What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

zinengineer · 10-15-2017, 07:37 PM

Sunday night dinner, Revelry wine with dinner. Kettle one dirty martini for the wife as cocktails (I've got Kim Crawford sauv blanc not shown). Preparing for my broncos to crush the "G'men"

1MOREMOD · 10-15-2017, 07:59 PM

Sailor jerry. Those counters look like mine

upstatedoc · 10-15-2017, 08:21 PM

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Sailor jerry. Those counters look like mine

20 round mag? C'mon man...

1MOREMOD · 10-15-2017, 08:34 PM

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20 round mag? C'mon man...

You a spray and pray sort? I use 10s at range from rest but have 60 drums also. It's my trunk gun in one vehicle and have 3x30 with it.

upstatedoc · 10-16-2017, 10:35 PM

Finishing up the Macallan 12, Yankees are winning 8 nothing. Oh yeah!

Joekerr · 10-17-2017, 09:54 AM

I tried the Ardbeg Corryvrecken the other night. Wow - that is one that needs a little diluting. Mouth feel straight is not overly pleasant, but that is likely due to it being 115 proof.

However, once diluted with a little water, it opens up reasonably well. That being said, I feel the Ardbeg 10 is still a much better scotch than the Corryvrecken and the Corryvrecken is much more expensive. Thus, it will be my last bottle.

UncleWede · 10-17-2017, 11:25 AM

I'm confused by this whole "water opening it up" trend I see. What does water have to do with a finely aged, cask-strength nip of mother's milk? Don't think I have yet polluted my A'Bunadh with water.

amirite Mark?

Red Bread · 10-17-2017, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

I'm confused by this whole "water opening it up" trend I see. What does water have to do with a finely aged, cask-strength nip of mother's milk? Don't think I have yet polluted my A'Bunadh with water.

amirite Mark?

No, you're not right. Add a little, fresh, filtered, cold water to any whisk(e)y.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart...tch-180964562/

xander_g · 10-17-2017, 12:06 PM

got a bottle of johnnie walker platinum label from some colleagues, will try it later today

M_Six · 10-17-2017, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

I'm confused by this whole "water opening it up" trend I see. What does water have to do with a finely aged, cask-strength nip of mother's milk? Don't think I have yet polluted my A'Bunadh with water.

amirite Mark?

Sorry to disappoint, but I prefer a splash in my Scotch or Bourbon. I usually go with seltzer. I like the fizziness.

UncleWede · 10-17-2017, 12:57 PM

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Sorry to disappoint, but I prefer a splash in my Scotch or Bourbon. I usually go with seltzer. I like the fizziness.

Next you'll be dropping fruit in your glass - smh

UncleWede · 10-17-2017, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

No, you're not right. Add a little, fresh, filtered, cold water to any whisk(e)y.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart...tch-180964562/

"Which would be a great excuse to order another round and try again."

I guess I have my marching orders. And to be fair, I'll have to repeat the "experiment" on different days, giving water the go first, then neat the second day. Science and all!

Red Bread · 10-17-2017, 01:22 PM

Science is an awesome reason to drink. I would recommend a tap water, Topo Chico, Gerolsteiner and Fever Tree Club Soda taste off.

Maynard · 10-17-2017, 01:35 PM

With a new (to me) brand I start with a drinking straw (as a pipette) and add just a little bit at a time - I don't find that there is a standard ratio, some need a lot, some only a few cc's, and I never get down to the 25% that the article mentions. The cask strength ones generally need more - I do think that at a certain level the high proof stuns your taste buds somewhat. I prefer 'non-chill-filtered' versions, as these have even more of the flavor compounds still in them (Laphroaig cask-strength 10yo is probably my current favorite).

And Abunadh is one that definitely benefits - do yourself a favor and try it that way.

M_Six · 10-17-2017, 01:39 PM

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Next you'll be dropping fruit in your glass - smh

Only in my rum, which doesn't get watered down.

Zero_Cool · 10-17-2017, 01:59 PM

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Kberg Festbier, prost

I live near by! where is the beer garden?

UncleWede · 10-17-2017, 09:58 PM

Ok I put a splash of cold water in the A'bunadh and it did cool the burn nicely.

But if I take a snifter at bedtime full strength I wake with the best breath of the day

1MOREMOD · 10-17-2017, 10:55 PM

On The wagon

M_Six · 10-17-2017, 11:45 PM

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On The wagon

Likewise. Just to see what it's like.

1MOREMOD · 10-17-2017, 11:52 PM

I'm month off cuz wife said she was and I need to show her up. She will crack. Also doing some different working out see how it goes

UncleWede · 10-18-2017, 01:32 PM

I have to get on the wagon every 2 weeks as I'm on call. This past period will end Monday after 3 weeks. Still have a sip now and then, but got my Bevmo flyer that said Halloween starts at Bevmo. Sounds reasonable to me. . .

upstatedoc · 10-18-2017, 02:53 PM

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On The wagon

Likewise. Just to see what it's like.

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On The wagon

Liquor store down the street is going out of business, not a good time to be on the wagon.

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Joekerr Banned 7935 Rep 1,923 Posts Drives: 2017 Audi S6 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	I tried the Ardbeg Corryvrecken the other night. Wow - that is one that needs a little diluting. Mouth feel straight is not overly pleasant, but that is likely due to it being 115 proof. However, once diluted with a little water, it opens up reasonably well. That being said, I feel the Ardbeg 10 is still a much better scotch than the Corryvrecken and the Corryvrecken is much more expensive. Thus, it will be my last bottle.
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18525 Rep 9,432 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	I'm confused by this whole "water opening it up" trend I see. What does water have to do with a finely aged, cask-strength nip of mother's milk? Don't think I have yet polluted my A'Bunadh with water. amirite Mark?
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Red Bread Major General 4459 Rep 9,160 Posts Drives: Smog machines Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Science is an awesome reason to drink. I would recommend a tap water, Topo Chico, Gerolsteiner and Fever Tree Club Soda taste off.
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Maynard Colonel 4320 Rep 2,981 Posts Drives: 228iX & M2C Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (1)	With a new (to me) brand I start with a drinking straw (as a pipette) and add just a little bit at a time - I don't find that there is a standard ratio, some need a lot, some only a few cc's, and I never get down to the 25% that the article mentions. The cask strength ones generally need more - I do think that at a certain level the high proof stuns your taste buds somewhat. I prefer 'non-chill-filtered' versions, as these have even more of the flavor compounds still in them (Laphroaig cask-strength 10yo is probably my current favorite). And Abunadh is one that definitely benefits - do yourself a favor and try it that way.
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UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18525 Rep 9,432 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	Ok I put a splash of cold water in the A'bunadh and it did cool the burn nicely. But if I take a snifter at bedtime full strength I wake with the best breath of the day __________________ I have romped on her and I giggled like a drunk infant the entire time. - Sedan_Clan
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