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The Cocktail Thread

Last post by Christine Huang « January 18th, 2019, 8:23 pm
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by John Liotta » April 30th, 2011, 11:56 am
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I noticed that while we have threads devoted to Bourbon, Scotch and Rye, and a very very vibrant one dedicated to Beer, we don't have one dedicated...
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Last post by Christine Huang
January 18th, 2019, 8:23 pm
Beer Trading Feedback

Last post by JeromeHan « November 11th, 2018, 2:52 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » February 18th, 2013, 4:12 pm
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I know we have a Commerce Corner Feedback thread/sub-sub forum, but it seems like it would be beneficial to have this particular thread in here....
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Last post by JeromeHan
November 11th, 2018, 2:52 pm
The Bourbon Thread

Last post by Al Ehrhardt « January 21st, 2019, 7:43 am
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by Scott Butler » March 23rd, 2010, 7:13 pm
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What are you drinking, what do you like? Oh, and let me clarify - it doesn't have to just be the legal definition of bourbon, but the style. I'd like...
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Last post by Al Ehrhardt
January 21st, 2019, 7:43 am
Best Scotch Under $100

Last post by BlaineRyanHunt « January 20th, 2019, 10:09 pm
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by Corey N. » May 30th, 2015, 7:27 pm
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A friend needs a bottle of Scotch for a gift for a Scotch drinker. He doesn't want to ask what the guy likes because it's a surprise. So with this...
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Last post by BlaineRyanHunt
January 20th, 2019, 10:09 pm
Japanese Whiskey

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « January 20th, 2019, 1:56 pm
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by Chris S p i k e s » November 12th, 2010, 7:21 am

Anyone familiar? I saw them briefly on a menu at a restaurant I'm going to be hitting in a few weeks. I have never heard that the Japanese have made...

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
January 20th, 2019, 1:56 pm
Which Scotch distilleries are firing on all cylinders?

Last post by Al Osterheld « January 19th, 2019, 10:52 pm
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by RyanC » October 17th, 2016, 6:43 pm
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I adore single malt Scotch. But I'm a relative beginner and it seems that, more often than not, I read about an exalted distillery that is no longer...
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Last post by Al Osterheld
January 19th, 2019, 10:52 pm
Tesseron Lot 53 - Perfection

Last post by Paul H Galli « January 19th, 2019, 9:06 pm
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by Paul H Galli » January 18th, 2019, 4:37 pm

Received this in the mail today and popped it.
Again, somewhat preliminary tasting notes, but I'm quickly getting the hang of it.

Tesseron Lot 53 -...

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Last post by Paul H Galli
January 19th, 2019, 9:06 pm
What BEER are you drinking?

Last post by BRhoades « January 19th, 2019, 6:14 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » December 13th, 2009, 10:28 am
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New Belgium -- Wild Ale (Lips of Faith series)
Bear Republic -- Racer 5 IPA
Stone -- Arrogant Bastard
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Last post by BRhoades
January 19th, 2019, 6:14 pm
Your Gin?

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « January 19th, 2019, 3:08 pm
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by Jim Karegeannes » March 20th, 2010, 2:03 pm
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Nice article from David Wondrich in the current Saveur about various types of gins available now.

I'm a London Dry person, Plymouth if I get it...
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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
January 19th, 2019, 3:08 pm
Grappa, etc.

Last post by Chris Buchanan « January 18th, 2019, 5:16 pm
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by Chris Buchanan » January 12th, 2019, 7:51 pm

Does anyone else like this stuff, I did a quick search and saw a few positive references but no detailed discussion. Seems like 9 out of 10 people I...

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Last post by Chris Buchanan
January 18th, 2019, 5:16 pm
Stout Tasting - Snack/Food Pairings?

Last post by Erik Rachwalski « January 18th, 2019, 11:03 am
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by Erik Rachwalski » January 16th, 2019, 2:18 pm

I'm hosting my first larger stout tasting (15-20 bottles, BCBS, Surly, C/KBS, Darklord, etc) - wondering if anyone had recs on food/snack pairings,...

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Last post by Erik Rachwalski
January 18th, 2019, 11:03 am
Tesseron Lot 29 - Exception

Last post by David Henry « January 17th, 2019, 5:28 pm
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by Paul H Galli » January 14th, 2019, 8:03 pm

Having pretty much exhausting (or becoming exhausted) my lifelong study of Burgundy & CA Pinots (although there is always something to learn), I've...

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Last post by David Henry
January 17th, 2019, 5:28 pm
Rick - you are now facing “heavy” competition

Last post by Scott Tallman « January 15th, 2019, 9:52 pm
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by Scott Tallman » January 15th, 2019, 12:47 pm

Did you ever envision competing with Metallica for Pilsner supremacy?

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Last post by Scott Tallman
January 15th, 2019, 9:52 pm
Winter Is Coming

Last post by Sean Devaney « January 14th, 2019, 5:16 pm
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by Jay Miller » January 13th, 2019, 6:58 pm

A sign that the end is near?

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Last post by Sean Devaney
January 14th, 2019, 5:16 pm
Looking for a good sipping Tequila...

Last post by Michael Martin « January 14th, 2019, 10:07 am
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by Ed Murray » December 19th, 2011, 9:08 pm
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What's your recommendation?
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Last post by Michael Martin
January 14th, 2019, 10:07 am
Japanese whiskey suggestions

Last post by Scott G r u n e r « January 14th, 2019, 7:31 am
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by YLee » January 13th, 2019, 9:47 pm

Hello all,

Can someone give me a suggestion for an excellent japanese whiskey within maximum cost of $100 for 750ml bottle?

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Last post by Scott G r u n e r
January 14th, 2019, 7:31 am
Total Wine Pappy Offer

Last post by brad garoppolo « January 12th, 2019, 6:00 pm
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by BenW » October 20th, 2017, 6:25 am
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Did anyone else get the Total Wine Pappy Offer yesterday?

For anyone interested: the offer is for one bottle only out of the list below, online, on...
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Last post by brad garoppolo
January 12th, 2019, 6:00 pm
What SCOTCH are you drinking?

Last post by Peter Petersen « January 5th, 2019, 4:26 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » December 13th, 2009, 10:30 am
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It's actually been a while since I've had a pour, but for the purposes of starting this I'll toss-out my favorite, Lagavulin.
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Last post by Peter Petersen
January 5th, 2019, 4:26 pm
Is there no Vodka thread or did I miss ir?

Last post by Rick Smith « January 3rd, 2019, 4:07 am
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by DaveStein » October 11th, 2018, 5:02 pm

I'm a fan of Kettle One and Belvedere. Anyone else?

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Last post by Rick Smith
January 3rd, 2019, 4:07 am
Help with Bitters

Last post by John Draper « December 20th, 2018, 1:40 pm
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by Daniel Mattisson » December 15th, 2018, 12:34 pm

I'd like to give a set of bitters to a friend and was wanted help as to what to get. He typically uses Angostura. Is there a brand to look for that...

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Last post by John Draper
December 20th, 2018, 1:40 pm
Study finds 1/3 of vintage scotch to be fake

Last post by Scott Butler « December 20th, 2018, 7:17 am
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by Scott G r u n e r » December 20th, 2018, 6:46 am

More than a third of vintage Scotch whiskies tested at a specialist laboratory have been found to be fake, BBC Scotland has learned.

Twenty-one out...

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Last post by Scott Butler
December 20th, 2018, 7:17 am
Lagavulin “game of thrones”

Last post by Doug Schulman « December 19th, 2018, 4:57 am
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by Scott G r u n e r » December 6th, 2018, 7:20 am

Saw this at a local costco... knew that ommegang has been doing a bunch of GOT bottlings, but admit this surprised me.

The most surprising aspect?...

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Last post by Doug Schulman
December 19th, 2018, 4:57 am
YOERG BREWING COMPANY: Now open

Last post by Siun o'Connell « December 15th, 2018, 7:06 am
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by Thomas Keim » December 13th, 2018, 1:34 pm

After four years that I could literally write a book about - we are finally opening our doors this weekend. The Yoerg Brewing Company was Minnesota's...

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Last post by Siun o'Connell
December 15th, 2018, 7:06 am
Pacto Navio Rum

Last post by HiltonDG « December 12th, 2018, 1:38 pm

by HiltonDG » December 12th, 2018, 1:38 pm

Greetings all. I don't post much, but I figured I would be able to get some valuable feedback from the group on this.

My wife and I have recently...

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Last post by HiltonDG
December 12th, 2018, 1:38 pm
What gin for French 75s?

Last post by Keith A k e r s « December 12th, 2018, 11:39 am
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by Brandon R » December 10th, 2018, 11:34 am

Hi, All. I hadn't really had many of them, but recently had a great French 75. I want to make them for a Christmas gathering. What widely-available...

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Last post by Keith A k e r s
December 12th, 2018, 11:39 am
Help me rank a few Bourbons...

