Posted on 12/16/2020 11:45:31 AM PST by mylife
I can only speak for myself, but after the historic awfulness of 2020, I’d appreciate a gift of great whiskey wrapped up in a bow. I suspect I’m not alone. So I made sure my annual tradition of suggesting several bottles for the holidays was undertaken this year with extra rigor and, of course, adhering to stringent social distancing guidelines for my team of tasters to sniff, sip, and banter our way through the 30-plus candidates to land on this final list of 16.
As always, there’s a range of styles, prices and origins, from Europe to Asia, Kentucky, Philly, and Mexico (yes, for El Whisky). Each has their own virtues. But shared with a special person in your bubble, each can offer a taste to traverse the world, transcend the moment, and warm the mood with a sip of cheer.
BOURBON, TENNESSEE WHISKEYS, AND LOCAL STARS
Old Forester Straight Bourbon. Old Forester has been distilled continuously since 1870 and was the first American whiskey sold by the bottle. There are more complex editions of the brand, but the 86-proof standard remains a great value. This 72% corn-based spirit has bourbon’s classic profile of praline sweetness, fruit and grain, with a back note of tobacco. It’s also about as close to drinking a chocolate-cherry cordial as it gets. 86 proof, $21.99, (PLCB item #3290)
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“ Whitle Pig Rye Whiskey. At $80 per bottle, it’s my only request for a birthday or Christmas present.”
I’m sure you mean Whistle Pig. I have a bottle signed by the (now deceased) original master distiller.
That one’s not getting opened.
Actually my favorite.
Preferably the 120 proof single barrel.
Also good. And I’ll add Balvenie Caribbean Cask.
If you insist, I’ll try it!
The bottle for my Wake, is Pappy Van Winkle,15 yo
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First purchase when I win the Lottery is:
https://www.thehouseofglunz.com/products/old-rip-van-winkle-pappy-van-winkle-vertical-collection.html
When I drank, Maker’s Mark. I would drink the Woodford if they didn’t serve MM. Now that I can’t drink, I was thinking of trying some non-alcohol drinks. Has anyone tried them?
No Whistlepig, Talisker, Balcones or Wolfburn?
Yep, Bud Light is my go to.
Why ‘stick’ when there is so much adventure out there? :)
21? $3k per bottle?
Play enough black tie dance gigs, one can find a lot of the blue Crown Royal bags after everyone leaves. And several half or more full bottles.
Several of us kept necks, mouthpieces, etc. in those bags.
Too many to choose from.
Because I usually have bad luck with wine and alcohol recommendations. Most of the time I don’t like whatever is being touted.
More like $180. However my BiL has some Glenfiddich18 ($90). I’m going to avail myself of his hospitality soon.
Get some Paisano then. At $15 per gallon you can’t go wrong.
Dad’s Hat Rye (several varieties)...NJ distillery
Blantons
Pinhook...ryes and bourbons
High West...bourbons and ryes
Old Granddad 114
Chevas Regal 18 year
Dalmore
Oban
I could go on and on. Being retired, having a few bucks and liking a good sip isn’t a bad thing...
Cheers to all. Merry Christmas!!!
Had one on my microscope at work LOL
Yep. Trying to type over cats results in errors. :-)
Flaviar club will let you sample different juices. My wife got it for me last Christmas. I love it.
Stayed in a Whiskey, Whisky, Bourbon themed hotwl about a year ago. In the bar they had hundreds of different juices. Was amazing just sitting back by the fire doung all sorts of 2oz sampling.
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