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Subject: Christmas Spirit
Mine turned out to be a single-malt!
Hope everyone else's was suitably festive. :-)
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little. Cold single malt is a better experience than room temperature
scotch. IMMHO...
Heathen. :)
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On Friday 28 December 2007 02:46, keith_w wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I remember trying to get a good pour in Australia bars. If one
ordered a scotch on the rocks, the result was wet ice cubes. We tried
doubles. Not much better. To get a pour anything like one gets in the
states, the
I always drink blends with ice. The scots drink their whiskey with a
bit of water added. It's basically the same effect. I do generally
drink single malts straight up, but not always. The notion that
scotch has to be drunk neat is a pretension that the scots don't
share.
Paul
On Dec 28,
On Dec 28, 2007 10:29 PM, Frits Wüthrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Why would anyone want to pollute their scotch with ice cubes, or anything
else?
Why do people put sugar and milk in their tea and coffee?
Why do people drown a perfectly good meal in tomato sauce (ketchup)?
Cheers,
Dave
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From: Frits Wüthrich
Subject: Re: Christmas Spirit
Why would anuone want to pollute their scotch with ice cubes, or anything
else?
I was litening to a radio program on CBC one Robbie Burns day about all
things Whisky.
Every distiller they interviewed said
On 28/12/07, Frits Wüthrich, discombobulated, unleashed:
Why would anuone want to pollute their scotch with ice cubes, or anything
else?
Murricans ;-)
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On Dec 28, 2007 8:52 AM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Dec 28, 2007 10:29 PM, Frits Wüthrich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Why would anyone want to pollute their scotch with ice cubes, or anything
else?
Why do people put sugar and milk in their tea and coffee?
Drink mine black.:-)
And Scots. Well, at least water, which is just ice warmed a bit.
Paul
On Dec 28, 2007, at 12:53 PM, Cotty wrote:
On 28/12/07, Frits Wüthrich, discombobulated, unleashed:
Why would anuone want to pollute their scotch with ice cubes, or
anything
else?
Murricans ;-)
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Frits Wüthrich wrote:
On Friday 28 December 2007 02:46, keith_w wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I remember trying to get a good pour in Australia bars. If one
ordered a scotch on the rocks, the result was wet ice cubes. We tried
doubles. Not much better. To get a pour anything like one gets
A splash of water will open the flavors and aromas.
Frits Wüthrich wrote:
On Friday 28 December 2007 02:46, keith_w wrote:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I remember trying to get a good pour in Australia bars. If one
ordered a scotch on the rocks, the result was wet ice cubes. We tried
Actually Ice chills the liquor and suppresses the flavors. You should
never drink good whiskey with ice for the same reason you should never
drink good red wine chilled. Bad whiskey and bad red whine you
shouldn't drink.
Paul Stenquist wrote:
I always drink blends with ice. The scots drink
They're not partial to the taste of lighter fluid?
Regards,
Bob...
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From: Frits Wüthrich [EMAIL PROTECTED]
From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Why do people put sugar and milk in their tea and coffee?
Because you don't serve pure Kona?
Why do people drown a perfectly good meal in tomato sauce (ketchup)?
Because you prepared it?
Hey! You asked!
Regards,
Bob...
From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Why do people put sugar and milk in their tea and coffee?
Because you don't serve pure Kona?
Why do people drown a perfectly good meal in tomato sauce (ketchup)?
Because you prepared it?
Hey! You asked!
Regards,
Bob...
Bob Blakely wrote:
They're not partial to the taste of lighter fluid?
Regards,
Bob...
I am currently enjoying my ivth glass of 12yo Glenfiddich or I wouldn't
respond to this obvious flame bait ;-)
You want Lighter fluid??? try Lidl own brand 'Hunters Glen' blended
Scotch, or worse
drew wrote:
Bob Blakely wrote:
They're not partial to the taste of lighter fluid?
Regards,
Bob...
I am currently enjoying my ivth glass of 12yo Glenfiddich ...
Could have fooled me. g
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On Fri, Dec 28, 2007 at 02:29:03PM +0100, Frits W?thrich wrote:
On Friday 28 December 2007 02:46, keith_w wrote:
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I remember trying to get a good pour in Australia bars. If one
ordered a scotch on the rocks, the result was wet ice cubes. We tried
doubles. Not
I like Laphroaig, but it's definitely an acquired taste. Ten year old
Laphroaig is probably the most peaty and medicinal of the Islay
single malts. It tastes like it's been in a fire :-). Good stuff.
