Where are the booze threads?

[Medic007]

Long time reader and very rare poster since I come from enemy territory, where are the danged booze threads? You guys have some amazing palates and give great booze reviews and news. Not necessarily a critique by me, but there's a glut of TV and movie threads. I'm not much of a watcher of TV or movies, so although sometimes entertaining, they aren't useful to me. I get that you all are aren't here to serve only my needs, but as a minority mine have to be considered as well.

So, New Belgium and Stone products have been generously heaped upon the shelves of the alcohol purveyors. Any others coming since passage of that law? I'm back to PBR, Robert Modavi Coastal Selection Merlot, and McCormick vodka. Help a Sooner out with some new stuff that you all have been drinking.

PS, yes, a Sooner fan. I mostly exist on the politics board and the now defunct Ghetto. I promise I'm not one of those fans. I don't expect kid gloves, but at least give me a chance before you go double fisted Freddy Krueger style on my backdoor.

 

[Medic007]

This weekend I tried Crazy Mountain's Lawyers Guns and Money Barleywine Style Ale. I like IPAs so it isn't completely disappointing, but this isn't anything like a barleywine style I've had before. Pretty straightforward hoppy double IPA flavor profile. Not much malt to it. I expected it to have some dark guts.

 

[BluegrassPoke]

I am a bourbon/whiskey guy.

 

[Medic007]

I am a bourbon/whiskey guy.

I drink plenty of that too. Any new ones out there worth a big thumbs up?

 

[BluegrassPoke]

I drink plenty of that too. Any new ones out there worth a big thumbs up?

I love four roses. Incredible bourbon.

 

[JonnyVito]

Trump won dude there isn't a need for booze any more!!!!

 

[BluegrassPoke]

Trump won dude there isn't a need for booze any more!!!!

Celebration booze!

 

[Medic007]

Trump won dude there isn't a need for booze any more!!!!

You dork. There's always a reason for booze.

 

[Medic007]

I love four roses. Incredible bourbon.

I've seen it on the shelf plenty of times but have never tried it. I'll put that next on my list. Anybody that starts a sex position thread knows good bourbon.

 

[mseabolt]

I have to think this is infused with a little bit of heaven

 

[JonnyVito]

You dork. There's always a reason for booze.

I know nothing I can't even handle my Zima's.

 

[Anodyne]

This May I'm taking a long weekend to Nashville then a leisurely drive back via Kentucky bourbon country. Booze-related recommendations? I like the historical side of things, as well as quality product.

 

[BluegrassPoke]

Hit up Lynchburg, TN and Bardstown, KY.

 

[Medic007]

This May I'm taking a long weekend to Nashville then a leisurely drive back via Kentucky bourbon country. Booze-related recommendations? I like the historical side of things, as well as quality product.

Is this my formal invitation? Of course I'll go.

 

[anon_ph7vrsh7abnty]

This May I'm taking a long weekend to Nashville then a leisurely drive back via Kentucky bourbon country. Booze-related recommendations? I like the historical side of things, as well as quality product.

Let me know when you plan on being in bourbon country. I'll see what I can do.

 

[BluegrassPoke]

@Medic007 lets Cross party lines and take me. You see my handle. I know Kentucky and Carey M is my brother.

 

[CowboyJD]

You dork. There's always a reason for booze.

According to Trump and General Sessions....we ain't getting the devil's weed legalized anytime so, so....

 

[Medic007]

@Medic007 lets Cross party lines and take me. You see my handle. I know Kentucky and Carey M is my brother.

HOLY SHIIIIITAKE! I'm in.

 

[BluegrassPoke]

Woodford Reserve is another tasty bourbon. Bulliett is good as well. It is one of the new ones. Buffalo Trace is over rated. Love 4 roses.

 

[anon_ph7vrsh7abnty]

Woodford Reserve is another tasty bourbon. Bulliett is good as well. It is one of the new ones. Buffalo Trace is over rated. Love 4 roses.

Going to disagree on all accounts except for 4roses which depends on the varietal.

 

[BluegrassPoke]

Going to disagree on all accounts except for 4roses which depends on the varietal.

Full disclosure. I am a Jack man. Love it. It is my Dr. Pepper. I am not a fan of Jim Bean or Dickel. Evan Williams is ok.

 

[anon_ph7vrsh7abnty]

Woodford and Bulleit are all label/bottle.

Save money on Woodford by getting Old Fo. It's pretty much the same.

And just don't buy Bulleit. It's hot garbage for young hipsters with no taste.

Go with Weller (Buffalo Trace) instead. That's what the locals do.

Jack (related to him) is what it is. Something that is best with a +1. Not a sipper.

 

[Ostatedchi]

Irish Whiskey is the way to go.

However, I am a Makers Mark Ambassador too and will go see my barrel when it comes of age.

 

[BluegrassPoke]

Irish Whiskey is the way to go.

However, I am a Makers Mark Ambassador too and will go see my barrel when it comes of age.

Damn, I forgot about Makers! Legit. I love Makers 46. Kentucky > Irish

 

[Marshal Jim Duncan]

Moderately priced bourbon: Makers or Makers 46

Premium bourbon: Blanton's. Booker's packs a wallop.

Irish: Redbreast 12 - when I first started drinking this 5-6 years ago it was a great bargain, it has skyrocketed in price since gaining popularity (approx. 40% increase). They have a new variation I'd like to try if I ever find it. I like the Jameson Caskmates, Bushmillls Bkack, and Knappogue Castle too.

