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Whisk(e)ys
Lubricus:
My current favourite whisky is the Pedro Ximénez finish Bruichladdich. It has all the flavour strength of the best Islays combined with a sweet smoothness from the Sherry casks - it's hard to beat for an Islay guy like me.
Lupercal:
I do need to sample more of the "Glen"s.
I got an email about a weird East London phenomenon that involves racing electronic horses and drinking cocktails. I hear bets (and hopefully cigars) are on the menu. Anyway, this email came with a recepie:
MAKE YOUR OWN
MALT JOCKEY
Why not get in the mood for an evening at the races with a Malt Jockey cocktail? Created by Dean Callan
INGREDIENTS
40ml Monkey Shoulder, 30ml sweet vermouth, 10ml maraschino liqueur, 3 dashes chocolate bitters
METHOD
1. Add all ingredients to mixing glass
2. Add ice and stir
3. Strain into chilled glass
Garnish with a twist of orange
Complicated, I know. (Monkey Shoulder will be the new one to try! It comes in an awesome bottle but is rather pricey)
Nodaisho:
--- Quote from: Lupercal on 04 Mar 2013, 13:23 ---Obviously you're all very seasoned. Jack Daniels isn't too bad - very much middle of the road stuff. I also really enjoy Red Stag when I want something a bit different.
--- End quote ---
Ugh, fuck Jack. I'd rather drink Evan Williams for half the price. If I'm going to pay ~20 a bottle I'll go for Buffalo Trace or some small batch on sale.
I've found that cheap scotch (dewars etc) is a good mixer. If I'm doing a well mixed drink at a ball that has scotch, I'll take it over the Jim Beam they all seem to have around here. Beam is just too sweet.
Thrillho:
If I remember rightly, Monkey Shoulder is a blend, but a brilliant one, and the only one I'll drink happily neat.
Method of Madness:
I don't drink whiskey that often, but when I do it's bourbon, and always neat. I had Knob Creek tonight when I went out, and I should point out that I know of its existence because of Faye. I've liked the couple ryes I've tried (but I can't name any), and I'll drink Jameson once in a while if the occasion calls for it. I've never liked scotch, though.
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