Last post by Michae1 P0wers « December 11th, 2018, 6:26 pm
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by Brandon R » December 5th, 2018, 5:26 am

Hi, All. Over the past few months, I've been grabbing the odd bottle here and there and would like to gain a general concesus as to which of these...

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Last post by Michae1 P0wers
December 11th, 2018, 6:26 pm
What COGNAC/ARMAGNAC Are You Drinking?

Last post by David Henry « December 10th, 2018, 7:46 pm
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by Tran Bronstein » December 1st, 2013, 4:39 pm
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Beserkers,

I'm with Alan Rath on this one. This board is called WINE in capitals Berserkers and we have a Rum thread, a Scotch Whisky thread and a...
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Last post by David Henry
December 10th, 2018, 7:46 pm
Who owns whom...interesting beer chart.

Last post by Rick Allen « December 6th, 2018, 8:13 pm
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by Anton D » July 13th, 2018, 1:31 pm

I didn't know much of this, thought it was interesting...

I wonder what the future holds for Sierra Nevada.

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Last post by Rick Allen
December 6th, 2018, 8:13 pm
Rick Allen ! I'll finally get to drink your beer !

Last post by fred o. « November 28th, 2018, 12:00 am
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by BRhoades » November 7th, 2018, 7:11 pm

Looking forward to this Saturdays online that features Tentbier, Ricks collab with Modern Times !

Cheers,

Bud

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Last post by fred o.
November 28th, 2018, 12:00 am
Old Beer - Results

Last post by BobH « November 17th, 2018, 7:01 am
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by Robert M yers » March 29th, 2016, 2:49 am
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Thinking there should be an archive for beers that are treated with all the care of wine.

The beer that made me post:

2013 prairie bomb

After...
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Last post by BobH
November 17th, 2018, 7:01 am
Session beer, aka drinking by the poolside

Last post by JeromeHan « November 12th, 2018, 2:27 pm
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by PaulMills » April 29th, 2018, 6:06 pm

I did a search for session and it pulled up a number of hits but I wanted to be more specific, what do you recommend as a 5% or less ABV that would...

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Last post by JeromeHan
November 12th, 2018, 2:27 pm
RUM ... talk to me, people

Last post by Kris Patten « November 10th, 2018, 7:52 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » December 15th, 2009, 1:37 pm
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My favorite is the Barbancourt 15. Would love to hear what's better than that one.
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Last post by Kris Patten
November 10th, 2018, 7:52 pm
Rhum J. Bally Martinique Plantation Lajus 1970s-80s

Last post by bill gro « November 10th, 2018, 9:13 am

by bill gro » November 10th, 2018, 9:13 am

I have a number of bottles of vintage rum imported by Monsieur Touton to the USA from J.Bally, Martinique likely before 1986. The bottles all have a...

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Last post by bill gro
November 10th, 2018, 9:13 am
Hops and site selection...how far behind wine grapes?

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « November 8th, 2018, 4:43 pm
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by Brandon R » November 8th, 2018, 10:54 am

It was one of those times when I had a few minutes and was jonesing for a good, hoppy beer and I got to thinking. We all, as wine enthusiasts, know...

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
November 8th, 2018, 4:43 pm
Rye

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « November 3rd, 2018, 8:19 am
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by John Liotta » September 23rd, 2010, 2:52 pm
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What are peoples' general opinion of Rye?
I like it a lot.

Some of my current favs are:

Hirsch 20 year
Sazerac
Rittenhouse
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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
November 3rd, 2018, 8:19 am
RIP: Dave Pickerell

Last post by Kris Patten « November 2nd, 2018, 8:20 pm

by Kris Patten » November 2nd, 2018, 8:20 pm

Master Distiller at WhistlePig and was helping Metallica with Blackened, their new Bourbon, after a career at Maker's Mark. Great blender, larger...

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Last post by Kris Patten
November 2nd, 2018, 8:20 pm
Whisky Note Makes Even John Gilman's Worst Look Like Praise

Last post by Anton D « October 30th, 2018, 11:40 am
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by Sarah Kirschbaum » October 28th, 2018, 4:27 am

I tend to put more stock in notes/scores for whisky from critics I like than I do for wine, maybe because whisky doesn't change in the bottle in...

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Last post by Anton D
October 30th, 2018, 11:40 am
Sourcing Trillium/Tree House, Boston NEIPAs

Last post by Peter C. « October 22nd, 2018, 4:17 pm
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by Brian Lynch » January 24th, 2018, 8:04 pm

My daughter is visiting Boston this weekend. Is there any difficulty getting these beers to drive home. If so can you make any suggestions to source...

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Last post by Peter C.
October 22nd, 2018, 4:17 pm
Why do old Macallan 18's sell for so much ?

Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum « October 21st, 2018, 4:59 am
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by Alan Eden » October 16th, 2018, 10:49 pm

Why do people pay so much for older Macallan 18's ? they do not age or change in the bottle so i dont get why one from 20 years ago is suddenly worth...

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Last post by Sarah Kirschbaum
October 21st, 2018, 4:59 am
CT microbrews

Last post by Adam Noble « October 20th, 2018, 9:38 am
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by Peter Baird » September 18th, 2018, 10:58 am

The microbrewery industry in CT has just exploded in the last 5 years, with breweries opening up seemingly in every town. The quality seems uniformly...

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Last post by Adam Noble
October 20th, 2018, 9:38 am
Kaoliang

Last post by Craig G « October 8th, 2018, 6:51 pm

by Craig G » October 8th, 2018, 6:51 pm

This may be destined to be a short thread, but since I found only one cocktail-related post about it, I thought I would offer a short PSA.

Previous...

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Last post by Craig G
October 8th, 2018, 6:51 pm
Chartreuse Trivia

Last post by alan weinberg « October 7th, 2018, 6:25 pm
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by Drew Goin » April 8th, 2017, 6:29 am

I loved Chartreuse in my early 20's. I still have an empty 1Lt bottle of the VEP Yellow Chartreuse with the accompanying box on my bookshelf (someone...

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Last post by alan weinberg
October 7th, 2018, 6:25 pm
Aspalls cider bought out by Molson Coors

Last post by Doug Schulman « October 5th, 2018, 3:32 pm
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by Ian Sutton » January 7th, 2018, 3:22 am

I suspect it's not seen in the US, but I'm sure that will change. If they keep the approach the same, then it's a range of *cider well worth trying....

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Last post by Doug Schulman
October 5th, 2018, 3:32 pm
Best IPA with significant distribution?

Last post by John Ammons « September 27th, 2018, 12:44 pm
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by Brandon R » March 2nd, 2018, 11:57 am

I'm an unabashed hop head, although I like things in balance. Over-the-top, super-hopped, syrupy-sweet IIPAs and Triple IPAs generally don't do it...

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Last post by John Ammons
September 27th, 2018, 12:44 pm
Mezcal advice?

Last post by NED VALOIS « September 24th, 2018, 10:11 pm
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by Nate Simon » March 14th, 2017, 10:44 am

Looking to expand my horizons a bit, and I'm wondering what people think of Mezcal. Does it offer anything particularly distinct from Tequila? Any...

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Last post by NED VALOIS
September 24th, 2018, 10:11 pm
<$250 Scotch for a Wedding Drinker

Last post by Sanjay Nandurkar « September 23rd, 2018, 10:37 pm
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by David Kaufman » July 27th, 2018, 12:42 pm

One of my best friends is getting married next month and the groomsmen want to get a bottle of scotch for us to drink beforehand while we get ready...

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Last post by Sanjay Nandurkar
September 23rd, 2018, 10:37 pm
Laphroaig 18 year and suggestions

Last post by Anton D « September 19th, 2018, 7:26 pm
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by Will Lewis » September 15th, 2018, 11:08 am

After reading a WSJ article that Laphroaig 18 was disappearing and wouldn't be available for several years, I bought a 6-bottle case, and stored it...

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Last post by Anton D
September 19th, 2018, 7:26 pm
What Amaro / Digestif / Bitter are you drinking?

Last post by Russell Faulkner « September 4th, 2018, 9:10 am
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by Robert M yers » July 31st, 2018, 3:20 am

I’ve really been trying to expand my search for Amaro type drinks and some additional ones are finally coming into our state now. I love Fernet and...

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Last post by Russell Faulkner
September 4th, 2018, 9:10 am
The official 2018 Pappy Thread

Last post by Joe Raymond « August 21st, 2018, 9:34 am

by Joe Raymond » August 21st, 2018, 9:34 am

I started my planning for getting on various lists for pappy drawings/raffles/lotteries around this time last year. Being that the Pappy release is...

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Last post by Joe Raymond
August 21st, 2018, 9:34 am
Distilleries Near Lexington KY

Last post by Hank Victor « August 15th, 2018, 2:42 pm
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by Daniel Mattisson » August 10th, 2018, 3:20 am

I'll be down in KY next week and would love to visit a couple of distilleries. Any recommendations? We'll be based in Lexington but don't mind a bit...

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Last post by Hank Victor
August 15th, 2018, 2:42 pm
Worthy of an impulse buy?

