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SmokeMonkey Offline
#2451 Posted: Sun, Mar 13 2016, 6:46 PM EST
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Gentleman Jack
namadio Offline
#2452 Posted: Mon, Mar 14 2016, 10:10 AM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
Elijah 12 last night.


Did you stock up?!!? I've got a 1.75 and a 750 with the big red 12 on the front still and 3 750s with the 12 on the back. Wish I bought more...

Saw the new non age stated version at Sam's club on Sunday. I hope heavenhill continues to pull good barrels for the EC small batch and doesn't come back to market in ayear with an EC12 for 50 bucks and jack the price on their barrel proof.
Palama Offline
#2453 Posted: Fri, Mar 18 2016, 2:38 AM EST
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Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit
SmokeMonkey Offline
#2454 Posted: Sat, Mar 19 2016, 6:02 PM EST
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Gentleman Jack
Plowboy221 Offline
#2455 Posted: Sat, Mar 19 2016, 6:06 PM EST
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Angels Envy
dkeage Offline
#2456 Posted: Sat, Mar 19 2016, 6:16 PM EST
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Blantons
Plowboy221 Offline
#2457 Posted: Sat, Mar 19 2016, 7:42 PM EST
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Henry McKenna 10yr, bottled 10/26/01
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#2458 Posted: Sat, Mar 19 2016, 11:33 PM EST
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For tonight it's Basil Hayden
Whistlebritches Offline
#2459 Posted: Sun, Mar 20 2016, 12:09 AM EST
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3 fingers of Garrison Brothers............good whisky but not worth the 80 bone admission price.
ZRX1200 Offline
#2460 Posted: Sun, Mar 20 2016, 12:21 AM EST
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What about Balcones ?
Whistlebritches Offline
#2461 Posted: Sun, Mar 20 2016, 10:30 AM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
What about Balcones ?



Honestly with the exception of Rumble(very unique whisky flavor I won't even try to describe,a little on the sweet side but delicious) and Brimstone(the only smoky whisky I have ever found any affection for)good for a change up but I wouldn't drink it with any regularity.

The rest of the line I have not been impressed with......especially at its price point.Their single malt was good,not extraordinary but good.BUT I can get a bottle of McCallan's 12 sherry oak for about 20-40 bones cheaper(the price for the Balcones Single Malt varies incredibly down here) .........and the McCallan's IMHO is far superior single malt.
frankj1 Offline
#2462 Posted: Sun, Mar 20 2016, 12:02 PM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
What about Balcones ?

probably impossible to find, but if you can get the rum they released a few years back, I'm pretty sure it would be in your wheelhouse.
Mikey sent a bottle dated 9/27/13 to me a while back and I nursed that baby for over a year. 58.5% abv
shaun341 Offline
#2463 Posted: Sun, Mar 20 2016, 1:38 PM EST
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Anyone tried Monkey Shoulder? Saw it the other day for $35 and was curious if there was value in that or if it was one of those you get what you pay for scotches.
Palama Offline
#2464 Posted: Sun, Mar 20 2016, 1:50 PM EST
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Yesterday at my oldest brother's grave to celebrate what would have been his 75th birthday

Four Roses Small Batch
namadio Offline
#2465 Posted: Sun, Mar 20 2016, 3:13 PM EST
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shaun341 wrote:
Anyone tried Monkey Shoulder? Saw it the other day for $35 and was curious if there was value in that or if it was one of those you get what you pay for scotches.


not a huge scotch person nor a professional noser/taster but here are my notes from my whisky advent calendar (only time i've ever recorded notes):

color: dark amber
Nose: coffee and a fake pineapple yellow laffy-taffy esque flavor
Taste: like scotch. and fake pineapple. not huge smoke or peat but its scotch the peat is there.
finish: medium length no extra

Additionally i rated everything as dont buy, i'd buy, and go buy now. This was an I'd buy.
Palama Offline
#2466 Posted: Sun, Mar 20 2016, 3:21 PM EST
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namadio wrote:
not a huge scotch person nor a professional noser/taster but here are my notes from my whisky advent calendar (only time i've ever recorded notes):

color: dark amber
Nose: coffee and a fake pineapple yellow laffy-taffy esque flavor
Taste: like scotch. and fake pineapple. not huge smoke or peat but its scotch the peat is there.
finish: medium length no extra

Additionally i rated everything as dont buy, i'd buy, and go buy now. This was an I'd buy.


