Printer-friendly copy Email this topic to a friend
Lobby General Discussion topic #13444938

Subject: "FACTS...My palette used to be.."whatever's available", LOL" Previous topic | Next topic
Sleepy300
Member since Dec 15th 2003
264 posts
Wed Nov-10-21 01:17 PM

Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this authorClick to view this author's profileClick to add this author to your buddy list
108. "FACTS...My palette used to be.."whatever's available", LOL"
In response to In response to 97


          

Thank goodness for evolution

  

Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote


Im learning to appreciate whiskey [View all] , rdhull, Sat Oct-16-21 09:38 PM
 
Subject Author Message Date ID
no ice, no water
Oct 16th 2021
1
the nice thing about whiskey is when it hits, it HITS
Oct 17th 2021
2
Yes indeed
Oct 17th 2021
3
lol
Oct 28th 2021
43
Starting out with Scotch? Impressive
Oct 17th 2021
4
THIS HERE!!!!
Oct 18th 2021
5
the master distiller at Buffalo Trace agrees
Oct 25th 2021
15
I’m going through this now with rum…
Oct 18th 2021
6
RE: I’m going through this now with rum…
Oct 26th 2021
22
      For an aged Jamaican rum I’d recommend either
Oct 26th 2021
29
           Picked up some Smith and Cross…
Feb 01st 2022
175
I'm going through this now with Bourbon...
Oct 18th 2021
7
If Double Oak is your jam, try Old Forrester 1910
Oct 21st 2021
13
I like 1910 a lot...that one is harder to come by
Oct 21st 2021
14
Interesting. What you get definitely is affected by where you live
Oct 26th 2021
20
      Facts
Oct 26th 2021
24
      Four Roses (all iterations)
Nov 06th 2021
99
           I've only had Small Batch
Nov 10th 2021
107
           This post has been amazing, for a beginner...
Dec 18th 2021
110
                Four Roses Small batch is good, Single Barrel is even better (to me)
Dec 18th 2021
111
                enjoy
Dec 18th 2021
113
ive had this since the last time i saw the post
Apr 13th 2023
254
try a bottle of Michter's if you can find one around you
Oct 25th 2021
16
      Will do. Good looking out fam EOM
Oct 26th 2021
25
nice, Balvenie is my fave too
Oct 18th 2021
8
im not a big drinker
Oct 18th 2021
9
Yup. It’s my go to.
Oct 18th 2021
10
Old Fashioned is where I'm at
Oct 26th 2021
18
What's the diff bw Old Fashioned and Old Fashioned Sour? nm
Oct 27th 2021
31
      Not old fashion sour - whiskey sour (or just sour for short).
Oct 28th 2021
38
           Right on. I love me an Old Fashioned
Oct 28th 2021
39
           i enjoy a bit of maraschino cherry juice in place of sugar/syrup sometim...
Nov 02nd 2021
66
                Yep - there's a lot of nice variations subbing the "sweet"...
Nov 03rd 2021
73
                Had an old fashioned straight up last night and
Nov 03rd 2021
77
RE: Im learning to appreciate whisky
Oct 20th 2021
11
Cop you some Mister Sam’s
Oct 20th 2021
12
A bit too much
Oct 25th 2021
17
I gave up
Oct 26th 2021
19
I wish it were easier to post photos. I accumulated 20+ bottles
Oct 26th 2021
21
I know this is illegal, but I was thinking about throwing a local event
Oct 26th 2021
23
you'd sell drinks to your friends?
Oct 28th 2021
36
      Ayyy that shit he's hawking? Can't knock the hustle for real
Oct 28th 2021
40
      Yeah. Plus he's talking about throwing an actual event, not just
Oct 28th 2021
42
      not to mention pouring bottles costing 100's
Oct 28th 2021
46
      I just want to clarify: I do not believe this to be a hustle at all
Oct 29th 2021
54
      nah with my friends i always share. This would be an event
Oct 29th 2021
49
