Whiskey

[Randy Gradishar 1,364]

Still haven't found an Irish whisky that I really like. They all seem like they're just for getting drunk instead of enjoying the taste. People swear by Redbreast, but I've tried it and it's the same deal.

[Jason 11,054]

1 hour ago, Randy Gradishar said:

Oh yeah. Pretty much only Single Islay Malts for Scotch. Bought an Octomore one time, but it tasted a little unrefined.

I have a few Islays such as Lagavulin, Talisker and Laphroaig in my collection. 

[Jason 11,054]

1 hour ago, Randy Gradishar said:

Still haven't found an Irish whisky that I really like. They all seem like they're just for getting drunk instead of enjoying the taste. People swear by Redbreast, but I've tried it and it's the same deal.

I have the 12 year Redbreast and some Tullamore Dew and I like the Redbreast a lot more. I do agree with your sentiment on Irish Whiskeys though. 

[Randy Gradishar 1,364]

1 hour ago, Jason said:

I have the 12 year Redbreast and some Tullamore Dew and I like the Redbreast a lot more. I do agree with your sentiment on Irish Whiskeys though. 

Yeah, I only tried Redbreast once, at a bar in Ireland actually. I think it was the lowest-grade, so probably the 12-year. But I need to give it another shot.

Haven't tried Talisker, but Laphroaig and Lagavulin are great and complete the triumvirate with Ardbeg.

Props to you on having a collection; I buy one bottle at a time and kill it embarrassingly quickly, lol. It sucks because then I can never do direct taste comparisons, although sometimes that backfires by just conflating flavors.

[Jason 11,054]

54 minutes ago, Randy Gradishar said:

Yeah, I only tried Redbreast once, at a bar in Ireland actually. I think it was the lowest-grade, so probably the 12-year. But I need to give it another shot.

Haven't tried Talisker, but Laphroaig and Lagavulin are great and complete the triumvirate with Ardbeg.

Props to you on having a collection; I buy one bottle at a time and kill it embarrassingly quickly, lol. It sucks because then I can never do direct taste comparisons, although sometimes that backfires by just conflating flavors.

Yeah I buy stuff that i want to try all the time but I don’t drink it that quick

[Tank 25,821]

7 hours ago, Randy Gradishar said:

Been slobbing a lot of Knobb lately

Not that there’s anything wrong with that. 

[OregonLAA 1,482]

Just discovered this thread as I drink whiskey exclusively now. I might want to read a catch up....

 

Had a super nice bottle of Whistle Pig last month. Good grief. It was incredible 

[Jay 4,217]

 

[failos 3,736]

Meh. You guys are some fancy old farts. Just give me some makers mark or Johnnie Walker Black and I’m good.

[Angel Dog and Beer 2,727]

My new set of rocks glasses were just delivered yesterday. Holds more than my old set. Can't wait to try them out tonight.

[Jay 4,217]

23 hours ago, failos said:

Meh. You guys are some fancy old farts. Just give me some makers mark or Johnnie Walker Black and I’m good.

I'm a Johnnie Walker Black guy myself.

[failos 3,736]

1 hour ago, Jay said:

I'm a Johnnie Walker Black guy myself.

I like the cut of your jib

[Jason 11,054]

On 10/30/2020 at 8:54 AM, failos said:

Meh. You guys are some fancy old farts. Just give me some makers mark or Johnnie Walker Black and I’m good.

Speaking of Maker’s. My Costco had a limited release that’s 101 proof. Just picked it up last night so I’ll give it a try this weekend 

[failos 3,736]

47 minutes ago, Jason said:

Speaking of Maker’s. My Costco had a limited release that’s 101 proof. Just picked it up last night so I’ll give it a try this weekend 

Nice let us know if it’s any good.

[Make Angels Great Again 2,981]

Man, whistle pig pairs real nice with a good cigar.

[failos 3,736]

37 minutes ago, Make Angels Great Again said:

Man, whistle pig pairs real nice with a good cigar.

What kind of cigar?

[Make Angels Great Again 2,981]

9 hours ago, failos said:

What kind of cigar?

These guys right here:

 

https://www.cigarsinternational.com/p/cuban-rounds-natural-cigars/1498632/

[Jay 4,217]

A $2 cigar?

[failos 3,736]

2 hours ago, Make Angels Great Again said:

These guys right here:

 

https://www.cigarsinternational.com/p/cuban-rounds-natural-cigars/1498632/

Those are decent budget cigars. I’ve had them a couple times.
 

I’ll admit I was expecting you to say Padron or Arturo Fuente, haha. 

[Make Angels Great Again 2,981]

1 hour ago, Jay said:

A $2 cigar?

 

Of course. I like to splurge from my regular swisher sweet/blue label combo sometimes.

 

But seriously they're not bad, price isn't everything with cigars.

[failos 3,736]

5 minutes ago, Make Angels Great Again said:

 

Of course. I like to splurge from my regular swisher sweet/blue label combo sometimes.

 

But seriously they're not bad, price isn't everything with cigars.

Yep kinda like with wine.

[Brandon 8,655]

On 10/30/2020 at 8:54 AM, failos said:

Meh. You guys are some fancy old farts. Just give me some makers mark or Johnnie Walker Black and I’m good.

Says the guy trying to get intricate about cigars

[Don 1,132]

On 10/31/2020 at 10:25 AM, Jay said:

I'm a Johnnie Walker Black guy myself.

Honestly JW Black is one of the best bang for your buck scotches out there. Tends to be my go to airport drink.

[Don 1,132]

Another good bang for your buck on bourbon is Booker's IMO.

[Brandon 8,655]

1 hour ago, Don said:

Another good bang for your buck on bourbon is Booker's IMO.

Been out of the whiskey loop for a bit, but this was a solid go to.

This will put some hair on your chest.