Thread: A trip to the liquor store

I just got back from the liquor store. Having finished my bottle of Old Pulteney last night, I was out of whisky. I went over to my regular place, which has a nice selection and happens to be quite close by.

I was browsing the Irish and Scottish section and I was having a bit of trouble deciding. I've been on a Scotch kick recently (last three bottles), and I've really been enjoying them. But, when I visited my brother last weekend, he shared his twelve year Jamey with me, and that was quite nice too. After staring at the shelves for a few minutes, a little orange sign (discount) caught my eye. Bushmills Black was marked down. I'd heard a bit about it and it's been on my list to try; the discount sealed the deal.

I brought her home and was too tempted to have a taste to put her away. I poured out just a little bit (neat; there wasn't enough it my glass to risk adding water) and sat down to enjoy. I have to say, this stuff is really good. I'm no expert, so I won't attempt anything like a serious review. What I will say is this. It's a bit sharper initially, but still a bit complex, and it has a rather long and mellow finish with what tastes to me like toffee and coffee. I really like it.

Funny, I picked up a bottle of Jameson because it was discounted on friday. I'm quite liking the lightness from the tripple distilation. You don't see many triple distilled whiskies any more. I think only one scotch is tripple distiled.

Glad you're enjoying it, nothing comes close to a good whisky.

I find the regular Jameson a bit harsh, but I quite like it on ice. A great go-to beverage. I hope you enjoy yours too.

Agreed, I generally drink blended and harsher whisky on ice, I like the sweetness it brings out. I can't remember the last time I drank whisky neat, usually with a dab of water.

I have a friend who goes to Scotland and collects spring water in bottles and brings it back down here, it probably makes no difference, but it's a nice touch!

I quite often get Glen Moray for a go to drink becuase it's a bargain-basement studenty malt. Malt tastes on a blended budget lol

You guys are making my liver beg for a workout.

In my world, Jameson is good for one thing - shots - with the obligatory "just had a shot of Jameson face" afterwards. I prefer Tullamore Dew, but even that is a little too harsh to be had neat. It's great on the rocks though. The Jameson Gold (I forget how long this is aged) is a beauty -- it's great neat or otherwise. Really smooth -- but expensive.

It's been a long time since I've had a Bushmill's (white or black), but if you like it that much I do recommend Tullamore if you haven't tried it already. I think the two are on-par with each other.

I have a soft spot for Scotch. I am in the market for some Laphroaig, based on recommendations here. I think I'll wait until after I get back from Vegas this weekend, though. There's no telling what I'll do to my body/wallet out there.

Enjoy!

Hm, I don't think I really make the Jameson face, whether shooting or sipping it. (I used to shoot it, these days I sip it). Harsh, yes, but still not too bad.

I have actually tried Tully, but only once and it was just a shot in the middle of a night of drinking. On your recommendation, I'll give it a real try. Thanks for the suggestion.

Hmm...ive not had any Irish whisky's...is the Bushmill's Black, comparible to any of the Scotch's you had so far, or they nothing alike?

Mac

I'm not sure that I have a good answer to that question. The flavors is Scotch vary widely depending on what region it comes from, and I think Scotch is in general more complex/full of subtle flavors that Irish whisky. Both are good, but in different ways.

As far as smoothness goes, I sampled the Bushmill's Black neat at in was very drinkable.

Originally Posted by holli4pirating

I'm not sure that I have a good answer to that question. The flavors is Scotch vary widely depending on what region it comes from, and I think Scotch is in general more complex/full of subtle flavors that Irish whisky. Both are good, but in different ways.

As far as smoothness goes, I sampled the Bushmill's Black neat at in was very drinkable.

Well, i will just have to give it a try then. Ive not met too many whisky's that i dont like on some level. I was thinking it might be similar to Jonny Walker Black/blend...i'll just have to compare 'em and see. lol

Thanks,
Mac

I made my own trip to the liquor store tonight, as I was out of Scotch. I have some Dewars White Label, but I use that for my rusty nails (3/4 to 1/4 Drambuie w/ rocks). Dewars on ice is drinkable but I like to think I've become a little more sophisticated in the last 4-5 years or so.

Quite a few of the SRP members seem to enjoy Laphroaig quite a bit, so I was happy to see that my local shop had ONE BOTTLE in stock. The entry-level 10 year single malt.

I think I am in love. The smokey flavor is so intense and woody (I think they call this "peaty" in the industry) that it is so much different from most other Scotch whiskys that I've had in the past.

At 50 bucks a bottle I'll keep this for when I am doing my serious relaxing (like right now), but the stuff truly is impeccable.

So thanks guys, for the recommendation. Another dedicated follower.

And I thought this was interesting, from the pamphlet:

"As a 'friend' you will be given a numbered plot (one square foot) of our land that runs alongside our all important water supply - the Killbride stream. If you visit us you can view your plot and of course claim your ground rent of a dram of our finest - though you will probably need to take a few precautions, as you will see later!"

I had to check it out. Looks like I own a square foot of Laphroaig land!

Cheers guys,

G