Whatcha sippin' this holiday season?

[james terrio]

I'm well-known for normally taking my pleasure in some very basic bourbons, "budget" beers and a fair amount of homemade wine and cider. (Matter of fact, that's my wife's first batch of homemade hard cider in the Evan Williams jugs flanking this Scotch... I'm quite proud of her!) But I am not one to turn up my nose when someone offers me a taste of something like this....

I've been blessed to partake in some fairly high-end whiskey/whisky in my day, but I must say... that stuff was something else. :thumbup:

 

[SBuzek]

Crown Royal Special Reserve. Spent the evening with my brothers and going through a 1.75 liter. Enjoy my friend and Happy Thanksgiving.

Stan

 

[quint]

Only had a few fat tires today. Had to drive way to much but had a good dinner. Gonna relax now with a fat tire and maybe a couple sips of bulleit bourbon.

I remember having that balvenie before and it is very good if memory serves me correctly. I like my whiskeys and while not being a total snob am more of a sipper now that I am a little older so may as well get the good stuff. Really like knob creek, the bulleit, and sometimes some jim beam black but dont get it as much any more.

 

[mrynecy]

Just finished a couple of beers but every Kentucky gentleman should finish off his Thanksgiving Day with a pour of bourbon

 

[Hengelo_77]

I came across a bottle of Johnnie Walker Double Black at the tax free at the airport this summer that is still waiting to be opened with good company.
Black label tastes good, double black is supposed to be better

 

[skilldust]

Just finished a couple of beers but every Kentucky gentleman should finish off his Thanksgiving Day with a pour of bourbon

That table top sure would make some fine 1 1/2 x 5" pieces. Sorry don't mean to change the subject, couldn't help myself.

 

[Smithy]

I like the stuff that comes in clear, quart canning jars. Teddy

 

[Willie71]

Balvenie is my favorite!!! That's what I'll be sipping. Can't afford the 21 year old this year though .

 

[Atlas Knife Company]

The stuff that comes in clear, quart jars is like a 220 grit bowie knife with cord wrapped handle. It's OK, but much niced if you take the extra time and finish it properly. A little oak goes a long way turning so-so shine into really fine whiskey. My favorite is the Sweet Rye. I'd put it against JW Black anyday.

 

[timos-]

A bit more bourbon than beer

 

[Fred.Rowe]

We have a bottle of 12 year old bourbon thats very smooth. I have half a case of German Alt that was made last year and is just right. Its a true 8 percent with a head that last to the last drop.

Enjoy your holidays whatever you are sipping, Fred

 

[Hengelo_77]

This picture sure put a smile on my face

 

[evanPGH]

Just finished a couple of beers but every Kentucky gentleman should finish off his Thanksgiving Day with a pour of bourbon

Eagle Rare is fanatstic stuff, especially for the $24.99 price tag where I am.

I'm currently putting a dent in a bottle of Old Forester Signature which is also a fantastic bourbon, regardless of it's price tag. I've had many that are twice the price that just don't stack up.

Cheers!

 

[BRTATCK]

Twenty one year Dalmore on this end. Very smooth.
Brion

 

[jdm61]

I have 4 750ml bottles of obscure beers from Belgium and French Flanders that I will be imbibing this holiday season.

 

[Shaw Blades]

Pappy 15 Year & the 2013 Old Forest Birthday Bourboun

 

[Hengelo_77]

Belgium beers can be very dangerous!
JW Double black is way better then the normal black btw, reminded me of Dimple15

 

[javand]

Personally not a fan of this years batch of Eagle Rare. Last batch was great, but this recent one is muddy, in color and taste to me.


Baker's is my go to, and I'm particularly fond of 107-110 proof bottlings in the 7-12 year range, for Bourbon's with a decent quantity of rye in the mashbill. (I hate wheated bourbons, so Maker's fans can KMA! ) So I'm excited that a buddy of mine is bringing over a bottle of Old Rip Van Winkle 10y tomorrow for me to sample. I've never had the Pappy Family reserve, but I'm skeptical that I'll favor it, for the aforementioned reason. I expect to like the Old Rip 10 however.

Last week my friend and I killed a bottle of Oban Distiller's Edition (1997, bottled 2012), and Laphroaig 18y. Even though I'm a peat-head, Oban was the obvious star of the two. With much peatier notes than the standard expressions, but finding a perfect balance between mainland and island flavors. Only downside was that it's far too drinkable. Unlike say Corryvreckan, which forces you to take your time. The Laphroaig I've had before, but I was still amazed at how understated (unimpressive) the finish is compared to the younger offerings. The Quarter Cask being one of my go-to single malts.

 

[Hengelo_77]

The local poition around here.
Germans don't drink beer around here they just use it to wash this stuff down

 

[Rick Marchand]

I have been on a hot buttered rum kick this year.

- 1lb butter
- 1lb brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1tsp fresh ground nutmeg
- 1tsp fresh ground cloves
- 1tsp fresh ground cinnamon
- 1tbsp molasses

Melt it all together in a pot and throw it in the freezer. 1 tbsp in a mug with a double shot of rum and some hot water. The recipe says it makes over 50 servings but I can't get past 25 or so Maybe the spoons are bigger in my house... and the shot glasses.