           are "events" like this common in your area?
Nov 03rd 2021
80
gatdamn well I declare nm
Oct 27th 2021
32
Wow...this is next level for REAL...
Oct 28th 2021
35
Man, listen... I have zero chance at finding Blue Spot or SBCS
Nov 01st 2021
58
I think I got both at Total win in NJ
Nov 02nd 2021
61
I'm a drinker. I don't like Irishes, only bourbon and scotch
Nov 02nd 2021
62
RE: I'm a drinker. I don't like Irishes, only bourbon and scotch
Nov 02nd 2021
63
      It all tastes like fookin proper twelve to me
Nov 02nd 2021
64
           LOL i was gonna drop a Proper 12 joke
Nov 02nd 2021
65
           Redbreast will change your mind on Irish if all you had is Jameson
Nov 02nd 2021
69
                No doubt, would love to be proven wrong.
Nov 03rd 2021
72
                You can find redbreast 12 - the core line for 55-65
Nov 03rd 2021
83
                     Shit! This post just made me look up the new redbreast PX series
Nov 03rd 2021
84
                          Wait! What is this PX series you speak of?
Nov 04th 2021
87
                               RE: Wait! What is this PX series you speak of?
Nov 04th 2021
88
                                    DC/MD/VA
Nov 06th 2021
96
                Tried the Redbreast 12, definitely drinkable. Solid choice
Nov 08th 2021
101
hows that Barrell?
Nov 02nd 2021
67
      Depends on the batch
Nov 02nd 2021
71
           Nothing Ive had by them is ever bad.
Nov 04th 2021
86
                When I worked in a wine shop (...a month ago...) I really preached Barre...
Jan 03rd 2022
150
I’m so here to learn
Oct 26th 2021
26
RE: I’m so here to learn
Oct 26th 2021
27
There are some supposedly good Indian whiskeys
Oct 26th 2021
28
      My Masserji (uncle) loves this shit nm
Oct 27th 2021
33
           have you tried any?
Nov 02nd 2021
60
                O best believe! A bit sweet for my taste tho nm
Nov 03rd 2021
78
Fuzz with them Japanese whiskeys
Oct 27th 2021
30
Yessir. Hibiki is so smooth
Oct 28th 2021
44
RE: Fuzz with them Japanese whiskeys
Nov 01st 2021
57
my next door neighbor invites me over from time to time to hang out in
Oct 28th 2021
34
I need a neighbor like that!
Oct 29th 2021
48
      LMAO don't we all nm
Oct 29th 2021
51
      bro is well off. he and his wife prob clear 350-400k/yr
Oct 29th 2021
53
           I had a neighbor like that during the pandemic
Nov 03rd 2021
75
a while back a had a neighbor from Kentucky that used to put me up...
Oct 28th 2021
37
what type of glass do you use?
Oct 28th 2021
41
jelly jar
Oct 28th 2021
47
I just got some Glencairn glasses and the pipette
Nov 04th 2021
85
Better to sip vs. shots :-)
Oct 28th 2021
45
RE: Better to sip vs. shots :-)
Oct 29th 2021
50
      I'm trying to cop some whisky stones
Oct 29th 2021
52
           I wasn't feeling the stones
Oct 29th 2021
55
           Ah word. Yea I usually just drop a giant squared cube of ice
Oct 30th 2021
56
           my 3x3" ice cube tray is my shit
Nov 02nd 2021
68
           Yea i almost bought some once
Nov 02nd 2021
59
Wish I had bought more Japanese whiskey before it got popular and scarce
Nov 02nd 2021
70
FAM! I used to buy Yamazaki 12 for $45!!!!!!
Nov 05th 2021
91
1 - I love this post. 2 - We old, y'all...
Nov 03rd 2021
74
Haha
Nov 03rd 2021
76
we really are but nothing wrong with that!
Nov 03rd 2021
79
I've learned to say old age is a blessing.
Nov 03rd 2021
81
After these last couple years, ABSOLUTELY.
Nov 03rd 2021
82
Lol...older & wiser
Nov 06th 2021
97
      Absolutely. I shudder to think about what I was drinking in my
Nov 06th 2021
98
     