On Dec 26, 2007, at 11:28 PM, Stan Halpin wrote:
I'll raise a glass to Laphroaig! Always
From: graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2007/12/27 Thu AM 02:02:39 GMT
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Subject: Re: Christmas Spirit
Yep, the Chevis Regal of Bourbons. Expensive so it must be
good. Just like Heineken beer. Not that I will ever know for
sure as I can
The mind boggles when trying to understand the variation in liquor
pricing and availability within the U.S.
In the U.S., some states, like North Carolina and Virginia are
blessed with state-run liquor stores. In those states there is no
option but to buy your spirits from the state-run ABC
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From: David J Brooks
Subject: Re: Christmas Spirit
Quebec has a more Liberal approch to sales, as do the Western Provinces.
HAR!! I have a hunch that Brad's Brownshirts are going to change things
around a bit.
In Saskatchewan, all alcoholic beverage sales
Stan Halpin wrote:
The mind boggles when trying to understand the variation in liquor
pricing and availability within the U.S.
In the U.S., some states, like North Carolina and Virginia are
blessed with state-run liquor stores. In those states there is no
option but to buy your
On Dec 27, 2007 10:26 AM, Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The mind boggles when trying to understand the variation in liquor
pricing and availability within the U.S.
stan
In Ontario, beer is bought from The Beer Store. Wine and Spirits from
the LCBO(Liquor Control Board of Ontario).
Have to admit not having completely read all such posts, but am here to
add that years ago Iowa not only had state owned/controlled liquor
stores, but each qualified buyer (21 yrs) was issued a ration book
which was shown and duly noted by the clerk at the time of purchase.
I remember my Dad
On Dec 27, 2007 11:09 AM, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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From: David J Brooks
Subject: Re: Christmas Spirit
Quebec has a more Liberal approch to sales, as do the Western Provinces.
HAR!! I have a hunch that Brad's Brownshirts are going to change
Liquor is widely available in Michigan. You can even purchase it at
grocery stores and pharmacies. Thank goodness:-).
Paul
On Dec 27, 2007, at 11:29 AM, Jack Davis wrote:
Have to admit not having completely read all such posts, but am
here to
add that years ago Iowa not only had state
Gor! Blimely too! I am glad I do not live up there. North
Carolina has one of the higher booze taxes too. The thing
with the US is that taxes on booze varies from state to
state and even from county to county.
Graywolf (Tom Rittenhouse)
Website: http://www.graywolfphoto.com
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It's not a blue or red state thing, besides Penn. is a red state, it
just plays a blue state on TV.
Scott Loveless wrote:
Stan Halpin wrote:
The mind boggles when trying to understand the variation in liquor
pricing and availability within the U.S.
In the U.S., some states, like North
BYO was pretty common in Australia as the licensing laws were gradually
loosened up. It's still around as a sort of halfway there thing for small
restaurants that can't be bothered with stocking a range of beer and wine
for six tables or if the owner isn't interested in jumping through the hoops
I remember trying to get a good pour in Australia bars. If one ordered a scotch
on the rocks, the result was wet ice cubes. We tried doubles. Not much better.
To get a pour anything like one gets in the states, the order was a quadruple
scotch on the rocks, please.
Paul
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Sulfites are actually naturally occurring in wine as a by-product of
fermentation. If you've very allergic to them there are no sulfite free
wines.
Paul Ewins wrote:
BYO was pretty common in Australia as the licensing laws were gradually
loosened up. It's still around as a sort of halfway
That's enough to drive a man to drink!
Bob
The mind boggles when trying to understand the variation
in liquor
pricing and availability within the U.S.
In the U.S., some states, like North Carolina and Virginia are
blessed with state-run liquor stores. In those states there
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Subject: Re: Christmas Spirit
Sulfites are actually naturally occurring in wine as a by-product of
fermentation. If you've very allergic to them there are no sulfite free
wines.
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I remember trying to get a good pour in Australia bars. If one
ordered a scotch on the rocks, the result was wet ice cubes. We tried
doubles. Not much better. To get a pour anything like one gets in the
states, the order was a quadruple scotch on the rocks, please.
