sengjc Posted May 3, 2015 Posted May 3, 2015 Interestingly, the general consensus was the Archive 21 ($$$) is underwhelming in comparison to the Guardians Chapter ($). Admittedly, there is evidence of feints on the nose for the Guardians Chapter, probably from the young whisky in the make-up but there is so much luscious fruit and good oak balance in the drink. The Archive 21 however suffers from being a tad too oaky (French?).
spicycorona Posted May 4, 2015 Posted May 4, 2015 I thought the Archive 21 was one dimensional. Too much oak. I like oak as a compliment but not the showcase. Tonights a little G&M Highland Park 24 1
TM-US Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 Interestingly, the general consensus was the Archive 21 ($$$) is underwhelming in comparison to the Guardians Chapter ($). Admittedly, there is evidence of feints on the nose for the Guardians Chapter, probably from the young whisky in the make-up but there is so much luscious fruit and good oak balance in the drink. The Archive 21 however suffers from being a tad too oaky (French?). I'm not really a fan of Glenlivet- the young bottlings are floral and fruity, but a lot of rough edges. Older bottlings have too much wood influence and get too faint in terms of distillery character. The 25 is definitely guilty of that.I'd like to try the Guardian's Chapter. 1
sengjc Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 I'm not really a fan of Glenlivet- the young bottlings are floral and fruity, but a lot of rough edges...I'd like to try the Guardian's Chapter. Yeah, the 12 YO comes across as being edgy and the 15 YO French Oak, while comparatively smoother suffers the same issue as the 21 YO Archives - too oaky. The 18 YO appears to be the best of the regular mainstays or at least the one I had from a few years back - hope the current batches are still good. The Guardians Chapter is a "limited" edition but quite sure there are upwards of 10,000 bottles despite the "limited" release. Still, I am sure stocks are progressively being depleted. BC Liquors in the USA looks to have some when you do a quick Google search if you are interested.
fokker4me Posted May 6, 2015 Posted May 6, 2015 Had a few drinks with friends during a long weekend of tuna fishing. 3
TM-US Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 Today, a strange pairing- whisky with Japanese food. Started with some ***** Coffey Grain- nice, light, bourbon-like grain whisky. I would really love to see what this would be like with about 30-40 years of age and at cask strength. Followed by some awesome sushi at my favorite local spot. Well that wasn't sushi- Berkshire pork tontoro, grilled. Some hamachi belly! Switched to Suntory Hakushu 12 yr. Paired with roasted tuna cheek and collar, cooked in a Japanese barbecue sauce, soy-based. Then finished the night with a nice, smooth, sweet, easy drinking Glendronach 15 Tawny Port finish. 2
TM-US Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 I screwed up my post- went into a new thread: http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/index.php?/topic/122906-What's-in-your-glass-today?
sengjc Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 Had a few drinks with friends during a long weekend of tuna fishing. Must have been a really long weekend.
fokker4me Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 Must have been a really long weekend. Yeah it was a four day weekend of Boozing, fishing, and relaxing. I've seen your pictures, you've had them as well. Lol
fokker4me Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 Dinner pairing with the tuna I caught. Umbzp44 joined for dinner. 1
JohnS Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 Some recent favourites (***** From The Barrel, George Dickel Superior No.12) and a newcomer (Meukow X.O. Cognac) 2
skalls Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 Longrow 11 Red. Totally dig port aged scotch. Have a bottle of Kilchoman Port too but the last one didn't last for long =( 3
sengjc Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 It has been a busy week at work so time for some relaxation with some Ron Zacapa Sistema Solera 23 and a stogie. Very relaxing. 2
TM-US Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 Longrow 11 Red. Totally dig port aged scotch. Have a bottle of Kilchoman Port too but the last one didn't last for long =( I thought the "Red" bottling was Shiraz?
JohnS Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 ***** from the barrel. That stuff is addictive. I'm really happy with it...it pairs well with cigars or by itself.
fokker4me Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 I thought the "Red" bottling was Shiraz?. Red was a entire line of red wine finished Longrow. Port, sherry, Shiraz etc.
sengjc Posted May 9, 2015 Posted May 9, 2015 I thought the "Red" bottling was Shiraz?The Fresh Port is the current version of the Longrow Red. The past versions were Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon.Interestingly there is an Australian connection for the first two versions as the barrels utilised are ex-Australian wine barrels, coincidentally Angoves Long Row Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon respectively.
sengjc Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 A dollop of Aberfeldy 12 Year Old. Relaxing after work. 1
Surucipe Posted May 13, 2015 Posted May 13, 2015 Ardbeg Uigeadail - Amazing stuff, seems to get more interesting and complex with every time I drink it. 4
TM-US Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Ardbeg Uigeadail - Amazing stuff, seems to get more interesting and complex with every time I drink it.Great malt. If you can find an older bottling, buy it. There is a world of difference. 1
sengjc Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Great malt. If you can find an older bottling, buy it. There is a world of difference.That's what I heard too but have not drunk enough through the years to know for sure.Old Blowhard Bourbon. How was it - worth the hype?
Guest rob Posted May 14, 2015 Posted May 14, 2015 Whisky.How was the 116.20 mate? Worth the coin?Also, what's that Bunnahabhain? I've not seen that packaging. Tell me about it, was it nice? I'm a Bunna fan!
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