What are you drinking....now?

pgprescott

TechsasJim said:

@sumoconnell @SmartyPantz


Never had this one but I've heard really good things about the WT Rare Breed.   Any chance you have had that and could comment?

I’ve had the rare breed and the Russell’s reserve. If memory serves me correctly, I liked the rare breed better than the RR. Both were quite enjoyable for me. 

TechsasJim

@pgprescott

Thanks for this!    It has been suggested to me multiple times to try the Rare Breed but I just couldn't pull the trigger (stupid mental stigma with Wild Turkey) but I should break down and give it a shot.   I'll need to do the same with Russell, 'tis the season to do more frivolous things than I normally would.

TechsasJim

Crud, pic went sideways, but you get it.   Time to make a run for another bottle.

pgprescott

TechsasJim said:

@pgprescott

Thanks for this!    It has been suggested to me multiple times to try the Rare Breed but I just couldn't pull the trigger (stupid mental stigma with Wild Turkey) but I should break down and give it a shot.   I'll need to do the same with Russell, 'tis the season to do more frivolous things than I normally would.

Yeah, I’m a fan of wild turkey. It’s full line offers a good bang for the buck imo. Good stuff. 

pgprescott

TechsasJim said:

Crud, pic went sideways, but you get it.   Time to make a run for another bottle.

That’s an easy drinker for me. The vanilla flavor really hits me, which I find quite pleasant. Cheers!

ThrasherIII

TechsasJim said:

@pgprescott

Thanks for this!    It has been suggested to me multiple times to try the Rare Breed but I just couldn't pull the trigger (stupid mental stigma with Wild Turkey) but I should break down and give it a shot.   I'll need to do the same with Russell, 'tis the season to do more frivolous things than I normally would.

While you are at it try some Basil Haydn,pds.

pgprescott

ThrasherIII said:

TechsasJim said:

@pgprescott

Thanks for this!    It has been suggested to me multiple times to try the Rare Breed but I just couldn't pull the trigger (stupid mental stigma with Wild Turkey) but I should break down and give it a shot.   I'll need to do the same with Russell, 'tis the season to do more frivolous things than I normally would.

While you are at it try some Basil Haydn,pds.

Another bottle that gets grief from the snob crowd. Real easy drinker IMO. The trend these days with the cool crowd is real high proof stuff. Not always what I reach for depending on my mood and the situation. 

TechsasJim

@ThrasherIII

Yes sir, Basil Hayden is a staple.    Nice price point and easy sipping.   I'm a fan, haven't had in the rotation in several months because it goes too fast

ThrasherIII

pgprescott said:

ThrasherIII said:

TechsasJim said:

@pgprescott

Thanks for this!    It has been suggested to me multiple times to try the Rare Breed but I just couldn't pull the trigger (stupid mental stigma with Wild Turkey) but I should break down and give it a shot.   I'll need to do the same with Russell, 'tis the season to do more frivolous things than I normally would.

While you are at it try some Basil Haydn,pds.

Another bottle that gets grief from the snob crowd. Real easy drinker IMO. The trend these days with the cool crowd is real high proof stuff. Not always what I reach for depending on my mood and the situation. 

Oddly it was voted one of the smoothest in the top 5 for neat. I put a pint in the garage fridge. Where it stays chilled. Nice an easy to follow up with say a Stella. Easy numbing 😎

Bodis

Agree on the Basil Hayden comments! Smooth and and easy. Some days though, a little more horsepower is needed. Gave this a try last night and got very happy!

TechsasJim

@Bodis

Yes sir, that looks quite nice.   Never had their Rye but do enjoy Willett.

TEXASBGE2018

Woodford or at least what’s left of a glass of Woodford.

pgprescott

Gonna do a little circle back on some previous discussions. Using up some mutant rouge ice. Oh the horror! Cheers

TechsasJim

pgprescott said:

Gonna do a little circle back on some previous discussions. Using up some mutant rouge ice. Oh the horror! Cheers

Well there they are.   I need to find time to make It to the store...

saluki2007

pgprescott said:

Gonna do a little circle back on some previous discussions. Using up some mutant rouge ice. Oh the horror! Cheers

Interested to see if your original comments still hold. Im a huge fane of the Russell but never tried the Rare Breed. 

pgprescott

saluki2007 said:

pgprescott said:

Gonna do a little circle back on some previous discussions. Using up some mutant rouge ice. Oh the horror! Cheers

Interested to see if your original comments still hold. Im a huge fane of the Russell but never tried the Rare Breed. 

Yeah, the Russell’s won the day. My memory was off. Of course that’s just me. The rare breed was a little rougher around the edges compared to the Russell’s. I’m just getting out of the neck of the bottles which could change each of them a bit. Both are good bourbon IMO. 

shtgunal3

I like Russell’s Rye

TechsasJim

@pgprescott

That was my fear with the Rare Breed.  I'll go after the Russel, thanks for the review!

pgprescott

TechsasJim said:

@pgprescott

That was my fear with the Rare Breed.  I'll go after the Russel, thanks for the review!

Some of these guys I see reviewing whiskey like the more aggressive pours. I dig them all to some degree, but i tend to use the high proof and aggressive stuff for cocktails. There are exceptions of course. The Russell's is great. This is my third bottle i think. Hard to remember, there has been a LOT of home drinking.

TechsasJim

pgprescott said:

TechsasJim said:

@pgprescott

That was my fear with the Rare Breed.  I'll go after the Russel, thanks for the review!

Some of these guys I see reviewing whiskey like the more aggressive pours. I dig them all to some degree, but i tend to use the high proof and aggressive stuff for cocktails. There are exceptions of course. The Russell's is great. This is my third bottle i think. Hard to remember, there has been a LOT of home drinking.

Ha, I get it.   A lot of my friends pride themselves on the high octane business but that's normally not my speed, I like a nice flavored, easier going pour.    But I can do whatever so long as the flavor is there, don't enjoy most things with a bite (same reason I do not enjoy Eagle Rare, bites like a Pit Bull to me).   To each their own though.

pgprescott

Old Forester 1910 tonight. Highly recommend. Sipping whilst watching some Sling Blade, alright den! Cheers!

ColtsFan

Old fashioned 

TechsasJim

@pgprescott

ill see your 1910 and raise your video selection to Band of Brothers (about the 10th time I’ve watched the series).  

Cheers!

pgprescott

TechsasJim said:

@pgprescott

ill see your 1910 and raise your video selection to Band of Brothers (about the 10th time I’ve watched the series).  

Cheers!

Great show. I’ve got a couple views under my belt so I’m waaaay behind you. Great pour, Enjoy! 

JohnInCarolina

Neighbor showed up with a growler of his home brew:



It’s a hazy IPA - around 6.8.   It’s good!

saluki2007

JohnInCarolina

sumoconnell

Baaa! I deleted my image. 

Anyway - looking at trouble. 

Lit

Still on this bottle. Drank this beer earlier. Equilibrium beers are wrong in a good way.

500

Bourbon spiked with a cinnamon stick, apple cider, and lemon. Next up Wild Hokie 101, cause it’s game night. Let’s Go Hokies!