What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

[hooligan_G01]

Originally Posted by P1et

I'm assuming these are all for making cocktails with, yes? I don't think I've ever found a bourbon worthy of drinking neat/rocks.

That tells me you simply don't like American whiskey, then.

I have no problem with that, I'd never drink Vodka neat/up/rocks, even though there are myriad that are high enough quality to do so. Each to their own.

What are your criteria for "being worthy" of drinking a spirit unmixed?

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by Violator

I’m glad I’m not the only one with a problem, a great problem. Lovey collection.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by M_Six

Wish I had room for something like that.

Do you remember where you got those shelves?

I got mine from Homemakers Furniture. I have a buddy that got it through Nebraska Furniture mart for a black friday sale. Pretty much any major furniture store might have it, just a semi-cheap Ashley brand shelving system but it is pretty solid!

Originally Posted by mecheng77

Damn bud, any favourites?

I have a lot of favorites, it really depends on what variety you are talking about. Most of my favorites are cask strength store picks though so they are not directly translatable to what you can find just anywhere. I'll try to put together a short list of off the shelf stuff I would recommend later.

[upstatedoc]

Originally Posted by WestRace

When the world turns dark
And the heart turns cold
And beauty's turn to rest
All then turns to one.

It's 50/50 tonight ... to cold or not to cold lols.

[UncleWede]

January 6 has arrived. Now its a matter of intention, and not a work requirement, to continue with Dry January.


The mere fact that I was considering this as I woke at 0530 indicates problem thinking, yes?

[M_Six]

Damn Problem Thinkers. Always so sure you can handle your thinking and then you go on a binge thinking spree and go all haywire on us. If you can't handle your thinking, then quit cold turkey and deal with the consequences. Go find a local Thinkaholics Anonymous group and start your 12 Steps to Stupidity program. And for Pete's sake, don't think and drive!!

[Hawkeye]

Stopped to pick up a snack for my team this morning and Ardbeg 10 was on sale for $39.99, so I grabbed one! Always nice to find a good drink on sale.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Damn Problem Thinkers. Always so sure you can handle your thinking and then you go on a binge thinking spree and go all haywire on us. If you can't handle your thinking, then quit cold turkey and deal with the consequences. Go find a local Thinkaholics Anonymous group and start your 12 Steps to Stupidity program. And for Pete's sake, don't think and drive!!

There is no shame in thinking about fruit.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

There is no shame in thinking about fruit.

That depends on what you're thinking about doing with it.

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by M_Six

That depends on what you're thinking about doing with it.

True, if you cut a small hole in a watermelon, I have a very different reaction if you put a bottle of vodka in it vs. putting it in the microwave

[masterzapper]

One of the higher proof options but still tasty.

[Violator]

Originally Posted by masterzapper

One of the higher proof options but still tasty.

Very nice find! Higher is good, enjoy!

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Stopped to pick up a snack for my team this morning and Ardbeg 10 was on sale for $39.99, so I grabbed one! Always nice to find a good drink on sale.

Just so we're clear - I hate you.

In order to understand the above, you should probably know that Ardbeg 10 (in a 750ml bottle) up here is $100. I trust that provides the necessary clarity.

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by masterzapper

One of the higher proof options but still tasty.

That never makes it to Iowa, sadly. It is one of their better offerings. A lot of people put it above the 12 or CYPB even. I am road tripping in March and hope to find a few bottles and maybe even a few store picks along the way

[UncleWede]

So, am I having another Mandela moment?? This isn't Fred's Ripple

[masterzapper]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

That never makes it to Iowa, sadly. It is one of their better offerings. A lot of people put it above the 12 or CYPB even. I am road tripping in March and hope to find a few bottles and maybe even a few store picks along the way

Yeah- I think there are a couple places in Northern Kentucky/Southern Ohio that have it but it's rare to find at MSRP. I had to make an early trip to my local store and wait 30 minutes in the cold for a chance to buy it.

[hooligan_G01]

Originally Posted by masterzapper

One of the higher proof options but still tasty.

That's a nice pour, assuming you paid retail for it. Secondary market type pricing is insane for that bottle.

Gone are the good old days that you could find that bottle pretty regularly for ~$25. Hell, I used to be able to get Elijah Craig 18 whenever I wanted it for sub-$40 back in 2010 or so. I should have bought cases back then. CASES.

[ASAP]

Not sure if there are any tequila snobs here but I had the chance to try 2 good ones over the holidays-

1) Don Julio 1942... outstanding taste, a little sweet and a great smell... a fine sipping tequila.
2) Codigo 1530 Anejo... even better taste than 1942 albeit not your typical tequila taste

Anyone know anything else in the up to $120 range that is very good?

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by ASAP

Not sure if there are any tequila snobs here but I had the chance to try 2 good ones over the holidays-

1) Don Julio 1942... outstanding taste, a little sweet and a great smell... a fine sipping tequila.
2) Codigo 1530 Anejo... even better taste than 1942 albeit not your typical tequila taste

Anyone know anything else in the up to $120 range that is very good?

case azul

[m630]

Originally Posted by ASAP

Not sure if there are any tequila snobs here but I had the chance to try 2 good ones over the holidays-

1) Don Julio 1942... outstanding taste, a little sweet and a great smell... a fine sipping tequila.
2) Codigo 1530 Anejo... even better taste than 1942 albeit not your typical tequila taste

Anyone know anything else in the up to $120 range that is very good?

‘42 is very nice, but as its aged in whiskey barrels it has a distinctly non-tequila finish. I like it and drink it but its gained some popularity due to social media which is a negative to me. Its nice and i do keep in my bar as many like it, but its not worth the premium over Clase Azul Reposado, imo.
You can get this for under $100 at total wines, it is absolutely the best tasting tequila at this price point. I do recommend though that you drink it neat at its really smooth and has a very nice texture almost a bit thick like a liquor which is totally lost if you ice it.

Good luck!

[UncleWede]

When y'all finish your clase azul bottles, I'll send you a shipping container? Wife has decided I am making lamps, she is finding bottles at second hand stores. I suggested she buy FULL bottles, and I will take care of emptying them, she didn't go for that so much

I bought a tile hole saw last night, going to give it a whirl on the first bottle this weekend.


Now, as to sipping, my go to is the Tres Generaciones (sp?) anejo. $40-50.

[m630]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

When y'all finish your clase azul bottles, I'll send you a shipping container? Wife has decided I am making lamps, she is finding bottles at second hand stores. I suggested she buy FULL bottles, and I will take care of emptying them, she didn't go for that so much

I bought a tile hole saw last night, going to give it a whirl on the first bottle this weekend.


Now, as to sipping, my go to is the Tres Generaciones (sp?) anejo. $40-50.

Where r u located? Usually have atleast 1 empty bottle per month that i give away!!!

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by m630

Where r u located? Usually have atleast 1 empty bottle per month that i give away!!!

Best Coast / Oxnard, CA