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    Hard Drinkers, Lets Drink Hard (Spirits, Liquors and Cocktails)

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    • Tago MagoT
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      Agreed, the variety between the regions combined with the cask aging options makes whisky so appealing to me. And the Islay stuff really is an acquired taste. I usually try to have at least a bottle of Lagavulin 16 and Ardbeg 10 at home. Right now I have a Lagavulin 12 and an Ardbeg Corryvreckan as bonus bottles to go with Port Charlotte Scottish Barley, Laphroaig An Cuan Mor and Bruichladdich Cruach Mhona. Plus some non-Islay stuff

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      • ddtrashD
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        Time to add a bit more to one of my favourite threads: The ongoing house renovations have nearly seen me bankrupted however the improvements have been worthwhile.

        One of the highlights of the new kitchen is a dedicated drinks cupboard with glass shelves and lighting.

        I have been super lucky and managed to find some physical stock of Springbank whiskies.

        The Campeltown loch is a very nice easy drinking blend and does not taste too dissimilar from Springbank 10. The 10 is also a very easy drink. The 15 is my favourite, finished in sherry casks and low levels of peat make this a lovely dram. Pick up any of them if you can find them.

        Unfortunately Springbank seems to be one of the small distilleries that has become a collectors (speculators) favourite. Mine are all opened and being consumed.

        cheers and Happy New Year to all.

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

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

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          • TinManT
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            @WhiskeySandwich definitely grabbing me a bottle on next visit to my local shop. Keep this info secret don’t want 101 getting allocated 😏😀!

            Now, I have an IRONHEART!!

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            • TinManT
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              @ddtrash love your signature

              Now, I have an IRONHEART!!

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              • Tago MagoT
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                @ddtrash love the setup and the Springbank in particular

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                • TwistlockT
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                  Tried the Plantation OFTD now @pechelman.
                  Too strong to sip, but agree, really good for mixing.
                  Simple one, 4cl OFTD, lime, mint, ginger ale, ice.

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                  • J
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                    @Twistlock You got to be careful with that stuff. You go to scratch your shoulder and it's the floor.

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                    • TwistlockT
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                      Hahaha, @Jett129, i will be careful.👍

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                      • pechelmanP
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                        Glad you found a way to enjoy that @Twistlock !

                        The usual for me is to find a rum cocktail I like and then split that rum base about 2 or 3:1 where the 1 part is OFTD. So a daiquiri might be 1oz of a favorite Jamaican rum, .5oz OFTD, .75oz lime, and .5oz rich Demerara syrup.

                        Also makes a killer old fashioned style cocktail used in a similar fashion.

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                        • TwistlockT
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                          Thanks. Will try some other rum based drinks with the OFTD.

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                          • pechelmanP
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                            Riffing on an idea here. Sort of a between the sheets meets a vieux carre. Added half a bar spoon of galliano for a bit of the anise flavor that's usually added in these new Orleans drinks in the form of absinthe. Overall not bad, but it needs tweaking and different bottles but with all of the OFTD talk I couldnt resist.
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                            • MizmazzleM
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                              Giving this one a try for this evening’s record listening sesh.

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                              In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                              • pechelmanP
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                                Sometimes it's just too damn cold to even think about making a cocktail.

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                                  @Mizmazzle Four Roses Single Barrels are really great. What did you think. Readily available and pretty reasonable.

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                                  • MizmazzleM
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                                    @Jett129 quite fine indeed. Smooth yet hot. Touch of ice and it all blends quite nicely. Four roses never disappoints.

                                    In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                    • J
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                                      @Mizmazzle When I was on the Bourbon Trail I really wanted to visit them,and even drove right by them,but I just ran out of time.

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                                      • MizmazzleM
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                                        @Jett129 always next time, friend. Maybe one day we’ll share a pour together.

                                        In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                        • WhiskeySandwichW
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                                          Chores done early, first fire of the year is toasty. Noontime mezcalito
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                                          "The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today...The whole future lies in uncertainty: Live immediately."
                                          -Seneca

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                                          • MizmazzleM
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                                            @WhiskeySandwich happy MLK day, parcero!!

                                            In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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