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By @Wodha @Wodha on 15th Jan 2010, show post

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@MadSingleMalt

Last night, after a couple of very welcome beers, a quick swig of Talisker 10 straight from the bottle before heading to bed. 110% delicious as all get-out. Maybe thanks to my choice of "glassware," but it hit me as super honeyed & welcoming.

3 years ago 6Who liked this?

@Victor
Victor replied

@MadSingleMalt my first (and only) bottle of Talisker 10 was nothing but salt and pepper for the first 6 months it was open. Then, swooosh! the honey came out, and it was lovely. A good bottle of 10 is great, but I've experienced so much inconsistency with it that I stick to 57 Degrees North and the 18 yo.

3 years ago 6Who liked this?

@OdysseusUnbound

Currently sipping some Woodford Rye. I’ve only used this one in cocktails so this is my first “neat” go at it. I like it. It’s not blowing my mind, but it’s quite good. Not as sweet as their bourbon, but not as dry as many 100% ryes.

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@TracerBullet
TracerBullet replied

Started the evening off with the Old Pal cocktail. Ended the evening with a pour of Larceny.

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@bwmccoy
bwmccoy replied

While grilling pork chops for dinner, Girvan SMWS G7.15 (34 year - May 1984) "Mind-altering hugs" - After 32 years in an ex-bourbon hogshead, transferred to a new oak hogshead, heavy toast/medium char for the final 2 years - 57.2% ABV.

Followed by Copperworks Distilling Company SMWS Cask sample (46 months - Mar. 2016) - New oak (18 month air seasoned staves) heavy toast, medium char (#2) - 60.2% ABV.

Both of these whiskies have a lot of similar qualities to bourbon and because of that, they both paired perfectly with the seasoning used on the chops.

After dinner, continued my on-line training. Tonight’s topics; continuous distillation and blending accompanied by a glass of The Big Swirl SMWS 10 year old Blended Malt Batch 07 - Ex-Spanish oak casks + ex-bourbon casks matured for final 2 years in 1st-fill ex-sherry hogshead - 50% ABV.

3 years ago 4Who liked this?

Jonathan replied

Ardbeg 5. My wife is having it with some blood orange/gingers bitters.This some good whisky.

3 years ago 1Who liked this?

Jonathan replied

Ardbeg 5 is a winner.l

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@bwmccoy
bwmccoy replied

Last night, before dinner, I wasn't in the mood for beer, whisky or a mixed drink, but I wasn't sure exactly what I wanted. I decided to have a glass of Society gin neat. That really hit the spot.

SMWS GN1.3 "Coriander Meander" is a Scottish gin from Makar in Glasgow, distilled August 2017 and aged for a short time in a 2nd-fill ex-bourbon barrel; 57.8% ABV. While I don't have a ton of experience with gin, this is by far the best gin that I have ever had. In fact, it really is too good to use in a mixed drink. It is absolutely stunning drinking it neat.

After dinner, while continuing my Edinburgh Whisky Academy on-line courses (Tonight's topic is "Focus on Flavor"), I had a couple of drams from the Game of Thrones bottlings;

Oban Bay Reserve "The Night's Watch" Game of Thrones Limited Edition bottling - 43% ABV.

Talisker Select Reserve "House Greyjoy" Game of Thrones Limited Edition bottling - 45.8% ABV.

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@MadSingleMalt

Last night, after a couple of very welcome beers, a quick swig of Talisker 10 straight from the bottle before heading to bed. 110% delicious as all get-out. Maybe thanks to my choice of "glassware," but it hit me as super honeyed & welcoming.

3 years ago 2Who liked this?

@Nozinan
Nozinan replied

@MadSingleMalt Is this to be a nightly tradition for you?

I could think of worse traditions...

3 years ago 3Who liked this?

@TracerBullet
TracerBullet replied

Took tomorrow off so tonight is my Friday night. Starting off with a Jerry Thomas Manhattan. This is my second time making this version of the Manhattan cocktail and I am playing with the primary ingredient, Rye (or a high rye bourbon). I personally prefer my Manhattans with bourbon as the main ingredient and my Old Fashioneds are always (so far) rye. After the Manhattan, we will see where the evening takes me...

3 years ago 3Who liked this?

@OdysseusUnbound

Currently sipping a Martini (3 oz Broker’s Gin, 0.5 oz dry vermouth). I got my new mixing glass and long bar spoon from The Crafty Bartender today, so I stirred my Martini rather than shaking it. I have to say: it is better stirred for sure. It’s a subtle difference but there is one.

3 years ago 4Who liked this?

@OdysseusUnbound

Post dinner cocktail, a Penicillin made with Famous Grouse and topped with Laphroaig 10, before our family movie night(s) continues. We did a Pirates of the Caribbean marathon a few weeks ago, now it’s a Harry Potter marathon.I’m hoping to convince the family to do a Hobbit/Lord of the Rings marathon next.

3 years ago 3Who liked this?

@Nozinan
Nozinan replied

@OdysseusUnbound If you're doing LOTR, you will definitely need a LONG DRINK...

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@OdysseusUnbound

@Nozinan Maybe a whole bowl of punch? Although Hobbits seem to prefer stout beer or ale. I feel as though a flagon of Brown Ale such as Newcastle might work, or even a big mug of Old Speckled Hen.

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@bwmccoy
bwmccoy replied

Tonight, before dinner, Glendronach 12 Year Old - Original Double Cask.

After dinner, while playing on-line poker with my brother-in-law and some of his friends;

Braeval SMWS 113.24 (7 year - Oct. 2011) "Attack of the killer florists!" From a 1st-fill ex-bourbon barrel - 63.4% ABV.

Glen Ord SMWS 77.57 (9 year - Apr. 2009) "Down the old wax mines" from a refill ex-bourbon hogshead - 59.1% ABV.

Lagavulin 9 year "House Lannister" Game of Thrones Limited Edition bottling - 46% ABV.

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@Hewie
Hewie replied

@OdysseusUnbound Ahh, Old Speckled Hen - that's a nice easy drinking and very malty ale. I must see if I can get any around here.

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@TracerBullet
TracerBullet replied

I stuck with the Manhattan theme last evening and had a Northern Standard. Nice twist on the classic Manhattan.

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@OdysseusUnbound

@Hewie My acquaintance with OSH was purely accidental. My brother-in-law, who is a staunch Bud Light drinker, got a Xmas beer basket from the parents of the kids he was coaching (hockey, obviously...Canada) and there were more than a few he refused to try. He is generous though and when we were over at his place, he told us to help ourselves. Now many Canadians will say we make “the best beer in the world”, some will claim Germany rules, but I’ve always preferred beer from the UK and Ireland. When I opened (and enjoyed) the OSH, everyone was gobsmacked.

Edit: there are plenty of Canadian craft breweries who make excellent beer, but they generally aren’t available outside Canada. Our big national brands are bland and uninteresting.

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@RianC
RianC replied

@OdysseusUnbound - I was quite partial to Molson Ex when I visited Canada. Not sure if that's seen as shite for the masses or good beer but it seemed a LOT better than most beers youd get in a UK pub at the time.

If you like 'darker' beers then I think the UK makes some of the most traditional and best, but for 'lighter' beers, I'd agree that Germany and perhaps Italy make some of the best - at least in terms of what's available.

No idea why but all the beer talk made me think of these old Castelmaine XXXX adverts ...

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@RianC
RianC replied

Currently sipping a JD barrel proof on ice. Does it no harm whatsoever and, dare I say, might even be the best way to enjoy this?! I rarely see the point, but one of those oversized ice balls would be perfect here.

Just seen Amazon have this in stock again. I'm gonna have to get another ...

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@Nozinan
Nozinan replied

May 22 (still that day here) 1940 my uncle was born.

Tonight we celebrated with the same food and the same wine (from my favourite winery) but in different homes.

I was lucky enough to be able to sign out early and was done all my work by 510. So before dinner I FaceTimed my uncle and we sat down to a dram for the first time in a very long time. I had asked him what he wanted and he chose sherry and pear, so I poured off about half my remaining Uigeadail into a sample bottle and dropped it off 2 days ago. We both have bough for another.

I was thinking of how to choose the best whisky for the occasion, but in the end I stopped thinking and went with something I know he likes. It may not be the best whisky I have, but the point was the occasion. And it’s a pretty darn good whisky.

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@bwmccoy
bwmccoy replied

@TracerBullet - Thanks for mentioning the Jerry Thomas Manhattan. I had never heard of it until your post. I made one tonight for my wife and I. The Grand Marnier and orange peel really compliment the underlying Manhattan flavors as opposed to overshadowing them. We really liked it! I will be making this version again! Thanks again!

Also made one of my “smoky mountain“ cocktails (bourbon, maple syrup, bitters and smoke the glass with a burnt cinnamon stick).

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@CanadianNinja

@RianC, if Molson Ex is better than most beers at the pub in the UK.... excuse me if I never visit the UK!

Seriously, I completely get it though. When we travel we’re just in a different frame of mind.

The first time I went to Mexico, Sol tasted like one of the best beers I’d ever had. X )

I’m sure many of the locals would disagree.

3 years ago 4Who liked this?

@CanadianNinja

In keeping with the spirit of beer, I am having some Asahi Style Free.

It is one of the many ‘diet beers’ available here in Japan. This beer has 0% sugar.

These days, pretty much the only time I drink regular beer is when I go out. Other than that, virtually all the beer I consume is 0% sugar/low carb beer.

Trust me, it makes a difference!

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