The Whiskey Thread

[slobber]

Elijah Craig 21 year single barrel was like a taste of heaven.

[IPA4Me]

Elijah Craig 21 year single barrel was like a taste of heaven.

Excellent choice.

[Rams]

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2011/11/08/finally-whiskey-horrible-people

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[8manpick]

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2011/11/08/finally-whiskey-horrible-people

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Nov 8, 2011

[Rams]

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2011/11/08/finally-whiskey-horrible-people

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Nov 8, 2011

and?

[8manpick]

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2011/11/08/finally-whiskey-horrible-people

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Nov 8, 2011

and?

Just noticed it, that's all. Also, it is the first I've heard of this Kansas product, so I'm guessing they are doing really well.

[Rams]

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2011/11/08/finally-whiskey-horrible-people

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Nov 8, 2011

and?

Just noticed it, that's all. Also, it is the first I've heard of this Kansas product, so I'm guessing they are doing really well.

yeah. I was shocked when I realized how long it's been around. I just heard about a couple weeks ago. scathing reviews across the board. apparently it's like 95% vodka and 5% whiskey.

[lopakman]

Currently drinking 20 year Pappy Van Winkle with my bro from Seattle.  Totally worth $200. 

[HerrSonntag]

http://www.foodrepublic.com/2011/11/08/finally-whiskey-horrible-people

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Nov 8, 2011

and?

Just noticed it, that's all. Also, it is the first I've heard of this Kansas product, so I'm guessing they are doing really well.

yeah. I was shocked when I realized how long it's been around. I just heard about a couple weeks ago. scathing reviews across the board. apparently it's like 95% vodka and 5% whiskey.

Had a buddy get one as a gift a few years ago, its pretty horrific.

[slobber]

Currently drinking 20 year Pappy Van Winkle with my bro from Seattle.  Totally worth $200.

I had 15 year Pappy in Louisville a couple of weeks ago- the night after Elijah Craig. The bartender told me that 15 year was better than 20 year, so IN YOUR FACE!

Actually, I think the bartender was full of crap. He just didn't have anything older than the 15 year and he wanted to make me feel good about it.

[lopakman]

Currently drinking 20 year Pappy Van Winkle with my bro from Seattle.  Totally worth $200.

I had 15 year Pappy in Louisville a couple of weeks ago- the night after Elijah Craig. The bartender told me that 15 year was better than 20 year, so IN YOUR FACE!

Actually, I think the bartender was full of crap. He just didn't have anything older than the 15 year and he wanted to make me feel good about it.

How was it?  I think the 15 year is 110 proof.  Also, how much did a glass of that cost at the bar? 

[ChiComCat]

I heard 15 was better from someone else to.  Haven't tried either though.

[slobber]

Currently drinking 20 year Pappy Van Winkle with my bro from Seattle.  Totally worth $200.

I had 15 year Pappy in Louisville a couple of weeks ago- the night after Elijah Craig. The bartender told me that 15 year was better than 20 year, so IN YOUR FACE!

Actually, I think the bartender was full of crap. He just didn't have anything older than the 15 year and he wanted to make me feel good about it.

How was it?  I think the 15 year is 110 proof.  Also, how much did a glass of that cost at the bar?

We were at Vincenzo's  restaurant. It was $35. The night before, when I had the Elijah Craig, it was $37 at a restaurant where we also did a tasting with three other whiskeys.

[pissclams]

i was at mastro's in beverly hills on friday night.   pretty loud bar so i didn't call the brand of scotch b/c there's a bunch of different balvenies.  instead, i ordered a "carribean cask" which is a specific varietal of scotch.   i get the bill and the bartender charged me for a 15 year single barrel.  big price diff.   

i moved my check to my table and told the waiter and the waiter just said eff that guy, don't worry about that bill. 

[lopakman]

i was at mastro's in beverly hills on friday night.   pretty loud bar so i didn't call the brand of scotch b/c there's a bunch of different balvenies.  instead, i ordered a "carribean cask" which is a specific varietal of scotch.   i get the bill and the bartender charged me for a 15 year single barrel.  big price diff.   

i moved my check to my table and told the waiter and the waiter just said eff that guy, don't worry about that bill.