Hmmm. I opened a bottom of local Brandy that boasts 12 years of
maturation. Very pleasant indeed.
On Dec 26, 2007 9:28 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Glen Rothes Select Reserve
Mmm
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On 26/12/07, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed:
Hmmm. I opened a bottom of local Brandy that boasts 12 years of
maturation. Very pleasant indeed.
Have a sphincter for me ;-)
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Cotty wrote:
On 26/12/07, Boris Liberman, discombobulated, unleashed:
Hmmm. I opened a bottom of local Brandy that boasts 12 years of
maturation. Very pleasant indeed.
Have a sphincter for me ;-)
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Google, also, has encouraged me to check this out on my BevMo run.
Thanks.
Jack
--- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Glen Rothes Select Reserve
Mmm
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Cup of Tea and a splash of Baily's Original.
Although i bought it at the Sault Ste Marie duty free back in Nov.:-0
Dave
On Dec 25, 2007 5:22 PM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Mine turned out to be a single-malt!
Hope everyone else's was suitably festive. :-)
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From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2007/12/26 Wed AM 12:10:04 GMT
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Subject: Re: Christmas Spirit
Mark Roberts wrote:
Mine turned out to be a single-malt!
Hope everyone else's was suitably festive. :-)
Me, too! Me, too! g
On Dec 27, 2007 1:41 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Cup of Tea and a splash of Baily's Original.
Although i bought it at the Sault Ste Marie duty free back in Nov.:-0
Well if you hadn't drunk most of it on the drive home, you could have
had more than a splash.
:-D
Cheers,
Dave
Although I'm usually a Scotch drinker, I opted for a bottle of Labrot
Graham Woodford Reserve Distiller's Select Kentucky Bourbon this
year. Very nice sipping whiskey. Somehow, rich bourbon says holidays
to my palate. I also allow my wife a thimbleful in her eggnog along
with a bit of
Jack Davis wrote:
--- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Glen Rothes Select Reserve
Mmm
Google, also, has encouraged me to check this out on my BevMo run.
Glenmorangie Quina Ruban (formerly known as Glenmorangie Port Wood
Finish) is a fave of mine :)
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Yup, a 16 yr. old Lagavulin!
Cheers!
-Brendan
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From: Brendan MacRae
Subject: Re: Christmas Spirit
Yup, a 16 yr. old Lagavulin!
That was my choice this year as well, then I ended up drinking a nice
Chateauneuf-du-Pape and a Chilean Syrah. Perhaps I'll open the Scotch for
New years.
William Robb
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Isn't she a bit too young for you? (I once knew a stripper
named Brandy, but she was well over 12)
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On Dec 26, 2007, at 10:13 AM, Mark Roberts wrote:
Glenmorangie Quina Ruban (formerly known as Glenmorangie Port Wood
Finish) is a fave of mine :)
I don't drink all that much but I do enjoy a wee dram of good single
malt scotch late in the evening. I buy one at a time, usually four or
five
Homemade eggnog (unspiked) with nutmeg sprinkled atop.
Martinelli's Sparkling Cider
Apple cider with cinnimon sticks and lemon slices floating atop.
It was very festive indeed, as I was surrounded by my four children, their
wives/husbands and nine grandchildren.
Regards,
Bob...
That's my favorite single malt. Peaty, yet not overwhelming. Very
flavorful.
Paul
On Dec 26, 2007, at 1:09 PM, Brendan MacRae wrote:
Yup, a 16 yr. old Lagavulin!
Cheers!
-Brendan
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Mine turned out to be a single-malt!
Hope everyone else's was
On Dec 26, 2007 12:20 PM, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Dec 27, 2007 1:41 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Cup of Tea and a splash of Baily's Original.
Although i bought it at the Sault Ste Marie duty free back in Nov.:-0
Well if you hadn't drunk most of it on the
Thanks, Mark. I'm adding it to my list.
Jack
--- Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Jack Davis wrote:
--- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Glen Rothes Select Reserve
Mmm
Google, also, has encouraged me to check this out on my BevMo run.
Glenmorangie Quina
Knob Creek small batch bourbon...
Kenneth Waller
http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f
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From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Christmas Spirit
Hmmm. I opened a bottom of local Brandy that boasts 12 years of
maturation. Very pleasant indeed.
