The Drunks Reference

[-Boz-]

I see a lot of discussion about Scotch. This makes me happy in my pants. Scotch puts hairs on chests and intrigue, mystery and sex appeal into women who drink it.

However this is only touching the surface of whisky/ey gentlemen! What of Rye's, Sour Mash, Irish, Japanese or dare I say... Australian!

[Missileman]

actually irish whiskey was once were considered superior to scotch. pity there are only 5 distilleries left.

[Ants]

I've never ever tasted Irish Whisky.

Don't mind to try one day. But I'm a single malt lover so I love what Scotland has to offer FTM

[Ants]

I see a lot of discussion about Scotch. This makes me happy in my pants. Scotch puts hairs on chests and intrigue, mystery and sex appeal into women who drink it.

However this is only touching the surface of whisky/ey gentlemen! What of Rye's, Sour Mash, Irish, Japanese or dare I say... Australian!

Japanese hell yeah! Keen to get my hands on the Yamazaki 25.........one day Antz......one day.

Australian eh? I have a bottle here from Tasie............yet to be opened

[666DAN]

My alcoholic dream holiday destination, Otard, Hennessy and Fransac all in a row, Martell down the road and Remy over the back a bit...bliss!

[GH05T]

Boz i have been waiting with baited breath or your scripture on Japanese whiskey.

i brough back a few with me from japan

some got drank with friends some given as presents but i have taken a few for myself to keep for a good occasion.

Yamazaki 12 ond 18yr aswell as Hibiki 17 and 21yr,

i almost cleared this cabenet out (this is at a supermarket btw)

(at $800 a bottle i did miss out on the 30yr)

i was tempted in a johnny i must be honest, at this price.

so cheap in japan, half price basically to what we get it here for.

all alcahol is cheap, a bottle of balentines was $10

vodka was usually $8

goot times.

supprisingly in comparison the most expencive were jack daniels, basic johnnies and jim beam. still only maby %20-30 cheaper, couldnt work that out.

if anyone is ever going to japan ill give you a thousand or 2 to bring back what i should have bought.

also this was waiting for me at the airport which helped with my night flight.

this was just a table in a shop, with a pile of plastic cups and noone attending. i sampled a few....

but not before realising the good stuf was at the back

i slept well on that flight.

Edited October 25, 2013 by GH05T

[Ants]

My alcoholic dream holiday destination, Otard, Hennessy and Fransac all in a row, Martell down the road and Remy over the back a bit...bliss!

When I go back to France that is on my to do list.

Also should you eventually realise your dream holiday, make certain you book the tour to go to Camus distillery where you can also create your own Cognac

[Ants]

Boz i have been waiting with baited breath or your scripture on Japanese whiskey.

i brough back a few with me from japan

some got drank with friends some given as presents but i have taken a few for myself to keep for a good occasion.

Yamazaki 12 ond 18yr aswell as Hibiki 17 and 21yr,

i almost cleared this cabenet out (this is at a supermarket btw)

(at $800 a bottle i did miss out on the 30yr)

i was tempted in a johnny i must be honest, at this price.

so cheap in japan, half price basically to what we get it here for.

all alcahol is cheap, a bottle of balentines was $10

vodka was usually $8

goot times.

supprisingly in comparison the most expencive were jack daniels, basic johnnies and jim beam. still only maby %20-30 cheaper, couldnt work that out.

if anyone is ever going to japan ill give you a thousand or 2 to bring back what i should have bought.

also this was waiting for me at the airport which helped with my night flight.

this was just a table in a shop, with a pile of plastic cups and noone attending. i sampled a few....

but not before realising the good stuf was at the back

i slept well on that flight.

do you reside in Japan? That is all quality single malts right there (apart from King George JW blue label).

Kinda not surprising alcohol is cheaper considering in Australia excise tax and duties are imposed heavily on them.

Love the Suntory expressions and am keen to one day have them all in my display closet.

Looks like your flight would have indeed been a pleasant one

I do intend to go back to Japan......but with young kids to look after, it could be a while yet.

[GH05T]

nah went there for holliday, loved it.

that Hakushu 12 single malt was very smooth

[666DAN]

When I go back to France that is on my to do list.

Also should you eventually realise your dream holiday, make certain you book the tour to go to Camus distillery where you can also create your own Cognac

Sorry should have been more clear...was there the other week This was at the Remy tour with the food and cognac tasting at the end...yum! The other photo is half of the prolific range they had in our hotel, the other cabinet housed 50+ bottle of the $2000+ bottles

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Edited October 26, 2013 by 666DAN

[-Boz-]

the Hibiki is often considered to be the best blended whisky ever created. You lucky, lucky son of a bitch.

[-Boz-]

[Ants]

you a lover if bourbon Boz?

[666DAN]

Bourbon is my other favourite dark spirit

[-Boz-]

I love whisky in all it's fine forms.

Admittedly I find most bourbon is too rough to drink straight. Some exceptions, Basil Haydens for example. And I REALLY love Old Fashioneds

[-Boz-]

A reference guide to scotch and it's flavour profiles

http://scotchgit.bitbucket.org/

[GH05T]

i Finally put one of my Hibikis to good use.

[Ants]

i Finally put one of my Hibikis to good use.

Very nice.

Can't beleive I have never tried it with suhi yet

So how was it with the Hibiki 17?

[GH05T]

nice, quite light and smooth.

[Ants]

Tonight I'm having some of this

Ardbeg Uigeadail one of the great and powerful but certainly a tasty SM

At 54.2% I've added some water to stop the harshness of the Whisky from confusing my taste buds and palate

Been sitting with glass watch cover for about 20mins (this one takes some time to open up)

I'm expecting large amounts of peat and smokiness

Just had a taste then.

Nose: peat smoke with fresh sea salt mist (has the smell of the sea shore at an old fishing peer)

Palate: EXPLOSIVE (as the most first tastes are but this is really powerful)

Second taste - spicy and peppery as the alcohol tingles the mouth and throat but you get a hint of sweet dried fruit like fig and raisins

Finish: smoke, old burnt wood / BBQ smoke but not the suffocating type more a long and comforting ride in the country side next to a bond fire

Very moving single malt