Last post by c fu « July 30th, 2018, 3:29 pm
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by Anton D » July 28th, 2018, 1:24 pm

I got an email from K & L about this whisky and wanted to see if there were any Berserkers with experience with it?

Kavalan Solist Sherry Cask -...

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Last post by c fu
July 30th, 2018, 3:29 pm
San Francisco Gold Award for Best Bourbon

Last post by Albert_H « July 25th, 2018, 4:00 am
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by Alan Eden » July 23rd, 2018, 7:40 am

Henry Mckenna 10 year old

Never heard of this previosuly. let alone drank it.

At $35 seems like good value, anyone tried it ?

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Last post by Albert_H
July 25th, 2018, 4:00 am
Calvados

Last post by Terry H a r r i s « July 15th, 2018, 3:34 pm
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by Daniel Mattisson » October 17th, 2014, 10:21 am

I'm looking to buy some Calvados, possibly some higher end stuff. Any recommendations on what to buy and if there are any US stores that have a...

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Last post by Terry H a r r i s
July 15th, 2018, 3:34 pm
Amer Picon

Last post by NoahR « July 2nd, 2018, 1:38 pm
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by NoahR » June 30th, 2018, 12:14 pm

One of the most delicious liqueurs ever, most cocktail folks know and revere this stuff. Though the Picon available in Europe is not quite the same...

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Last post by NoahR
July 2nd, 2018, 1:38 pm
PSA: Blanton’s

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « June 30th, 2018, 10:27 am
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by Mich@el Ch@ng » June 27th, 2018, 4:26 pm

Kl has 6 available at retail atm

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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
June 30th, 2018, 10:27 am
Peaty Whisky Advice

Last post by John Osburn « June 25th, 2018, 4:13 pm
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by Peter Petersen » January 4th, 2018, 7:10 pm

It’s been awhile since I drank a dram of malt. Used to like Laphroigh, Talisker and especially the usual Lagavulin that essentially brings me back to...

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Last post by John Osburn
June 25th, 2018, 4:13 pm
Brewery suggestions welcomed - ME, NH, VT

Last post by Bob Kot « June 18th, 2018, 4:55 am
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by Jorge Henriquez » July 15th, 2017, 6:18 am

Doing a mini tour of New England next weekend. Thursday to Friday in Freeport, ME (will definitely go to Maine Beer Co); Friday to Saturday in...

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Last post by Bob Kot
June 18th, 2018, 4:55 am
Recommend Me an Armagnac?

Last post by Bob Kot « June 16th, 2018, 4:36 am
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by Corey N. » February 6th, 2016, 7:56 am

I'd greatly appreciate any QPR recommendations for a modestly priced Armagnac.

TIA.

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Last post by Bob Kot
June 16th, 2018, 4:36 am
Is my Gin Corked?

Last post by Jason Crawford « June 15th, 2018, 7:13 pm
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by Casey Hartlip » February 18th, 2016, 5:29 pm

I buy Bombay Sapphire by the 1.75's. I usually get two at a time at Bottle Barn in Santa Rosa when I'm passing through. I stopped by the other day...

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Last post by Jason Crawford
June 15th, 2018, 7:13 pm
3 Bottles of Scotch - Your Recs at $60-$250

Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m « June 2nd, 2018, 9:55 am
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by K John Joseph » March 6th, 2018, 1:29 pm

If you had a budget of $60 to $250 per bottle, what three bottles of scotch would you buy?

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Last post by Brian G r a f s t r o m
June 2nd, 2018, 9:55 am
Bad news for Brett lovers

Last post by c fu « May 30th, 2018, 11:07 am
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by Craig G » April 1st, 2018, 10:50 am

Brewers Brace for Brettanomyces Shortage

As supplies of the wild yeast dwindle, recipes are being tweaked and brewers prepare for dark, less funky...

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Last post by c fu
May 30th, 2018, 11:07 am
Vermouth - How To Store?

Last post by Drew Goin « May 21st, 2018, 11:36 pm
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by Daniel Mattisson » May 15th, 2018, 2:19 pm

I drink a martini every now and then, but often find myself with a bottle of vermouth that's a month (or 4) old. Anyone have any suggestions for how...

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Last post by Drew Goin
May 21st, 2018, 11:36 pm
Roulot l’abricot

Last post by fred o. « May 14th, 2018, 6:22 pm
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by Tom G l a s g o w » April 26th, 2018, 8:28 pm

It’s cordial with 25% alcohol and slightly sweet. Should it be refrigerated after opening?

