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  3. Good whisky/whiskey

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    Time for another installment of What Weave Drank.

     

    Headed out to the local watering hole where the owner has a basement full of single malts. Stepped up to the bar and ordered my usual MacAllan 12. I am pretty sure that I am the only customer that orders from this bottle. After my first glass the owner invites me downstairs, always a treat. Tells me to take my pick of anything I haven't sampled before. Hmmmmm...... Most of what he's got down there I haven't had before. I'm looking at bottles of Talisker, Laphroig, and a bunch of others I have yet to try. At the front of the shelf is a bottle of Balvenie 14yr Caribbean Cask. I have no idea what it is but hey, I'm more than willing to sample it on his dime. He gives me about a double pour in a proper whisky tasting glass. Yeouch.

     

    I had no idea what to expect as I have no clue what this malt was aged in, and I'm not real familiar with The Balvenie line. Straight out of the bottle I get a heavy note of sweet malt and vanilla on the nose. First taste was sweet malt and vanilla too. And it's a bit hot. I'm not sure of the proof but I wasn't expecting that much spice and heat. I drizzled a few drops of water into my glass and gave it a swirl. The change in the nose was immediate. I started to get some wet grass and floral notes. Braedon, this one's for you.... I have no idea what heather tastes and smells like but I have a hunch the floral-grassy notes I was getting is heather. Confirm? The character on the toungue changed with a little water too. The floral notes were more apparent. A touch fruity too. Mild white fruits like pear. But the vanilla and sweet malt was still there. This one had a nice long pleasant finish and a very interesting middle. A definite step up in complexity and interest from my MacAllan. Thick on the tongue, a bit sweet, malty on the finish, but spicy and floral mid-tongue. T'was a tasty treat indeed.

     

    Searching the interwebs for this tasty malt I see it gets it's name from time finishing in rum barrels. Interesting. I'd gladly search out more whisky along the lines of this one. I find my loyalty to Kentucky made whiskeys tested more and more each time I visit my friend's cellar.

  4. F'N...tastic Fridays....

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    Breeders Cup today and tomorrow.

     

    It's like Christmas Day for horseplayers. Giant, million dollar pools to bet into where you don't have to worry about killing the odds. Races with tons of horses that have a chance to win at a big price. If you are right about one race and bet it correctly, you will make a year's salary in 2 minutes. If you are wrong for 2 straight days, you lose a month's salary.

     

    I'm probably gonna make a run to Batavia Downs for a bit tomorrow. Any good info to share?

  5. Complaint Thursdays

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    Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be climbed over by men with guns. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Dennis the Menace? I have a greater responsibility than you could possibly fathom. You weep for chz and her girlfriends, and you curse Jerry Korab. You have that luxury. You have the luxury of not knowing what I know. That chz's stalking, while tragic, probably saved lives. And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives. You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me outside that window, you need me outside that window. We use words like peep, sneak, stalk and leer. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent stalking someone. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the watchful eye that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you whip out your weapon, and stand a post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to.

     

    He can't handle the truth.

  6. Good whisky/whiskey

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    Woke up this morning to a treat. The smell of chocolate permeating my entire house! My wife and 3 year old got up early to make me chocolate truffles for my bday. My wife, being the most amazing wife on the planet, figured out she could substitute bourbon for the vanilla in the recipe. She bought Bulleit (a rye whiskey from the Four Roses distillery in Lawrenceburg, KY) Delicious. She made 5 varieties by changing the topping on the truffle: Sea Salt, Coconut, Cocoa Powder, Chili Powder, and...wait for it... BACON! Absolutely amazing, and now I have 7/8ths of a bottle of Bulleit to get through, I think I'll start with my coffee. Bourbon Truffles and Absolutely no work/housework to do today. Wish it was Friday, it would be F'N ...

     

    :D

     

    Noce score.

     

    And rye makes a fantastic Manhattan too.

  8. Good whisky/whiskey

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    You guys should check out the Alumni wine-fest in November. It's $75, but tons of good food and and wine samples. Also hard stuff as well to sample. A bunch of the old guys are there and there is a basket raffle and tons of good stuff for silent auction. It was a blast last year and the cash goes to cancer groups.

