What Are You Drinking? January 2025

[BayouGhost]

I’ve always got a Johnnie Walker “Green” going…apparently have to bust into a new one this evening. Im not a massive scotch fan, but this one just does it for me, love it.

1) anyone have a similar recommendation? What I like about this is how it’s a blend of all four regions of scotch. So a little salty, little smokey, etc. My wife is a Laphraoig fan…not for me too much smoke.
2) curious if folks around north america can easily get this? Only one shop by me sells it…no one else. Seems to be an odd ball around here. Im good w/ red label, but this is much better…View attachment 360635

If you like just a touch of smoke along with the floral notes of Highland malts, Highland Park 12 is a good bet. The 18 is fantastic, but substantially higher priced. The peat is there, but dialed down a bit, probably a bit lower even than Talisker 10.

 

[Tbaggins]

White Russian

 

[shanez]

Ron Zacapa 23 and Delirium Tremens while waiting for my cheesesteak:

 

[shanez]

Now Chimay Grande Reserve (with some excellent whiskey black pepper boneless chicken wings):

 

[shanez]

A strong coffee, with a few drops of Spanish brandy.

This is currently my favorite Spanish brandy:

 

[JOHN72]

This is currently my favorite Spanish brandy:

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A magnificent choice, friend Shanez.

 

[SSGT.]

Getting ready for bed with a bowl of Captain Earls Diamond Head and a cup of Earl Gery tea,

 

[dottlejockey]

Having a single malt while waiting for the mail lady...i hear tell she has a Sea Rock Briar on board.

 

[dottlejockey]

I’ve always got a Johnnie Walker “Green” going…apparently have to bust into a new one this evening. Im not a massive scotch fan, but this one just does it for me, love it.

1) anyone have a similar recommendation? What I like about this is how it’s a blend of all four regions of scotch. So a little salty, little smokey, etc. My wife is a Laphraoig fan…not for me too much smoke.
2) curious if folks around north america can easily get this? Only one shop by me sells it…no one else. Seems to be an odd ball around here. Im good w/ red label, but this is much better…

Johnnie Green is the only one i truly think shines, the 18 is decent, albeit not as complex and never had the blue. Certainly preferable to black or red, as the green is comprised purely of single malts no younger than 15 yrs old. Great stuff and it's one of the few i go to when i can't decide what i'm in the mood for. Always fits the bill. You have good taste.

For similar recommendations, i'd echo Highland Park and add Talisker to that list. Also, if you're interested in something more funky than smokey - which category holds some of my favorite whisky - check out Campbeltown's offerings. The best priced one which really shows off the local style would probably be Kilkerran 12. Excellent. Springbank 15 (especially with the bourbon cask finish is one of my all time faves, but hard to find. Kilkerran is like it's little brother and much more accessible.

 

[OzPiper]

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A trio of my favourite champagne,
A couple of red burgundies and a Sicilian red

 

[OzPiper]

This is currently my favorite Spanish brandy:

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Have you tried the other 2 - the Fino cask and Oloroso cask ones ?
Having the 3 side-by-side really shows up the influence of finishing/ ageing in different casks

 

[instymp]

Tito's on the rocks

 

[shanez]

Have you tried the other 2 - the Fino cask and Oloroso cask ones ?
Having the 3 side-by-side really shows up the influence of finishing/ ageing in different casks

I didn't know they existed but now I'll have to find them.

 

[renfield]

Lagunitas Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’

 

[bullet08]

Sapporo. Trying to go easy on drinking, and now I'm constipated. Gotta lube that plumbing inside!

 

[Meerly John]

Jose Cuervo Tradicional and now enjoying some Briar Fox in a MM

 

[OzPiper]

I didn't know they existed but now I'll have to find them.

from left to right: Fino, Oloroso, PX


They’re worth searching out

 

[Smoke Wagon]

Romeo Y Julieta and a “I’m not sure I like this” pour of Jamaican rum. Spoiler: I do like it.

 

[shanez]

Drambuie on the rocks!

 

[Elric]

Tullamore Dew-Cidar Cask Finish, on the rocks.