Whiskey Thread (1 Viewer)

[Dago]

I'm 53 years old and today I had my first taste of brandy!
It was a cheap brand (E&J)

It was strong and stout.

Can anybody recommend a midgrade brandy for my wife and I to try next?

Look for a less expensive Cognac. Courvosier VS won’t break the bank. I like the Martell Cordon Bleu but it might be a little steep for what you’re looking for.

Also, happy birthday!!

Tonight I'm sipping on this. It's VERY nice and ran $45+ tax

 

[woohoosaint]

Look for a less expensive Cognac. Courvosier VS won’t break the bank. I like the Martell Cordon Bleu but it might be a little steep for what you’re looking for.

Also, happy birthday!!

Tonight I'm sipping on this. It's VERY nice and ran $45+ tax

Next question:
What is the difference in flavor between cognac and regular brandy?

 

[buzd]

Next question:
What is the difference in flavor between cognac and regular brandy?

They are the same liquor. Cognac is from a specific region of France (like Champagne vs sparkling wine), so as a rule you will have better grapes, aging, and technique.

Armagnac is another but is not as common.

 

[Dago]

Next question:
What is the difference in flavor between cognac and regular brandy?

They are the same liquor. Cognac is from a specific region of France (like Champagne vs sparkling wine), so as a rule you will have better grapes, aging, and technique.

Armagnac is another but is not as common.

What @buzd said

The couple armagnacs I tried were very similar to cognac but had more of a funky, earthy flavor. Hard to describe but still very enjoyable. Haven't really had any brandy brands

 

[Snakehead]

That Woodford is my favorite in the regular grade - it’s just so smooth and at 90 proof doesn’t have that bite that a lot of bourbon has. It’s perfect, I’m drinking it right now in some egg nog and it’s so good.

I am trying it now. I ordered an Old Fashioned at Scarlet Pearl in D'iberville.

It's smooth.

 

[Swamprat]

Christmas Eve was nice…First time I’ve had Cigar Malt, it was such an easy drinker… paired nicely with my two sons, a few cigars and a 30deg clear night (zero wind). Perfect evening.

 

[superchuck500]

It comes with a gun!

 

[Saint_Ward]

It comes with a gun!

Did you consult your lawyer?

 

[Saint_Ward]

Had some Tullamore Dew today. Tasty, especially for an Irish Whiskey. I was surprised.

 

[Saint_Ward]

Had some Tullamore Dew today. Tasty, especially for an Irish Whiskey. I was surprised.

The best part is that it's like $20.

 

[The Nomad]

This was a limited release hard to find somewhat pricey bottle of Hampden rum. I have dozen of bottles of various marques of Hampden, I love their stuff. It was also the last drink I poured last night and left the bottle on the kitchen counter...where the wife, looking for a rum for a boozy french toast sauce found it and made me a birthday breakfast, which was delicious, but damn why couldn't I have had something a touch less expensive for a last pour?
Anyway, Happy New year y'all!

 

[Buickman]

I opened a bottle of an Irish whisky called Grey Coast. Really smooth. Glad I just happened to see it.

 

[MLU]

Why was there a huge line at Spec's in Dallas?

Crowds of people gathered at the Spec's on North Central Expressway for a very special opportunity.

www.fox4news.com

 

[SWJJ]

I started drinking a lot less whiskey in an effort to reverse my expanding midsection.

We had a few friends over for the New Year and a guy brought this stuff over:



It was INCREDIBLE!


Right at the $30 a bottle price point

Highly reccomended!

 

[longtime lurker]

Got a new bottle for the playoff weekend. Whatever you are drinking today and tomorrow….enjoy fellow whodats: