What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

T0RM3NT · 10-31-2022, 11:19 PM

My mom just grabbed me a bottle of this on her way back from Ireland. Anyone had any? Any good? Haven't opened it yet.

happyjack · 11-01-2022, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by T0RM3NT

My mom just grabbed me a bottle of this on her way back from Ireland. Anyone had any? Any good? Haven't opened it yet.

i like it. drinks well on the rocks. the additional aging in charred bourbon barrels definitely gives it a much different flavor vs the regular jameson. it’s a pretty good value compared to something like redbreast 12-yr or green spot which go for twice the price of black barrel.

sláinte!

UncleWede · 11-01-2022, 10:13 AM

Black barrel seems like a new, enjoyable trend? That black barrel Hornitos is pretty dang sipping good!

TXSTYLE · 11-26-2022, 12:31 PM

Recommendation from a good friend who is a Scotch connoisseur. Says this is is one vof the absolute best blends available. Thought I'd give it a whirl...

UncleWede · 11-28-2022, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Recommendation from a good friend who is a Scotch connoisseur. Says this is is one of the absolute best blends available. Thought I'd give it a whirl...

And?

Somebody brought a chilled bottle of Corralejo Blanco to turkey dinner. There was nothing to take home. I'd never had before, wasn't too bad. I see they have an anejo, which I might prefer.

TXSTYLE · 11-28-2022, 01:12 PM

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And?
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Really Good! Smooth just like I insist on. Dark fruits. Oily. Full finish. Very approachable. Not at all smoky, also what I prefer. Solid for its price and interesting.

ryan stewart · 11-28-2022, 01:24 PM

Dunno if its my new favorite or if the Atelier Del Maestro is better (and maybe better because I can only find it in Mexico) but becoming more and more of a fan of Tears Of Llorona

evil-G-nius · 11-29-2022, 11:13 PM

Tonight was a little Grand Mayan Extra Aged tequila

ASAP · 11-30-2022, 07:40 AM

EH Taylor Small Batch... the finest bourbon I've had... Pappy van winkle 12 doesn't even come close...

TXSTYLE · 12-01-2022, 05:33 PM

Just received this today. It's going to mix well into my fine Whiskeys!

happyjack · 12-02-2022, 07:41 AM

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Just received this today. It's going to mix well into my fine Whiskeys!

awaiting your after-action report!

UncleWede · 12-02-2022, 09:49 AM

I saw Basil-Hayden had a "toasted" bourbon last night, but didn't pick up a bottle.

Anyone?

TXSTYLE · 12-02-2022, 11:17 AM

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awaiting your after-action report!

Absolutely Delicious! And a little goes a long way. I've had incredible Old Fashioned from different restaurants and bars. Some were very meh while some, so tasty! It's definitely a wonderful drink but especially during this time of year.
I believe what truly elevates this mixer is the cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and orange bitters. Oh the cherry too.

happyjack · 12-02-2022, 11:19 AM

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Absolutely Delicious! And a little goes a long way. I've had incredible Old Fashioned from different restaurants and bars. Some were very meh while some, so tasty! It's definitely a wonderful drink but especially during this time of year.
I believe what truly elevates this mixer is the cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and orange bitters. Oh the cherry too.

luxardo cherries, i assume?

TXSTYLE · 12-02-2022, 11:57 AM

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luxardo cherries, i assume?

Those are so tasty. According to the ingredients, it's Cherry Juice concentrate. But tasty indeed.

M_Six · 12-02-2022, 10:05 PM

P12...again. I really should take the road less traveled some day. But I was lazy today and just wanted a quick trip to the packie and back.

Lady Jane · 12-08-2022, 10:07 AM

I bought those two on special at lunchtime. I never had those brands before. Any opinions?

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UncleWede · 12-08-2022, 11:43 AM

You need to mix that Jose with something, to hide the taste.

Lady Jane · 12-08-2022, 02:42 PM

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You need to mix that Jose with something, to hide the taste.

What are you using/suggest?

happyjack · 12-08-2022, 03:05 PM

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What are you using/suggest?

if you dont go with a full-blown margarita or paloma, any lime or grapefruit soda goes well with most tequilas. i know people that use sprite or 7up but those are too sweet for my tastes. fresca is a pretty great tequila mixer right out of the can.

ASAP · 12-08-2022, 04:16 PM

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I bought those two on special at lunchtime. I never had those brands before. Any opinions?

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Bad and even worse...

An American corn vodka which should strictly be used for mixing... don't drink it straight and next time go for the ever so slighly more expensive Ketel One which for $19 is a mighty fine Vodka that is super smooth.

Jose... almost no one should be drinking that

... it became the world's most popular tequila by being first and the absolute cheapest. Try Cazadores for $19.99... which is only 1 level above but much better than Jose.

ASAP · 12-08-2022, 04:17 PM

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You need to mix that Jose with something, to hide the taste.

I would return it if possible

10-31-2022, 11:19 PM	#4863
T0RM3NT Mr. Irrelevant 4425 Rep 683 Posts Drives: '23 G80M3CX Dravit/Silverstone Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Denver'ish iTrader: (0)	My mom just grabbed me a bottle of this on her way back from Ireland. Anyone had any? Any good? Haven't opened it yet. Attached Images __________________ Past results aren't a guarantee of future performance.
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11-26-2022, 12:31 PM	#4866
TXSTYLE "Salud" 14596 Rep 4,813 Posts Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White Join Date: May 2013 Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX) iTrader: (0)	Recommendation from a good friend who is a Scotch connoisseur. Says this is is one vof the absolute best blends available. Thought I'd give it a whirl... Attached Images
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ryan stewart Major 2239 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: 2008 328it Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Dunno if its my new favorite or if the Atelier Del Maestro is better (and maybe better because I can only find it in Mexico) but becoming more and more of a fan of Tears Of Llorona
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11-30-2022, 07:40 AM	#4871
ASAP Major General 10574 Rep 8,879 Posts Drives: '23 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	EH Taylor Small Batch... the finest bourbon I've had... Pappy van winkle 12 doesn't even come close... __________________ 2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
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TXSTYLE "Salud" 14596 Rep 4,813 Posts Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White Join Date: May 2013 Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX) iTrader: (0)	Just received this today. It's going to mix well into my fine Whiskeys! Attached Images
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M_Six Free Thinker 18562 Rep 7,511 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	P12...again. I really should take the road less traveled some day. But I was lazy today and just wanted a quick trip to the packie and back. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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Lady Jane Cailín gan eagla. 78743 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: 2024 X3 M40i and R1200RT bike. Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Atlantic Canada. iTrader: (0)	I bought those two on special at lunchtime. I never had those brands before. Any opinions?
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12-08-2022, 11:43 AM	#4880
UncleWede Long Time Admirer, First Time Owner 18324 Rep 9,410 Posts Drives: G01 X3 M40i Dark Graphite Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA iTrader: (0)	You need to mix that Jose with something, to hide the taste. __________________ I have romped on her and I giggled like a drunk infant the entire time. - Sedan_Clan
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