What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

Uber Commuter · 01-11-2021, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bingham_M2C

Good dram...good price point.

Be well. B.

Love Legent

Hawkeye · 01-11-2021, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by P1

Large Yeti
Bunch of ice
Generous splashing of bitters
Yellow Spot (don’t measure, just pour)
Dr Pepper

Thank me later...

No. Yellow spot isn't a mixer.

P1 · 01-11-2021, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

No. Yellow spot isn't a mixer.

Johnnie Blue in the above scenario is also a VERY good choice.

quiksi · 01-11-2021, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

No. Yellow spot isn't a mixer.

anything can be a mixer if you're a big enough baller! I prefer Pappy and Diet Coke myself

happyjack · 01-11-2021, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by quiksi

anything can be a mixer if you're a big enough baller! I prefer Pappy and Diet Coke myself

*lights macanudo with $100 bill*

Hawkeye · 01-11-2021, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by quiksi

anything can be a mixer if you're a big enough baller! I prefer Pappy and Diet Coke myself

Sure - you could use the back of a Van Gogh painting for your grocery list as well, doesn't mean you should. If you do, I have the right to judge you for having poor taste

Pappy is pretty damn overrated, more for show than go, so do as you please with it.

David70 · 01-11-2021, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Ric in RVA

Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. That is some good juice.....

One of the best for the price. Bad part is it is difficult to find. My last 2 bottles came from trades and I still have some left. Good part is at roughly 130 proof there is more alcohol in the bottle than most bottles.

I think all bourbons should be sold at barrel proof, no reason for them to add water to the bottle, I can add what I want and as much as I want.

hooligan_G01 · 01-11-2021, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Sure - you could use the back of a Van Gogh painting for your grocery list as well, doesn't mean you should. If you do, I have the right to judge you for having poor taste

Pappy is pretty damn overrated, more for show than go, so do as you please with it.

I actually prefer the Weller Antique to the Old Rip 10yr. Neither are bad, but certainly not worth their secondary prices. Hell, I wouldn't even pay the $80 MSRP for Old Rip a 2nd time - unless it was to flip it.

Hawkeye · 01-11-2021, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hooligan_E84

I actually prefer the Weller Antique to the Old Rip 10yr. Neither are bad, but certainly not worth their secondary prices. Hell, I wouldn't even pay the $80 MSRP for Old Rip a 2nd time - unless it was to flip it.

Agree with you there!

Merami fan · 01-11-2021, 06:17 PM

Haku vodka from Suntory. First vodka I've tried that's distilled from rice. Different in a good way, if you like sake (just a hint of--it's still vodka). Smooth, with a bit of charcoal. Worth a try at $30.
https://www.totalwine.com/spirits/vo...ka/p/218632750

dreamingat30fps · 01-11-2021, 10:21 PM

Decided to try some islay scotch over the holidays. Went with the ardbeg wee beastie... mainly because I've heard good thing about ardbeg, it was available and fairly inexpensive compared to other islays.

Was not disappointed. Will be trying out some others soon as I already drank the whole bottle.

Bingham · 01-11-2021, 11:36 PM

Busted out the CEHT Barrel Proof for the nat’l championship. At least the juice was good.

happyjack · 01-12-2021, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Bingham_M2C

Busted out the CEHT Barrel Proof for the nat’l championship. At least the juice was good.

yeah...too bad the game didnt live up to the pour!

i scored a bottle of CEHT BP around thanksgiving, but have been waiting for the right occasion to crack it.

MightyMouseTech · 01-12-2021, 03:16 PM

My new favourite after Friday work drink.

Paper Plane

I use Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select bourbon.

https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/paper-plane-cocktail

LOL at makes two servings.

Hawkeye · 01-12-2021, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps

Decided to try some islay scotch over the holidays. Went with the ardbeg wee beastie... mainly because I've heard good thing about ardbeg, it was available and fairly inexpensive compared to other islays.

Was not disappointed. Will be trying out some others soon as I already drank the whole bottle.

The normal Ten year is a good next step, similar flavor profile and just a little smoother. Once you start going to other Islay distilleries you can get wildly different flavor profiles.

Uber Commuter · 01-13-2021, 12:58 PM

Picked up another 2 bottles of this - really quite delicious as a mixer or a sipping rum

Maynard · 01-13-2021, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps

Decided to try some islay scotch over the holidays. Went with the ardbeg wee beastie... mainly because I've heard good thing about ardbeg, it was available and fairly inexpensive compared to other islays.

Was not disappointed. Will be trying out some others soon as I already drank the whole bottle.

Laphroaig quarter cask is another great Islay for the price, and I'd second the recc for the Ardbeg 10yo. If you want to move upmarket some, also check out Bruichladdich peated versions (Port Charlotte is my current fav), Ardbeg Corryvreckan, Lagavulin 8 or 16.

rebekahb · 01-14-2021, 07:56 PM

Vodka, house made limoncello, cucumber, fresh lemon and lime juices.

Bingham · 01-14-2021, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Maynard

Laphroaig quarter cask is another great Islay for the price, and I'd second the recc for the Ardbeg 10yo. If you want to move upmarket some, also check out Bruichladdich peated versions (Port Charlotte is my current fav), Ardbeg Corryvreckan, Lagavulin 8 or 16.

+1 on the port char...fantastic. Lafrog 10 yr. cask is a good pour as well- batch 12 is out although not seen in the wild yet...qtr cask in the interim.

dreamingat30fps · 01-14-2021, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Maynard

Laphroaig quarter cask is another great Islay for the price, and I'd second the recc for the Ardbeg 10yo. If you want to move upmarket some, also check out Bruichladdich peated versions (Port Charlotte is my current fav), Ardbeg Corryvreckan, Lagavulin 8 or 16.

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

The normal Ten year is a good next step, similar flavor profile and just a little smoother. Once you start going to other Islay distilleries you can get wildly different flavor profiles.

Picked up some of the 10 year Ardbeg. Haven't tried it yet but we'll see. Also picked up some gin... never in my life have I been a gin drinker, but I'm kinda digging it. Would be nice in the summer when it's hot at hell. Don't know anything about gin but picked up some Bombay and Hendricks just to mix it up. I think I like the Hendricks a little bit more, but I like the Bombay also. Maybe save the Hendricks for the simpler drinks.

TXSTYLE · 01-15-2021, 03:51 PM

The absolute best Vodka on earth! I've tried just about every ultra premium Vodka there is and none can compare to this one right here. If you can find it...

ASAP · 01-15-2021, 04:34 PM

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The absolute best Vodka on earth! I've tried just about every ultra premium Vodka there is and none can compare to this one right here. If you can find it...

I've have had a lot of Vodka's in my life and there is a massive point of diminishing returns unlike scotch or say tequila.

This is why the high end Vodka market is effectively dead... it's the worst category of alcohol to sell in. But that aside by defaut I would recommend Polish Vodkas just based on tradition over French.

Very rare and unknown - Snow Leopard Vodka - 6 times distilled in Poland and only like $29.99 per 750ML... it doesn't get better but is very hard to find. There is little to no aging in Vodka so while I am sure that Vodka is terrific, I can assure you I can find something awfully close up to $30...

Also, if anyone ever says Tito's / Grey Goose are good vodkas, you should pretty much get banned from posting on this forum lol.

01-11-2021, 06:17 PM	#4498
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01-11-2021, 10:21 PM	#4499
dreamingat30fps Lieutenant Colonel 5828 Rep 1,976 Posts Drives: Miata, Cayenne, Model 3, F350 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Florida & NC iTrader: (1)	Decided to try some islay scotch over the holidays. Went with the ardbeg wee beastie... mainly because I've heard good thing about ardbeg, it was available and fairly inexpensive compared to other islays. Was not disappointed. Will be trying out some others soon as I already drank the whole bottle. Last edited by dreamingat30fps; 01-11-2021 at 10:45 PM..
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01-11-2021, 11:36 PM	#4500
Bingham Private 276 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 19 M2C LBB AA midpipe Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	Busted out the CEHT Barrel Proof for the nat’l championship. At least the juice was good. Attached Images
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01-12-2021, 03:16 PM	#4502
MightyMouseTech Major General 4342 Rep 6,196 Posts Drives: 13 135i 6MT LeMans Blue MSport Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (0)	My new favourite after Friday work drink. Paper Plane I use Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select bourbon. https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/paper-plane-cocktail LOL at makes two servings.
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01-13-2021, 12:58 PM	#4504
Uber Commuter Lieutenant 717 Rep 474 Posts Drives: 2014 328D xDrive Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 328d xDrive [0.00]	Picked up another 2 bottles of this - really quite delicious as a mixer or a sipping rum Attached Images
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01-14-2021, 07:56 PM	#4506
rebekahb First Lieutenant 3178 Rep 320 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: New Orleans, LA iTrader: (0)	Vodka, house made limoncello, cucumber, fresh lemon and lime juices. Attached Images
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01-15-2021, 03:51 PM	#4509
TXSTYLE "Salud" 14612 Rep 4,814 Posts Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White Join Date: May 2013 Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX) iTrader: (0)	The absolute best Vodka on earth! I've tried just about every ultra premium Vodka there is and none can compare to this one right here. If you can find it...
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