OT: Whatcha Drinkin' II: Another Round!

[Cardiac Jerks]

Old fashions are my go-to drink and I consider myself somewhat of a connoisseur of them. I’ve had them all over and make them regularly but never have I had one like this - I don’t think anyone ever has. Multiple orange segments inside and a sugared rim. Oh boy!

 

[Unsustainable]

 

[cptjeff]

It's December, which means it's time for rich whiskey, eggnog, hot cider and toddies.

So of course, I muddled half a kiwi with some lime juice and topped the glass with gold rum and seltzer.

 

[Unsustainable]

 

[hockeynjune]

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Well done sir, simple and elegant

 

[Stickpucker]

I usually drink Glenmorangie ....still like it but looking for more Scotch recommendations.

Tried Tomatin....was too ....oily? Butttery?

 

[cptjeff]

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Ah, some nice bourbon and a quality decanter.

 

[the halleJOKEL]

I usually drink Glenmorangie ....still like it but looking for more Scotch recommendations.

Tried Tomatin....was too ....oily? Butttery?

do you like islay scotches at all? they are a bit of a departure from the highlands/speyside style... usually smokier and peatier. i really like ardbeg and laphroig if you want to try something from that region

 

[cptjeff]

do you like islay scotches at all? they are a bit of a departure from the highlands/speyside style... usually smokier and peatier. i really like ardbeg and laphroig if you want to try something from that region

Just a bit of a departure, and usually smokier and peatier? Find me an Islay that isn't those things.

They're universally intensely smoky and peaty. To me that means they're glorious. To somebody drinking Speysides... it usually doesn't track.

But yeah, Laphroig and Lagavulin are probably my two favorite whiskies from any category.

 

[Cardiac Jerks]

I usually drink Glenmorangie ....still like it but looking for more Scotch recommendations.

Tried Tomatin....was too ....oily? Butttery?

Excellent taste. My go-to as well.

I’ve been expanding into some mid-range American ryes and bourbons lately, though, and have been enjoying them quite a bit.

 

[Stickpucker]

do you like islay scotches at all? they are a bit of a departure from the highlands/speyside style... usually smokier and peatier. i really like ardbeg and laphroig if you want to try something from that region

I'll give em a shot danke.

 

[the halleJOKEL]

I'll give em a shot danke.

it is like drinking delicious rocket fuel

 

[LostInaLostWorld]

do you like islay scotches at all? they are a bit of a departure from the highlands/speyside style... usually smokier and peatier. i really like ardbeg and laphroig if you want to try something from that region

Not a huge Islay fan (Laphroaig does nothing for me) but I keep Ardbeg around for an occasional nip.

 

[Unsustainable]

Just the bourbon collection

 

[MinJaBen]

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Just the bourbon collection

It would take me the rest of my life to go through that.

 

[Unsustainable]

It would take me the rest of my life to go through that.

I probably drink 1/2 a bottle a weekend.

Won’t make it to the end of April.

 

[MinJaBen]

I probably drink 1/2 a bottle a weekend.

Won’t make it to the end of April.

You or the stash?

 

[Boom Boom Apathy]

You or the stash?

Or his liver.

 

[MinJaBen]

Or his liver.

Generally linked, but not a 100%.

 

[Navin R Slavin]

do you like islay scotches at all? they are a bit of a departure from the highlands/speyside style... usually smokier and peatier. i really like ardbeg and laphroig if you want to try something from that region

I love that peat.

Hmm, I don't like how that sounds.

I *love* how that sounds.

GIMME THAT SMOKY PEAT

 

[Unsustainable]

You or the stash?

yes

 

[Unsustainable]

A finger width of Eagle Rare tonight, just a little to take the edge off of the day.

 

[Unsustainable]

Generally linked, but not a 100%.

 

[Porvari]

Hiruzta Txakolina. Gotta be the best white wine I've ever had.

 

[Unsustainable]

I’m killing off bottles that are almost empty.