Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (81 Viewers)

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

I'm also moving my booze to a new part of my home within a year where I will have more space. I've always assumed I would sort by type. All the bourbon together, the rye, the scotch, the irish, etc. also Vodka, gin, rum, cordials. I don't see any possible advantage to sorting by distiller...

 

[mipevi]

 

[cpac54]

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I also use Maple Syrup in my Old Fashioneds (because of course I do, lol)

 

[cpac54]

TGIF.

Been wanting to taste all three of these together (10yr, Barrel Pick and the new 12yr) for a while. Cheers!

 

[cpac54]

TGIF.

Been wanting to taste all three of these (10yr, Barrel Pick and the new 12yr) for a while. Cheers!

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Mixed the glasses up and tasted them all blind. For me the 12yr is the clear standout, even vs the barrel pick. A lot nicer on the nose with some cherry notes mixed in and far more flavorful and less astringent in the finish than the other two. 12 yr > Barrel Pick > 10 yr.

 

[Billy Baroo]

Fresh crack Friday!

 

[Billy Baroo]

 

[Billy Baroo]

I’ve yet to have any whiskey made here in NC that was worth a damn…until this one! Drinks nowhere near its age (it’s probably very young) and way lower than its 60% abv. Very good indeed!

 

[Billy Baroo]

Finally found the Ardbeg 10CS!

Couldn’t pass on a ECBP private barrel for $40 and grabbing a Bowman is always a no brainer

 

[FDLmold]

$40 for an EC private barrel is the "just get it out of here" price.

 

[detroitdad]

$40 for an EC private barrel is the "just get it out of here" price.

But them all at that price.

 

[FDLmold]

But them all at that price.

I'd want to try one first, because I had a pretty lousy store pick EC once, but yes, buy them all!

 

[Billy Baroo]

I'd want to try one first, because I had a pretty lousy store pick EC once, but yes, buy them all!

The club that picked this barrel has a pretty good track record with their selections. I’ll probably crack this one pretty soon to see if it’s worth grabbing a few more. 40 bucks is 40 bucks

 

[detroitdad]

Cheers... getting ready to fire up the grill.

 

[detroitdad]

 

[Billy Baroo]

 

[FDLmold]

FINALLY got one near me, for the $80 msrp. One place, run by profiteers, has had them at $110 for ages and they just sit there.

I have the 8 year, but not the 9. It will be interesting to compare.

 

[FDLmold]

Do they even have the ECBP bourbon any more? No A126 or B526 yet? I saw an A126 rye I believe, a few months ago.

 

[FDLmold]

Sag 10 is friggen delicious

 

[TX_Golf_N_Poker]

FINALLY got one near me, for the $80 msrp. One place, run by profiteers, has had them at $110 for ages and they just sit there.

I have the 8 year, but not the 9. It will be interesting to compare.

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Yeah, they are nice. And literally sitting on shelves in Houston. 5 bottles at my local total Wine at only $75. Bought one as a backup. My original is down to less than a third of the bottle.

Do they even have the ECBP bourbon any more? No A126 or B526 yet? I saw an A126 rye I believe, a few months ago.

These are also on the shelves in Houston. I've seen both A & B. Not buying ECBP any more as I have at least 4 unopened bottles. Been gravitating towards other stuff lately.

 

[Highli99]

Warming up to max late reg a wsop event. “Lets flip fo stacks bitches”

Picked this up for $69 at the ABC in miracle mile. Giggity. That's like two hot dogs at Paris.

 

[pltrgyst]

Well, I posted about Raj Bhakta's elegant Armagnac creations here in 2022, and no one has mentioned them since, so here's a little update. His 27-07 blend of 10% Armagnac and 90% Calvados has been the most popular after-dinner drink in our house since it came out:

"BHAKTA 27-07 is a rule-bending, ultra-premium French brandy crafted by WhistlePig founder Raj Peter Bhakta. It features a complex blend of 90% Calvados (apple brandy) and 10% Armagnac, which is finished in Islay Scotch casks for a distinct, smoky intrigue.

The Blending Mishap: A now-famous cellar error resulted in actual liquid ages ranging from 18 to 49 years old, making it one of the oldest widely available spirits on the market.

Tasting Profile

• Nose: Autumnal aromas of baked apple, cinnamon, and floral richness.
• Palate: Notes of bright pear, apple, nutmeg, caramel, and vanilla.
• Finish: Long and warming, rounding out with cigar smoke, peat, and a coastal/mineral touch"

Highly recommended, at ~$80 -- even available at Total Wine.

 

[Suited Connector]

Today was a good day.

 

[Billy Baroo]

Please please pretty please make this a core offering! Damn!

 

[Billy Baroo]

Still my benchmark for cask strength Islays

The Ardbeg is great, but the intensity of the Laphroaig is what sets them apart. I’ll need to revisit the comparison after the Ardbeg has been opened for awhile. They were very close though!

 

[detroitdad]

Still my benchmark for cask strength Islays

It is fantastic! I rarely ever see it available in my area. I currently have an Ardbeg 10 cask strength that is pretty sexy. I may have to have a pour after work today!

 

[pltrgyst]

Still my benchmark for cask strength Islays

The Ardbeg is great, but the intensity of the Laphroaig is what sets them apart. I’ll need to revisit the comparison after the Ardbeg has been opened for awhile. They were very close though!

One man's intensity is another man's crudity.

I'll take the complexity and richness of the Ardbeg every time -- it's my very favorite Scotch whisky.

 

[detroitdad]

 

[Billy Baroo]

One man's intensity is another man's crudity.

I'll take the complexity and richness of the Ardbeg every time -- it's my very favorite Scotch whisky.

If we’re talking the lower abv offerings from both, I’ll take the Ardbeg 10 over the Laphroaig 10 all day every day. If you throw Port Charlotte 10 into the mix, I will absolutely take it without hesitation! That’s my favorite!

If I’m being completely fair to the A10 CS…it was the first pour from the bottle, so I definitely need to revisit it once it opens up a bit. The Laphroaig CS has been opened for some time and has had some pours taken from it. The Ardbeg was very close and I wouldn’t be surprised in the least if it becomes my new standard bearer! It’s really good!

 

[Billy Baroo]

Ready for game 6…Bring on the Cup!!

Let’s Go Canes!!!