Nice, simple, to-the-point rating system. ThumpUp
SmokeMonkey Offline
#2467 Posted: Sun, Mar 20 2016, 3:39 PM EST
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shaun341 wrote:
Anyone tried Monkey Shoulder? Saw it the other day for $35 and was curious if there was value in that or if it was one of those you get what you pay for scotches.


I've been through q couple of bottles. Good every day sort of scotch and the price is right.
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#2468 Posted: Sun, Mar 20 2016, 6:44 PM EST
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My old stand by, Buffalo Trace, cant beat the taste/ cost.
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#2469 Posted: Sun, Mar 20 2016, 6:45 PM EST
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Tried the Monkey Shoulder a few months ago, a great taste for the price, but I am a scotch noob, only tried about 6 diff single malts thus far, Monkey shoulder is a blended scotch, correct?
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#2470 Posted: Sun, Mar 20 2016, 7:13 PM EST
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[email protected] wrote:
Tried the Monkey Shoulder a few months ago, a great taste for the price, but I am a scotch noob, only tried about 6 diff single malts thus far, Monkey shoulder is a blended scotch, correct?

correct. 3 single malts IIRC.
I thought it was ok for a blend. I'd look for a good sale price though.
Worth having in the bar, for here and there or guests who think they know scotch and end up wasting a pour of something really good.
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#2471 Posted: Sun, Mar 20 2016, 8:10 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
correct. 3 single malts IIRC.
I thought it was ok for a blend. I'd look for a good sale price though.
Worth having in the bar, for here and there or guests who think they know scotch and end up wasting a pour of something really good.


Thanks all sounds like this is decent for the price but nothing special so it is right up my alley. Now of course since I want it is all about getting the very best price I can Frank.
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#2472 Posted: Sun, Mar 20 2016, 8:30 PM EST
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shaun341 wrote:
Thanks all sounds like this is decent for the price but nothing special so it is right up my alley. Now of course since I want it is all about getting the very best price I can Frank.

I'll scout around
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#2473 Posted: Sun, Mar 20 2016, 9:22 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
probably impossible to find, but if you can get the rum they released a few years back, I'm pretty sure it would be in your wheelhouse.
Mikey sent a bottle dated 9/27/13 to me a while back and I nursed that baby for over a year. 58.5% abv

not Rumble. It was called Texas Rum...Special Release
Might have to give Rumble a tumble...thanks for the tip Plowboy.
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#2474 Posted: Sun, Mar 20 2016, 9:37 PM EST
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The Balcones Rum had a purple label, VERY unique.

Rumble has a maroon label.
frankj1 Offline
#2475 Posted: Sun, Mar 20 2016, 9:47 PM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
The Balcones Rum had a purple label, VERY unique.

Rumble has a maroon label.

right. for some sad reason i have held on to the empty purple label bottle. Very unique for sure.
You like the Rumble Jamie? Usually Ron's opinions work for me with booze.
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#2476 Posted: Sun, Mar 20 2016, 10:09 PM EST
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Haven't had it to be honest, I've had nothing from Balcones.

I've been busy buying and trying new rums, cuz some Masshole got me hooked.
frankj1 Offline
#2477 Posted: Mon, Mar 21 2016, 8:08 AM EST
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I'll fix his arse.
SmokeMonkey Offline
#2478 Posted: Wed, Mar 23 2016, 6:43 PM EST
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Gentleman Jack with an 8 yo Camacho SLR. Great combo
gae9jang2j Offline
#2479 Posted: Thu, Mar 24 2016, 10:12 AM EST
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makers 46

bad cigar night (check the watcha smokin thread) but decent bourbon night
SmokeMonkey Offline
#2480 Posted: Thu, Mar 24 2016, 10:08 PM EST
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Glenfiddich 12
dkeage Offline
#2481 Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2016, 5:54 AM EST
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Can someone here recommend a good Rye?
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#2482 Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2016, 9:18 AM EST
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dkeage wrote:
Can someone here recommend a good Rye?


