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  • Re: Drinking Thread: Beer, Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Wine - Raise a Glass, All Are Welcome

    Originally posted by Gurtholfin View Post
    It's funny about the brandy thing as I don't know anyone who drinks it including older relatives. I don't believe I've every had any.

    I don't doubt it's true that people here drink it, but must be more prevalent in smaller or older communities.

    I certainly made a ton of BOFs at that supper club gig, but that was 20 years ago and in LaCrosse.
    The Wisconsin drink I'd never heard of (till I was in a Wisconsin wedding -- with supper club rehearsal dinner, naturally) was a Smith & Kearns. All the codgers were putting them away.
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    • Re: Drinking Thread: Beer, Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Wine - Raise a Glass, All Are Welcome

      Originally posted by DaveStPaul View Post
      The Wisconsin drink I'd never heard of (till I was in a Wisconsin wedding -- with supper club rehearsal dinner, naturally) was a Smith & Kearns. All the codgers were putting them away.
      Those are pretty tasty and we used to get orders for those as an after dinner drink. I've had a few, but not for many, many years.

      I remember White Russians being a popular choice for the ladies in certain bars back in the day also.

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      • Re: Drinking Thread: Beer, Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Wine - Raise a Glass, All Are Welcome

        For the locals:

        Ace Spirits in Hopkins.

        HO. LEE. SH*. They have ALL the whiskey/scotch. ALL OF IT.

        Highland Park 50YO Single Malt is $17K. Too expensive? How about the Balvenie 40YO at $3800?

        They also are going to give away a couple bottles of Pappy and George T Stagg on their grand opening celebration. They do have the Stagg Jr for sale, though. Honestly, the selection they have is friggin' amazing.

        http://www.acespirits.com/
        Never really developed a taste for tequila. Kind of hard to understand how you make a drink out of something that sharp, inhospitable. Now, bourbon is easy to understand.
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        • Re: Drinking Thread: Beer, Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Wine - Raise a Glass, All Are Welcome

          So what would a Highland Park 50YO Single Malt and Coke set me back?

          Or better yet, a Highland Park 50YO Single Malt Old Fashioned Sweet.

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          • Originally posted by bigblue_dl View Post
            Unless you're in Wisconsin, where 70% of the population drinks Old Fashioneds regularly.

            edit: except those are Brandy Old Fashioned, not a proper whiskey drink.
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            • Re: Drinking Thread: Beer, Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Wine - Raise a Glass, All Are Welcome

              I haven't discovered it yet, but I've got to imagine that there is a point of no return for aging alcohol where it stops enhancing it and just makes it woody.
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              • Re: Drinking Thread: Beer, Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Wine - Raise a Glass, All Are Welcome

                Originally posted by ExileOnDaytonStreet View Post
                I haven't discovered it yet, but I've got to imagine that there is a point of no return for aging alcohol where it stops enhancing it and just makes it woody.
                It might be evaporated before that point. The amount of actual liquid in the barrel after 50 years of aging is very small. The angels can drink alot during 50 years.
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                • Re: Drinking Thread: Beer, Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Wine - Raise a Glass, All Are Welcome

                  Alright, so help me out now...

                  Whiskey & Bourbon

                  As shown in the photo, my whiskey & bourbon selections are not quite complete. I'd like probably two more and I'd like to remove the CC.

                  I have:

                  Bourbon - Johnny Drum & Jack

                  irish Whiskey - Bushmills & Tullamore Dew

                  Blended Canadian - Pendleton


                  Of those, my favs are the Bushmills and Pendleton. Not much of a bourbon drinker although I'd like to add one there that's a notch above the two I have and probably like to add another blended Canadian whiskey.

                  Realize that I don't need or want anything too high end as for the most part, I'll be mixing should I drink these. Guests will do as they see fit of course. Wouldn't mind having something pretty nice for special occasions.

                  I've been eyeballing the Woodford Reserve for a year or more now but just haven't pulled the trigger. In terms of the blended varieties, there are any number of craft brands that are usually on the shelf next to or near the Pendleton.

