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Detri
United Kingdom683 Posts
Loving Sheepdip at the moment, nought wrong with a blend | ||
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Goumindong
United States3529 Posts
On November 05 2015 07:37 Artisreal wrote: What's MGP? MGP is Midwest Grain Products (of Indiana). Originally a producer of component whiskeys for Seagram's they discovered that a few of the component whiskeys were actually really good and started producing them for resale. Now they're the largest producer of Rye (and probably Bourbon) in the world. Rather than sell their whiskeys directly(though i have heard they came up with a brand of their own) they sell batches to new distilleries for finishing. Some distilleries make a habit of not bothering to produce their own but most change the whiskey in noticeable ways, or specify production requirements to MGP. Some of the better Ryes on the market come out of MGP and though they will all have a fairly similar taste profile (due of having the same mash bill) there is enough variation in finishing to be able to tell the difference. Basically its just good cheap liquor. (though some people charge up like crazy for it. E.G. Angels Envy Rye) | ||
Carnivorous Sheep
Baa?21244 Posts
On November 05 2015 07:42 Detri wrote: Loving Sheepdip at the moment, nought wrong with a blend I endorse this message. | ||
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caznitch
Canada645 Posts
On November 05 2015 04:29 Artisreal wrote: It's 60€ at the cheapest online store I know. That's a little higher than mid range for me (never having bought a Whisky >45€ myself). I'm going to remember the recommendation for a friend's birthday, given I find a couple of others who chip in Other than the Booker's, any favourite (entry) Burbon Whiskys? (Edit: I stand corrected, Whiskeys, right?) I have a similar "problem" with the Bowmore Legend. I bought it 14 month ago and it being mz first peated one, and a strong one too, it takes me quiet some time to drink it. Anyway, I tried it the other day and it did smell smoky, which is fine, but I also smelled new bicycle tyres. Not so pleasant. And this happened two separate times and havent tried it since. The tastings before I did not smell anything like it. Also I sometimes leave a little bit in the glass with a lid on it to dry up and smell the flavours after the fluid has evaporated, substracting the alcohol. I did not smell tyres after the Legend dried up. When I'm back home, I'll try diluting it a bit, to say 35% or sth. and then have a sniff and taste it again. If that doesn't help, I'm going to use it to marinate Tofu. My favorite entry level bourbon is Bulleit (~$30ish here) http://www.bulleit.com/ If you can go a little higher, Four Roses is excellent. They start at low 40s and go to mid 50s (if you get the highly recommended single barrel). http://fourrosesbourbon.com/bourbon/single-barrel/ I can see how spending scotch prices on bourbon seems crazy  (though I stick with my original recommendation).edit - to answer your question: bourbon is a subset of whiskeys. You can check the wiki page for the (somewhat dubious) legal requirements of naming a whiskey a bourbon. I find they are typically sweeter than your standard whiskey or rye. | ||
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Artisreal
Germany9235 Posts
On November 05 2015 09:44 caznitch wrote: My favorite entry level bourbon is Bulleit (~$30ish here) http://www.bulleit.com/ If you can go a little higher, Four Roses is excellent. They start at low 40s and go to mid 50s (if you get the highly recommended single barrel). http://fourrosesbourbon.com/bourbon/single-barrel/ I can see how spending scotch prices on bourbon seems crazy (though I stick with my original recommendation).edit - to answer your question: bourbon is a subset of whiskeys. You can check the wiki page for the (somewhat dubious) legal requirements of naming a whiskey a bourbon. I find they are typically sweeter than your standard whiskey or rye. Thank you so much. The single barrel looks extremely pleasing. Like a french soldier with the cork as his hat. Do you by any chance know, whether that little band at the bottleneck is leather or not? Because it's gonna be a gift for someone who lives vegan | ||
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OminouS
Sweden1343 Posts
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Artisreal
Germany9235 Posts
For a Whisky that will run out and be replaced by - imo - an inferior bottle, that's quite the steal. It being the first Whisky I bought just sealed the deal. Will write again after I've tried it and all nostalgia being drippled away :_) | ||
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nRoot
Germany928 Posts
need to get myself some Glenlivet 12yo while they last too  | ||
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Artisreal
