re: Whiskey/Bourbon/Scotch appreciation thread Volume II

Posted by Uncle JackD

Member since Nov 2007

59562 posts

Posted on 12/25/17 at 7:30 pm to LesterFreamon

Merry Christmas, baws!!

I’m finally off the road and can enjoy some quality pours!!

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Posted by Uncle JackD

Member since Nov 2007

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Posted on 12/25/17 at 8:01 pm to Uncle JackD

NPD

Posted by Glock17

Member since Oct 2007

23140 posts

Posted on 12/25/17 at 8:38 pm to Uncle JackD

I think this bottle is either a 2013 or 2014... been meaning to finish it kff and the cork broke when I opened it so now I have to

Posted by Uncle JackD

Member since Nov 2007

59562 posts

Posted on 12/25/17 at 8:39 pm to Glock17

Holy shite.. that pour

That’s 2009 I think

This post was edited on 12/25/17 at 8:41 pm

Posted by drockw1

Member since Jun 2006

9326 posts

Posted on 12/25/17 at 8:48 pm to Uncle JackD

Me too Unc, just got back and loaded in

1PD: 4R GOAT taster

ETA: Damn Glock...look at that color!

This post was edited on 12/25/17 at 8:50 pm

Posted by Glock17

Member since Oct 2007

23140 posts

Posted on 12/25/17 at 8:49 pm to Uncle JackD

quote:
Holy shite.. that pour

I know... it should be 2 pours at least. When I went to open it the cork broke in half so it’s drink it all now or throw out what I do... I’ll hurt in the morning.

ETA.. it does look like this is. 2009.. no wonder the cork was bad. I didn’t realize I had this in the cabinet that long

This post was edited on 12/25/17 at 8:52 pm

Posted by tduecen

Member since Nov 2006

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Posted on 12/25/17 at 8:50 pm to Glock17

Posted by Glock17

Member since Oct 2007

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Posted on 12/25/17 at 8:53 pm to tduecen

After sipping on this I realize why I hadn’t drank it sooner... barrel proof bourbon gives me wicked heart burn. I’ll stick to blantons

and yes I’m a sissy

Posted by AlceeFortier

Member since Dec 2016

1795 posts

Posted on 12/25/17 at 9:00 pm to wickowick

yes, the 24 year. it is incredibly smooth and the first scotch that has not petrified my esophagus

Posted by Tigerlaff

FIGHTING out of the Carencro Sonic

Member since Jan 2010

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Posted on 12/25/17 at 9:48 pm to AlceeFortier

Glenmorangie Midwinter Night's Dram in a glass featuring none other than Old Ironsides.

Posted by golfntiger32

Ohio

Member since Oct 2013

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Posted on 12/25/17 at 10:03 pm to Tigerlaff

FPD- Like Unc just got off the road and opened presents with the immediate fam. Time for a Christmas Pour.

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Posted by Tigerlaff

FIGHTING out of the Carencro Sonic

Member since Jan 2010

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Posted on 12/25/17 at 10:20 pm to golfntiger32

I have a bottle of that Glenfarclas 30 family cask. Good stuff!

Posted by golfntiger32

Ohio

Member since Oct 2013

12486 posts

Posted on 12/25/17 at 10:24 pm to AlceeFortier

quote:
aint gonna read thru entire thread. what does board think of oban?

Oban is in a unique location, being in the Highlands and yet on the coast. It does have a mineraly, smokey, coastal side to it. It is not as smokey as the big Islay peaters. Becasuse of this it gets overlooked by some people chasing super smokey whisky. It is a sold pour I would rate about 86 out of 100.

Posted by AlceeFortier

Member since Dec 2016

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Posted on 12/26/17 at 1:54 pm to golfntiger32

thanks. will be doing whiskey and scotch tours in ireland and scotland next year. glenmorange, oban, jameson, guinness beer. hope we can find our way back to hotels afterwards

Posted by bleeng

The Woodlands

Member since Apr 2013

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Posted on 12/26/17 at 3:24 pm to AlceeFortier

Just got back home from visiting relatives and my GF (no pics) had this in my stocking. Will break it open tonight.

Posted by bawbarn

Member since Jul 2012

4009 posts

Posted on 12/26/17 at 4:00 pm to AlceeFortier

Oban is a good scotch. Not a whole lot of peat. I also think it's getting a little over priced. I just saw a bottle going for $120 the other day. I think it should be more in the $80-90 range. Although, costco has deals where it goes for $60 and I try to buy a few bottles when I see that.

Posted by AlceeFortier

Member since Dec 2016

1795 posts

Posted on 12/26/17 at 5:17 pm to bleeng

nice gift. enjoy

Posted by hedgediver

LSU

Member since Sep 2004

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Posted on 12/26/17 at 7:40 pm to AlceeFortier

1pd - ECBP on an ice sphere
2pd - 2016 Thomas Handy

Hope y’all fools recovered from all of that drinking yesterday!