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Last post by fred o.
May 14th, 2018, 6:22 pm
Trailaghi Grappa di Moscato d'Asti

Last post by Ian Sutton « April 23rd, 2018, 3:26 pm

by Ian Sutton » April 23rd, 2018, 3:26 pm

A while since I've had a grappa, but fancies a small glass tonight, so opened what is little more than a miniature of Trailaghi (Rossi d'Angera)...

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Last post by Ian Sutton
April 23rd, 2018, 3:26 pm
OPA Hays - Purple Haze

Last post by EHeffner « April 11th, 2018, 2:59 pm
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by Ian Sutton » April 7th, 2018, 11:33 am

Local brewery OPA Hays, do like doing their own thing, and so their stall at the local farmer's market is always worth a look to see what the latest...

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Last post by EHeffner
April 11th, 2018, 2:59 pm
Glitter Beer

Last post by Geoff K « April 7th, 2018, 1:43 pm
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by Scott Tallman » March 22nd, 2018, 9:42 pm

If anyone has issues with the appearance of hazy/milkshake IPAs, wait until they see these glitter beers. Look like liquid nail polish. Sounds like...

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Last post by Geoff K
April 7th, 2018, 1:43 pm
Roggenbier

Last post by BobH « April 6th, 2018, 7:08 am
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by BobH » April 5th, 2018, 12:06 pm

I was at Hi Wire brewing in Asheville this past weekend and tried their Roggenbier. It is a style of beer I have never heard of, and it was excellent...

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Last post by BobH
April 6th, 2018, 7:08 am
Green Flash Crash?

Last post by BRhoades « April 5th, 2018, 6:16 pm
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by Mike Stoneking » April 3rd, 2018, 8:09 pm

Looks like they bit off more than they could chew. What happens to Alpine?

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Last post by BRhoades
April 5th, 2018, 6:16 pm
The real, classic martini (you know, one that has a decent amount of vermouth)...

Last post by K John Joseph « March 27th, 2018, 5:03 pm
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by Brandon R » March 23rd, 2018, 11:38 am

I'm making a martini tonight. It's been one of those weeks. And, before you ask, OF COURSE it'll be gin. I'm not sure which yet. I have a few...

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Last post by K John Joseph
March 27th, 2018, 5:03 pm
Anyone want a Brewdog Tactical Nuclear Penguin?

Last post by Chris S p i k e s « March 27th, 2018, 6:16 am

by Chris S p i k e s » March 27th, 2018, 6:16 am

I have a friend that is looking to get his bottle of this to someone that would appreciate it. He doesn't want it and it doesn't sound like my style,...

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Last post by Chris S p i k e s
March 27th, 2018, 6:16 am
Daily drinker Scotches

Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng « March 24th, 2018, 6:53 pm
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by JeromeHan » September 28th, 2017, 2:35 pm
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After collecting scotches over a few years, I've noticed that there are periods in which the only bottles I really have on the shelf are not easy...
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Last post by Mich@el Ch@ng
March 24th, 2018, 6:53 pm
WTF Happened to my Scotch

Last post by Louis Demers « March 19th, 2018, 6:20 am
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by Randy Bowman » March 18th, 2018, 7:24 pm

The other night we a couple glasses of wine with dinner and after dinner I decided I wanted a Scotch instead of more wine. My half gallon of Dewars...

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Last post by Louis Demers
March 19th, 2018, 6:20 am
ISO Beers: Aslin, The Veil, Bearded Iris

Last post by GMcCarthy « March 16th, 2018, 5:01 pm
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by Dennis Atick » March 15th, 2018, 7:07 pm

Beer trading thread seems to have dried up, so...
Anybody have access to any of the above and up for a trade in beer or wine? Or sale for cash?...

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Last post by GMcCarthy
March 16th, 2018, 5:01 pm
Do you use CT (or anything like it) for your beers

Last post by Michae1 P0wers « March 14th, 2018, 12:07 pm
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by Loren Sonkin » January 30th, 2016, 5:00 am

Does anyone keep a running inventory of their beers. I know there are a lot of places to keep track of their beers consumed. I use Untappd. But how...

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Last post by Michae1 P0wers
March 14th, 2018, 12:07 pm
German Olympians’ Fuel: Nonalcoholic Beer

Last post by Michae1 P0wers « March 14th, 2018, 12:03 pm
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by Henry Kiichli » February 19th, 2018, 12:05 pm

I love the stuff, esp. in the summer.

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Last post by Michae1 P0wers
March 14th, 2018, 12:03 pm
Sake Tasting Notes

Last post by P. Willenberg « March 12th, 2018, 10:39 am
Replies: 15
by P. Willenberg » February 14th, 2018, 8:36 pm

I write lots of Sake reviews since I have a monthly newsletter. I thought I'd post them here and hopefully start some discussion. Please post your...