Clams, have you tried the Balvenie 12 year Single Barrel First Fill?  I almost bought a bottle but it's $70.00 which seems high considering you can get the 12 year doublewood for $50, the 14 year Caribean Cask for $65 and the 15 year for $80.00.  I settled on the 15 year. 

[XocolateThundarr]

Bought a bottle of the 12 yr doublewood (aged in sherry casks) last night.  I enjoyed it. 

[pissclams]

i was at mastro's in beverly hills on friday night.   pretty loud bar so i didn't call the brand of scotch b/c there's a bunch of different balvenies.  instead, i ordered a "carribean cask" which is a specific varietal of scotch.   i get the bill and the bartender charged me for a 15 year single barrel.  big price diff.   

i moved my check to my table and told the waiter and the waiter just said eff that guy, don't worry about that bill.

Clams, have you tried the Balvenie 12 year Single Barrel First Fill?  I almost bought a bottle but it's $70.00 which seems high considering you can get the 12 year doublewood for $50, the 14 year Caribean Cask for $65 and the 15 year for $80.00.  I settled on the 15 year. 

no haven't heard of it.  will research.  the 15 year single barrel is great choice.  i have a friend getting me a bottle of 21 macallan oak at cost for my collection.  it's pretty good crap.

[Boom Roasted]

i was at mastro's in beverly hills on friday night.   pretty loud bar so i didn't call the brand of scotch b/c there's a bunch of different balvenies.  instead, i ordered a "carribean cask" which is a specific varietal of scotch.   i get the bill and the bartender charged me for a 15 year single barrel.  big price diff.   

i moved my check to my table and told the waiter and the waiter just said eff that guy, don't worry about that bill.

Had you been there before?  Has service or food quality suffered with the Landry's aquisition?  Assuming you were up on the third floor in the penthouse?

Seafood tower there is one of the more impressive things I have ever ordered

[lopakman]

i was at mastro's in beverly hills on friday night.   pretty loud bar so i didn't call the brand of scotch b/c there's a bunch of different balvenies.  instead, i ordered a "carribean cask" which is a specific varietal of scotch.   i get the bill and the bartender charged me for a 15 year single barrel.  big price diff.   

i moved my check to my table and told the waiter and the waiter just said eff that guy, don't worry about that bill.

Clams, have you tried the Balvenie 12 year Single Barrel First Fill?  I almost bought a bottle but it's $70.00 which seems high considering you can get the 12 year doublewood for $50, the 14 year Caribean Cask for $65 and the 15 year for $80.00.  I settled on the 15 year. 

no haven't heard of it.  will research.  the 15 year single barrel is great choice.  i have a friend getting me a bottle of 21 macallan oak at cost for my collection.  it's pretty good crap.

I would be interested in hearing what you think about it.  I considered buying a bottle last year for a special occasion but ended up going with the Balvenie 21 yr Portwood.  Which was excellent by the way.

[lopakman]

Currently drinking 20 year Pappy Van Winkle with my bro from Seattle.  Totally worth $200.

I had 15 year Pappy in Louisville a couple of weeks ago- the night after Elijah Craig. The bartender told me that 15 year was better than 20 year, so IN YOUR FACE!

Actually, I think the bartender was full of crap. He just didn't have anything older than the 15 year and he wanted to make me feel good about it.

How was it?  I think the 15 year is 110 proof.  Also, how much did a glass of that cost at the bar?

We were at Vincenzo's  restaurant. It was $35. The night before, when I had the Elijah Craig, it was $37 at a restaurant where we also did a tasting with three other whiskeys.

Whiskey/Whisky tastings are the best.  I wish they had more of those here in Kansas City.  Two years ago at Lukas Liquor, Balvenie put on a tasting for $35.00 which included the 12 yr doublewood, 15 year single barrel, 17 year Maderia Cask, 17 year Peated Cask and the 21 year Portwood.  At the end of the tasting you could take the $35.00 you paid and apply it towards any bottle of Balvenie.  It was great.

[pissclams]

i was at mastro's in beverly hills on friday night.   pretty loud bar so i didn't call the brand of scotch b/c there's a bunch of different balvenies.  instead, i ordered a "carribean cask" which is a specific varietal of scotch.   i get the bill and the bartender charged me for a 15 year single barrel.  big price diff.   

i moved my check to my table and told the waiter and the waiter just said eff that guy, don't worry about that bill.

Had you been there before?  Has service or food quality suffered with the Landry's aquisition?  Assuming you were up on the third floor in the penthouse?

Seafood tower there is one of the more impressive things I have ever ordered

ya no different.  similar to McCormick & Schmick's bought by Landry's, no discernible difference in quality.  the mastro's acquisition is still a fairly recent deal too.

no, didn't go in the penthouse although they offered.  we ate on the 2nd floor main dining room.  we did get the seafood tower, boa does something similar with the liquid nitrogen.  also got a stone crab appetizer which was about the size of my hand.

if you're into seafood towers like i am, try the grand plateau at capital grille.  it's pretty hilariously huge.

[pissclams]

i was at mastro's in beverly hills on friday night.   pretty loud bar so i didn't call the brand of scotch b/c there's a bunch of different balvenies.  instead, i ordered a "carribean cask" which is a specific varietal of scotch.   i get the bill and the bartender charged me for a 15 year single barrel.  big price diff.   

i moved my check to my table and told the waiter and the waiter just said eff that guy, don't worry about that bill.

Clams, have you tried the Balvenie 12 year Single Barrel First Fill?  I almost bought a bottle but it's $70.00 which seems high considering you can get the 12 year doublewood for $50, the 14 year Caribean Cask for $65 and the 15 year for $80.00.  I settled on the 15 year. 

no haven't heard of it.  will research.  the 15 year single barrel is great choice.  i have a friend getting me a bottle of 21 macallan oak at cost for my collection.  it's pretty good crap.

I would be interested in hearing what you think about it.  I considered buying a bottle last year for a special occasion but ended up going with the Balvenie 21 yr Portwood.  Which was excellent by the way.

i've had it, it's great.  not as sweet as the sherry aged but the rough ridin' crap is nice.  i really don't have any plans to drink it, more just to put on my bar and look at it.

[Boom Roasted]

i was at mastro's in beverly hills on friday night.   pretty loud bar so i didn't call the brand of scotch b/c there's a bunch of different balvenies.  instead, i ordered a "carribean cask" which is a specific varietal of scotch.   i get the bill and the bartender charged me for a 15 year single barrel.  big price diff.   

i moved my check to my table and told the waiter and the waiter just said eff that guy, don't worry about that bill.

Had you been there before?  Has service or food quality suffered with the Landry's aquisition?  Assuming you were up on the third floor in the penthouse?

Seafood tower there is one of the more impressive things I have ever ordered

ya no different.  similar to McCormick & Schmick's bought by Landry's, no discernible difference in quality.  the mastro's acquisition is still a fairly recent deal too.

no, didn't go in the penthouse although they offered.  we ate on the 2nd floor main dining room.  we did get the seafood tower, boa does something similar with the liquid nitrogen.  also got a stone crab appetizer which was about the size of my hand.

if you're into seafood towers like i am, try the grand plateau at capital grille.  it's pretty hilariously huge.

Yeah I figured and hoped it would take a little while to change Mastro's.  I would disagree about McCormicks, has gone way downhill since the purchase by Landry's (at least on the plaza). 

[pissclams]

the one on the plaza went downhill a long time ago IMO

[lopakman]

Picked up a bottle of Springbank 10 yr today, not my first one.  Probably the best 10 yr scotch I've ever had.  It's kind of expensive for a 10 year at $70.00 a bottle but imo it's a lot better than a some of the current 15-16 yr single malts out there.  Clams, have you tried it?