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re: Whiskey/Bourbon/Scotch appreciation thread

Posted on 5/6/15 at 2:49 pm to
Posted by PearlsLSU
NOLA
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 2:49 pm to
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bourbon calendar


cool link. thanks.
Posted by PearlsLSU
NOLA
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 2:53 pm to
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I vat a 60/40 ratio of ECBP and EC 12 and its delicious. Comes in somewhere around 110 proof but you can play with the percentages for a different taste like you do with Poor Man's Pappy.


Interesting. I have some of both and may try this.

Also i've got some 60/40 PMP that has been mingling for 17 days now. May dive in soon!
Posted by CBandits82
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 2:56 pm to
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Picked up two ETL's


It released in April and its no where in Baton Rouge.
Posted by jflsufan
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Mar 2013
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 3:43 pm to
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Interesting. I have some of both and may try this.


I have a few small sample bottles poured from a while back. Let me know if you are in BR and want to meet up and I will bring you a sample bottle to try.
This post was edited on 5/6/15 at 3:54 pm
Posted by gmrkr5
NC
Member since Jul 2009
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 3:50 pm to
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It released in April and its no where in Baton Rouge.



guess i better crack a commemorative then... havent had any Elmer T in a looooong time
Posted by Fenwick86
Member since May 2007
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 4:35 pm to
One of those days:

Wild Turkey is a national treasure.
Posted by NOLAGT
Over there
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 4:38 pm to
I hear that
Posted by Fenwick86
Member since May 2007
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 4:43 pm to
Posted by Uncle JackD
Member since Nov 2007
59561 posts
Posted on 5/6/15 at 4:45 pm to
Fen, you're a scotch man. What do you think of Macallan cask strength? Thinking of getting one
Posted by Uncle JackD
Member since Nov 2007
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 4:47 pm to
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Wild Turkey is a national treasure.



damn right. I can't wait to visit the distillery in September. Hopefully we'll be able to meet the man himself
This post was edited on 5/6/15 at 4:48 pm
Posted by Fenwick86
Member since May 2007
3875 posts
Posted on 5/6/15 at 5:03 pm to
Never had the Cask Strength, saw it on the shelf once and it looked pretty if that helps. I've only had Mac12, Mac15 Fine Oak, and Mac18...not a huge fan of any of those. Wish I could be more helpful. Have you been to this site: lawhiskeysociety
I find it helpful. They seem to dig the Cask Strength there.

quote:

I can't wait to visit the distillery in September. Hopefully we'll be able to meet the man himself


You may not believe this but I have been and was able to meet Jimmy Russell (shake his hand along with everyone else in the gift shop). I went last year while passing through KY, I knew I only had time for one distillery so naturally I chose Wild Turkey.
Posted by Uncle JackD
Member since Nov 2007
59561 posts
Posted on 5/6/15 at 5:07 pm to
Not a Macallan fan? It's been my favorite scotch I've tasted yet but I haven't had many..

I should be ablw to meet mr. Russell... We're going to the festival and all the master distillers attend
Posted by Fenwick86
Member since May 2007
3875 posts
Posted on 5/6/15 at 5:18 pm to
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We're going to the festival and all the master distillers attend


Nice! That sounds awesome.

I'm no Scotch expert, just became curious 1-2 years ago when I noticed how hard it was becoming to find new complex bourbons. I decided to try a bunch of Speyside whiskies, Mac being one of the first, because those are supposedly comparable to bourbon. I ended up discovering I liked all the Island (including Islay) malts and even Highland malts over the more popular Speysides. If you want to try some of these smokey/briny Island malts, try Scapa it is incredibly drinkable and smooth. It works as a good introduction to that region. Let us know about that Cask Stregth, you got me curious.
This post was edited on 5/6/15 at 5:21 pm
Posted by Sisyphus
Member since Feb 2014
2000 posts
Posted on 5/6/15 at 5:20 pm to
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You may not believe this but I have been and was able to meet Jimmy Russell


My fiance's parents know I am into bourbon so one night they said they had something they wanted to show me. They had gone to Kentucky for something and got a bottle signed "by some guy." Turned out to be a mid '80s 101 bottle signed by Jimmy Russell.
Posted by Fenwick86
Member since May 2007
3875 posts
Posted on 5/6/15 at 5:24 pm to
Yeah, kind of a big deal. He was actually signing someones bottle and thats when it clicked for me "wait...dats Jimmy Russell."
Posted by CBandits82
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Member since May 2012
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Posted on 5/6/15 at 5:34 pm to
Where can I get it?

Online?
Posted by AFtigerFan
Louisiana
Member since Feb 2008
3733 posts
Posted on 5/6/15 at 6:11 pm to
FPD -HW Campfire. Much needed after a very busy week. 2 more days until I fly to NOLA for a few days.
Posted by Geaux2Hell
BR
Member since Sep 2006
4796 posts
Posted on 5/6/15 at 7:01 pm to
Fellas, I know I'm a newbie to this thread but I'm back in the ER for the 2nd time in 6 days with my 16 month old girl. Something's wrong with her - possibly a viral infection in her knee. Please keep us in your prayers (if you pray) or just keep your fingers crossed and send some good vibes our way. It's been a rough few days for us. I will definitely be treating myself to a pour of something extra special when all is said and done.
Posted by AFtigerFan
Louisiana
Member since Feb 2008
3733 posts
Posted on 5/6/15 at 7:05 pm to
Damn. My daughter is almost 4 now but we had a scary experience when she was around 18 months (she was hospitalized for 5 days). It's never easy when your little one is hurting. Stay strong and prayers are headed her way.
Posted by Uncle JackD
Member since Nov 2007
59561 posts
Posted on 5/6/15 at 7:08 pm to
Prayers sent your way brother... hopefully it's something minor!
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