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Wait, what? Maple syrup in your Old Fashioned. I might have to try that.Old Fashioned
It’s a nice tweak.Wait, what? Maple syrup in your Old Fashioned. I might have to try that.
I personally don’t go for it all the time, but when I’m in the mood it’s very moreish and adds great body.Wait, what? Maple syrup in your Old Fashioned. I might have to try that.
Good choice. Love the "estd 1995" when most of these distilleries are rocking 200+ years. Loud and proud.Sometimes a rainy Sunday evening is as good a time as any to grab something from the top shelf.
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I absolutely agree, too many iconic distilleries are putting out watered down, chill filtered, artificially coloured crap these days.Good choice. Love the "estd 1995" when most of these distilleries are rocking 200+ years. Loud and proud.
how does this compare to the bonded or barrel strength?
The Barrel Strength is too spicy for me and harder to find, so I don’t really look for it. The 1897 bonded is my go-to OF. I like the flavor bomb of caramel and the smooth finish. I’m more into mellow bourbon these days. Think Blue Run and Hibiki. Lucked on the High Angels Share last week. First time to try it. I think this is up there and might be my new favorite. Didn’t need water to open up and with the 110 proof, it was smooth and thick with oaky, sugary goodness.how does this compare to the bonded or barrel strength?
Yeah, new restaurant opened up down the road a few years ago, and put "estd 2019" on their sign. Knowing the industry around here, it'll be sold off before its 10th birthday and that sign will be hanging in the back of a bar.Good choice. Love the "estd 1995" when most of these distilleries are rocking 200+ years. Loud and proud.
Amazing! Wild Turkey makes amazing Old Fashioned, especially the higher % you got there. Need to try that one and some straight rye as well! Enjoy!
Smith & Cross rum is ..... powerfulSort of an apricot version of a fish house punch made with oleo saccharum, pretty tasty.View attachment 309641
There’s a bottle of store pick Caol Ila that’s all first fill sherry. It’s almost an inky purple, always tempted but it’s just beyond the price bracket of something I’d buy for curiosity. Been awhile since I’ve had a caol ila even though it was my go to for some time, this post may push me over the edge…Wine finishes can be a bit gimmicky but young Caol Ila is punchy enough to balance it all out.
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I've gone off wine finishes or any vatting like Glenallachie Cask Strength 10 that contains wine cask maturation. I do have a couple of bottles of Sauternes and Madeira matured whisky but these get boring and I probably won't buy another. For me refill sherry matured and more recently Bourbon matured are where I spend my money. I just picked up an amazing 17yo Caol Ila from Gordon & MacPhail bottled for a specialty Japanese retailer in Tokyo. Thats from a Bourbon barrel. I'm picking up as many G&M bottles as I can since the announcement they are moving away from the Independent bottling market.Wine finishes can be a bit gimmicky but young Caol Ila is punchy enough to balance it all out.
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There’s a bottle of store pick Caol Ila that’s all first fill sherry. It’s almost an inky purple, always tempted but it’s just beyond the price bracket of something I’d buy for curiosity. Been awhile since I’ve had a caol ila even though it was my go to for some time, this post may push me over the edge…
I've gone off wine finishes or any vatting like Glenallachie Cask Strength 10 that contains wine cask maturation. I do have a couple of bottles of Sauternes and Madeira matured whisky but these get boring and I probably won't buy another. For me refill sherry matured and more recently Bourbon matured are where I spend my money. I just picked up an amazing 17yo Caol Ila from Gordon & MacPhail bottled for a specialty Japanese retailer in Tokyo. Thats from a Bourbon barrel. I'm picking up as many G&M bottles as I can since the announcement they are moving away from the Independent bottling market.
Distilleries using worm tubs do stand out but that signature can be a little dominating and repetitive. I do like older Craigellachie and Mortlach. Last night I was drinking a sample of Benromach 2013-2023 Batch 1 cask strength. Really enjoyed the flavor profile and sweetness. Not dissimilar to the 17yo Caol Ila I mentioned. And for 65 euro its a bargainI seek out distilleries using wormtubs for those though like Benromach.
I don’t disagree, it’s what I go for when I want something easy and familiar.that signature can be a little dominating and repetitive.
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