     

    Dwight, if it wasn't such a long drive afterward I would in a heartbeat. I won't drive when I've had more than two and my wife isn't fond of the Thruway late at night so we pick our spots.

  10. Good whisky/whiskey

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    I went to a wine and Bourbon tasting last week and had some Jefersone's. I actually liked the $35 bottle more than the $60(?) or $100(?) dollar bottles. All were tay-stee, though. I also want to say that there is just something so right about smoking a stogie that you watched get rolled right before your eyes. The guy was an artist.

     

    I'll bet it was a great time. Love wine tasting events. And of course I love whiskey events too.

     

    I've only had the big dollar bottle. To be honest, I didn't know there was more than one label of Jefferson's. If I remember correctly the top end Jefferson's is aged 25 yrs. I didn't care for it. It was rather woody to me. I'll have to look for the other Jefferson's labels. Conveniently, I'm headed to Mahan's in Brockport tomorrow if work doesn't get in the way. I'll keep an eye out for it.

     

    A local guy is organizing a Highland Scotch whisky tasting for some time in November. Invite only. Supposedly there are going to be some rare whiskys at this event. My mouth is watering while I wait impatiently.

  12. Good whisky/whiskey

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    ba-bump. Oh Weave... We are all waiting for an account of your latest exploits. It's like waiting for the next issue of penthouse forum.

     

    LOL

     

    I didn't realize that this thread was so........ intoxicating. :P

     

    Been a bit busy for serious study of barrel aged distillate but I guess I can offer some recent developments. Bear with me as I've just returned from a visit with a new find, and yes, it is whiskey related and the good wife had the car keys this evening. :thumbsup:

     

    I expect that a most of you Rochesterians are aware of Mahan's in Brockport. Fair sized liquor store with a very nice whisk(e)y selection and prices that beat Premier in Buffalo. I did manage to stop in there a couple weeks ago to add to the cabinet. Picked up a couple new-to-me bottles, Russel's Reserve Bourbon made by Wild Turkey and on a lurch I picked up a bottle of Old Whiskey River, a bourbon label by none other than that bud luvin county hero himself, Willie Nelson, not sure who actually makes it for good ole Willy. They have good prices and a decent selection for Scotch as well. I also grabbed a bottle of Macallan 12. The had a bottle of Oban 14 for $44 which is a great price in my 'hood but I'd already spent my budget and will have to come back for that one.

     

    Sooo.... Russell's Reserve is classic Wild Turkey, but it's a premium label and adds a little complexity to the usual Turkey offerings. It is aged a bit longer and the vanilla and caramel really comes out. Smooth, little bite, a touch of spice and leather. I bet this one is fantastic with a Cohiba. The Old Whiskey River is a fairly inexpensive bottling and I didn't expect much. It is spicy, has a hint of caramel, and is rather uncomplicated. Short but not unpleasant finish. What do you expect for a $20 bottle? On ice it is a nice, simple drink but not one I'd write home about. Nonetheless, it's not bad really. I expected something more akin to Rebel Yell or Old Crow so I was pleasantly suprised when it wasn't bad at all. I guess I get lucky sometimes.

     

    As for this evening..... Batavia... I know, it's a dead zone right? I stumbled upon a neat little place there, just off Main St. downtown. It's called Bourbon and Burger. Fairly new place. Their menu is 80% burgers (go figure) and they have a very nice selection of bourbons. Scotch and Irish is underrepresented but the bourbon list is strong and the bartender tells me that it is constantly changing. They had everything from Parker's (a boutique and very expensive 27yr label from Heaven Hill distillery) to Jim Beam. And.... weeknights feature bourbon flights, any three bourbons for $10. Each "sample" is about 2.5oz so 7.5oz of good stuff for 10 bones is a great deal. I don't know how they are making any money with the flights. I went with the high end stuff, Parker's, Russell's Reserve, and Blanton's. Blanton's is a favorite of mine. The Parker's was a bit disappointing, almost woody tasting. Too much time in the barrel for my tastes. Russel's is great stuff, heavy caramel and vanilla. And Blanton's is spicy, leathery, and almost floral, with big hints of vanilla from the time in the barrel.

     

    Anywho.... hope this helps get Korab through the night.