Had a look through my collection this evening
Nov 04th 2021
89
they had Macallan 12 Double Casket Costo
Nov 04th 2021
90
A lot of personal faves on here...
Nov 05th 2021
92
I had a bottle of JW Blue. I don't think you're wrong...
Nov 05th 2021
93
I had a bottle of Blue myself...
Nov 05th 2021
94
      Tariffs and the 'Vid did put a pause on scotch, and push on bourbon
Nov 05th 2021
95
That Macallan 12 Double Cask is legit. I can't get into Laphroig tho
Feb 19th 2022
188
Just had some Glenlivet 12 Double Oak last night
Nov 08th 2021
102
Oban 14
Nov 06th 2021
100
Oban 14 is pretty good...nice catch
Nov 09th 2021
105
One of my first non big name (JW) scotches. I thought it was Japanese
Nov 09th 2021
106
In SoCal there are deals at Costco
Dec 20th 2021
119
nothing makes your breath smell worse, alcohol wise
Nov 09th 2021
103
this is definitely Case
Nov 09th 2021
104
Depends on the scotch
Nov 12th 2021
109
Found a Larceny Barrel Proof last week. B521
Dec 18th 2021
112
I recently had a pour of Bardstown Disc (cant remember which series)
Dec 19th 2021
114
      I've become a fan of Bardstown Distillery
Dec 19th 2021
115
           It was the 6, and its good.
Dec 20th 2021
120
anybody here mess with Whistle Pig?
Dec 19th 2021
116
overpriced
Dec 19th 2021
117
Not really a Rye man
Dec 21st 2021
128
Give this man a medal
Dec 21st 2021
131
      Definitely adding to my list…
Dec 21st 2021
134
a vendor bought me a pour of this last week
Mar 22nd 2022
213
bought a bottle of elijah craig
Dec 20th 2021
118
Back Home in Cali and just found the best store Ive ever seen
Dec 21st 2021
121
Details ..? nm
Dec 21st 2021
122
Speaking of stores, I'm pretty sure Total Wine is racist...
Dec 21st 2021
123
yep, they do that lol...
Dec 21st 2021
124
I was just taken aback at how blatant it was…
Dec 21st 2021
125
      Bro, I first noticed this with Walmart…
Dec 21st 2021
126
      I actually understand it for stores like Walmart, since they are
Dec 21st 2021
127
      I mean.....
Dec 21st 2021
130
lol
Dec 21st 2021
129
Like NY city removing Kools/menthols for non black vote
Dec 21st 2021
132
fuck total wine
Dec 21st 2021
133
Yeah - when I say “really nice selection” I’m just saying
Dec 21st 2021
135
total wine has just made me appreciate
Dec 21st 2021
136
RE: fuck total wine
Dec 22nd 2021
137
      Exactly. It's like Home Depot vs. a good local hardware store.
Dec 22nd 2021
138
i just realized theres one in Novi near me
Dec 31st 2021
145
What mom and pops spots do you recommend in Plymouth/Northville?
Jan 03rd 2022
147
      Wine Palace is killer!
Feb 12th 2022
176
Try Tippins Market
Dec 31st 2021
146
Good call - adding to my list!
Jan 03rd 2022
148
yup that's definitely racist
Jan 07th 2022
157
Anyone on the west coast fuck with KL wines?
Dec 23rd 2021
139
a vendor sent me a johnnie walker collection set
Dec 28th 2021
140
finally tried them
Jan 31st 2022
173
Almsot picked up a bottle of Green or Yellow Spot
Dec 29th 2021
141
both are really good irish whiskeys
Dec 29th 2021
142
Any jack Daniels fans? Anybody in the market for Jack Daniels 10 yr?
Dec 29th 2021
143
Secondary market is the wild west. Sadly, it's affecting retail
Dec 31st 2021
144
That's how they do Old Forrester 1910 in my area
Jan 04th 2022
156
      Wow. They doing the Whiskey Row series like that?
Jan 08th 2022
160
Gentlemen Jack is one of my defaults I’ve tasted some of the…
Jan 07th 2022
158