High West Rendezvous Rye, is one of my favorites.
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#2483 Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2016, 12:03 PM EST
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dkeage wrote:
Can someone here recommend a good Rye?

Rittenhouse 21 23 25
Vintage 21 23
Black Maple Hill 23
VanWinkle Family Reserve
Hirsch 25
Willet 24/94 or 24/110
Michters 10 from 2006-2011
Jefferson's Presidential 21 25
Thomas H Handy
Sazerac 18
Sarcasm

Just kidding I've never had most of those...

But regular old Rittenhouse rye BIB is pretty damn good for the like 23 bucks it costs. The Pikesville Rye released last year is good but a bit pricey.

If you can find it, Smooth Ambler Old Scout private barrel ryes kick ass. I haven't had the proofed down ones but their barrel proof releases rock and although 50+ are a bargain compared to willett (same whiskey from MGP).
frankj1 Offline
#2484 Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2016, 12:45 PM EST
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the Schnitzers marble rye from Seinfeld was supposed to be very good.
ZRX1200 Offline
#2485 Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2016, 1:20 PM EST
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Regular Sazerac is good for the $ and Dicke Rye is a steal.

Most of High West is rye or bourbon blended with Rye. Good stuff, they source out of Indiana I believe and they don't lie about distilling.
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#2486 Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2016, 1:24 PM EST
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Thanks guys. I'm on my second bottle of Sazerac and liking it. I'll try some of your "reasonable priced" suggestions. Applause
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#2487 Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2016, 7:57 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
Yesterday at my oldest brother's grave to celebrate what would have been his 75th birthday

Four Roses Small Batch


1 of my personal favs. good choice bro.
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#2488 Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2016, 8:17 PM EST
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Jim Beam Black
frankj1 Offline
#2489 Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2016, 9:26 PM EST
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Elmer
SmokeMonkey Offline
#2490 Posted: Fri, Mar 25 2016, 11:59 PM EST
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Glenfiddich 15
Gentleman Jack
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#2491 Posted: Sat, Mar 26 2016, 12:21 AM EST
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Monk - good stuff. I'm stuck with black velvet and creme de cacao after the fireball and beer. Hope the mrs. is safe at home and well.
SmokeMonkey Offline
#2492 Posted: Sat, Mar 26 2016, 12:24 PM EST
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Nice evening, but unfortunately watching USA soccer fall apart in Guatemala.
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#2493 Posted: Sun, Mar 27 2016, 3:33 PM EST
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Hibiki 30 yr.

AMAZING Stuff..... For an import :)

Cheers
shaun341 Offline
#2494 Posted: Mon, Mar 28 2016, 11:02 AM EST
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Monkey Shoulder yesterday with an old camacho slr made for a good easter pairing.
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#2495 Posted: Mon, Mar 28 2016, 12:05 PM EST
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ZRX1200 wrote:
Haven't had it to be honest, I've had nothing from Balcones.

I've been busy buying and trying new rums, cuz some Masshole got me hooked.


A trip to the Bahama's is in order......We'll take the Masshole with us.He should be fun to spin in circles and point towards the water.
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#2496 Posted: Mon, Mar 28 2016, 12:22 PM EST
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Whistlebritches wrote:
A trip to the Bahama's is in order......We'll take the Masshole with us.He should be fun to spin in circles and point towards the water.

HA!
I'm too old to be anyone's little brother!
Whistlebritches Offline
#2497 Posted: Mon, Mar 28 2016, 12:25 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
HA!
I'm too old to be anyone's little brother!


Oh we don't give you a choice.LOL
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#2498 Posted: Fri, Apr 1 2016, 12:48 PM EST
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bakers
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#2499 Posted: Fri, Apr 1 2016, 3:54 PM EST
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gae9jang2j wrote:
bakers

I love that stuff.
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Elmer
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