Favorite Whiskey?

Dang.. everyone must be out getting drunk!

 

I've had four small pours today. Tomorrow is Ardbeg Day, so I'm just getting warmed up for or it!

 

What's Ardbeg Day?

Fuck yeah!! Also ask @Misplaced Nebraskan if he's got a sample for ya! Haha

 

Just finished that bottle a few nights ago. love me some tequila

 

Just finished that bottle a few nights ago

I haven’t had the pleasure yet to try Ardbeg, but it’s coming soon

 

Anyone ever tried this? It was given to me as a retirement gift by a friend. Lynn and I gave it a test run and really enjoyed it. You can definitely get more of the oak flavor from being in the barrel so long, but it didn't have the burn or hard finish that people say to expect from bourbon this old.

 

It's the annual distillery holiday during the island festival. I'll crack open some Ardbegs to celebrate from afar since my travel plans were canceled this year.

 

Been waiting till today to pop the 2020 committee release. Happy Ardbeg Day!

 

2019 CR... catches a lot of grief, but I dig it. Shouldn't cost so much though.



And then I had to do this... for science

 

Looks great, @trekker . Seems like you're celebrating right!

The Drum CR was plenty good, I thought. I really liked the Grooves CR. I just have the regular Grooves. I'll have to celebrate with you when I get home.

 

I've got an open Feis Isle Grooves too... haven't popped the CR

I'll get you a sample of Blaaack if you haven't tried it. I'm only on my second pour but I really love it. I think it's more cohesive and Ardbegy than Dark Cove (granted I haven't tried the Dark Cove CR yet).

 

Eagle Rare while grilling some beef kabobs

 

Man down. I'd buy another if seen at retail. Most of this went to a bottle of PMP

 

Great glass. Where did you get it?

 

Spur of the moment decision to buy Glenlivet 15. Opened last night and was a bit disappointed. Tried again tonight; same. It's just.... unrefined. A bit harsh. Really expected something tastier and definitely not rough. Not burney, just rough. I'm hoping a bit of time will help, so it goes back a row and the next contestant moves up - Glendronach Revival.

 

Baby saz to start the night

 

Picked up these two right now while down in southern cal visiting my brother in law

 

it’s a rye kinda night

 

OF online tasting last night. All were great. 1920 and SiB were my favorites. Apparently they just started bottling a barrel proof in May. Our local club in LA is looking to order a barrel. 9 month waiting list though.