Happy St. Patrick’s Day

[Richard Cranium]

 

[Triplegreen500]

When I say "muddy" I don't mean 'like dirt', just...unclear. Cluttered. You get a mishmash of flavors in a blend (or a bourbon) that you don't get in a single. Singles have distinct flavors - personally, I like Islay malts that are heavily peat-smoke flavored. Bunnehabbain is one that is a little more background-smoky, as opposed to smoke-forward like Laphroaig (both of which I love). But, if you look around, you can find singles that have vanilla tones; fruit tones; cigar tones; coffee tones - it's a lot like wine or cigars, different brands have vastly different flavors (flavours?) and experiences. The nose can be completely different, too. For example, I can pour a finger of Laphroaig in a glass and 'meh' it's a glass of whisky. But if I shake a drop of cold well water off my fingertip into that very same glass? It explodes with peat smoke aroma.

If you wanna "pound a shot", go with something relatively inexpensive like a Jameson or 'bush, as I said before. If you want to experience something...talk to the guy in your local liquor store and see what they recommend.

 

[cr8crshr]

Sorry about the unemployment, but a shot of Jameson will help. (Temporarily)

I prefer Tullamor DEW meself!!! It sooths the terrible dryness in me throt don't ya know. And then there are these to consider for your imbibing pleasure. Proper 12 and then infamous Bass Ale and Guinness for the coveted Black and Tan...cr8crshr/Bill

 

[Ironbuilt]

Ironbuilt what exit??

NJ Turnpike 13 or 14.

 

[Triplegreen500]

I'm more a half-n-half guy myself (Harp and Guinness).

I love everyone who says "Guinness is too heavy...how can you drink that stuff???"

Well if it's so heavy...why is it floating on top of an ale? But, it worked great in college...my roommates were all afraid of it, so it was always right where I left it in the fridge!

 

[Pops1967GTX]

I'm more a half-n-half guy myself (Harp and Guinness).

I love everyone who says "Guinness is too heavy...how can you drink that stuff???"

Well if it's so heavy...why is it floating on top of an ale? But, it worked great in college...my roommates were all afraid of it, so it was always right where I left it in the fridge!

Not many people can pour a good Guinness.​

 

[khryslerkid]

Happy St. Patties Day!
Irish Shot, aka Irish Car Bomb
https://www.liquor.com/recipes/the-irish-car-bomb/

 

[Triplegreen500]

Not many people can pour a good Guinness.​

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I have my very own Guinness spoon! Floats it right, every single time

 

[khryslerkid]

I have my very own Guinness spoon! Floats it right, every single time

You have the perfect User/Member name today!

 

[Pops1967GTX]

Happy St. Patties Day!
Irish Shot, aka Irish Car Bomb
https://www.liquor.com/recipes/the-irish-car-bomb/
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here’s the backend

 

[Triplegreen500]

You have the perfect User/Member name today!

...and, I'm halfway between birthdays (September 17)!

 

[JDmac72chrgr]

 

[ESOXER]

Used to buy a few Jameson cases a year when I got it cheap. Now I can't remember the last time I had a Jameson and water. May have one today.

 

[Triplegreen500]

I'm going to have to piss off my doc when I get home - diagnosed with a-fib and atrial flutter a couple years ago, was told to stop booze and caffeine. So, I did. But today....I may just sip a bit.

Since it's in the cabinet getting all lonely...

Maybe I'll have a nip at the Bunnehabbain....

 

[Slap Stick]

I had a nice Guinness draft this past Sunday. First in a long time. Smoother than I remember.
My local grocer has Jameson for $20!
I have tied a few different Scot hes and the one I could almost tolerate was 15 yr old Glenfiddich. Chivas, Walker, and the like...yech.
Laphroaig is too "peaty" for me but I haven't tried any Scotch in probably 15 years. Taste buds change.
Thanks for the advice and encouragement.
I'm getting tired of bourbon anyway.
Ein Prosit!

 

[Budnicks]

some ol' Irish whiskey to ya'

Happy St. Patricks day

 

[Triplegreen500]

Laphroaig is too "peaty" for me but I haven't tried any Scotch in probably 15 years. Taste buds change.

Try the Bunnehabbain. It's a hint of peat, not downwind-from-a-campfire peat. Super smooth.

 

[Skytrooper]

Red Brest is a very easy to drink Irish Whisky. As far as Scotch Whiskey, I enjoy the Speyside and Highland types. Glenfiddich is a favorite, but I would take Glen Farclas over it !

 

[Slap Stick]

So many whiskys, so little money.

 

[WileE]

Happy St. Patties Day!
Irish Shot, aka Irish Car Bomb
https://www.liquor.com/recipes/the-irish-car-bomb/
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And that... on the back of the box of Lucky Charms cereal. Imagine how wonderful breakfast would be ....