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Last post by P. Willenberg
March 12th, 2018, 10:39 am
Starward Whisky

Last post by BenW « March 6th, 2018, 9:07 am
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by BenW » February 23rd, 2018, 6:18 am

I was recently gifted a bottle of Starward Wine Cask, purchased in Australia. I haven't opened it yet but reviews online seem positive.

I have one...

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Last post by BenW
March 6th, 2018, 9:07 am
TreeHouse

Last post by jhemming « February 27th, 2018, 9:33 am
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by jhemming » February 17th, 2018, 5:01 pm

Made a run on Thursday for this week's release - Julius / Alter Ego / sssSap / In Perp / Old Man.

Rarely trade but got a good haul. Anyone up for a...

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Last post by jhemming
February 27th, 2018, 9:33 am
Your Top 3 Beers in 3 Categories Please ...

Last post by Brandon R « February 12th, 2018, 10:34 am
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by Brian Lynch » November 29th, 2017, 1:36 pm

I have been away from the What Beer Are You Drinking Thread for a while, so I thought I'd try to catch up by throwing this out there for those who...

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Last post by Brandon R
February 12th, 2018, 10:34 am
Can conditioned Budweiser

Last post by Thomas Keim « February 11th, 2018, 7:17 pm
Replies: 15
by J a y H a c k » February 3rd, 2018, 7:21 am

Cleaning up my laundry room I found, pushed to the back of a storage rack we use for soda and Snapple when there's a good sale and I buy in large...

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Last post by Thomas Keim
February 11th, 2018, 7:17 pm
Belgium breweries/beer bar recs

Last post by Thomas Keim « February 11th, 2018, 9:37 am
Replies: 14
by Scott Tallman » February 4th, 2018, 9:44 am

Visiting Belgium in early April and will be in Ghent, Bruges, Brussels, and Roubaix, France.

Definitely visiting Cantillon, 3 Fonteinen, and...

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Last post by Thomas Keim
February 11th, 2018, 9:37 am
Cider Recommendations

Last post by P. Willenberg « January 30th, 2018, 7:13 pm
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by M.Kaplan » December 23rd, 2017, 11:25 am

Dry, tart, clean (I don’t like brett) preferred. Esoteric is fine, but I’m mainly looking for those that are reasonably easy to obtain. Thanks!

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Last post by P. Willenberg
January 30th, 2018, 7:13 pm
WhistlePig The Boss Hog IV

Last post by Dustin Buchko « January 28th, 2018, 12:08 am
Replies: 8
by Billy Norris » January 4th, 2018, 2:20 pm

Found a couple of bottles of this locally...paralyzingly expensive ($449/bot), but showing up on several sites at $999 plus...Is it worth scooping...

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Last post by Dustin Buchko
January 28th, 2018, 12:08 am
Cantillon: 50°- 4°E

Last post by c fu « January 26th, 2018, 10:16 am
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by patrick c albright » January 26th, 2018, 5:25 am

Bottled February 2013.
Any idea what this is worth?

Thanks,
Patrick

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Last post by c fu
January 26th, 2018, 10:16 am
Pappy 2017

Last post by Travis @llen « January 25th, 2018, 6:06 pm
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by AdamK » October 28th, 2017, 12:48 pm

Anyone score any bottle this year?

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Last post by Travis @llen
January 25th, 2018, 6:06 pm
Bacardi buys the rest of Patron

Last post by PeterJ « January 24th, 2018, 8:12 pm

by PeterJ » January 24th, 2018, 8:12 pm

For a guy who started out selling shampoo and hairspray Jean Paul DeJoria has done pretty well for himself. From what I recall Bacardi already owned...

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Last post by PeterJ
January 24th, 2018, 8:12 pm
Anyone Had Glenmorangie Tusail?

Last post by Michael S. Monie « January 24th, 2018, 3:25 pm

by Michael S. Monie » January 24th, 2018, 3:25 pm

If so, your thoughts? Thanks.

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Last post by Michael S. Monie
January 24th, 2018, 3:25 pm
Luxardo Cherries Where?

Last post by Scott Butler « January 23rd, 2018, 9:52 am
Replies: 48
by Dustin Buchko » January 23rd, 2013, 9:10 pm

Was just wondering where I can find these? I see there are several online retailers offering them but I would like to avoid paying shipping that is...