Scotch: Balvenie Double Wood, Oban

Rye: High West Double Rye, Crown Royal Northern Harvest

Gin: Hendricks

Possibly my favorite bottle is: High West's The 36th Vote (so named for Utah's deciding vote in repealing prohibition) Barrel Aged Manhattan

 

[BluegrassPoke]

Moderately priced bourbon: Makers or Makers 46

Premium bourbon: Blanton's. Booker's packs a wallop.

Irish: Redbreast 12 - when I first started drinking this 5-6 years ago it was a great bargain, it has skyrocketed in price since gaining popularity (approx. 40% increase). They have a new variation I'd like to try if I ever find it. I like the Jameson Caskmates, Bushmillls Bkack, and Knappogue Castle too.

Scotch: Balvenie Double Wood, Oban

Rye: High West Double Rye, Crown Royal Northern Harvest

Gin: Hendricks

Possibly my favorite bottle is: High West's The 36th Vote (so named for Utah's deciding vote in repealing prohibition) Barrel Aged Manhattan

Blantons, good call.

 

[Cowguy]

I have to think this is infused with a little bit of heaven

Holding out ... you dirty dog

 

[Cowguy]

I started buying lagavulin 16. It's funny, because I'm normally more of a speyside guy, but this is smokey, sweet and dry with no oily mouth feel. I honestly can say this is now probably my favorite.

I am also a big Balvenie double wood guy. My store was out one time and the owner talked me into Auchentoshan three wood. It's more expensive, but really really tasty.

Been really trying lots in the last couple years. Favorites:
Glenmorangie nectar d'or
Arberlour 12
Highland park 12 (seriously one of the best values in scotch to me)
Aberfeldy 12 is another great value

 

[mseabolt]

Holding out ... you dirty dog

Whisky tasting at the house in December .. This stuff is legit and better than any $200 bottle I have had. I think it was about $140 at Byron's. Heaven, I tell you.

Redbreast 12 is the one bottle I always keep in stock .. and as MJD said,it's a lot higher now than 5 years ago ... like 30% more but still great.

The Highland Park was OK .. not as good as I wanted it to be.
I really like most of the Balvenie stuff, especially the double woods (12 and 17) and the 21 Portwood.
I like most of the Glenmorangie stuff

Just tried a lower price point single malt that I thought was pretty good .. Glenfarclas 12 .

My next purchase will be this .. Been intrigued to try it.

Nikka Coffe Grain .. The one Nikka I had last year was very good.

 

[Marshal Jim Duncan]

I started buying lagavulin 16. It's funny, because I'm normally more of a speyside guy, but this is smokey, sweet and dry with no oily mouth feel. I honestly can say this is now probably my favorite.

I am also a big Balvenie double wood guy. My store was out one time and the owner talked me into Auchentoshan three wood. It's more expensive, but really really tasty.

Been really trying lots in the last couple years. Favorites:
Glenmorangie nectar d'or
Arberlour 12
Highland park 12 (seriously one of the best values in scotch to me)
Aberfeldy 12 is another great value

Tell me more about the Auchentoshan. Any smokiness? How does it compare to the Balvenie Double Wood?

 

[Cowguy]

Tell me more about the Auchentoshan. Any smokiness? How does it compare to the Balvenie Double Wood?

Not at all. Takes a ton of character from its three casks - bourbon oak followed by a sherry cask and finished in another different sherry cask. Fruity, toffee, dark chocolate. One of the smoothest scotches you will have, because it's triple distilled. I think it's the only one. If you like double wood, you'll like this a lot.

They make another called valinche, which I can't find in oklahoma, that are on several Best Buy lists.

 

[Marshal Jim Duncan]

Not at all. Takes a ton of character from its three casks - bourbon oak followed by a sherry cask and finished in another different sherry cask. Fruity, toffee, dark chocolate. One of the smoothest scotches you will have, because it's triple distilled. I think it's the only one. If you like double wood, you'll like this a lot.

They make another called valinche, which I can't find in oklahoma, that are on several Best Buy lists.

Sounds like a near term buy. Thanks. Probably try to grab it the next time I make a trip to Total Wine n Dallas.

 

[Cowguy]

Whisky tasting at the house in December .. This stuff is legit and better than any $200 bottle I have had. I think it was about $140 at Byron's. Heaven, I tell you.

Redbreast 12 is the one bottle I always keep in stock .. and as MJD said,it's a lot higher now than 5 years ago ... like 30% more but still great.

The Highland Park was OK .. not as good as I wanted it to be.
I really like most of the Balvenie stuff, especially the double woods (12 and 17) and the 21 Portwood.
I like most of the Glenmorangie stuff

Just tried a lower price point single malt that I thought was pretty good .. Glenfarclas 12 .

My next purchase will be this .. Been intrigued to try it.

Nikka Coffe Grain .. The one Nikka I had last year was very good.

The glenmorangie varietals are all really good. As you know I really like the Quinta Rubin as a lower cost excellent single malt.

I thought the highland park might be a bit peaty for you. I don't know if my palate is changing, since I quit regularly dipping snuff, or if I have just been more open minded, but I'm really starting to love some of the peated scotches. Still can't do the ardbeg.

Thanks for spurring this convo, medic. Glad I checked the board

 

[Cowguy]

Sounds like a near term buy. Thanks. Probably try to grab it the next time I make a trip to Total Wine n Dallas.

I found it cheaper at byrons in okc than at total wine in Denton. You might look in Tulsa.

 

[Marshal Jim Duncan]

I found it cheaper at byrons in okc than at total wine in Denton. You might look in Tulsa.

I'll check at Parkhills. I'm on a diet that includes zero alcohol for the time being.