What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

Maynard · 08-24-2017, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Since we're talking ryes, worth bringing up that many, including Bulleit are made from the same base stock.
http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/09/b...-from-mpg.html

I'm a big fan of Anchor Old Potrero, as it's younger and more crisp than many of the older and smoother alternatives.

Just read this one, and of interest was that the Angels Envy (same great base stock 95%) was aged 18 months in Plantation XO Caribbean Rum barrels. I know there are a lot of fans of that rum on here.

Red Bread · 08-24-2017, 07:22 PM

Yeah, resellers are certainly capable of doing things with MGP base stock before bottling it. I just tend to avoid those on the list in order to support the folks that did the leg work. Anchor makes some really good, young ryes that taste nothing like the MGP stuff.

M_Six · 08-24-2017, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Technically, Dickel, Bulleit and Templeton should all taste the same, they're all made from MGP base stock.

http://www.whiskeyprof.com/rye-whisk...eburg-indiana/

Thanks for that link. Interesting article. I may have to track down some Angel's Envy.

M3 Number 86 · 08-25-2017, 12:45 AM

Went to the Abbey tonight. Most popular gay bar in West Hollywood (our company is at the heart of it).

Huge ass strong ass drinks. I'm liking it. Minus the gay dudes. But I'm not homophobic so it's ok. Lol

Terry989 · 08-26-2017, 01:56 PM

Here are some of the Whiskys that I current have open (left to right):

Caol Ila 15 yr old - Sovereign bottling, bottled 1996. Great balance, I love this Whisky!
MaCallan 18 yr old - distilled in 1986. A lovely gift from my lovely wife!
Glenfarclas 25 yr old. Good, but I think the 21 and 17 yr old are better.
Springbank 15 yr old. A whisky of impeccable balance.
Lagavulin 16 yr old. Another old friend that I almost always have open.

///Mongo · 08-26-2017, 08:01 PM

Love Glenfarclas, and agree that the 21 is better

UncleWede · 08-26-2017, 09:35 PM

Sipping some blackberry cider at McMenamins in Portland. I started with a local Hefe but just couldn't do it. All the last 4 days I've been pulling blackberries off the vine so I guess it's apprapo that I get smashed on blackberries the last night in town

M_Six · 08-26-2017, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Sipping some blackberry cider at McMenamins in Portland. I started with a local Hefe but just couldn't do it. All the last 4 days I've been pulling blackberries off the vine so I guess it's apprapo that I get smashed on blackberries the last night in town

Sound logic.

I'm back to Gentleman Jack and seltzer. Good DD.

UncleWede · 08-26-2017, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Sipping some blackberry cider at McMenamins in Portland. I started with a local Hefe but just couldn't do it. All the last 4 days I've been pulling blackberries off the vine so I guess it's apprapo that I get smashed on blackberries the last night in town

Sound logic.

I'm back to Gentleman Jack and seltzer. Good DD.

Although gma always took us to get blackberries, and always took us to the dog races, she never mentioned cider. I think now she was holdin out on mah

mktmkr · 08-27-2017, 09:13 AM

Michters Bourbon neat or as an old fashioned. Best I've had regardless of the price.

1MOREMOD · 08-27-2017, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Sipping some blackberry cider at McMenamins in Portland. I started with a local Hefe but just couldn't do it. All the last 4 days I've been pulling blackberries off the vine so I guess it's apprapo that I get smashed on blackberries the last night in town

Sounds like something a girl might like.

UncleWede · 08-29-2017, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Sounds like something a girl might like.

Lure them in with a bit of sweet nectar, and before they know it they are doing belly shots.

It's OK young grasshopper, you have a long life

JerryW235 · 08-29-2017, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by mktmkr

Michters Bourbon neat or as an old fashioned. Best I've had regardless of the price.

I see you're from PA, (so am I originally), which is where Michters started. Have you ever tried Willett's, or Michters Sour Mash?

M_Six · 08-31-2017, 09:36 PM

Plantation 20. Nectar of the Gods.

1MOREMOD · 08-31-2017, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Lure them in with a bit of sweet nectar, and before they know it they are doing belly shots.

It's OK young grasshopper, you have a long life

Pro tip - you can feed the girls the girl drinks not yourself.

1MOREMOD · 08-31-2017, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Plantation 20. Nectar of the Gods.

Had some last night well pineapple actually

Watching The World Burn · 08-31-2017, 09:59 PM

Ahh yes, pineapple. Definitely up there in the "manly fruits" category.

1MOREMOD · 08-31-2017, 10:08 PM

Have you had plantation pineapple pretty light and it's straight booze not some a Foo Foo drink

M_Six · 08-31-2017, 11:18 PM

Agreed. Don't dis the pineapple until you've tried it.

TXSTYLE · 08-31-2017, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Plantation 20. Nectar of the Gods.

I wonder how many bottles of this you've gone through since I suggested this?
Could be more than even me...

1MOREMOD · 08-31-2017, 11:49 PM

Yeah he's a slimey drunk

Watching The World Burn · 09-01-2017, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Have you had plantation pineapple pretty light and it's straight booze not some a Foo Foo drink

I like Scotch, straight...none of these diluted with fruit liquors.

*Beats chest*

I'm just giving you a hard time for making fun of the ciders.

But I do like my scotch neat. And I'd be more inclined to try the plantation straight, rather than pineapple, because that's just how I prefer the hard stuff I've found.

But I like ciders too. I'm an equal opportunity drinker.

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Red Bread Major General 4463 Rep 9,160 Posts Drives: Smog machines Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Yeah, resellers are certainly capable of doing things with MGP base stock before bottling it. I just tend to avoid those on the list in order to support the folks that did the leg work. Anchor makes some really good, young ryes that taste nothing like the MGP stuff.
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Terry989 First Lieutenant 593 Rep 314 Posts Drives: 2019 X1 xDrive M Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Puget Sound iTrader: (0)	Here are some of the Whiskys that I current have open (left to right): Caol Ila 15 yr old - Sovereign bottling, bottled 1996. Great balance, I love this Whisky! MaCallan 18 yr old - distilled in 1986. A lovely gift from my lovely wife! Glenfarclas 25 yr old. Good, but I think the 21 and 17 yr old are better. Springbank 15 yr old. A whisky of impeccable balance. Lagavulin 16 yr old. Another old friend that I almost always have open. Attached Images
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 17963 Rep 9,377 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Sipping some blackberry cider at McMenamins in Portland. I started with a local Hefe but just couldn't do it. All the last 4 days I've been pulling blackberries off the vine so I guess it's apprapo that I get smashed on blackberries the last night in town __________________ I have romped on her and I giggled like a drunk infant the entire time. - Sedan_Clan
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mktmkr New Member 8 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 2009 e90 328xi m-sport Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Michters Bourbon neat or as an old fashioned. Best I've had regardless of the price.
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M_Six Free Thinker 16804 Rep 7,454 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Plantation 20. Nectar of the Gods. __________________ Mark markj.pics "There is no shame in dropping fruit in your glass." -UncleWede
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Watching The World Burn Lengthy but not a Girthy Member 1051 Rep 130 Posts Drives: 1971 Honda Civic Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Riding the high seas of your emotions iTrader: (0)	Ahh yes, pineapple. Definitely up there in the "manly fruits" category.
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M_Six Free Thinker 16804 Rep 7,454 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Agreed. Don't dis the pineapple until you've tried it. __________________ Mark markj.pics "There is no shame in dropping fruit in your glass." -UncleWede
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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	Yeah he's a slimey drunk
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