Uncle Nearest 1856, Blade & Bow, Suntory, Mitchers...
Jan 03rd 2022
149
what are you thoughts on the Nearest 1884?
Jan 03rd 2022
151
Light, mellow, and easy...
Jan 03rd 2022
153
Michters US-1 American Whiskey is fantastic
Jan 04th 2022
154
Noted...thanks fellaz
Jan 04th 2022
155
I have the Nearest 1856, kinda heavy but cool
Jan 08th 2022
159
Update: Got a bottle of Mitchers US-1 and Eagle Rare this past weekend.....
Jan 10th 2022
161
Picked up a bottle of Wright & Brown Rye Whiskey yesterday
Jan 03rd 2022
152
Fuck is my eyes seeing right now?!?!? (c)Q-Tip
Jan 21st 2022
162
Much difference between the Woodford Reserve Double Oakes…
Jan 21st 2022
163
If you can't find 1910, the Woodford Double Oak is the one you want
Jan 22nd 2022
166
      Listen to this man ^^^^
Jan 22nd 2022
167
ok hold up
Jan 22nd 2022
164
RE: ok hold up
Jan 22nd 2022
165
Wifey bought me a little drink cart...
Jan 30th 2022
168
Nice. Got 3 great bottles down there too
Jan 30th 2022
170
      mini fridge is just to the left…got the ice spheres on deck
Jan 30th 2022
171
      good looks on that EW Bottled in Bond…
Jan 30th 2022
172
           Glad to be of service
Jan 31st 2022
174
good single malt or quality bourbon are goats in the field imo
Jan 30th 2022
169
Sagamore Spirit Double Oak - winner
Feb 16th 2022
177
Fam, how does it compare with the Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye?
Feb 18th 2022
178
      That Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye is something different
Feb 18th 2022
180
           So, check this…
Feb 19th 2022
181
                Depends on price point
Feb 19th 2022
182
                     yoooooo, good lookin out...
Feb 19th 2022
183
                          Great picks above, for sure
Feb 22nd 2022
193
I havent bought a new bottle for myself in 2022
Feb 18th 2022
179
that's kinda ill that there are marketplaces for trading...
Feb 19th 2022
184
      I wish more liquor stores operated the way this lady runs hers (link)
Feb 19th 2022
186
      BREH!!!! She is amazing...
Feb 19th 2022
187
           im not far but i rarely go that way
Feb 22nd 2022
196
      RE: that's kinda ill that there are marketplaces for trading...
Feb 22nd 2022
195
I work for a Japanese company, and their whiskeys are so floral/fragrant
Feb 19th 2022
185
Copped two bottles...
Feb 20th 2022
189
Damn, I didn’t know the story behind Uncle Nearest….
Feb 20th 2022
190
Bruh..that story + first summer of Covid being trapped in the crib
Feb 21st 2022
191
Sold out at both my around the way stores…
Feb 22nd 2022
198
      yep I think there has been some kind of production shortage recently
Feb 22nd 2022
199
yep. I actually like the blakc label (cheaper version ) better
Feb 22nd 2022
197
      ^^^^^bump for the event tonight (its free)
Feb 23rd 2022
200
Tried Angel's Envy...wasn't feeling it
Feb 21st 2022
192
I like the bourbon well enough, don't like the rye.
Feb 22nd 2022
194
The Uncle nearest podcast
Feb 24th 2022
201
It started before I was off, last night…
Feb 24th 2022
202
She said it’s possible every distillery in Kentucky, had a Nearest
Feb 24th 2022
203
      Damn, they spittin, talking about rebranding problematic names
Feb 24th 2022
204
           i listened to the first 15
Feb 24th 2022
205
finally got my hands on a bottle of Uncle Nearest 1856
Mar 07th 2022
206
LOL nice...glad you enjoyed it homie
Mar 07th 2022
207
RE: finally got my hands on a bottle of Uncle Nearest 1856
