Scotch whiskey: Do you imbibe?

[kelly]

Jim's my game......

 

[super-bee_ski]

The last few years I've taken a liking to the Island of Islay. In fact I just cracked Ardbeg's ARDBOG, a very smokey delectable. Just trying it out in anticipation of the monthly scotch tasting I do with 5 other buddies where we imbibe and smoke cigars out of purview of the estrogen crowd. Anyone else here a fan of the Islay?

One of my FAVs
Also McAllum

 

[kiwigtx]

Last year I was looking on line to see if whiskey ages in the bottle and surprisingly, to me, it does not.

That is the biggest difference between Whiskey and Wine - whiskey ceases to age as soon as it leaves the cask, while wine continues to age in the bottle.

 

[Glenwood]

drinking Bushmills single malt tonight...very nice!

 

[polywideblock]

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Last year I was looking on line to see if whiskey ages in the bottle and surprisingly, to me, it does not.
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That is the biggest difference between Whiskey and Wine - whiskey ceases to age as soon as it leaves the cask, while wine continues to age in the bottle.

so all those beems choice collector flasks aren't going to get any better , must be 40 years old now

 

[CtownChris]

What we are drinking at my house right now. Mostly Islay but the Craigeleaghie was pretty cheap on our cruise last Jan with a $50 credit to use. Not pictured is a bottle of Bunnahabhain my wife got in the Ramstein AF Base at the British/Canadian PX. I just got back last night from Frankfurt. We enjoyed the Bunnahabhain while I was there and brought a little home with me. She has the rest to finish : (
Lisa has one more month at Landstuhl Post before she heads home.
The Lagavulin Double Mature is a welcome home surprise. Not pictured is at least one bottle of Laphroaig we polished off.

 

[BIGSHCLUNK]

Never BIG on Scotch, and tho I do imbibe in whiskey (love Mitcher's ) Rum has been my thing for awhile. Here's my current fav!

now

 

[GrabberOrange69]

What we are drinking at my house right now. Mostly Islay but the Craigeleaghie was pretty cheap on our cruise last Jan with a $50 credit to use. Not pictured is a bottle of Bunnahabhain my wife got in the Ramstein AF Base at the British/Canadian PX. I just got back last night from Frankfurt. We enjoyed the Bunnahabhain while I was there and brought a little home with me. She has the rest to finish : (
Lisa has one more month at Landstuhl Post before she heads home.
The Lagavulin Double Mature is a welcome home surprise. Not pictured is at least one bottle of Laphroaig we polished off.

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Cheers to you! Fine collection of heavily peated Scotches, you are to be commended.

 

[Pops1967GTX]

Always have options....

 

[Dennis H]

When I do stray from cheap Vodka (distilled locally in San Jose or Fairfield) Mr Kessler is a very smooth fellow.

 

[Sonny Black]

Sonny....Sip it neat or mix it???????

 

[Dennis H]

Ketel One, is that Sonny? When I splurge, it's usually Titos. Have to try Ketel.

 

[Sonny Black]

yes. that is Sonny..........dears
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test drinks here

 

[kiwigtx]

yes. that is Sonny..........dears
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You will have to send us the results of the taste testing in say, about 4 hours.....

 

[snakeyes]

https://dekanta.com/store/yamazaki-1960-the-century-40-year-old/? utm_campaign=adwords2&gclid=CPnnz4DHl88CFVc6gQodz4IPng

 

[snakeyes]

maybe ski can help me out on a bottle

 

[Dennis H]

yes. that is Sonny..........dears
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Nice to meet you. I'd rather see another picture of Lisa.

 

[Sonny Black]

One of my FAVs
Also McAllum

so......
Macallan 21 Year Old Fine Oak Scotch Whiskey , about----->$300....0K...Ski your not a cheap date~

 

[Xp29h]

Sorry, I'm going sideways here, no scotch tonight just a good ole fashioned bottle of moonshine. After Friday's night game, seemed to be the right choice! Got the job done quick!

 

[Photon440]

A friend of my son dropped off a bottle of whisky for me to try, I found it remarkably smooth and tasty. After inspecting the label I was surprised to see that it was made in India.