  13. F'N...tastic Fridays....

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    Got out yesterday evening to scout a new farm for deer season. Looks VERY promising. And only 6 miles from my doorstep. There are two new bottles of bourbon in the cabinet that I've never had before. The Sabres will be on. And it's been a challenging week that is almost over.

     

    Life is good.

  14. F'N...tastic Fridays....

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    Just got back from dinner at a new Indian restaurant that opened in town a few weeks ago. Chicken Curry was fantastic. Then stopped next door and sat at the bar and had a Brooklyn Oktoberfest and a Four Roses bourbon. Life is good.

     

     

     

    *leans back and unbuttons top button of jeans*

  17. F'N...tastic Fridays....

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    Getting close to its own thread. Yeah - I am aware Marlin got bought by Remington - QC was definitely an issue, but recent reports seem to indicate things are on the way back up. I haven't checked the year of my 45/70 to see whether it was before or after the merge, but the gun has been flawless, and the fit and finish is top notch.

     

    I LOVE the 18" barrel - especially on drives - that thing shoulders so nice, and is a breeze to carry through the woods. I have a Browning A-bolt in 30-06 with Leupold glass for the rare occasion we sit on a field where we really need to reach out and touch someone.

     

    I have an eye out for an old Marlin 336 in 30-30. I love the old guns - and it would be a good trainer for the kids when they join us in the woods over the next couple years.

     

    My son turned 14 a couple weeks ago. He'll be using my Marlin .35 on opening day. I've used that gun every year since the regs changed allowing rifles. My problem is too many choices for which toy I bring along now. I may go back to the hand cannon for opening day. It's always been good to me. We'll see.

     

    Dude, we HAVE to party together some time.

  18. F'N...tastic Fridays....

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    Brother-in-law lost his job unexpectedly last week. Three young kids, big mortgage.

    Walked right into a better one less than a week later.

    And the new Chickenfoot album ROCKS!!!!!!

     

    F'N" Fantastic Friday!

     

    Chickenfoot has a new album?

     

     

    *googles furiously*

  19. F'N...tastic Fridays....

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    I bought a Marlin 1895 GS in .45/70 a couple years ago - what a sweet little brush gun! Quick to the shoulder, really accurate with the Hornady Leverevolution ammo, and has plenty of knockdown power for anything that walks or crawls in North America. With the Leupold VX-I 2-7x shotgun/muzzleloader scope in silver to match the stainless barrel(went with the shotgun line because the .45/70 kicks like a mule) it is accurate out to 150 yards. Haven't tried to figure the drop beyond that, as I will never have a 150 yard shot where I hunt. Point of impact is within an inch and a half of point of aim from 25-100 yards, and it prints groups of 2" at 100 yards with the Hornady ammo(too bad the stuff is so damn expensive!). Looks damn sharp in walnut and stainless, too.

     

    That gun was the first lever gun for me, but really turned me on to them. Can't wait to get in the woods with it and put some rounds through this thing!

     

    Now that they've increased barrel length to 21" an M1895 in 45/70 is on my short list of firearms I want NOW. I wasn't intersted in one of the 18" Guide guns but the 21" has caught my eye. I don't know if you are aware but Remington bought out Marlin last year and moved production to the Ilion, NY facility. But they are having QC problems right now. I am sure it is all due to adapting Remingtom machinery to the Marlin designs. I'm all over an 1895 as soon as they get their stuff squared away and get back to the Marlin level of quality that allowed them to outlast Winchester.

     

    I've got a M336 in .35 Rem (awesome deer gun, more oomph than a 30-30) and a .357 Win M94 along with that Win 255. I wouldn't mind picking up one of those .308 Expresses too.

     

     

    Dammit, we're gonna need an OT thread for this.

  20. F'N...tastic Fridays....

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    Marlin 39A

     

    A lever action .22, and the oldest long gun still in production. A plinker, trainer for the kids, and squirrel and rabbit hunter.

     

    Can't wait to rub some blood on it this weekend!

     

    Nice. I'm a lever action guy myself. Picked up a Winchester m255 .22 mag a couple weeks ago. I've only had it out to the range once so far. Time to take it into the woods.

     

    I love October.

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