Mar 07th 2022
208
they had it in the meijer near me once
Mar 08th 2022
209
I've tried the 1856 and 1884 last year. Honestly? Weren't my bag
Mar 08th 2022
210
I didn't know anything about Fred Minnick...
Mar 22nd 2022
211
https://www.reddit.com/r/bourbon/comments/tjnl2e/that_check_must_have_be...
Mar 22nd 2022
212
I spelled whiskey wrong. Can admin fix it please?
Mar 22nd 2022
214
my brother got me a bottle of redbreast 12 for my birthday
Mar 23rd 2022
215
So, I’ve realized I really like rye…
Mar 27th 2022
216
Two of my faves there
Mar 28th 2022
217
stumbled upon an IW Harper 15 Year today
Oct 13th 2022
218
went to a whiskey bar in Ohio
Oct 14th 2022
219
A few, new bottles...
Dec 22nd 2022
220
Heard about that Nearest Rye. May check it out
Dec 23rd 2022
221
Nice...
Dec 23rd 2022
223
Picked up a bottle of Green Spot this week
Dec 23rd 2022
222
I noticed them sipping some Uncle Nearest on Best Man Final Chapters.
Jan 05th 2023
224
The props/set dressers/scenic depts thank you for noticing...
Jan 05th 2023
225
That product placement worked too - I immediately made an
Jan 13th 2023
240
LOL I peeped that...I thought that was dopeAF
Jan 12th 2023
227
      Yep - it wasn't called out or anything, really subtle but nice.
Jan 13th 2023
239
Tried that Nearest Rye. It's...interesting
Jan 07th 2023
226
man, whiskey is SO subjective...
Jan 12th 2023
228
I'd gladly take that Redbreast off your hands sir...
Jan 12th 2023
229
      fam, let's link. I'll send you that jawn...
Jan 12th 2023
230
           have you had the willett 6 year rye?
Jan 13th 2023
233
                nope...
Jan 13th 2023
234
                     its one of the core ryes that people look for
Jan 13th 2023
236
I almost bought it off the strength of how pretty that bottle is
Jan 13th 2023
232
      LMAO, it really is a pretty bottle...
Jan 13th 2023
235
Took my boy here on a BBQ/Whiskey crawl last weekend
Jan 13th 2023
231
Here is what we got to try between the 3 of us
Jan 13th 2023
237
and how can I forget the old Fitz 11
Jan 13th 2023
238
Kentucky Owl is held in high regard on Bourboun Reddit..
Jan 13th 2023
241
never seen a Japanese distillery map
Jan 13th 2023
242
      ain't that bad ass???
Jan 13th 2023
243
got that Uncle Nearest 1842..damn this is smooth af
Jan 18th 2023
244
Finally hit up the Uncle Nearest distillery...
Mar 18th 2023
245
That sounds really dope
Apr 14th 2023
255
Okay I’m LOVING the Nearest Rye….
Mar 31st 2023
246
same here, man...
Apr 09th 2023
248
Bardstown Bourbon's newest releases SLAP
Apr 03rd 2023
247
Any recommendations on a good starter bottle of scotch?
Apr 09th 2023
249
my two non-expert suggestions...
Apr 10th 2023
250
Okay perfect - I saw the same recommendation for the
Apr 10th 2023
252
Scotch? Been a while, but here are a few
Apr 10th 2023
251
      Great list - thank you!
Apr 10th 2023
253
           I’d add Oban 14 or Oban little bay
Apr 14th 2023
256
Re-Up Gang. The bourbon bar cart overhaul continues
May 13th 2023
257
found this in my dad's pantry last month
May 13th 2023
258
Finally tracked down a replacement bottle of OF 1910...
Sep 20th 2023
259
Can never go wrong with 1910.
Sep 21st 2023
260
1910 is the ish...!
Sep 22nd 2023
261
Invest in whiskey (and/or wine)?
Dec 04th 2023
262

Lobby General Discussion topic #13444938 Previous topic | Next topic
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.25
Copyright © DCScripts.com