Laphroaig Quarter Cask is WAY up my list. I also like Lagavaulin. When wanting something non peat I like Balvainie (sp) Carribean Cask and Dalmore. However, the single malts got so dang high a couple years ago I very seldom drink them anymore. For years Laphroaig 10 was $26 to $28 a bottle. It's nearing $50 after tax now. Just plain old to rich for my blood. I've switched over to bourbons and rums. I also like rye A LOT, but I'll be danged if it's not going up too. Seems like every time I settle on a selection of some classification of spirits, they start to spiral upwards in price. They always blame this or that, but I believe they are simply driving up the market one catagory at a time. I'm already starting to sample cheaper bourbons because I'm certain in a couple years those under $20 bottles will be $30 to $35 bottles.
Laphroaig Quarter Cask is WAY up my list. I also like Lagavaulin. When wanting something non peat I like Balvainie (sp) Carribean Cask and Dalmore. However, the single malts got so dang high a couple years ago I very seldom drink them anymore. For years Laphroaig 10 was $26 to $28 a bottle. It's nearing $50 after tax now. Just plain old to rich for my blood. I've switched over to bourbons and rums. I also like rye A LOT, but I'll be danged if it's not going up too. Seems like every time I settle on a selection of some classification of spirits, they start to spiral upwards in price. They always blame this or that, but I believe they are simply driving up the market one catagory at a time. I'm already starting to sample cheaper bourbons because I'm certain in a couple years those under $20 bottles will be $30 to $35 bottles.
I've had Bunnahabain. It's the only Islay to my knowledge that is unpeated. It tastes a lot more like a Highland whisky. It has some pretty interesting flavors in it... I like it.
I am pretty equal opportunity when it comes to scotches, buy my favorites are peated Islays. I always have a bottle of Lagavulin 16 in the liquor cabinet. Goes great with cured meats. I usually keep a couple Highlands as well... Macallan (of all vintages) is a favorite. I like the sherry cask stuff too, which is the girlfriend's favorite. I can appreciate anything that has an interesting flavor.
I am pretty equal opportunity when it comes to scotches, buy my favorites are peated Islays. I always have a bottle of Lagavulin 16 in the liquor cabinet. Goes great with cured meats. I usually keep a couple Highlands as well... Macallan (of all vintages) is a favorite. I like the sherry cask stuff too, which is the girlfriend's favorite. I can appreciate anything that has an interesting flavor.
This will take you back to the 50's,,,
Pullin' into the drive-in theatre with a sweet young honey.
We all knew what we were after
Cherry Coke was the thing back then,,,
Just a little something sweet to get your girl in the mood,,,
Only I would just order a coke and reach under the seat for the half-pint of cherry vodka.
This stuff is much nicer than that cherry vodka was.
If you're just in the mood for a simple mixed drink,,,
This stuff is tasty and as American as App,,, eerrr Cherry Pie.
Aarond
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Pullin' into the drive-in theatre with a sweet young honey.
We all knew what we were after
Cherry Coke was the thing back then,,,
Just a little something sweet to get your girl in the mood,,,
Only I would just order a coke and reach under the seat for the half-pint of cherry vodka.
This stuff is much nicer than that cherry vodka was.
If you're just in the mood for a simple mixed drink,,,
This stuff is tasty and as American as App,,, eerrr Cherry Pie.
Aarond
.
I've found there are two criteria for drinkable scotch.
The first is the cost,,,
If I can afford it the stuff probably ain't drinkable.
The second is it's name,,,
If I can pronounce it the stuff probably ain't drinkable.
So if it's name is Glen-GobbledeyGook,,,
And it's two hundred bucks a bottle,,,
I'll probably like it just fine.
I'll stick to good Tequila.
Aarond
.
The first is the cost,,,
If I can afford it the stuff probably ain't drinkable.
The second is it's name,,,
If I can pronounce it the stuff probably ain't drinkable.
So if it's name is Glen-GobbledeyGook,,,
And it's two hundred bucks a bottle,,,
I'll probably like it just fine.
I'll stick to good Tequila.
Aarond
.
Picked up a bottle of Four Roses Small Batch on the way home from work. Did my usual bourbon thing, ounce and a half whiskey/third ounce of chilled bottled water. Ho-a-lee chit!! It pains me to say it, but I think my fave high rye bourbon, Knob Creek Single Barrel, just got demoted.
Our local Package stores put on a burbon/whisky tasting meet once. 4 roses won the night.
I've found there are two criteria for drinkable scotch.
The first is the cost,,,
If I can afford it the stuff probably ain't drinkable.
The second is it's name,,,
If I can pronounce it the stuff probably ain't drinkable.
So if it's name is Glen-GobbledeyGook,,,
And it's two hundred bucks a bottle,,,
I'll probably like it just fine.
I'll stick to good Tequila.
Aarond
.
Me and single malt had a good run. Sadly, starting a few years ago it started to spiral out of reach. I just don't see paying $50 to $70 for what used to cost $25 to $35 just a short time before. The rest of the world is welcome to it. Although, there are still some mighty good blendeds out there for $20 to $30 a bottle.
I've moved on to bourbon/rye and rum. About a year and a half ago I asked a liquor store employee in Tulsa if there was such a thing as "good rum". One of the best questions I've ever asked.
Me and single malt had a good run. Sadly, starting a few years ago it started to spiral out of reach. I just don't see paying $50 to $70 for what used to cost $25 to $35 just a short time before. The rest of the world is welcome to it. Although, there are still some mighty good blendeds out there for $20 to $30 a bottle.
I've moved on to bourbon/rye and rum. About a year and a half ago I asked a liquor store employee in Tulsa if there was such a thing as "good rum". One of the best questions I've ever asked.
Pampero. Comes in a short, squat bottle in a leather bag. You can really taste the sugarcane.
Pampero. Comes in a short, squat bottle in a leather bag. You can really taste the sugarcane.
Daddy wants!! However, I have NEVER seen it anywhere around the OKC metro. Then again, I only regularly visit the same 3 stores. Where do you get it?
I've never seen that, either, but I need to try it. I'll keep an eye out.
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