On Dec 26
I've tried both Glen Livet and Glen Fiddich and couldn't finish either
bottle. Hence, the search.
Jack
--- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Dec 26, 2007, at 10:13 AM, Mark Roberts wrote:
Glenmorangie Quina Ruban (formerly known as Glenmorangie Port Wood
Finish) is a fave of
Yes!
Jack
--- Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Knob Creek small batch bourbon...
Kenneth Waller
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From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Christmas Spirit
Hmmm. I opened a bottom of local Brandy
Jack Davis wrote on Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:27:25 -0800:
I've tried both Glen Livet and Glen Fiddich and couldn't finish either
bottle. Hence, the search.
Jack
--- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
(snip)
A couple of 2007's nice finds were the Glen Livet Nadurra and the
Glen
Yum! Names to keep in mind.
Jack
--- Jim King [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Jack Davis wrote on Wed, 26 Dec 2007 13:27:25 -0800:
I've tried both Glen Livet and Glen Fiddich and couldn't finish
either
bottle. Hence, the search.
Jack
--- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
/
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Ken Waller wrote:
Knob Creek small batch bourbon...
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From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Christmas Spirit
Hmmm. I opened a bottom
wrote:
Knob Creek small batch bourbon...
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From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Christmas Spirit
Hmmm. I opened a bottom of local Brandy that boasts 12 years of
maturation. Very
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From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Christmas Spirit
Hmmm. I opened a bottom of local Brandy that boasts 12 years of
maturation. Very pleasant indeed.
On Dec 26, 2007 9:28 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi
I like Highland Park. When I worked on the Chrysler business and we
entertained their execs, we always opened a few bottles of Highland
Park. The old Chrysler headquarters on Woodward Avenue was in
Highland Park. Nothing in common with the whiskey, save the name. But
it was a nice
It was gift from the wife. Even though she can't stand
the smell of it she has good taste.
And you're right, it's not as peaty as some other
Islays.
-Brendan
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That's my favorite single malt. Peaty, yet not
overwhelming. Very
flavorful.
Paul
On
Laphroaig is my favourite tipple - very peaty and smoky and almost
seaweedy! Love the name too.
Alastair
On Dec 27, 2007 4:44 PM, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I like Highland Park. When I worked on the Chrysler business and we
entertained their execs, we always opened a few bottles
I'll raise a glass to Laphroaig! Always reminded me of a favorite tea
- Lapsong Souchong [sp?]
stan
On Dec 26, 2007, at 10:02 PM, Alastair Robertson wrote:
Laphroaig is my favourite tipple - very peaty and smoky and almost
seaweedy! Love the name too.
Alastair
On Dec 27, 2007 4:44 PM,
On Wed, Dec 26, 2007 at 10:44:39PM -0500, Paul Stenquist wrote:
I like Highland Park.
I think that's a pretty good choice, too, if you prefer the lighter
varieties (which I do). We're not buying any more Scotch, though,
until we've finished off a few of the bottles on the shelves; over
the
Mine turned out to be a single-malt!
Hope everyone else's was suitably festive. :-)
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Mark Roberts wrote:
Mine turned out to be a single-malt!
Hope everyone else's was suitably festive. :-)
Me, too! Me, too! g
Something from Islay, I believe.
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At 5:22 PM -0500 12/25/07, Mark Roberts wrote:
Mine turned out to be a single-malt!
Hope everyone else's was suitably festive. :-)
Black Bush. :^)
(And an Epson R1800!)
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Haven't as yet savored any the few single-malts tried. I'd love to keep
trying, but need some brand suggestions.
JW Black Label and Pinch are now my go-to's.
Jack
--- Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Mark Roberts wrote:
Mine turned out to be a single-malt!
Hope everyone else's was
Jack,
My bottle is McClelland's Islay, which is a 5 year Bowmore whisky. It's
definitely not sweet. Smokey is probably an accurate way to describe
it. I guess my bottle is a lower priced Scotch, but so far I like it.
Jack Davis wrote:
Haven't as yet savored any the few single-malts tried.
On 12/25/07, Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
(And an Epson R1800!)
Don't try drinking the ink...
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On Dec 26, 2007 7:22 AM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Mine turned out to be a single-malt!
Mine was vodka Red Bull.
:-D
Cheers,
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Mmm
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