Beverages and Blades - Traditional of Course

[black mamba]

I've opened many an Islay that I called "Old Band-Aid." A smooth, easier going, simply delicious Scotch is Glenmorangie 14 y.o The Quinta Ruban, with the green label. Midling priced and worth every penny. Bruichladdich is another Islay really worth trying.

 

[Jdottinger]

 

[mbkr]

 

[mrknife]

 

[btb01]

Lagavulin 16 is pretty special.... although it's a little bit medicinal tasting.... don't know how else to describe it.. it's odd, but when I'm about to sip, and get the aroma of it, it reminds me of a freshly unwrapped band-aid....sort of an astringent type of smell.... a little odd, but it's a very nice whiskey..

I’ve never been all that good at descriptive tasting notes myself, but I know that iodine is an aroma that often attributed to Lagavulin 16. It’s probably my favorite whisky. I absolutely love the funky, smoky, sea-saltiness of it. This is an old photo, but now I think I may have to go pour myself a glass.

After having done some sort of advent calendar in this thread the last two years — the Lagavulin pic is from the DIY whisk(e)y advent calendar I did two year ago, and last year I did the German beer advent calendar from Costco — I was hoping to find something to do again this year, but I came up short. I’ll have to find (or think up) something good for next year.

 

[mitch13]

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[ErikMB]

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How is that Alsace knife working for you?

I've made several from kits but never kept one to use and get to know.

 

[ferider]

Photo edit for family friendliness.

 

[mitch13]

How is that Alsace knife working for you?

I've made several from kits but never kept one to use and get to know.

It's a real good user, practical blade profile. As with a lot of French knives, thick scales that are comfortable. I like 12c27 in a knife.

 

[Jack Black]

Went to have a Scotch a few days ago when disaster struck
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I've encountered snapped corks a few times, but I wish I had a fiver for every time I've encountered one of these apparently useless security seals, when I've taken a bottle of whisky out of the tube

Obviously they're supposed to be removed at the supermarket, and they can be a real pain to remove at home, particularly when you have guests, or have already had a few Thank heavens for Knipex!

Glenfiddich 12 was probably the first single malt I encountered as a boy, but I quickly moved onto better whisky, and don't think I've ever bought a bottle. This one was a gift last Christmas, and I thought I'd give it a try (I don't like to have too many corked whiskies open at the same time). Didn't expect the exercise

 

[tmd_87]

 

[Napalmsloth]

 

[hornetguy]

Bruichladdich is another Islay really worth trying.

Yes, I've had that one. It was another good one.... still, for just smooth sippin', in the Islay category, I have to go with Caol Ila....

I'm not usually much of a rum guy, but they had samples at the big liquor store, and I tried this one... and had to get a bottle of it. It's not what I am used to, as a typical rum... sips like a good whiskey....

 

[philippe]

Hy
another trappist beer brewed by belgians monks,( my favorite one)
phil

 

[Jack Black]

 

[Jdottinger]

One tasty beverage!

 

[btb01]

I've encountered snapped corks a few times, but I wish I had a fiver for every time I've encountered one of these apparently useless security seals, when I've taken a bottle of whisky out of the tube

Obviously they're supposed to be removed at the supermarket, and they can be a real pain to remove at home, particularly when you have guests, or have already had a few Thank heavens for Knipex!

Glenfiddich 12 was probably the first single malt I encountered as a boy, but I quickly moved onto better whisky, and don't think I've ever bought a bottle. This one was a gift last Christmas, and I thought I'd give it a try (I don't like to have too many corked whiskies open at the same time). Didn't expect the exercise

At least it wasn’t the kind that sprays blue ink all over you if you try to break it.

Nice glass, Jack.

 

[Jack Black]

At least it wasn’t the kind that sprays blue ink all over you if you try to break it.

Nice glass, Jack.

Thanks pal, a mate bought it for me a couple of years back. The base is Sheffield pewter, made in the same building where, in 1913, Harry Brearley discovered stainless steel

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Friday! Have a good weekend.

 

[tmd_87]

It’s the season!