Favorite Whiskey?

I regret passing on that one when I saw it at total wine

 

In stock at mine for 86.99 + tax if interested

 

So many Whiskey's to try, and so little time!

 

Thanks, Thousand Oaks has it for 74 and I go down south quite often. If they’re all gone by next weekend though I’ll take you up on it

 

I was at my sisters and she collects borboun as do i but her collection is extensive. But was able to do some sampling and so far Old Rip Van Winkle is a banger for sure.
Super smooth and tasty. Also Wellers black label is pretty good itself.

 

got to have it Tin Cup is my go to when just needing to drink a cheap good whiskey. I have never seen a 14 year.

 

Let me know what you think of the smoke wagon? I wasn't to big of a fan on that one. But i may have to revisit it again

 

Been very curious on Rio and if it’s worth the chase. Let me know your thoughts when you have a pour.

 

So I had a small pour as soon as it arrived. My reaction was that the amburana finish is a really strong taste and I don’t necessarily get the flavor notes that experts usually ascribe to it. I had the same experience trying a sample of Starlight Cigar Blend that @JoeySauce gave me. It’s a taste that kind of hits me sideways. The honey finish is definitely delicious though.

On the other hand my wife loved it so she can have the bottle.

It may be that some of these unusual finishes aren’t for me. I’ve found I really don’t like any type of wine or cognac finish…didn’t really like Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend. So maybe I’m the wrong person to ask.

@jandrews has a sample now so let’s see what he says.

 

Have read some similar reactions, not specifically about Rio, but anything finished in Amburana. Just a flavor that can easily be overwhelming. Curious what @jandrews thinks.

 

Amburana is an intense flavor, the problem is most people are leaving it in the barrel too long. I have a rare character amburana that is supposed to be amazing because they pulled it out quickly. Haven’t opened it so I can tell you for certain

 

Yeah you gotta pull out quickly.

 

Rare Character is really good at sourcing barrels. I don’t think I’ve had a bottle I didn’t like. The amburana ryes are really good

 

fat lard wellers and BT are in

 

boom

 

$27 for the 750ml weller?!

 

That’s retail price…

 

yup. Retail price babyyyyy

The fat lard is like 50$ish

 

Local liquor store has it marked up for like $110

 

Yeah some places are ridiculous and have no shame.