What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

[osukf09]

Originally Posted by c0bra

Inspiration or peer pressure? Either way, I'll join...

Nice! I just picked up a bottle of EC Toasted barrel for retail ($52). Lucked out. I've had EC 18 and it's not close to that, but unique in its own right. Diff than other toasted barrels I've had

[P1]

Originally Posted by c0bra

Inspiration or peer pressure? Either way, I'll join...

You guys drink that stuff straight? That’s strictly for mixing at my place.

[lsturbointeg]

starting my collection! i need more suggestions from you guys!

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by happyjack

pretty successful shopping trip last night...and i blew my whole christmas budget in one shot...so this is more of a pic of what i will be sipping over the next month rather than what i'm currently sipping....

although, i did already crack the seal on the redbreast 12. highly recommended irish whiskey for any bourbon guy looking to expand your palate.

which Don Julio is that?

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

starting my collection! i need more suggestions from you guys!

I see a noticeable abscence of RUM from your stash. That and Cognac are my specialties.

Plantation XO 20
Ron Centenario
Orígenes Reserva Especial18
Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva
El Dorado 12 or 15
Zaya
El Pasador de Oro
1888

Are all in my current stash. They are all good to exquisite!

[hubbahubba]

Smoothest tequila I have ever had.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by hubbahubba

Smoothest tequila I have ever had.

It is in my TOP 3 Best Tequilas!

[hubbahubba]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

It is in my TOP 3 Best Tequilas!

What are your other 2? If you like Clase Azul, would love to check out the other 2!

[ASAP]

Love clase azul repo... many moan and complain that they use a flavor adder to artificially sweeten it up a little but I think its fantastic.

Don Julio 1942, Codigo 1530 Anejo, Fortaleza Anejo are all up there right along with it.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by hubbahubba

What are your other 2? If you like Clase Azul, would love to check out the other 2!

Certainly.

Riazul Anejo
El Tesoro Anejo
Fortaleza Reposado
T1 Reposado Excepcional

I listed all of my absolute favorites!
Any of these you would enjoy since you like Clase Azul.

[Ric in RVA]

Originally Posted by c0bra

Inspiration or peer pressure? Either way, I'll join...

Heck yeah...very tasty.

[Ric in RVA]

Originally Posted by P1

You guys drink that stuff straight? That’s strictly for mixing at my place.

Yes...A tempering sip at first...very small...hold it and let it mellow.

Give a minute or three.

Then take a normal sip.

The high proof really expands the flavor profile.

Too many people take a big normal first sip and just blow it all out and then trash talk it.

Big fan of high proof here....

[213e90n51]

Sapporo.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I see a noticeable abscence of RUM from your stash. That and Cognac are my specialties.

Plantation XO 20
Ron Centenario
Orígenes Reserva Especial18
Diplomático Reserva Exclusiva
El Dorado 12 or 15
Zaya
El Pasador de Oro
1888

Are all in my current stash. They are all good to exquisite!

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Certainly.

Riazul Anejo
El Tesoro Anejo
Fortaleza Reposado
T1 Reposado Excepcional

I listed all of my absolute favorites!
Any of these you would enjoy since you like Clase Azul.

adding this to the list as well!

Hey Marcus! just getting started but i took a picture of your suggestions. will check them out at my local liquor store appreciate it! what else do i need to add to the cabinet?

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

adding this to the list as well!

Hey Marcus! just getting started but i took a picture of your suggestions. will check them out at my local liquor store appreciate it! what else do i need to add to the cabinet?

If you can grab most of those, you're going to have an exceptional stash.
For Vodka I recommend ZYR or Chopin.
Cognac: Tesseron, Hardy, Remy Martin Pierre Ferrand.

[happyjack]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

which Don Julio is that?

it's just the reposado. they were out of the anejo and i didnt feel like making another stop.

[bobowar135]

Originally Posted by cooolone2

8 year is the launch point lately for me, nothing less...

Recent enjoyment, so much so, went and got a 2nd bottle before 1st was empty knowing the stock wouldn't survive the holidays.

I'm not a Bourbon guy but I must say that this is some fine Bourbon 47% (94 proof) here in Australia.

[c0bra]

Originally Posted by P1

You guys drink that stuff straight? That’s strictly for mixing at my place.

I usually enjoy bourbon with 1 or 2 very small cubes, but the Barrel Proof gets a huge ice ball.

[lsturbointeg]

Originally Posted by bobowar135

I'm not a Bourbon guy but I must say that this is some fine Bourbon 47% (94 proof) here in Australia.

I've been seeing alot of this here. I need to pick one up

[Ric in RVA]

Originally Posted by c0bra

I usually enjoy bourbon with 1 or 2 very small cubes, but the Barrel Proof gets a huge ice ball.

So it is really a bourbon starter kit for you...."MAKES 1.5 L " on every 750 ml bottle..

I guess it is cheaper if you think of it that way.

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

I've been seeing alot of this here. I need to pick one up

The 94 proof that is posted above is the normal ~$30 bottle. A store pick will usually be better and a similar price (maybe $35) while the barrel proofs that were posted run closer to $60 and are in a whole different league.

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by P1

You guys drink that stuff straight? That’s strictly for mixing at my place.

I drink just about everything straight, every now and then will add a few drops of water. I very rarely have used an ice cube where it improved the taste for me.

Originally Posted by c0bra

I usually enjoy bourbon with 1 or 2 very small cubes, but the Barrel Proof gets a huge ice ball.

The funny this about this to me is that the two small cubes will dilute more than a large ball unless you let it sit for a long time (because they melt faster). The whole point of using large cubes or balls is to chill your drink without diluting it.