I have had the doublewood also (great stuff) but this was Caribbean Cask, aged in rum casks instead of sherry, I am very new to scotches but this stuff is so good. Had it with a great HDM petit robusto tonight, the smoke supplied nice soft spiciness in the long finish and the scotch was smooth and sweet as a chaser...relaxation and stress reduction was achieved!

Wish I had a 'gansett to go with it, eh?

frankj1 wrote:

Never was a fan of 'gansett, but I left RI when I was 17, so my exposure was limited. What I really miss about being in RI is clam cakes, chowder, stuffed quahogs, and the ridiculously good fishing, be it lake or salt water.

Oh, and the women... aggressive little vixens with a sarcastic charm. 😰

MACS wrote:

Tyyler is on his way down here for a tour and tasting at Balcones Distillery. The great thing, other than herfing with John, is they have a few bottles of their 5th Anniversary stuff for sale. After the tasting I think we head off to our local to watch the last Baylor football game at the old stadium.


Life is good! COLD But good.

mikey1597 wrote:

Yes Sir, you stayin warm all the way up north,

mikey1597 wrote:

Any Balvenie is good IMO.

Frank have you tried W.L.Weller 12 yo?I'm impressed at 25 bones.Something about this 12 yo stuff....Elijah Craig is another good friend and about the same price.Believe it or not I like both better than Elmer.


Ron

Whistlebritches wrote:

OK Ron. I bit on da Weller. I'll report back later...

dkeage wrote:

I'm pretty sure I have had the WLW 12 but it's been quite a while. Often, but not always, I prefer wheated bourbon over what can be overly spicey rye types. I will go searching for a new jug ASAP! You are generally right on the mark and I seem to recall liking it more than the 107 proof Weller.

I also like E Craig alot, but I'd have to snag a bottle and do a taste test with Elmer before I'll commit that EC is better. But you are correct, the pricing is silly, especially since I have been able to find Elmer for $24. Either way, it's a no lose debate.

Moving up a step or two (or 3) in price, have you tried Rock Hill Farms? About $40-45 around here, but worth it at least once...in my opinion anyway.

Which is the Dickel you like so much? Every time I go to the shpo I am not sure what to buy.

frankj1 wrote:

OK Ron. I bit on da Weller. I'll report back later...

dkeage wrote:

Angels Envy with dinner at the restaurant. I like it, just don't loooove it like some folks do.

frankj1 wrote:

Ya know I really dug that first bottle but by the time I got to the second........mehhhhhh.Haven't looked back.


Ron

Whistlebritches wrote:

Buffalo Trace - Meh

Abrignac wrote: