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    • M
      Minh
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      Thought I'd share a bit and stop lurking.

      My favourite Irish whiskey, Redbreast 12, and new whisky tumbler from Denver and Liely.

      The tumbler is a great and makes for a great change from using a Glencairn. Australian made as well!

      +1 on the Lagavulin 16 as well. Seems as though the price has dropped here in Australia and I couldn't pass up the chance to pick up a bottle.

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      • SeulS
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        Beautiful glass…

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        • BloodnThunderB
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          When it comes to scotch nothing beats Ardbeg Uigeadahl for me.  On the rye side Colonel E.H. Taylor is probably my favorite.  Always wanted to try Pappy Van Winkle but haven't been willing to pay $40+ for a glass here in Seattle (let alone buy a whole bottle).

          IG: Shadesofindig0

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          • BloodnThunderB
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            @tigerpac:

            Just got a bottle of Laphroaig Select.  Anybody ever try it?  I have yet to crack open the bottle.

            I've got two bottles of Laphroaig Select.  Had the privilege of meeting their master distiller awhile back when he was doing a US tour.  For me its a bit more harsh than the 10 year or quarter cask.  It's basically a blend of three of their scotches (I believe 10 year, quarter cask, and triple wood but don't quote me on that).  Huge fan of Laphroaig and I enjoy all their makings.  Select is an interesting blend because you get some of the strong peat character but with more of a woody flavor (which makes sense based on the blend).  I typically don't put any water in my scotch but a few drops in Select smooths it out a bit.  I also really like it in a Rob Roy cocktail.

            IG: Shadesofindig0

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            • GraemeG
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              Bacon infused vodka anyone?

              The Guardian has a recipe and guide up if you're interested in some DIY experimentation.

              http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/jul/22/bacon-flavoured-vodka-recipe

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              • steelworkerS
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                Alcohol and bacon-Two of the major food groups in one go !
                The strawberry vodka looks like a winner .

                Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                Well, I have others.

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                • FinksterF
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                  One of my favorite Single Malts … tasty, well balanced, affordable, ..

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                  • louisboscoL
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                    ^ right there with you on that one.

                    "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                      This is my favourite drink atm, not for the feint hearted, or girls!

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                      • AnesthetistA
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                        One of the best gin and tonics I've ever tasted…

                        IG: bluehandsslim

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                        • BloodnThunderB
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                          Really want to try Ardbeg's space whiskey….  http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-34168471

                          They also recently released the last run of their Supernova, which is phenomenal if you are a peat fan.

                          IG: Shadesofindig0

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                          • seawolfS
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                            I'm a peat fan, but not in any extreme case. Is there an Ardbeg you could suggest that isn't insanely peated?

                            “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                            @zeebeeleather

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                            • ddtrashD
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                              @seawolf , There is a more mildly peated Ardbeg called "Blasda", worth trying.

                              Other tasty but not quite so full on peated whiskies to check out: Longrow CV, Talisker Skye.

                              Also check out the AnCnoc peat series that come in varied PPM offerings from 9 PPM through to 20 PPM.

                              PPM is the Parts Per Million Phenol content in the spirit ( a basic measure of peatiness ).

                              I had a bottle of AnCnoc Rutter ( 11 PPM ) and really enjoyed it.

                              Ardebg and other Islay peaty malts will typically be around 40 PPM

                              There is no 'I' in team …............ however there are five in 'individual brilliance'.

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                              • seawolfS
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                                @ddtrash  Wow! Thanks for the PPM tip and thanks for breaking all of that down for me! I had no idea there was a way to quantify peat content. That makes sense though. Fwiw, I had a bottle of Lagavulin 16 and really liked it, but it was a peat bomb! I've been thinking about getting another bottle….

                                “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                @zeebeeleather

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                                • BloodnThunderB
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                                  @seawolf ditto to what @ddtrash said.  I would also suggest Ardbeg's Uigedahl (sp).  Definitely one you should buy a shot of at a bar before going all in for a bottle since It's one of their pricier options.  It's going to have around 40-45 ppm with regards to peat, but the smoothness and more caramelly flavor makes the peat less distinct and in your face than say their standard 10 year or other options (excluding the Blasda).

                                  IG: Shadesofindig0

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                                  • Max PowerM
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                                    @seawolf I'm not sure wether the Blasda is still available, at least not in germany. It was an excellent dram, so if anybody has a source with a reasonable price…

                                    Does it have to be an Ardbeg? As BloodnThunder said, they come with at least 40PPM (similar to Laphroaig & Lagavulin) and thus are on the intense peat end (excluding experiments like the Supernova & Octomore).

                                    I'd suggest these malts in increasing order of peatiness: Yoichi 10 YO, Springbank 15YO, Talisker Distiller's Edition, Bowmore 18 YO, some Caol Ila by an Independent bottler, Kilchoman, Laphroaig 18 YO, Arbeg Corryvreckan, Octomore.

                                    @elclintor:

                                    > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                                    • seawolfS
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                                      @Max Power Thanks! That's quite a list to get started on 🙂 I'm copying it to a safe place for reference. I'm up for trying anything, and we were just talking about Ardbeg.

                                      “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                      @zeebeeleather

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                                      • seawolfS
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                                        Well, I've gone off the deep end….

                                        I bought a bottle of Lagavulin 16 to try out and loved it. I bought my first bottle of Laphroaig 10, and loved it. I'm screwed.

                                        “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                        @zeebeeleather

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                                        • SeulS
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                                          That's why I'm scared to get a bottle of L16 as well… Loved the Talisker 12yo and it's an upgrade to that'un right?..

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                                          • seawolfS
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                                            I haven't tried the Talisker yet…. The L16 was on sale for $58 and I couldn't pass it up.

                                            “Good design is actually a lot harder to notice than poor design, in part because good designs fit our needs so well that the design is invisible” - Don Norman

                                            @zeebeeleather

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