Whiskey

[MDixon]

Picked up a couple of new bottles this week, they will go into the queue.

The first was a Bourbon, Medley's Private Stock 10 Year. Thus far I have really enjoyed the Medley Bros, Old Medley 12 year, and Wathens Bourbon so I am looking forward to this one when it comes around.

Also picked up Nikka Coffey Grain Whiskey from Japan. I tried it at a bar recently and it was nicely fruity. Coffey is the type of still, not coffee which is a mistake even the liquor store was making with the description.

Heard an ABC store had Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch which is only about $40, and they brought me a bottle from the back. Was at another in SC and asking about various things and they also had one under the counter so I snagged it as well. Nothing like having three bottles of your favorite!

[kmccaf]

One can never have enough of that Colonel EH Taylor Small Batch. I drank a lot of that when I was in NC last year. I am glad to hear the positive review of Nikka Coffey. That will be high on my list to try. I am looking forward to the Old Medley review. A good friend loves Wathens, so that would be a good Xmas gift.

I tell you, I just got home from having surgery, and I am dying for a glass of bourbon. I also can't wait to brew again. Haven't done that in a good six months, which was six months removed from the batch before that.

[69franx]

Yall are having an effect on my purchasing choices. 2 will be suppers and one is going to a hockey game in a plastic flask tomorrow. Any guesses as to which will be in the flask?

[69franx]

Jon and Pinski, great suggestion on the double wood. So smooth, might become my new favorite sipper over Macallan 12

[HoosierBrew]

Jon and Pinski, great suggestion on the double wood. So smooth, might become my new favorite sipper over Macallan 12

Nice. I think it's head and shoulders over Macallan in terms of flavor and complexity.

[69franx]

I agree Jon after just one short tasting. Won't regularly be stocked at home, but when I am on the mood. The sales guy tried to push the Balvenie Double wood 17 year when I go to the counter. Steep jump from $63-$149! Maybe next time around but not likely

[HoosierBrew]

I agree Jon after just one short tasting. Won't regularly be stocked at home, but when I am on the mood. The sales guy tried to push the Balvenie Double wood 17 year when I go to the counter. Steep jump from $63-$149! Maybe next time around but not likely

Yeah, big jump.  Ouch.

[Pinski]

I agree Jon after just one short tasting. Won't regularly be stocked at home, but when I am on the mood. The sales guy tried to push the Balvenie Double wood 17 year when I go to the counter. Steep jump from $63-$149! Maybe next time around but not likely

Wow, yeah that is steep. While navigating the duty free maze at Heathrow I stumbled across the 17 year and they also had Triple Wood that looked interesting but about the same price point.  The financial committee wasnt' having it.

[HoosierBrew]

The financial committee wasnt' having it.

That's funny, my financial committee would very likely concur.   

[Wort-H.O.G.]

I agree Jon after just one short tasting. Won't regularly be stocked at home, but when I am on the mood. The sales guy tried to push the Balvenie Double wood 17 year when I go to the counter. Steep jump from $63-$149! Maybe next time around but not likely

Double wood 17 is a juice worth the squeeze frank....great stuff.


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[erockrph]

I agree Jon after just one short tasting. Won't regularly be stocked at home, but when I am on the mood. The sales guy tried to push the Balvenie Double wood 17 year when I go to the counter. Steep jump from $63-$149! Maybe next time around but not likely

Yeah, big jump.  Ouch.

When I acquired my bottle of Portwood 21-year it only cost $39. It is by far my favorite non-Islay single malt, but I've been reluctant to finish that last pour because I don't know if I could justify the replacement cost nowadays.

[HoosierBrew]

I agree Jon after just one short tasting. Won't regularly be stocked at home, but when I am on the mood. The sales guy tried to push the Balvenie Double wood 17 year when I go to the counter. Steep jump from $63-$149! Maybe next time around but not likely

Yeah, big jump.  Ouch.

When I acquired my bottle of Portwood 21-year it only cost $39. It is by far my favorite non-Islay single malt, but I've been reluctant to finish that last pour because I don't know if I could justify the replacement cost nowadays.

Wow, that's an absolute steal for 21 year even years ago. I'm sure the cost today is steep.

[Joe Sr.]

I bought a Pierre Ferrand 25 year cognac for my father in law in his waning years.  As much as I know I indulged him at the time, the price of  replacement bottle, to be kept in memoriam, was $80+.  There's no way I dropped that much 5 or so years ago.  No way.  I can't believe how some of the prices have jumped.

[erockrph]

I bought a Pierre Ferrand 25 year cognac for my father in law in his waning years.  As much as I know I indulged him at the time, the price of  replacement bottle, to be kept in memoriam, was $80+.  There's no way I dropped that much 5 or so years ago.  No way.  I can't believe how some of the prices have jumped.

Makes me wish that my dad was into something other than wine. I bought him a bottle of Opus One for his 60th a few months ago. That one hit the wallet pretty good.

[Wort-H.O.G.]

I bought a Pierre Ferrand 25 year cognac for my father in law in his waning years.  As much as I know I indulged him at the time, the price of  replacement bottle, to be kept in memoriam, was $80+.  There's no way I dropped that much 5 or so years ago.  No way.  I can't believe how some of the prices have jumped.

Makes me wish that my dad was into something other than wine. I bought him a bottle of Opus One for his 60th a few months ago. That one hit the wallet pretty good.

Yep as far as wine goes- great choice. Uber pricey for sure.


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