[MDixon]

Old Forrester 1870 is killer, 1897 is only 100 proof, but comes off too hot and not to my liking. As always, perhaps the impression will change as the bottle drains.

Had Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2015 the other night at a cocktail bar. It was mindblowing fantastic. If anyone has an inkling where I might get a bottle for the original retail price (~$110), please hook a brother up.

[Pinski]

Had Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2015 the other night at a cocktail bar. It was mindblowing fantastic.

Mmmm, I'm jealous. 

[kmccaf]

Had Four Roses Limited Edition Small Batch 2015 the other night at a cocktail bar. It was mindblowing fantastic.

Mmmm, I'm jealous.

Yeah, me too. I am also very jealous of the Fitzgerald that was consumed.

[Wort-H.O.G.]

Anybody ever warm their whiskey or scotch? Bring it into the 80's and then sip away- opens up the aroma. I float my brandy snifter in the hot tub for a minute- winter warmer.


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[MDixon]

I typically try mine room temp and then with a very large ice cube. Room temp this time of year is 68. In the summer more like 74. I generally find I like most of them with the cube because the flavor changes as the cube melts.

[Wort-H.O.G.]

Depends what I'm drinking and mood I'm in....I chill but rarely dilute. I use the stainless cubes.


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[kmccaf]

I have found I like mine at room temp. Right now it is 60f, and I like my whiskey a touch warmer than that, but I have never done anything to correct that. I suppose I should get a hot tub.

[majorvices]

Huntsville has finally gotten a dedicated Whiskey bar (inside one of our premier craft beer bars) and last night I was invited to its soft opening. They have a pretty good selection of rare and high end whiskey's. Last night I tried Angel's Envy Mountain Wood 10 year old, Black Maple Hill small batch bourbon and Jefferson's 10 Year 100% rye. Didn't take tasting notes this time but thoroughly enjoyed them all.

[pete b]

I typically try mine room temp and then with a very large ice cube. Room temp this time of year is 68. In the summer more like 74. I generally find I like most of them with the cube because the flavor changes as the cube melts.

Same here, I try it first and generally prefer one cube.

[erockrph]

I typically try mine room temp and then with a very large ice cube. Room temp this time of year is 68. In the summer more like 74. I generally find I like most of them with the cube because the flavor changes as the cube melts.

Same here, I try it first and generally prefer one cube.

For a slow sipper, I'm the same way. But for a serious "getting to know you" tasting, I will drop about half a straw's worth of RO/filtered water just to open it up a bit and take it from there.

If it's a social night and I'm just having whiskey for drinks, more rocks is just fine too. But in those cases I'm typically sticking with something familiar like Knob Creek (or Johnny Black if it's a scotch night).

[mchrispen]

Rocks here... Bigger cubes or spheres the better. Drinking a Dickel Select Barrel right now. Everything good about George Dickel turned to 11. Better love corn though... a nice rustic dram for sure.

[Wort-H.O.G.]

Perhaps it's just me then. I really like it undiluted - especially the complex, aged stuff.


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[majorvices]

Perhaps it's just me then. I really like it undiluted - especially the complex, aged stuff.


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Depends what you are drinking and where. If I am going to truly sample a bourbon it must be neat - maybe with just a slight splash of water when it needs opened up. When I am backpacking I like a splash of spring or branch water. If it is a Saturday night and I want to really relax and watch a movie and not fuss over sipping it's on the rocks with a three finger pour.

[pete b]

Perhaps it's just me then. I really like it undiluted - especially the complex, aged stuff.


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I have noticed that more often than not I taste flavors with a few drops of water or a cube that I miss neat. Its counter intuitive for sure.

[HoosierBrew]

As mentioned, I usually sample neat and then use a small cube or a very small amount of water if it needs opened up a bit.