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  • ColbyLang
    ColbyLang Posts: 3,423
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    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
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
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    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. 
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,349
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    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.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
  • ColbyLang
    ColbyLang Posts: 3,423
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    My experience with true Japanese whiskey has been they’re very peat heavy. Like scotch. 
  • Dawgtired
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    Summertime it’s Horton’s tequila with a squeeze of orange over ice or the lime version with club soda. 

    If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under.

    Ronald Reagan

  • pgprescott
    pgprescott Posts: 14,544
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    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
    lousubcap Posts: 32,349
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    The colour (nod) of the above favors brown over blonde water but the taste will be the true reveal.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
  • TechsasJim
    TechsasJim Posts: 1,909
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    Muscling through the heat down here.  
    LBGE, 28” BS, Weber Kettle, HCI 7.8 SE Texas
  • jadams03
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    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.
    Large BGE--Louisville KY

    "May I be worthy of my meat." Wendell Berry
  • pgprescott
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    jadams03 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
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    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. 


    Plainfield, IL
    XL BGE
  • TechsasJim
    TechsasJim Posts: 1,909
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    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.  
    LBGE, 28” BS, Weber Kettle, HCI 7.8 SE Texas
  • GrateEggspectations
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    jadams03 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
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    apologies for the sideways picture!
    Large BGE--Louisville KY

    "May I be worthy of my meat." Wendell Berry
  • shtgunal3
    shtgunal3 Posts: 5,649
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 32,349
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    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
  • TechsasJim
    TechsasJim Posts: 1,909
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    Tito’s, Central Market’s Italian Lime sparkling water and lime.   Nice day drink 
    LBGE, 28” BS, Weber Kettle, HCI 7.8 SE Texas
  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 30,954
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    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike
  • TechsasJim
    TechsasJim Posts: 1,909
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    Evening drink.   Not my favorite, too hot for me but was a Barrel Pick from my local shop. 


    LBGE, 28” BS, Weber Kettle, HCI 7.8 SE Texas
  • TechsasJim
    TechsasJim Posts: 1,909
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    Only Wednesday but feels like a full week has gone by.  


    LBGE, 28” BS, Weber Kettle, HCI 7.8 SE Texas
  • paqman
    paqman Posts: 4,670
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    Bramble for SWMBO, Gold Rush for me



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  • beteez
    beteez Posts: 548
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    shtgunal3 said:

    Used to always keep the old ceramic toppers on hand iykyk.
  • lousubcap
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    @Stormbringer that's some nice champagne right there.  The fish and chips are being well toasted.
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood. # 38 for the win.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period.
  • TechsasJim
    TechsasJim Posts: 1,909
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    Anyone had this?    SIL bringing over for Sunday dinner.  


    LBGE, 28” BS, Weber Kettle, HCI 7.8 SE Texas