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Last post by Scott Butler
January 23rd, 2018, 9:52 am
Home Bar Question

Last post by Bryan Price « January 20th, 2018, 12:19 pm
Replies: 50
by John Liotta » December 16th, 2010, 5:00 pm
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How big is your home bar? (Assuming you have one and don't just keep liquor on hand)

If you have a true bar, what do you stock regularly? How many...
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Last post by Bryan Price
January 20th, 2018, 12:19 pm
Limiting your beer promiscuity

Last post by Scott Tallman « January 19th, 2018, 10:24 pm
Replies: 21
by Scott Tallman » January 14th, 2018, 9:28 am

Recently read a Beervana blog post discussing the potential negative impact on breweries of drinker promiscuity/churn/always seeking the hot new...

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Last post by Scott Tallman
January 19th, 2018, 10:24 pm
Anybody age your silver tequila in mini oak barrels?

Last post by alan weinberg « January 19th, 2018, 4:11 pm
Replies: 3
by Todd F r e n c h » January 18th, 2018, 10:25 pm

I heard about some folks out here in Sonoma who used to do this, and I was intrigued enough to buy a 3l oak barrel. Planning to season it, then use...

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Last post by alan weinberg
January 19th, 2018, 4:11 pm
Kirkland Signature™ Glenlivet Distillery 40-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Last post by ericleehall « January 6th, 2018, 9:20 am
Replies: 18
by JKim » December 11th, 2013, 4:31 pm

Has anyone ever seen this at their neighborhood Costco. Kinda intrigues me, supposedly priced at $700. Is it worth the coin?

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Last post by ericleehall
January 6th, 2018, 9:20 am
Kirkland 27 Year Old Blended Scotch

Last post by Michae1 P0wers « January 6th, 2018, 8:45 am
Replies: 6
by Michae1 P0wers » December 18th, 2017, 1:17 pm

Has anyone tried this? I'm curious at 27 years old for $50.

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Last post by Michae1 P0wers
January 6th, 2018, 8:45 am
A $156K 160-year-old Cognac to ring in the New Year

Last post by G. Bienstock « January 1st, 2018, 4:58 pm
Replies: 1
by David Henry » December 31st, 2017, 1:46 pm

If you work on Wall Street, got a great bonus this year and love rare old Cognacs, this might be a nice bottle to ring in the New Year. Just $156K...

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Last post by G. Bienstock
January 1st, 2018, 4:58 pm
Kentucky Owl rye, help please

Last post by Craig G « December 28th, 2017, 5:04 pm
Replies: 8
by Alan Eden » October 22nd, 2017, 9:39 am

Got talked into a bottle if batch 1 by more local store guy

At $140 not cheap, so did i get a great new rye or is it another marketing bottle that...

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Last post by Craig G
December 28th, 2017, 5:04 pm
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof

Last post by Scott Butler « December 18th, 2017, 5:14 am
Replies: 7
by Mike Maguire » November 16th, 2017, 11:43 am

Just named Whisky of the year by Whisky Advocate, bought the last 3 at my local Total Wine.

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Last post by Scott Butler
December 18th, 2017, 5:14 am
Craft Beer Auctions to benefit the Stonekings

Last post by Brian Tuite « December 11th, 2017, 2:31 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » December 11th, 2017, 7:30 am

At least 5 are running right now to benefit fellow Berserkers, Mike & Dana Stoneking, who recently lost their house in the wildfires. This is a great...

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Last post by Brian Tuite
December 11th, 2017, 2:31 pm
Shouldn't the Negroni rate its own thread?

Last post by D@ve D y r 0 f f « December 10th, 2017, 3:07 pm
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by Chris Freemott » May 21st, 2017, 11:10 am
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Love to see the combos used out there.

I've been going Plymouth Gin, Campano Antica, Campari and orange bitters. Equal parts on the booze.

And...
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Last post by D@ve D y r 0 f f
December 10th, 2017, 3:07 pm
BEERHunter: Drie Fonteinen - Oude Gueuze

Last post by Craig G « December 8th, 2017, 3:42 pm
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by Brian G r a f s t r o m » December 8th, 2017, 1:20 pm

Just found 375mL bottles at Whole Foods. $14/ea. K&L has a few, too. Looks like a recent dump into the market.

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Last post by Craig G
December 8th, 2017, 3:42 pm
2017 BCBS - Tasting notes

Last post by Scott Butler « December 5th, 2017, 12:14 pm
Replies: 16
by Alan Eden » November 24th, 2017, 9:44 pm

Anyone cracked any yet, particularly interested in notes on the Banana, Blueberry northwoods and knob Creek reserve

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December 5th, 2017, 12:14 pm

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