What Are You Sipping on Lately? (Spirits Thread)

TXSTYLE · 02-02-2022, 01:05 PM

So as you all know by now, my preference for spirits without any questions, is ultra premium sipping Rums. Followed by Cognac.
Here in Texas, Bourbon and Whiskey are the most popular. I'd say Tequila is certainly up there as well.
I keep a variety in my bar at all times with over 80 bottles on hand. I definitely keep some tried and true Bourbons and Scotch for my friends who only drink those. But recently, I've been exploring and tasting many more myself just to expand my own taste buds. My criteria for ANY thing I drink is it MUST be smooth if not ultra smooth. I also prefer sweet. Not sugary but a honey, or fruit note is preferred. Some appreciate the burn, heat, pepper, etc that Bourbon naturally brings.
Even the ones I have : Eagle Rare 10, Woodford Reserve, Basil Hayden, Maker's Mark and several different Crown Royal. Are all considered great options. Then I have Glenfiddich, Glen Moray, Dewars, The Glenlevit.
I can definitely say without question that Scotch is generally smoother than Bourbon/Whiskey. But, then there's the smokiness that I don't care for with Scotch.
All that being said, this very helpful young man at my local Specs who knows my tastes and has very similar tastes to mine, recommended a Bourbon that I've never heard of. Based on his recommendation alone, I bought 2 bottles of this.
I am very happy to report it is excellent! At $40 I consider it a great value. Let me know if you try it, what you think?

Lady Jane · 02-11-2022, 11:37 AM

Something new. https://nutrlvodka.com/

On special at our local Power House. From G&W Distilling in Vancouver BC. Haven't tried it yet.

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M_Six · 02-15-2022, 08:13 PM

Sam Adams Wicked Hazy IPA. First real beer in about a month. Figured I needed to remind my liver what to do with alcohol.

UncleWede · 02-15-2022, 09:29 PM

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Sam Adams Wicked Hazy IPA. First real beer in about a month. Figured I needed to remind my liver what to do with alcohol.

Use it or lose it

M_Six · 02-15-2022, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Use it or lose it

Use it too much and you lose it.

UncleWede · 02-15-2022, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Use it or lose it

Use it too much and you lose it.

Only the strong cells survive

Dino GT · 02-16-2022, 07:08 PM

Smooth with a kick

TXSTYLE · 02-16-2022, 07:53 PM

I have been seeing this in my social media feed and it looked and sounded interesting. Then I read really good reviews too. Unfortunately it is not available in Texas. Appears to be distributed out of California. So I decided to order a few bottles. My review coming soon...
Oh they threw in a free bar mat. Cool.

Savageenterprise · 02-18-2022, 04:06 PM

Gotta say this is a nice one. Juat picked it up the other day for the first time.

UncleWede · 02-23-2022, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

It was a Bourbon kind of weekend... 🥃

BIL opened a RYE version of this last night, it was very pleasant with a few rocks.

TXSTYLE · 02-23-2022, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

BIL opened a RYE version of this last night, it was very pleasant with a few rocks.

Whatever you do... Try to get your hands on a bottle of the Drop Tine 12 I posted above, that no one seems to acknowledge. It is by far the absolute best, smoothest Bourbon I've ever tasted in my life. Absolutely incredible!

upstatedoc · 02-23-2022, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

BIL opened a RYE version of this last night, it was very pleasant with a few rocks.

Whatever you do... Try to get your hands on a bottle of the Drop Tine 12 I posted above, that no one seems to acknowledge. It is by far the absolute best, smoothest Bourbon I've ever tasted in my life. Absolutely incredible!

Well now I have to go get a bottle of that!

UncleWede · 02-23-2022, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by upstatedoc

Well now I have to go get a bottle of that!

Closest to me seems to be Madison, WI. and no shipping to Cali.
TXSTYLE is closer than that, and I wouldn't have to buy a whole bottle

TXSTYLE · 02-23-2022, 07:41 PM

My Bimmer post Brothern if ever in the area, are welcome over to enjoy a drink or two.

