So, what are you drinking now?

@A'bunadhman I have to agree the 44 is an excellent batch. Have you tried the 45? I haven't seen it in Ontario but it would be nice to pick one up to save until I turn 45 in about 9 months. I did that with the 44. Nice gift. I guess even if I can't match a batch to my age every year, I could still have a dram of some batch on my birthday...

Dramlette and I are toasting @thecyclingyogi on his birthday with Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist. Happy Birthday, Brother!

Ardbeg Airigh Nam Beist - A Happy Birthday toast to @thecycyingyogi: Il y a des beaux jours dans la vie et les rencontres heureuses qui font la destin d'un homme!

A double of Glenmorangie Original. A nice drop.

@thecycyingyogi - Happy Birthday! Toasting you with a dram of Talisker 18 yr-old.

Just getting home from one hell of a night at a fantastic snack bar here in Sendai. Those of you who are in Japan or have been to Japan will probably know what a snack bar is... those of you who don't, just ask me! Settling into a wonderful dram of Glenfarclas 15 yo right now... great!

Old Fashioned made with Pikesville Straight Rye, perfect for a hot evening.

@Nozinan: Not yet. My big local ran out of #44, so I went back and no #44 or #45 (?) What they had, and I found this a bit off-putting, was #39 in a tube marked #40, with no lid! When I asked, "How come?" they informed me that they came up that way (from HQ. in Melbourne). I'm sure the #39 would be OK, but I gave it a miss, opting instead for a Talisker 'Storm', which I've yet to open - I've got about a dozen bottles open which is a record for me, not to mention samples aplenty! 'Love those 200ml. bottles; 'nothing like pulling out a sample of Springbank 21 (the old one) in tip-top nick!

Slainte!

Cask strength wheated bourbon but cut down to 110pf. Big profile of caramel and brown sugar.

Started with Manhattans made from Maker's 46; now doing, well, Maker's 46 straight, while watching Homeland and Louis C.K. routines (soon to move onto an episode of Louis. And then maybe The Rockford Files. We'll see.)

@talexander Great love the Rockford Files. Brings me back to my youth. :)

Listening to Alice In Chains latest - The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here - and enjoying a rather largish dram of Connemara Turf Mor.

Old Grand-Dad BIB. It's tasty. The cashier at the local liquor store did a double take when I bought OGD along a bottle of Laphroaig 18, but that's how I roll...

@Jonathan The current release of OGD 114 is also quite good. I've been picking up extra's of the 2012 release that's still on the shelves. For whatever reason, Beam hit on a winner with this bottling.

@Bourbondork, thanks to @Victor I bought the Old Grand Dad 114 a short while ago and gave it a try... It is one superb whisky in my opinion! I'm unable to compare it to past releases though, I've only had the 2012 release. It is no doubt an excellent, well priced bourbon.

Tonight it's another grilling Friday night with some more Isle of Skye 8yr old. While my admiral / wife is drinking Dos Equis. It's not Innis & Gunn but it's a nice try for her. :)

@Bourbondork, Welcome Back!

Read your blog this morning and hope that all is well with you. A toast to you with Masterson's 10-year-old Straight RyeWhiskey, Alberta Premium Limited Edition 30-year-old 100% rye whisky, and Alberta Springs 10-year-old rye whisky...all three from the same distillery as the Jefferson rye 10 year, and more than likely the same old still(s).

Cheers!

Starting my Friday night off with Glenmorangie Original. Have a great Friday night, guys.

James Pepper 1776 Rye! This is quite good.

@teebone673 Ill toast to that with some Glenmorangie Original but with a reviewed J.B. Black first

@GotOak91 Great call. You can never go wrong with a JB Black. Enjoy, my friend.

@YakLord The Black Bull 12yo. was quite good IMO. It lasted but a brief moment in my house. I'm sure I'll buy more someday.

Aberfeldy 1990 Single Cask 56.7% ABV. Cask #040/186 Bottled 2010. This is astoundingly brilliant. I'm a huge fan of all things Aberfeldy and this is the best Aberfeldy I've had. Almost enough to make me want to move to Scotland just to be closer to the source. If you try any Aberfeldy and do not like it, give it some time, and try it again. It's some of the best stuff on Earth. Thank you Maltster!

With visiting friends: Casa Noble Reposado, El Jimador Anejo, Aberfeldy 12, Jameson 12, Stranahan's Colorado Malt, batch # 106, Smith and Cross Tradional Jamaican Rum Naval Strength, St. George (San Francisco) Absinthe, Ardbeg Ardbog.

Caol Ila 18y.

First time, from a 6cl sample. I will split it so I'll be able to taste it again. Really like this one. Only tried one other Caol Ila before, which is the Moch. The 18y is less farmy and a bit more iodine. Less hay and more BBQ. Still quite fresh and crisp though for an 18y old.

My first thought was that this was a mixture of Laphroaigh 10y and Caol Ila Moch.

O, look! My first mini review. (No score yet though..)

Started the evening with my favorite IPA (No-Li Born and Raised IPA, Spokane, WA) while cooking dinner (Pecan wood smoked Halibut, grilled Brussel Sprouts and grilled Portabello mushrooms with goat cheese). Now I'm relaxing on the deck with my lovely wife enjoying a perfect evening with a 25 year Port Ellen. It doesn't get much better than this!

Finishing the night with a 9 year Port Charlotte (Bruichladdich) from the Whisky Society (127.26 - "Student Party Aftermath"). I don't normally smoke cigars, but had one sitting around, so I decided to pair it (a Padron 2000) with the Port Charlotte. Not a bad combo, but think I will stick with just the whisky. :-)

SMWS Ardmore 66.36 (Milano salami and a tropical fruit kebab) while reading Lord of the Flies.

Having a few friends over tonight. Going to make our way through some of my Japanese bottles. We will probably start with the Taketsuru 12, then on to the Yoichi 10 and finally on to Ichiro's Five of Diamonds... with a few more stops in between being very possible ; )

Today I'm finally trying a bottle that I've been curious about for years, Black & White Blended Scotch Whisky. Wow this is a great blend so far. :)