                  Thoughts?
                  Last edited by Gurtholfin; 04-11-2014, 09:51 AM.

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                  • Re: Drinking Thread: Beer, Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Wine - Raise a Glass, All Are Welcome

                    Originally posted by Gurtholfin View Post
                    Alright, so help me out now...

                    Whiskey & Bourbon

                    As shown in the photo, my whiskey & bourbon selections are not quite complete. I'd like probably two more and I'd like to remove the CC.

                    I have:

                    Bourbon - Johnny Drum & Jack

                    Not much of a bourbon drinker although I'd like to add one there that's a notch above the two I have and probably like to add another blended Canadian whiskey.

                    Realize that I don't need or want anything too high end as for the most part, I'll be mixing should I drink these. Guests will do as they see fit of course. Wouldn't mind having something pretty nice for special occasions.

                    I've been eyeballing the Woodford Reserve for a year or more now but just haven't pulled the trigger.
                    Bourbon "Nicer" Option -- The Woodford is a fine choice for your "nicer option" without getting into the stratosphere, price-wise. Also in the "I'm surprised this is not more expensive" list is the Evan Williams Single Barrel. Very tasty to sip, with just a splash of water to tame down the heat.

                    Bourbon "Mixer" Option -- Maker's Mark is always welcome. It's a little light and just a little sweet for my tastes, but it mixes well. If you like more zing, Bulleit has a real bite; it comes from blending some rye in with the usual corn. My personal favorite, though, is Elijah Craig, which for me perfectly splits the difference: It's balanced enough to mix really nicely, but there's also enough punch that it's nice to sip on its own.
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                    • Re: Drinking Thread: Beer, Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Wine - Raise a Glass, All Are Welcome

                      I think Maker's Mark is probably what you're looking for. Something you'd mix, but can be sipped neat too.
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                      RIP - Kirby

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                      • Re: Drinking Thread: Beer, Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Wine - Raise a Glass, All Are Welcome

                        I used to think that Maker's elevated Coke to all kinds of awesome, but I rarely mix anymore.

                        Sitting here at Bastone Brewery in Royal Joke...err, Oak. Pretty good milk stout. Switching over to Pilsner for my pizza.

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                        • Re: Drinking Thread: Beer, Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Wine - Raise a Glass, All Are Welcome

                          Originally posted by FadeToBlack&Gold View Post
                          I used to think that Maker's elevated Coke to all kinds of awesome, but I rarely mix anymore.

                          Sitting here at Bastone Brewery in Royal Joke...err, Oak. Pretty good milk stout. Switching over to Pilsner for my pizza.
                          The only stuff I mix starts with a "J" or comes from Canada.
                          Having a clear conscience just means you have a bad memory or you had a boring weekend.

                          RIP - Kirby

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                          • Re: Drinking Thread: Beer, Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Wine - Raise a Glass, All Are Welcome

                            Originally posted by Gurtholfin View Post
                            So what would a Highland Park 50YO Single Malt and Coke set me back?

                            Or better yet, a Highland Park 50YO Single Malt Old Fashioned Sweet.

                            Your first born...but, only so they don't learn how to do something incredibly stupid like mix $17K scotch with Coke...
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                            • Re: Drinking Thread: Beer, Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Wine - Raise a Glass, All Are Welcome

                              Originally posted by MinnesotaNorthStar View Post
                              Your first born...but, only so they don't learn how to do something incredibly stupid like mix $17K scotch with Coke...

                              My bad... 7up is what I meant.

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                              • Re: Drinking Thread: Beer, Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Wine - Raise a Glass, All Are Welcome

                                I only mix Evan, and not the Single Barrel Evan. I don't bother with Jack unless I'm at the bar and am mixing American whiskey.
                                Never really developed a taste for tequila. Kind of hard to understand how you make a drink out of something that sharp, inhospitable. Now, bourbon is easy to understand.
                                Tastes like a warm summer day. -Raylan Givens

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