TXSTYLE · 02-23-2022, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Closest to me seems to be Madison, WI. and no shipping to Cali.
TXSTYLE is closer than that, and I wouldn't have to buy a whole bottle

I know of a few Stores that will ship nationwide regardless.

Not sure if they carry this though...

Hawkeye · 02-24-2022, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Closest to me seems to be Madison, WI. and no shipping to Cali.
TXSTYLE is closer than that, and I wouldn't have to buy a whole bottle

Wouldn't hold your breath TX

Had a nice tequila flight the other night. Codigo Barrel strength is just really hard to beat for me.

TXSTYLE · 02-24-2022, 10:43 AM

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Wouldn't hold your breath TX

Had a nice tequila flight the other night. Codigo Barrel strength is just really hard to beat for me.

Nice selections there my guy.

I have a superb recommendation for you that was recommended to me. It is buttery smooth and quite tasty!

Hawkeye · 02-25-2022, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Wouldn't hold your breath TX

Had a nice tequila flight the other night. Codigo Barrel strength is just really hard to beat for me.

Nice selections there my guy.

I have a superb recommendation for you that was recommended to me. It is buttery smooth and quite tasty!

Sweet. I'll keep my eye out for it, don't think we have that one locally.

M_Six · 02-25-2022, 09:13 PM

I'm reintroducing my liver to Mr. Jameson this weekend. It's been well over a month since they last shook hands.

Has anyone tried the new Jameson Orange? Not sure I want to buy a bottle only to find out I don't like it.

UncleWede · 03-01-2022, 03:23 PM

Why would I want to put some smoke chips in a top hat and light them on fire, over my drink glass

Uber Commuter · 03-02-2022, 07:50 AM

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Why would I want to put some smoke chips in a top hat and light them on fire, over my drink glass

Do you like smoked meats?

UncleWede · 03-02-2022, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Uber Commuter

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Originally Posted by UncleWede

Why would I want to put some smoke chips in a top hat and light them on fire, over my drink glass

Do you like smoked meats?

Yeah. But that takes hours. My rock will be melted in hours

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TXSTYLE "Salud" 13848 Rep 4,675 Posts Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White Join Date: May 2013 Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX) iTrader: (0)	So as you all know by now, my preference for spirits without any questions, is ultra premium sipping Rums. Followed by Cognac. Here in Texas, Bourbon and Whiskey are the most popular. I'd say Tequila is certainly up there as well. I keep a variety in my bar at all times with over 80 bottles on hand. I definitely keep some tried and true Bourbons and Scotch for my friends who only drink those. But recently, I've been exploring and tasting many more myself just to expand my own taste buds. My criteria for ANY thing I drink is it MUST be smooth if not ultra smooth. I also prefer sweet. Not sugary but a honey, or fruit note is preferred. Some appreciate the burn, heat, pepper, etc that Bourbon naturally brings. Even the ones I have : Eagle Rare 10, Woodford Reserve, Basil Hayden, Maker's Mark and several different Crown Royal. Are all considered great options. Then I have Glenfiddich, Glen Moray, Dewars, The Glenlevit. I can definitely say without question that Scotch is generally smoother than Bourbon/Whiskey. But, then there's the smokiness that I don't care for with Scotch. All that being said, this very helpful young man at my local Specs who knows my tastes and has very similar tastes to mine, recommended a Bourbon that I've never heard of. Based on his recommendation alone, I bought 2 bottles of this. I am very happy to report it is excellent! At $40 I consider it a great value. Let me know if you try it, what you think? Attached Images __________________
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M_Six Free Thinker 16964 Rep 7,455 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Sam Adams Wicked Hazy IPA. First real beer in about a month. Figured I needed to remind my liver what to do with alcohol. __________________ Mark markj.pics "There is no shame in dropping fruit in your glass." -UncleWede
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