03-15-2017
, 01:08 AM
Glassware nerds,
Got these as a present:
These glasses are GREAT. The crappy picture doesn't really show them off well, check out the website https://norlanglass.com
I'm a fan of the glencairn glasses, but I like these a lot more for two reasons. First off, they just feel better to hold. More importantly, though, the smell when you drink the whiskey is way less alcohol forward. The difference in taste is really noticeable.
The only downside is they are very light and I think they'd feel better with just a little more heft to them. But overall they're great and I highly recommend them.
Got these as a present:
These glasses are GREAT. The crappy picture doesn't really show them off well, check out the website https://norlanglass.com
I'm a fan of the glencairn glasses, but I like these a lot more for two reasons. First off, they just feel better to hold. More importantly, though, the smell when you drink the whiskey is way less alcohol forward. The difference in taste is really noticeable.
The only downside is they are very light and I think they'd feel better with just a little more heft to them. But overall they're great and I highly recommend them.
03-15-2017
, 03:48 AM
03-21-2017
, 04:28 AM
03-21-2017
, 07:44 PM
03-24-2017
, 09:46 AM
03-24-2017
, 11:40 AM
Big,
I think they're very tasty, but they are pretty straightforward sweet fruity flavor profiles and definitely not too complex. And there's certainly quite a bit of heat prominent. The four roses single barrels I've also reviewed are definitely more complex flavor profiles.
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American whiskey fans,
Picked up these guys yesterday:
The bourbon from Cask was ~$45, rye from K&L ~$55.
First thing I noticed about both of these is how sweet they are. Definitely a sweeter/fruiter flavor profile than most. They were also both quite drinkable without water even at this high proof.
Rye: very smooth, quite sweet and fruity as I mentioned, and a nice peppery spice finish on the end. Feels a little more balanced and restrained compared to other ryes I like that have more of a spicy, peppery pop to them. Will have to try some side-by-side comparisons. Overall, def liked it and would recommend.
Bourbon: again, lot of sweetness here, more caramel than fruit but still quite a bit of fruit. a little hotter than the rye. smooth enough to drink straight, but def can handle some water. after the sweetness, quite a bit of oak in the middle. nice long finish. Overall, liked this one too and would also recommend.
Picked up these guys yesterday:
The bourbon from Cask was ~$45, rye from K&L ~$55.
First thing I noticed about both of these is how sweet they are. Definitely a sweeter/fruiter flavor profile than most. They were also both quite drinkable without water even at this high proof.
Rye: very smooth, quite sweet and fruity as I mentioned, and a nice peppery spice finish on the end. Feels a little more balanced and restrained compared to other ryes I like that have more of a spicy, peppery pop to them. Will have to try some side-by-side comparisons. Overall, def liked it and would recommend.
Bourbon: again, lot of sweetness here, more caramel than fruit but still quite a bit of fruit. a little hotter than the rye. smooth enough to drink straight, but def can handle some water. after the sweetness, quite a bit of oak in the middle. nice long finish. Overall, liked this one too and would also recommend.
I think they're very tasty, but they are pretty straightforward sweet fruity flavor profiles and definitely not too complex. And there's certainly quite a bit of heat prominent. The four roses single barrels I've also reviewed are definitely more complex flavor profiles.
03-27-2017
, 01:55 PM
03-28-2017
, 03:08 PM
got me some clowns
All 3 are young sherried south shore Islay whiskies.
They were so pretty i had to.....
All 3 are young sherried south shore Islay whiskies.
They were so pretty i had to.....
03-30-2017
, 11:44 AM
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extreme noobie here, have never really drank much booze outside of shots, I had my first old fashioned last weekend and enjoyed not having beer **** my stomach up. I want to get a bottle for home to just try and sip with water or something, what would be a good bottle to get? Jamison is abaout the only kind I have exp with at all, and I'd like to venture out. lets say $50-$100 price range.
Last edited by RichGangi; 03-30-2017 at 11:44 AM.
Reason: Jameson is not harsh at all, WTF??!!
04-10-2017
, 10:40 AM
Hi again!
I'm seriously back into the hobby, cut down my weekly consumption from one bottle to a half. For anyone interested in the a bit extensive process, it's all there in the OOT Quitting Alcohol thread. Anyhow, 100ml of Old Pultney 12 is just like velvet. Think I never definitely can say goodbye to the single malts, they are just too good to be true
I'm seriously back into the hobby, cut down my weekly consumption from one bottle to a half. For anyone interested in the a bit extensive process, it's all there in the OOT Quitting Alcohol thread. Anyhow, 100ml of Old Pultney 12 is just like velvet. Think I never definitely can say goodbye to the single malts, they are just too good to be true
Last edited by plaaynde; 04-10-2017 at 10:45 AM.
04-10-2017
, 04:16 PM
