphroaig 10 and think its jet fuel and campfire flavors are going to be easier to acclimate with for a first Islay. If they're familiar with Bourbons, the Laphroaig Quarter Cask has some vanilla, oak, and heat that will be familiar to the palate, alongside the heavy smoke.
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I'd love to find these Islays for <$50.mango sentinel posted:IMO Ardbeg has a really front facing iodine and bandaids flavor. I love Laphroaig 10 and think its jet fuel and campfire flavors are going to be easier to acclimate with for a first Islay. If they're familiar with Bourbons, the Laphroaig Quarter Cask has some vanilla, oak, and heat that will be familiar to the palate, alongside the heavy smoke. Agreed, the Laph QC is a bit easier of an entry to smoke bombs while still being very smokey. Here, it's also $10-$15 more than the two 10s I suggested, though. In my opinion, Ardbeg 10 has a bit more going on in it and leads a little more with iodine/vegetal flavor, whereas the Laph 10 is a little one-note in that it is smoke and that's about it (though it's a fantastic one note, so don't take that as a bad thing at all). Ardbeg 10 was my first scotch of any kind, and is my second favorite after Ardbeg Uigeadail, so if you're the kind to jump in with both feet, it's a fine choice. Caol Ila 12 and Port Charlotte 10 are also quite good, depending on pricing. I wouldn't pay more for them than the other three options, but that's just, like, my opinion, man.
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Enigma posted:$40? Where do you live because I might have to consider moving. FWIW I checked and it's 38 bucks at my local total wine out in the bay area as well.
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Toebone posted:What's a good, not too pricey entry point for Islay malts? For SD recommendations, go in and try the Shieldaig Islay 14 yr or the Creag Isle 12 yr. The shieldaig is nice level of peat without being crazy aggressive about it, Creag 12 yr is pretty weak for peat, which I'll only mention as babys first peat experience. Its not a bad bottle for ~45 but its a very light touch of peat. The Shieldaig 14yr I really like, it has a good balance of peat and other flavors, although if youre not used to the peat it can be overpowering. If youre used to it, id highly recommend it. Its usually around ~60 a bottle, and its a good drink for it. Total Wine should definitely have then open for sampling if theres one nearby. Ill also agree about the Ardbeg 10yr, but i also have love for campfire filtered whisky. Laphroig 10 also.
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Jan 23, 2020 19:57
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Enigma posted:Which one did you get?
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Rebuilding my bourbon collection over the past few weeks. So far I've gotten: Eagle Rare (oh my god how did I end up with so many of these, they're supposed to be allocated) EH Taylor Blantons McKenna 10 Stagg Jr Batch 13 Weller SR Buffalo Trace Sazerac Rye (I know it's not bourbon) Michter's US-1 Not really sure what to be on the lookout for except backup bottles. I was keeping a list of the other stuff I wanted to find or try at work, but I feel like it's a pretty solid start to rebuilding. I have a feeling I'm just going to be popping into random liquor stores on my commute a lot to see if something catches my eye.
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Solid list. Just some recommendations on fairly easy to find tasty bottles: Old Forester 1920 Maker's 46 (or RC6 which is limited but on the shelves now) Russell's Reserve Woodford Double Oaked
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No Butt Stuff posted:Rebuilding my bourbon collection over the past few weeks. Wild turkey rare breed Russel’s reserve single barrel I’m a big fan of jack Daniels single barrel barrel proof Four roses single barrel Older knob creek store picks Old forester 1920 Woodford reserve double oaked store picks
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Jan 24, 2020 23:49
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Where is the Booker's? 
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Or Bakers.
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Star War Sex Parrot posted:Where is the Booker's? Bookers is like $80 by me now, which is just too much when I can get most of those others for $50 or less.
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I have a very specific whisky history question. Was there some sort of whisky-related nickname for Canada during Prohibition? I have a couple sources saying Canada was called "America's Whisky Warehouse" or something, but those sources are all Japanese so quite suspicious. Especially since Google isn't coming up with anything.
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Jan 25, 2020 04:24
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I don't care for either Booker's or Baker's.
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Gravitee posted:I don't care for either Booker's or Baker's. No one is perfect. Kidding, I didn't like Bookers either, love Bakers though.
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Star War Sex Parrot posted:Where is the Booker's? wormil posted:Or Bakers. Or candlestick makers! 
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I'm on the Rare Breed tonight, mellowing to some Muriel Anderson guitar.
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Jan 25, 2020 04:43
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Angels Envy Oloroso Sherry Cask for moi
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Quiet Feet posted:Or candlestick makers! This is a weird version of that song from wakkos wish
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I've been drinking Longbranch tonight. Surprise: it, like everything else from the Wild Turkey distillery, is really good! I guess you could call it their version of "Gentleman's Jack" or "Dickel Barrel Select".
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Just picked up my first Islay, Ardbeg 10, after 10+ years of thinking I didn't like "smokey whisky". I've been living a lie.
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Toebone posted:Just picked up my first Islay, Ardbeg 10, after 10+ years of thinking I didn't like "smokey whisky". I've been living a lie. Welcome, friend.
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I've been pretty dry for Jan/Dec due to health issues. That said, my buddy got the Glennmorangie 3-pack and the 12 is delectable. The 14 isn't quite as nice, as it was sherry cask aged or something. I'm going off foggy memories, but they are fond ones.
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Cannon_Fodder posted:I've been pretty dry for Jan/Dec due to health issues. I think the 12 is probably the sherry aged one(The Lasanta), and the 14 is port aged ( Quinta Ruban). If memory serves!
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I found an EC Barrel Proof. I'm going to head into the single barrel picks soon. Tonight is eagle rare. I waffled on grabbing some Noah's Mill but I just didn't feel like a 50 dollar gamble.
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I did not like my bottle of Noah's Mill.
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I got a bottle of Noah's Mill as a gift a few years ago, I remember liking it okay but there's much better options for $50
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No Butt Stuff posted:Rebuilding my bourbon collection over the past few weeks. A number of people have responded, but I would like to add Elijah Craig Barrel Proof to the list of "good bourbon to keep an eye out for." Should be about $60. Still has a 12-year age statement, which is almost unheard of in the "non-special release" cask strength bourbon category. E: Looks like you snagged one, nice!
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mllaneza posted:I think I saw that at Trader Joe's. Might give it a shot. Following up on this. What I saw was an Alexander Murray & Co. 13-year cask strength. For $35. This was probably a one-time purchase (like the aged Lismores) so I'm trying to pick up a bottle a week until they're all gone. As an introduction to cask-strength whiskey... I have a new master. She comes in a bottle from TJ's and treats me like I deserve. I've got the open bottle I tasted, and one set aside for the collection, along with one each Lismore 15 and 18. Rebuilding the collection is going swimmingly.
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Vox Nihili posted:A number of people have responded, but I would like to add Elijah Craig Barrel Proof to the list of "good bourbon to keep an eye out for." Should be about $60. Still has a 12-year age statement, which is almost unheard of in the "non-special release" cask strength bourbon category. I haven't cracked it yet. I think that and the Stagg Jr will both be in a single night to try to compare them.
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