I Just Bought a... (Wine, Spirit, or Beer)

[Huntsman]

Originally Posted by poorsod

Just picked up Hudson Manhattan Rye Whiskey. It's quite good, but kinda expensive. http://tuthilltown.com/QUALITY/rye.html
Ooh. Wanted to try -- that as well as their apple vodka/calvados affair.

 

[tricota]

Originally Posted by Huntsman

Ooh. Wanted to try -- that as well as their apple vodka/calvados affair.

Never really liked Whiskey. First thing I ever drank, was a half bottle of Johnny Walker and a half bottle of Bacardi when I was 13 or 14...Never cared for either Whiskey or Rum ever since...

The only time I have it, is when I visit my parrents, who always insists on serving Irich Coffee after diner...

 

[Flambeur]

Originally Posted by Connemara

I haven't bought a bottle of booze or had a drink in 15 days.

I don't know why.


what the hell is wrong with you!!!!!!!!

 

[Mark from Plano]

Been on kind of a wine buying binge lately. In the last month I've order the following (all from winery mailing lists):

Mixed case of various Cambria Pinot Noirs.
1/2 case of 2005 Shafer Relentless
Case of 2004 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cab
3 bottles of 2003 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cab
1 bottle each of Newton Unfiltered Merlot, Chardonnay and Cab.
1 bottle of Newton Red Label Claret

And being delivered today:
3 bottles of 2004 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet

 

[Piobaire]

Originally Posted by Mark from Plano

Been on kind of a wine buying binge lately. In the last month I've order the following (all from winery mailing lists):

Mixed case of various Cambria Pinot Noirs.
1/2 case of 2005 Shafer Relentless
Case of 2004 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cab
3 bottles of 2003 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cab
1 bottle each of Newton Unfiltered Merlot, Chardonnay and Cab.
1 bottle of Newton Red Label Claret

And being delivered today:
3 bottles of 2004 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet

Nice Mark!

 

[Mark from Plano]

Originally Posted by Piobaire

Nice Mark!

Thx Pio. I'm certainly not a wine expert.

I've recently been on a Pinot search. I like a bit lighter style. We recently found the entry level Cambria (Julia's Vineyard, I think...about $20 a bottle) and enjoyed them. Decided to try a few of their other Pinot offerings as well.

 

[chronoaug]

 

[goodlife]

Sea Wynde Rum
and
Pierre Ferand sampler set
- 200 ml bottles of each of their four offerings: Amber, Cigar Reserve, Reserve, and Selection Angles

The cognac was an unbelievable value. All four bottles for $50. Based on the the cost of the 750 ml bottle the Selection Angles was worth like $35 on its own.

 

[Huntsman]

Originally Posted by tricota

Never really liked Whiskey. First thing I ever drank, was a half bottle of Johnny Walker and a half bottle of Bacardi when I was 13 or 14...Never cared for either Whiskey or Rum ever since...

The only time I have it, is when I visit my parrents, who always insists on serving Irich Coffee after diner...

Which is precisely why you shouldn't do that...

Originally Posted by goodlife

Sea Wynde Rum and Pierre Ferand sampler set - 200 ml bottles of each of their four offerings: Amber, Cigar Reserve, Reserve, and Selection Angles The cognac was an unbelievable value. All four bottles for $50. Based on the the cost of the 750 ml bottle the Selection Angles was worth like $35 on its own.
Ooooooh. Selection des Anges is some good spirit right there.

 

[Piobaire]

Originally Posted by Mark from Plano

Thx Pio. I'm certainly not a wine expert.

I've recently been on a Pinot search. I like a bit lighter style. We recently found the entry level Cambria (Julia's Vineyard, I think...about $20 a bottle) and enjoyed them. Decided to try a few of their other Pinot offerings as well.

What do you mean by lighter? Less fruit? Less "funk" (earth, mushroom, etc. as the wine people call it

). I might have a suggestion or two.

 

[Piobaire]

Okay, get ready to drool and feel very envious of me

Just look at that deep caramel colour! At 51%, I used three ice cubes for a taste. Wow.

 

[speedster.8]

Originally Posted by Piobaire

Okay, get ready to drool and feel very envious of me

Just look at that deep caramel colour! At 51%, I used three ice cubes for a taste. Wow.

Some one needs to put a contract out on you for the Ice ... ONLY USE TAP WATER But I want, NOT AVAILABLE IN MY LOCAL MARKET.

 

[Piobaire]

Originally Posted by speedster.8

Some one needs to put a contract out on you for the Ice ... ONLY USE TAP WATER

But I want, NOT AVAILABLE IN MY LOCAL MARKET.

Ugh, don't use tap water! Filter it at least.

 

[speedster.8]

Originally Posted by Piobaire

Ugh, don't use tap water! Filter it at least.
Depends where you live doesnt it ... But my point being tempered water will release more flavor

 

[speedster.8]

Originally Posted by Huntsman

It is the Distillery's Edition Lagavulin. Sixteen years of age, including a brief but purposed secondary finishing in PX sherry casks. It's an incredible marriage for devotees of Islay, the rigid backbone of peat, brine, and smoke enriched with the richness of PX sherry's sweet treacle, bringing topnotes of wine, raisins, coffee, and chocolate. The finish starts with classic Lagavulin peat, but winds up in the spice and dried fruit of panforte. This elixir is hard to find in the U.S. I have two bottles. If you love the Island whiskies and see this, buy it. You won't be disappointed. ~ Huntsman
Wish to thank for this, found the 1991 edition localy. Relay like It. Now of hunting for some more Springbank, as my last is almost gone. Anyone have experience with this: