What are you drinking....now?

ColbyLang

lousubcap said:

@ColbyLang - that lineup is sweet.  Big Elijah Craig fans in your crowd.  

Frank, those were the limited release barrel proofs from the last couple of releases. And yes, big EC fans

saluki2007

ColbyLang said:

lousubcap said:

@ColbyLang - that lineup is sweet.  Big Elijah Craig fans in your crowd.  

Frank, those were the limited release barrel proofs from the last couple of releases. And yes, big EC fans

I just was introduced to the ECBP last year and have been lucky enough to grab both releases so far this year. Great stuff. 

GrateEggspectations

lousubcap

The only "Japanese whisky" I have had are the Blanton's exported to the country and then shipped under the guise of clandestine back to the USA. 
Reads a barrel strength of 102.8 which is quite close to the 103 proof Gold label I have.
Enjoy as I'm sure it is quite smooth.  

ColbyLang

My experience with true Japanese whiskey has been they’re very peat heavy. Like scotch. 

Acn

The last Lunch I brought back from ME while I’m playing with the egg, the Ridge is breathing and will be had later this evening.

Dawgtired

Summertime it’s Horton’s tequila with a squeeze of orange over ice or the lime version with club soda. 

pgprescott

ColbyLang said:

My experience with true Japanese whiskey has been they’re very peat heavy. Like scotch. 

Agreed. I would say it is definitely scotch but they cannot or don’t choose to call it that. 

lousubcap

The colour (nod) of the above favors brown over blonde water but the taste will be the true reveal.  

TechsasJim

Muscling through the heat down here.  

paqman

Old Fashioned

jadams03

pgprescott said:

ColbyLang said:

My experience with true Japanese whiskey has been they’re very peat heavy. Like scotch. 

Agreed. I would say it is definitely scotch but they cannot or don’t choose to call it that. 

Interesting- my experience has been different.  Most of the Japanese whiskies that I have had have been less peaty- they seem more precise to me.  Certainly a spectrum (just like scotch).  I understand that Yoichi bottlings are much more peaty. 

Also, a shout-out to @GrateEggspectations for the Nikka from the Barrel bottle that prompted this conversation.  Great pour!  Whiskey Advocate Whiskey of the Year 4-5 years ago if I recall correctly.

TechsasJim

Butt day and bottle kill 🥲

pgprescott

jadams03 said:

pgprescott said:

ColbyLang said:

My experience with true Japanese whiskey has been they’re very peat heavy. Like scotch. 

Agreed. I would say it is definitely scotch but they cannot or don’t choose to call it that. 

Interesting- my experience has been different.  Most of the Japanese whiskies that I have had have been less peaty- they seem more precise to me.  Certainly a spectrum (just like scotch).  I understand that Yoichi bottlings are much more peaty. 

Also, a shout-out to @GrateEggspectations for the Nikka from the Barrel bottle that prompted this conversation.  Great pour!  Whiskey Advocate Whiskey of the Year 4-5 years ago if I recall correctly.

Totally agree based upon my limited exposure. More in the classic highlands or Speyside as opposed to an Islay. You’d be hard pressed to distinguish a Japanese whisky from a common scotch offering IMO. I’m a scotch lover so that’s just fine by me. 😁

RagingIrishman

Nice beer that I brought back from Aruba. Wish I had brought back more but only found these at the airport for sale at a small take out food stand. 

TechsasJim

RagingIrishman said:

Nice beer that I brought back from Aruba. Wish I had brought back more but only found these at the airport for sale at a small take out food stand. 

Baladhi was the big brewery when I was down last.   Even their basic offerings were nice.  

GrateEggspectations

jadams03 said:

pgprescott said:

ColbyLang said:

My experience with true Japanese whiskey has been they’re very peat heavy. Like scotch. 

Agreed. I would say it is definitely scotch but they cannot or don’t choose to call it that. 

Interesting- my experience has been different.  Most of the Japanese whiskies that I have had have been less peaty- they seem more precise to me.  Certainly a spectrum (just like scotch).  I understand that Yoichi bottlings are much more peaty. 

Also, a shout-out to @GrateEggspectations for the Nikka from the Barrel bottle that prompted this conversation.  Great pour!  Whiskey Advocate Whiskey of the Year 4-5 years ago if I recall correctly.

Thanks. While I’ve had Nikka offerings before, this one was special for me. A/B’d it with some Suntory whiskey, which didn’t hold a candle. 

jadams03

apologies for the sideways picture!

shtgunal3

lousubcap

A good and quick read about some bourbon awards:
https://www.gobourbon.com/2022-american-whiskey-masters-awards-buffalo-trace-distillery-wins-big/  

TechsasJim

Tito’s, Central Market’s Italian Lime sparkling water and lime.   Nice day drink 

JohnInCarolina

TechsasJim

Evening drink.   Not my favorite, too hot for me but was a Barrel Pick from my local shop. 

TechsasJim

Only Wednesday but feels like a full week has gone by.  

paqman

Bramble for SWMBO, Gold Rush for me

sumoconnell

Acn said:

The last Lunch I brought back from ME while I’m playing with the egg, the Ridge is breathing and will be had later this evening.

Just got back from Maine too- visiting family. We’re quick to point out we’re born there (not visiting from Massachusetts). Had Alagash white in bottles and a dark on draft, more seafood than I can mention quickly. Been to the ridge winery in California- like them but their claim to fame is the lettering on the bottle that won awards? I like the wine!

 I’m on bushmills and a Montecristo white while cooking a pork chop on the gasser. Been too long since I posted-

beteez

shtgunal3 said:

Used to always keep the old ceramic toppers on hand iykyk.

Stormbringer

Some Champagne with fish and chips 

lousubcap

@Stormbringer that's some nice champagne right there.  The fish and chips are being well toasted.

TechsasJim

Anyone had this?    SIL bringing over for Sunday dinner.