mack_turtle Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) gone Edited January 6, 2021 by mack_turtle 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Jesus Christ what a day. I'm hitting the 100 proof vodka right now, sanity be damned. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack_turtle Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 16 minutes ago, AustinBike said: Jesus Christ what a day. I'm hitting the 100 proof vodka right now, sanity be damned. I decided to stop drinking, at least for a while, as of late last night when I couldn't sleep. what a day to make that choice! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 I picked a bad week to stop sniffing glue! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarneytx Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 Had this recently. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 When in Blanco...... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Or when just chilling at home! Andalusia Stryker is yet another amazing Texas single malt. And I'm sipping on it at the moment. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarneytx Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 This was different. Iliked it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 pizza flavored or designed for drinking with pizza? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarneytx Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 14 minutes ago, AntonioGG said: pizza flavored or designed for drinking with pizza? Pizza flavored, sort of. Maybe like a pizza-flavored chip or something. Smells a bit like marinara, has a bit of a savory/salty taste. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 On 1/25/2021 at 8:08 PM, AntonioGG said: Nice! What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheX Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 13 minutes ago, ATXZJ said: Nice! What do you think? That your sig is awesome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 2 hours ago, ATXZJ said: Nice! What do you think? It's good. I only had a tiny taste so far, but for $65 I think I prefer something a wee bit more Scottish and more peaty. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 (edited) 8 hours ago, AntonioGG said: It's good. I only had a tiny taste so far, but for $65 I think I prefer something a wee bit more Scottish and more peaty. Yeah, at that price point I can understand. Did you buy it at the brewery or locally? Edited January 27, 2021 by ATXZJ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 10 hours ago, AntonioGG said: It's good. I only had a tiny taste so far, but for $65 I think I prefer something a wee bit more Scottish and more peaty. I saw these brands at TW yesterday. I noticed they had an interestingly named "Rye Grain Straight Malt Whisky." (85% malt, 15% rye malt). Neat for sure, but not $80 worth of interesting. I'm with you 100% on the price point. Why not just get Talisker 10 or Ardbeg Uigeadail? I know these small distilleries have to recover their considerable start-up investment before the bank really comes knocking, but pushing out young and overpriced whisky doesn't do them any favors. This is why I'm fan of the WhistlePig, HighWest and many other's model, where they either bulk buy or order contract distillate from one of the bigger outfits to sell under their brand while they get their own distillate up to par--so long as they're transparent about it (initially WP was not)! I've tried lots of USAian "craft" whiskies, and I've never found an acceptable bourbon. I've had some "not bad" bourbon, but for the same price, you can bet I'll enjoy a of bottle of RareBreed much more. But I have had good luck with both craft malts and ryes. This is why I like Balconies Lineage so much. It's a little young, but it's great for the price. And really, even their Classic Malt is quite good in the $60-70 range. They add a lot of flavor & value bottling at higher ABV. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 5 hours ago, ATXZJ said: Yeah, at that price point I can understand. Did you buy it at the brewery or locally? Bought at TotalWine. My go-to place this pandemic. @Barry what I had before this bottle was a Rittenhouse Rye (we like Manhattans but it's pretty good straight) at almost 1/3 the cost. I've bought it twice in fact. I have had the Uigeadail and it's really good. It's the smokiest Scotch I've ever tasted. I liked the Wee Beastie better though. I will check out the Talisker 10 next time. I did try the Lineage. It didn't last long! I had a bit more of the Real Ale last night and was able to taste it a bit more. I stand by my initial assessment, good but not $65 good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 1 hour ago, AntonioGG said: I had a bit more of the Real Ale last night and was able to taste it a bit more. I stand by my initial assessment, good but not $65 good. Was at R.A. two weeks ago and had some beer & spirits. Feel the same way about their gin. I'm down with keeping it local, just wish the price of their liquor reflected the same value their beer offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted January 28, 2021 Share Posted January 28, 2021 18 hours ago, AntonioGG said: Bought at TotalWine. My go-to place this pandemic. Just did a $150 curbside there yesterday. Picked it up at Mueller with the bike on the back, got in a 20 mile urban ride out to 290 on SWCT and back. Good day overall. And everything is restocked. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throet Posted January 31, 2021 Author Share Posted January 31, 2021 Decided to give this one from Bulleit a try. Smooth sipper with vanilla notes on the palate. At $53 though I won't be getting it again, as I much prefer the OF 1920 or the WT Kentucky Spirit that are readily available at that same price point. Here's everything that's left on my list to try out, some of which are apparently hard to find. Wild Turkey Rare Breed Barrel Proof, Elijah Craig Small Batch - 94 Proof, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof, Four Roses Single Barrel, Weller Special Reserve, Weller 12yr, Larceny Barrel Proof, Noah's Mill, Old Elk Blended Straight Bourbon, Hickory Hill Single Barrel 12yr, Russel's Reserve Single Barrel Rye, Russel's Reserve Single Barrel, Knob Creek Single Barrel Select, Michter's Barrel Strength Rye, Makers 46 Cask Strength 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarneytx Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 New favorite not-a-stout: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 Got to hit Last Stand in the dirty south for a post-ride beer. Looking forward to having a brewery so close to us. Juicy IPA 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFisher Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 2 hours ago, ATXZJ said: Got to hit Last Stand in the dirty south for a post-ride beer. Looking forward to having a brewery so close to us. Juicy IPA Nice! I have enjoyed my few visits to their Fitzhugh location. Good to have breweries in all different parts of town. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarneytx Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) Has anyone seen any Sierra Nevada Bigfoot or Narwhal around anywhere? Edited February 2, 2021 by jcarneytx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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