Picture of Your Whiskey!!

[getthesand0ut]

Finally remembered to go to the ABC store on Tuesday when the truck comes in
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wow. Same here for Tuesdays. But never Blantons. Usually just BT, Bookers, or Weller. Nice pick up.

 

[cdcastillo]

Very nice. What is your opinion of mescal vs tequila?

They both come from a cactacea (the maguey family), but the mezcal tends to be more "raw" and it goes to your head way faster, specially when used in cocktail drinks.

Flavor also is different. A good mezcal feels kind of "sugary", almost sweet, and the alcohol taste is almost non-existent.

On trademarks, there are lots and lots of different ones, depending on where in the world you live at. My favorite tequilas are (kind of in order of preference)

1. Reserva de la familia extra añejo, José Cuervo (about 130 USD per bottle)
2. Siete leguas añejo (about 90 USD per bottle)
3. Don Julio 1942 añejo (about 120 USD per bottle)
4. Reserva 1800 añejo (around 30 USD per bottle)

In mezcales, I tend to drink either 400 conejos, Bruxo or Montelobos. I do not have a favorite mezcal you can buy at a store: my favorite mezcal is an artisanal one that I get from one of my patients.

Curious info: In mesoamerican cultures, to say four hundred was equivalent to say "countless, infinite, a lot", kind of like when in ancient Hebrew culture to say "heaven and earth" was equivalent to our current concept of "universe", so to say 400 rabbits is to say "lots of rabbits". The rabbits are a stand in for hallucinations seen after you start drinking mezcal.

 

[Expos of 1969]

They both come from a cactacea (the maguey family), but the mezcal tends to be more "raw" and it goes to your head way faster, specially when used in cocktail drinks.

Flavor also is different. A good mezcal feels kind of "sugary", almost sweet, and the alcohol taste is almost non-existent.

On trademarks, there are lots and lots of different ones, depending on where in the world you live at. My favorite tequilas are (kind of in order of preference)

1. Reserva de la familia extra añejo, José Cuervo (about 130 USD per bottle)
2. Siete leguas añejo (about 90 USD per bottle)
3. Don Julio 1942 añejo (about 120 USD per bottle)
4. Reserva 1800 añejo (around 30 USD per bottle)

In mezcales, I tend to drink either 400 conejos, Bruxo or Montelobos. I do not have a favorite mezcal you can buy at a store: my favorite mezcal is an artisanal one that I get from one of my patients.

Curious info: In mesoamerican cultures, to say four hundred was equivalent to say "countless, infinite, a lot", kind of like when in ancient Hebrew culture to say "heaven and earth" was equivalent to our current concept of "universe", so to say 400 rabbits is to say "lots of rabbits". The rabbits are a stand in for hallucinations seen after you start drinking mezcal.

Thanks for the detailed response. My step daughter is marrying a Mexican fellow and he likes mezcal so I am trying to learn a bit. They live in London so don't have access to the full range they would in his homeland. On occasion a friend of his brings a bottle from Mexico when visiting.

 

[M5RahuL]

Aint whiskey… or whisky ? but … it’s dirty ?

 

[MacBH928]

? Where did you find one that old?

I don't drink, but what happens if the bottle gets older? Is it still safe to drink?

 

[cobra521]

Here's (one of) mine:

 

[getthesand0ut]

I don't drink, but what happens if the bottle gets older? Is it still safe to drink?

I believe if it stays sealed and the ambient conditions are kept normal, forever??

 

[oldzy]

 

[getthesand0ut]

O.F.C 1995 and a few more E.H Taylors from my recent trip.

 

[BugeyeSTI]

 

[Dex762]

i usually buy a can this is my fave when I’m in mood to drink, I don’t drink very often especially gathering in events with friends I usually drinks with etc

 

[getthesand0ut]

Work trip pick up.

 

[mfram]

I tried this one. It's really nice. And it's for a fabulous price for what you get!

 

[xraydoc]

I will have to take a picture, but my Scotch collection is growing by leaps and bounds lately.

My favorites so far include Oban 14, Balvanie 17, Balvanie 14 Caribbean cask, The Sassenach, Glenmorangie Nectar d’Or, Talisker 10, Monkey Shoulder, and Jonnie Walker Blue Label (overpriced, but gooood). I’ve got probably another 10 bottles in addition to those.

My wife thinks I’m nuts for having so many, but they make me happy

Edit: picture attached though not all bottles present.

 

[tcphoto1]

I'm currently supporting a Client, here's a shot we did for the release.

 

[gardencitynick]

Here's (one of) mine: View attachment 1782852

Very nice, pre Covid days the family would do our usual yearly Distillery Tour of Scotland, Pitlochry being our base, also with Dewars next door to our cabin Beautiful part of the world too

 

[myscrnnm]

My bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label The Director’s Cut. Not old or rare, but one of the favorites in my collection for the bottle design and connection to the motion picture.

 

[madrigal77]

Tasting line up from the Yamazaki distillery tour I went on near Kyoto in 2019. The Yamazaki 25 was deadly.

 

[madrigal77]

Haul from a few weeks ago. The Balblair is gone

 

[diggy33]

Sometimes, a beer just wont do

 

[Burningtime]

Tasting line up from the Yamazaki distillery tour I went on near Kyoto in 2019. The Yamazaki 25 was deadly.

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Love that Yamazaki 18!

 

[M5RahuL]

Cheers.. and ..it's Friday ya'll !!

 

[BenAigen]

@mfram

Here is a photo of the bridge