Germany9235 Posts
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Talaris
Switzerland760 Posts
On November 26 2015 20:03 nRoot wrote: Which supermarket? need to get myself some Glenlivet 12yo while they last too Care to elaborate why it will run out ? I'm not following distributor's news, just enjoying drinking *cough* | ||
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Djzapz
Canada10681 Posts
On November 27 2015 18:53 Talaris wrote: Care to elaborate why it will run out ? I'm not following distributor's news, just enjoying drinking *cough* The Glenlivet 12 is being phased out in some markets to be replaced with the Glenlivet Founder's Reserve, a no age statement whisky that isn't very good. | ||
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ticklishmusic
United States15977 Posts
(at home in New Orleans, it's $30 here) | ||
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Artisreal
Germany9235 Posts
On November 27 2015 22:29 Djzapz wrote: The Glenlivet 12 is being phased out in some markets to be replaced with the Glenlivet Founder's Reserve, a no age statement whisky that isn't very good. Thanks for putting it more clearly. I meant that the Glenlivet 12 in Germany will be replaced by, exactly the Founder's Reserve. I did put up some comments about that one a while ago and while I'm not convinced yet, he's kinda grown on me. Sill, I can't taste or smell more than pear while the Whisky is in the glass, but after the remnants have dried up, it smells kinda like beeswax and some hint of vanilla. Not quite sure about the vanilla though. That actually is something I recommend for every Whisky. Put a lid on your glass after you finished drinking. Especially if there is a little more left over - happens to me sometimes, cause too much alcohol, especially after working at the computer for long hours, is prone to give me a migrane >_<. And after it's dried up a day later, the smell that remains can be totally altered compared to before the drying. For me at least ps: I find it entertaining, that your post counter on liquiddota (where I usually post from in this thread) is like 5 posts, but you're one of the "gurus" of this thread xD | ||
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Djzapz
Canada10681 Posts
On November 28 2015 05:08 Artisreal wrote: ps: I find it entertaining, that your post counter on liquiddota (where I usually post from in this thread) is like 5 posts, but you're one of the "gurus" of this thread xD I just now learned that this thread is accessible from the other liquid forums. Not sure how I have 5 posts on liquidota! | ||
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OminouS
Sweden1343 Posts
What I have at home but haven't opened yet: Octomore 7.3 Ardbeg Supernova 2015 Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 2 Really looking forward to it! I'll get back with some reviews (hopefully) | ||
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Artisreal
Germany9235 Posts
On December 04 2015 02:42 OminouS wrote: I have to meet my brother soon. Whisky is stacking up. What I have at home but haven't opened yet: Octomore 7.3 Ardbeg Supernova 2015 Balvenie Tun 1509 Batch 2 Really looking forward to it! I'll get back with some reviews (hopefully) If you were so kind to share your thoughs on those, I would appreciate it Just today I bought a miniature each of two Cadenhead bottlings as a christmas gift. If my memory doesn't fail me on the years, the beautys are a Caol Ila 20yr. and a Macduff 26yr. from the authentic collection. Let's wait for christmas and see if I can manage to get a sip of those! Wish me luck. | ||
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.Aar
2177 Posts
Anything I'll feel dumb about for missing when I'm gone? Ditto for Korea (Seoul), heading there on the 21st. | ||
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sc2tycho
United States3 Posts
On December 06 2015 08:42 .Aar wrote: Anyone have a recommendation for whiskey in Japan? I've been sober for a couple weeks (personal challenge, habit was getting in the way) but I plan on breaking the streak on the 20th. All I see here (Hokkaido) are NIKKA and Suntory stuff in the conbinis (are liquor stores even a thing here?), but I haven't really shopped around. Anything I'll feel dumb about for missing when I'm gone? Ditto for Korea (Seoul), heading there on the 21st. Suntory makes some of the best whiskies in the world at the moment. Last year their Yamazaki single malt was voted #1. If you're into blended whisky, I'd say go for the the Hibiki Harmony, if you're into peat, go for their Hakushu, but if you want something really sublime, grab the Yamazaki 12 or 18 year. | ||
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Djzapz
Canada10681 Posts
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BurningSera
Ireland19621 Posts
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