Whiskey Business

The haul back from Japan...one of these doesn't really fit in the group lol

Holding my breath for a Whiskey Business pick!

How it all began 8 yrs ago- two sample bottles from 7-Eleven, then a bigger bottle from 7-Eleven, and finally a Yoichi 15 from Bic Camera cos even then, someone had just cleared out the shelf of the 17s.

Heaven Hill sourced whisky quite tasty! What’s everyone drinking tonight?

So you have a big whiskey collection, but do you have Bulleit bourbon barrel aged denim? 😂

Happy Repeal Day! EC 23 and OF Presidential Choice Barrel 17 courtesy of my whisky buddies. What’s everyone drinking tonight?

Tonight’s bottle kill. Balvenie 15, bottled in 2008. Love their whisky.

Curious if anyone in the bowl knows anything about this bottle. Just picked it up today.

I know it's early to be picking favorites but this is by far the best one so far out of my advent calendar. Super easy to sip neat, great overall flavor with just the right hint of smoke.

A second door last night since Mrs. PS and I were behind by a day. This one was quite a surprise, as I never though of Glendfiddich being peated. Their mainline bottling is not, but this definitely is, though nowhere near as smokey as an Islay. I didn’t pick up on as much sweetness as I would have expected from a rum cask. Overall this one felt a bit jumbled, with several contradictory things going on. I liked exploring it and would consider a bottle at the right price.

GTS 22 - It drinks light for its proof. What’s your favorite GTS release?

Another 21yr, this time a blend. Thinner than I expected, lot of heat in the gnosis, smokier than usual for a blend. Overall very nice, with a little more character than you’ll find in equivalents from the big name blends.

Took a gamble on this rye. Not only because the last few MGP-sourced ryes I’ve had were disappointing (The Senator, Knotter Rye), but also I’ve never had this mashbill before (51% rye, 49% malted barley). I’m a big Smoke Wagon (especially barrel proof) fan and it was retail so why not. I don’t have a sophisticated palette, so I can’t provide a proper review, but I was very impressed. Not as spicy as many ryes, and not as hot as the proof suggests. Thick mouthfeel, unique finish. (Lager v ale) 🥃

Anyone got any in their collection they are too scared to open?
The ones for sale seem to be about £1500 a bottle.

A bottle kill of Aberlour 18. My father in law drained like half this bottle when he house sat and he doesn’t even like scotch 🙄 Now onto 41 year old rum (aged 25 years). There can’t be much of this English Harbour floating around still.

Today ended way too late - so a 21y single malt is a fantastic surprise!

The nose has a bit of blue cheese funk to it. Overall super-smooth yet with a good higher-proof kick. Has a weird bitterness and decayed mushrooms on the finish.

Not a fan. Glad I’m not stuck with an expensive bottle, but still happy to have tried it.

It’s been a long day & week. Happy to unwind with my go to bottle.

Let the holidays commence!

Sweet nose, but then a hit of savory spice on the tongue with an insanely long finish that is all cigar.

I wouldn’t drink this with a cigar, because you wouldn’t notice it, but it’s insane how much that finish lingers and mimics the mouth tingle after smoking a cigar.

Celebrating my promotion with the good stuff.

Phenomenal night at the Milk Room in Chicago

Thanksgiving vacation continues

About last night. Bookers Limited 2016 Rye. 2 oz pour for $100. Worth every penny.

Just picked up my jewel lottery winner. $168 later.

Super excited about this one. Wild Turkey 8yr bottled in 1991.

Tried a different ‘Glen’ and it worked out well .

Big score at a whiskey raffle earlier this week. Hope everyone is sipping something tasty tonight. Cheers everyone! 🥃

Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

Thankful for good whiskey!

Tonight’s lineup for the family. Happy Thanksgiving everyone 🦃

What's everyone drinking today?

Picked this up today. 32 year old Armagnac. Let’s get this party started!