Whiskey/Scotch Thread

[BMW F22]

Went to Smart & Final for ice cream and saw that Chivas Regal 12 was on sale for $20 so bought a bottle. It's a good blend that got me into whiskey originally (along with Macallan 12).

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by JP10

Went to a new liquor store, had a wild selection. Picked this up to crack into tonight.

Interesting. Not familiar with that one. How does it taste?

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Balcones!! Gotta catch them all!

Looks like a very cool collection! How do they taste?

[AlpineWhite_SJ]

Originally Posted by JP10

Went to a new liquor store, had a wild selection. Picked this up to crack into tonight.

how's it go down and anything you'd compare/contrast it with?

[JP10]

Originally Posted by BMW F22

Interesting. Not familiar with that one. How does it taste?

Originally Posted by AlpineWhite_SJ

how's it go down and anything you'd compare/contrast it with?

Nothing to compare it to honestly, different flavor then a lot of whiskey that I have tried in the past. Pretty rich over all, finish is great. A lot of different flavors in it. I'll have to get another glass in before I say more, had it Saturday night and the profile of it is slipping my mind to an extent.

Disclaimer: I'm by no means an expert and I would take my opinion with a grain of salt. Just getting into trying more and more Whiskeys. Haven't tried Japanese whiskey in the past so wanted to give it a go.

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by BMW F22

Looks like a very cool collection! How do they taste?

I just got 4 of them yesterday. I have had the single barrel BP store pick for a few months and it has a distinctly Texas taste (not like other stuff I have) but overall I enjoy it and like it. It is nice for a switch up from the normal.

I did open the Brimstone last night and had some, I will need to revisit for a good review as I got a little of the smoke but not a lot, and just not a whole lot going on otherwise which surprised me.

I will probably try the true blue tonight as I hear great things about their blue corn whiskey.

[WhiskyPat12]

It's a go big or go home kinda night

[BMW F22]

^ niice 👍

Been cutting back on whiskey as the weather got warmer. Wondering how long I have until they start deteriorating (most bottles are half full). Don’t wanna force myself to finish them all. Every few weeks I wet the cork per Whiskey Vault.

[WhiskyPat12]

Originally Posted by BMW F22

^ niice ��

Been cutting back on whiskey as the weather got warmer. Wondering how long I have until they start deteriorating (most bottles are half full). Don’t wanna force myself to finish them all. Every few weeks I wet the cork per Whiskey Vault.

The opinions are split on this, but I think your fine if they're about 1/2 full. They should last plenty long. Anything that's 1/4 full I'd probably try and get to in the next 6 months.

If you're concerned and want peace of mind get some aargon gas and seal them up. This is what I use

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by WhiskyPat12

The opinions are split on this, but I think your fine I'd they're about 1/2 full. They should last plenty long. Anything that's 1/4 full I'd probably try and get to in the next 6 months.

If you're concerned and want peace of mine get some aargon gas and seal them up. This is what I use

Thank you. I’ll just let it be then. Anything that’s less than half I will finish by Fall or Winter so no worries there. Btw, how much whiskey is considered too much for daily intake? I usually do about half the bubble on the Glencairn glass, multiple times. It’d take me a full glass or two to feel buzzed. Is that too much? 😂 Just curious how much folks drink on the regular.

[WhiskyPat12]

Originally Posted by BMW F22

Thank you. I’ll just let it be then. Anything that’s less than half I will finish by Fall or Winter so no worries there. Btw, how much whiskey is considered too much for daily intake? I usually do about half the bubble on the Glencairn glass, multiple times. It’d take me a full glass or two to feel buzzed. Is that too much? �� Just curious how much folks drink on the regular.

It's hard to answer that question for someone else. All I'll say is it's never a bad idea to take a week off once a month, or a month off once a year just to prove you can.

Also depends on the goal lol. If I'm trying to catch a buzz, thats usually a weekend affair instead of my one or two drinks during a week.

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by WhiskyPat12

It's hard to answer that question for someone else. All I'll say is it's never a bad idea to take a week off once a month, or a month off once a year just to prove you can.

I meant for you: how much is typical intake?

I can definitely go without drinking. I don’t do it often. Usually only socially or when I’m bored sitting at home.

[WhiskyPat12]

Originally Posted by BMW F22

I meant for you: how much is typical intake?

I can definitely go without drinking. I don’t do it often. Usually only socially or when I’m bored sitting at home.

I edited my post with that answer.

[BMW F22]

Yep I definitely drink too much.

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by BMW F22

Yep I definitely drink too much.

Like he said, it depends on the person. If I am just casually drinking I will do 5 or 6 pours, if I am doing a tasting with friends it is usually in the double digits.

[Hawkeye]

Cedar ridge single barrel rye finished in port barrels, very reminiscent of midwinter nights dram, but I might like it even more.

Paired with a Viaje scotch bonnet, wonderful smoke.

[UncleWede]

My oldest's tastes are improving. I guess it's me and Johnny for Father's Day
Yes, I had a wee bit right off the top of the bottle. I like there is smoke, but not a full on brush fire.

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

My oldest's tastes are improving. I guess it's me and Johnny for Father's Day
Yes, I had a wee bit right off the top of the bottle. I like there is smoke, but not a full on brush fire.

Very nice. Enjoy in good health!

[premier3is]

Originally Posted by BMW F22

Went to Smart & Final for ice cream and saw that Chivas Regal 12 was on sale for $20 so bought a bottle. It's a good blend that got me into whiskey originally (along with Macallan 12).

How does the macallan 12 rank vs the chivas 12?

[premier3is]

Originally Posted by BMW F22

Yep I definitely drink too much.

I've been drinking a dram or 2 almost daily last month or so lol.

[BMW F22]

Originally Posted by premier3is

How does the macallan 12 rank vs the chivas 12?

Macallan is smoother and sweeter because of sherry cask. The Chivas is good on its own. Did a whiskey tasting at a local place few days ago with some friends and also tried Dalwhinnie 15 which I also liked. Will get that and Macallan 12 next time I go to Total Wine

[Maynard]

Just did my annual Vermont run to catch the sale prices on Ardbeg. Makes for a great excuse to make another run through the ADK, and I end up saving about $100 over NY pricing. The 'local' VT store isn't very big, so after about a decade of this, they know me by name and are great about getting in some of the rarer stuff if I ask ahead. Trying some of the GOT collection this time too.