2015 Summer Bourbon/Scotch/whiskey thread

[MelRock]

Mel
Have you tried Whistle pig? I had some of the 10 year and loved it!

Yes, I love the Whistle Pig. You made a good choice with the 10 year old. Although good, I find the "Old World" ones a little gimmicky. They are finished in other barrels like Sherry. There was one, I cannot remember the name but I thought it tasted like dirt. I am starting find that I enjoy the higher rye content bourbons and rye whiskies.

[raoul]

Mint Julep???

[MelRock]

Mint Julep???

A little too sweet for me, I can only drink one. If you are going to drink them, then crushed ice is a must.

[raoul]

Less sugar/simple syrup---more whisky

[RedTails]

Ok you bourbon guys (and gals where applicable); what is a good bourbon drink that you would consider refreshing during the summer; refreshing as in a gin and tonic?

I'll hang up and listen.

Note: The last sentence has been used before but it is not trademarked and I really like it!

Bourbon slush.

[BeauCajun]

Mint Julep???

That's our drink of choice when hanging out at my bar in the summer.

We normally mix it up like Pat O's. Lot of whiskey, little simple syrup.

[HOUCajun]

Yes, I love the Whistle Pig. You made a good choice with the 10 year old. Although good, I find the "Old World" ones a little gimmicky. They are finished in other barrels like Sherry. There was one, I cannot remember the name but I thought it tasted like dirt. I am starting find that I enjoy the higher rye content bourbons and rye whiskies.

The 12 year is 109 a bottle! Have you tried that? I really don't want to experiment at that price point

[waterboy]

The 12 year is 109 a bottle! Have you tried that? I really don't want to experiment at that price point

Try the Colonel Taylor Straight Rye, it's legit at around $65 at Champagnes. The 10 year WP and 12 year are about the same to me.

[MelRock]

The 12 year is 109 a bottle! Have you tried that? I really don't want to experiment at that price point

There are finished in three different types of wine casks: madeira, French sauternes and port. I like the port one the best and think they are all. Worth the $109 a bottle, well ultimately that will be up to you. What I usually do is find a restaurant that has it and then try it there before you buy a bottle. If you buy it in a restaurant or a bar make sure you find out which cask finish it is.

Here is a nice article that talks about the different finishes.
https://www.pastemagazine.com/articl...12-year-r.html

[HOUCajun]

There are finished in three different types of wine casks: madeira, French sauternes and port. I like the port one the best and think they are all. Worth the $109 a bottle, well ultimately that will be up to you. What I usually do is find a restaurant that has it and then try it there before you buy a bottle. If you buy it in a restaurant or a bar make sure you find out which cask finish it is.

Here is a nice article that talks about the different finishes.
https://www.pastemagazine.com/articl...12-year-r.html

Gracias!

[BrockMeaux]

I'm just jumping into this thread, so I haven't read through the 16 pages. Anybody ever had Lagavulin? Everyone I've talked to that's had it has raved about it.

[RedTails]

I'm just jumping into this thread, so I haven't read through the 16 pages. Anybody ever had Lagavulin? Everyone I've talked to that's had it has raved about it.

My good friend Ron Swanson loves that stuff.